Nickel plated vs. regular cases
 

Just wondering pros or cons of each. I have a 30-06 with nickel cases now but have a ton of regular brass and wondering of it will shoot differently with otherwise the same loads. All are winchester cases

RE: Nickel plated vs. regular cases
 

I've heard the nickel plating can flake off in the resizing dieand leave scratches on the cases.

RE: Nickel plated vs. regular cases
 

oh ya, I reloaded a box or 2 and they did shoot the same as plain brass.

RE: Nickel plated vs. regular cases
 

As far as shootingpreformance, I have never noticed a difference. Nickle plated chambers a little easer. Make sure cases are not flaking; the nickle flakes can damage your dies. Good luck.

RE: Nickel plated vs. regular cases
 

I have heard this so I use them one time and toss em...

RE: Nickel plated vs. regular cases
 

I'm on about my fourth or so reload with my nickel plated 7mm rem mag cases, and they haven't flaked off at all. I've never heard of that, but I'll keep my eyes on it during the next load. I'm about ready to buy new Winchester brass anyway.

RE: Nickel plated vs. regular cases
 

I can't say I ever had nickel plating come off. But they are rougher on your dies. And trimming them kills your cutter blades. But I will still use em when I got em. They are not my prefered brass.