Originally Posted By: pcammoI guess I am partly to blame for the stereotype to which Orneryolfart357 describes. I once reported that in high speed loading equipment (a modified Camdex and a converted Russian transfer press), nickel plated brass does indeed produce more heat and subsequent wear on dies. It is unfortunate that so many members here lack the basic logic to understand the discongruity of this statement and the question at hand. Therefore, let me put it more simple terms.......Even if you have an Automate equipped Dillon 1050, it is not likely you are going to wear out a set of dies with nickle plated brass.
Beyond the heretofore mentioned discourse, I personally don't use very much of it (even though my brother works at a nickle plating company). The Remington flavor seems to show even more weight disparity than their un-plated variety. Some of the Eastern European stuff also tends to shed the plating if you try to anneal it. I have little experience with the Federal brand as I don't like any of their recently manufactured brass.
John
You made me laugh out loud!!!
Never assume anything from this crowd - wanna talk about magnum primers making you go blind
Speaking of dies and wear - have you ever used a 223 Dillon Carbide die - it is unquestionably the most best-est die I have ever used, and worth it's weight in gold (well, ~$150-ish anyway)...
... unfortunately, their 308 Carbide is a two piece affair that is often misaligned and leaves a belt on the shoulder (a hard thing to explain to customers
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