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April 28th, 2015, 04:43 PM #1
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the grand kids started picking up all kinds of brass along with my 9mm cases. As I sorted them out there a lot of silver colored cases, and a magnet won't pick them up, so I assume there aluminum? Also I don't think people reload them, or am I wrong. Thanks
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April 28th, 2015, 04:49 PM #2
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Re: cases
I think the shiny ones are nickel-coated cases used by some self-defense ammo. I believe they can be reloaded.
Aluminum ones are a duller silver color.
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April 28th, 2015, 04:58 PM #3
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+1 on this. My SD ammo is Remington Golden Saber (.45 ACP), comes in nickel-plated brass cases to prevent corrosion when carried for extended periods. I have reloaded a few dozen of my own with no difference noted between the plated and plain brass cases.
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April 28th, 2015, 08:17 PM #4
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what made me think aluminum is that they seem a lot lighter (weight) than brass.
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April 28th, 2015, 09:07 PM #5
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Probably CCI Blazer aluminum cases. The earlier ones were Berdan primed and not easily reloadable...now, they are boxer primed and reloadable, although I don't know how many reloadings you would get before they split. I loaded a few as an experiment and they shot just fine. I have enough brass to last my lifetime so I don't need or want to bother with them any further.....
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April 28th, 2015, 10:47 PM #6
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Glossy finish is nickel coated brass. Matte finish is aluminum. Reloading aluminum is highly Ill-advised. I've seen too many (Internet) examples of aluminum reloads going boom. You can always check by scratching at one of the cases with a nail. If there's brass underneath, you're good to go.
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April 29th, 2015, 09:23 AM #7
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