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i have a rifle that if very difficult to close the bolt on loaded rounds using nickle plated brass, spent cases extract just fine. it does not have this issue with regular brass. does this make sense?
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All brass sized the same way/amount?
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It kinda makes sense - the coefficient of friction between nickel/steel and brass/steel is 50% higher. All other things being equal - e.g. sizing of case body and headspace.
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If the coefficient of friction is playing any significant role in how easy it is to close the bolt your cases are oversize.
I'd be inclined to look at sizing as a potential issue here. Is it factory loads or reloads?
If reloads, were they fired in this rifle?
Are they perhaps over length? Or bulged at the case mouth from overcrimping? Or perhaps this batch is a bit out of spec, such as on head size or extractor groove depth. What action is it ? PF or CRF bolt action for example?
You could try painting one up with a Sharpie and then carefully chambering it, to see if you can find any points where it is a bit tight.
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factory loads or relaods, they all do the same thing
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It kinda makes sense - the coefficient of friction between nickel/steel and brass/steel is 50% higher. All other things being equal - e.g. sizing of case body and headspace.
You sure about that? I think nickel has a lower coefficient of friction than brass.
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Nickle brass sucks! Unless you have small base dies, I wouldn't reload it. It has always been my experience it doesn't move as well as regular brass.
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Interesting. A friend, who is not a reloader, gave me a bunch of once fired nickle plated brass. I have reloaded it several times without any issues...
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I’ve reloaded 7mag, no issue that I remember
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Use a dedicated sizing die -- nickel cases scratch the sides. Adjust to fit your chamber...
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I reload them fine out of my 7 mag as well. I am wondering. but the 280s range from a bit stiff to close the bolt on to down right TOUGH to close the bolt on. fired cases extract with no issues at all
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I use nickel brass almost exclusively for my .280 Remington custom Mauser. I've never had a problem with that brass.
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I use nickel brass almost exclusively for my .280 Remington custom Mauser. I've never had a problem with that brass.
Paul B. Winchester or Federal these are Winchester.
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I bought a hundred Rem. nickle brass for my 7mag in 1994.The brass was great.I know I loaded some of those cases a dozen times.I bought another hundred cases later in the early 2000's and that brass was horrible.Very inconsistent on the hardness of the brass causing big variation of neck tention.Some of it was so hard it was difficult seating bullets.I'm sorry,new brass should be soft.Never bought anymore after that.
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I use nickel brass almost exclusively for my .280 Remington custom Mauser. I've never had a problem with that brass.
Paul B. Winchester or Federal these are Winchester. Mine was Winchester 280. FWIW...
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You could try painting one up with a Sharpie and then carefully chambering it, to see if you can find any points where it is a bit tight.
That's what I'd do first.
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I bought a hundred Rem. nickle brass for my 7mag in 1994.The brass was great.I know I loaded some of those cases a dozen times.I bought another hundred cases later in the early 2000's and that brass was horrible.Very inconsistent on the hardness of the brass causing big variation of neck tention.Some of it was so hard it was difficult seating bullets.I'm sorry,new brass should be soft.Never bought anymore after that. Tried nickle plated brass once. Never again. Stuff is too hard for me.
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Interesting. A friend, who is not a reloader, gave me a bunch of once fired nickle plated brass. I have reloaded it several times without any issues... Same here. No problems. The only real issue with it is its hard on the trimmer. Wears them out twice as fast.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I bought a hundred Rem. nickle brass for my 7mag in 1994.The brass was great.I know I loaded some of those cases a dozen times.I bought another hundred cases later in the early 2000's and that brass was horrible.Very inconsistent on the hardness of the brass causing big variation of neck tention.Some of it was so hard it was difficult seating bullets.I'm sorry,new brass should be soft.Never bought anymore after that. 90's R-P is excellent stuff.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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