+P nickle plated brass

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  • Magyars

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    I'm in the process of de-priming a thousand or so pieces of 9mm brass, assorted headstamp... a number of them, all nickel plated are marked +P.
    Are these cases any different than common brass?
     

    Whip_McCord

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    I don't know if you have different 9mm loads, but I use my nickel plated 38 special brass for a specific load. The nickel lets me differentiate them from another load that uses the same bullet. I do something similar with 12 gauge hulls. Different color AA hulls for different loads; 1oz, 1 1/8 oz, 1 1/4 oz...

    I have 13 different loads for 38 special. Of course I keep them in different containers, but cases, primers, and bullets help me keep them separated when in use.

    Use the nickel cases for a different load. I do not shoot 9mm as much as other handgun cartridges, but I do have 8 different loads, depending on the gun and/or use.
     

    DadSmith

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    I'm in the process of de-priming a thousand or so pieces of 9mm brass, assorted headstamp... a number of them, all nickel plated are marked +P.
    Are these cases any different than common brass?
    No they are the same.
    I use my nickel plated brass for Hollow Point bullets only.
     

    DadSmith

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    You can also take your calipers and measure thickness. I highly doubt you'll see much difference other than from brass brand to another. I've noticed the head of a case is slightly different from one maker to another. I bet case thickness is also slightly different.
     
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