Annealing nickel cases

[xH8machinex]

So picked up a mess of nickel cases at a show. Some .223 and some 22-250. What can I say, I just love the look of them.

I haven't reloaded nickel before, I usually annealed all cases that are new to me the first time I load them.

Annealing nickel or not? That's my question. And are there any other variables when loading these cases?

Thank you in advance...

[Jay Andrew]

Personally, I try not to bother with nickel cases. I’ll load them, but I don’t worry about annealing or trying to prolong the life. Nickel is harder then brass an wears on the dies, dulls brass trimmers, and provides little benefit beside aesthetics.

I would think trying to anneal the nickel would cause it to oxidize, discolor and flake off.


Reloading...it’s like knitting for men.

[CodySPowell]

So picked up a mess of nickel cases at a show. Some .223 and some 22-250. What can I say, I just love the look of them.

I haven't reloaded nickel before, I usually annealed all cases that are new to me the first time I load them.

Annealing nickel or not? That's my question. And are there any other variables when loading these cases?

Thank you in advance...

It's my understanding the nickel plating will become harder/more brittle if you anneal it. Generally not recommended with nickel.

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