357 reload question

[Guest akaspecials]

I rencently got my hands on a ton of .357 mag casings but they are a silver color instead of the brass I am used to reloading. First, what material is this. Second, is it safe to reload?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Couzer]

Nickel or aluminum? If it is the nickel I would reload it after a good inspection. I never personally would not load that aluminum cases.

 

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Left to right

 

Steel, Aluminum, Nickel, Brass

 

I just threw in a steel wolf 223 round so you could see the difference in steel.

[roninflag]

i use nickel in several calibers including .357

[Blade]

I also use nickel cases in several calibers. Just be sure to use a carbide sizing die. The nickel will scratch regular steel dies.

[Guest akaspecials]

There are definitly nickel. Thanks for the help guys!

[Couzer]

Nickel you should be just fine, like blade said the nickel is a little harder and will scratch up steel dies. Carbide dies are the way to go! I loaded some of those FTX leverevution, pretty sweet round.