[45auto]

Would you expect noticable recoil differences when shooting reloaded 45 ACP and some of the cases are split?

Not split down the entire length of the case, but 1/16", 1/8", etc?

Just wondering as I'm trying different primers and plated bullets. I don't recall this issue with lead bullets and Winchester primers.

Also, is there any practical function to nickel cases compared to brass?

Thanks.

[theCZ]

You shouldn't notice a recoil difference if you get a split case. The only advantage of nickel is that it won't tarnish if left in a leather holster.

[Swamprabbit]

Most of the splits I encountered was when I didn't know better and over beveled the case mouths during reloading. This would cause the cases to split after only a few reloads and the nickel cases would do so before the brass ones would. Now, I bevel only just enough to either not shave any lead on the cast bullets or the jacketed ones just fit into the case before seating.

[SASS#23149]

Nickel cases are far more prone to splitting,IMHO.I"ve had way more problems with nickel than brass cases,so gave up on nickel even though it polishes up so nice.

[taliv]

i just found that out today, testing my first loads in nickel cases. i'm seeing light to moderate loads (nowhere near max) split nickel cases. it kinda sucks.

i don't think i'll be buying any more

[HSMITH]

Nickle brass sucks, it splits WAY faster than plain brass,

If there is a felt sensation of differing recoil or noise when shooting STOP!!!!! Check the gun over and check the loads. If something feels or sounds different something is WRONG!!

[45auto]

Okay, thanks.

The powder drop is consistant and the gun is fine. I thought, maybe, the splitting affects the crimp, i.e.gas blow by or something. I did experience a similiar "feel" with some no-name plated bullets once. Not with a higher quality plated bullet and never with lead.

The variable now is I'm trying some lead free primers which do not burn as hot or does not burn all the powder like the Winchester primers did.

Oh well!

[saltydog452]

I dunno about recoil differencies in split cases, but I would guess that there would be an accuracy difference as the split cases would not hold the bullet as tightly round to round.

You might get a heavier recoil due to the bullet being forced deeper into the brass as the bullet hits the feed ramp. Increased chamber pressure as well.

salty.

[robertbank]

I have found .45acp brass last forever with splits eventually coming at the case mouth from belling. NIckeled brass lasts just a little less than forever. ;)