Never have had a 45 case split whether brass or nickel. I've mushed a few and retired a few that the headstamp was unreadable on. As someone else stated I don't load to max and use a lot of 200 gr lead bullets. As far as nickle cases I use 'em until they do split mostly in the 38/357 and others. I have some nickel 44 mags that have been loaded so many times half the plating is gone..again not max loads either. My max mag loads get done 5 times and are disposed of. Don't even cycle them to the blow away ammo. The cases that seem to last the shortest period of time(for me) is the 45 Colt. And I don't load 'em really hot. Momma shoots most of 'em and she is the chief cook. I am the chief bottle washer. Or so I've been told
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