Author Topic: Wolf ammo? (Read 653 times)

GtoRA2 · « **on:** April 30, 2004, 03:40:27 PM »

Guys
What do you think of Wolf? I have heard the steel cases can wear guns out faster? Is this true?

They are now coating the cases with POLYMER does that help?

stratman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2004, 03:45:31 PM »

It is junky ammo thats why it is cheap.

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2004, 03:49:04 PM »

Wolf cases are made out of steel instead of brass.

Steel expands more then brass under heated conditions. This can provide for feeding and extracting problems in some Semi-Autos.

WilldCrd · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2004, 03:49:09 PM »

get what ya pay for....truest phrase modern man ever uttered

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2004, 03:53:40 PM »

Before anyone jumps on the bandwagon that says Wolf ammo blows, be aware that it doesn't.

It's good ammo that works in some guns.

I.E. Our 1911 doesn't like Wolf Ammo, but a friend's 1911 can use it fine.

Buy a box and try it out. If it works keep using it. If it doesn't, use something else.

stratman · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2004, 03:57:08 PM »

Best thing you can do for your gun Is reload your own ammo.
For a number of reasons.
1.often cheaper
2. can taylor the loads to the way your gun shoots
3. can back off case pressures a bit and possibly extend chamber and barrell life.
4. can load more for accuracy.
5.its fun

Many many others as well.

Dune · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2004, 04:01:49 PM »

AFAIK, Wolf ammo is fine, in that I doubt it will go high-order on you and blow up your gun.

You can't reload the steel cases.

It's probably not loaded to the same standards as Federal, etc. so you might get some variances in velocity, accuracy, etc.

Other than that, it should be just fine for plinking.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2004, 04:07:15 PM »

Is ammoman.com a good place to order from?

Otto · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2004, 04:49:33 PM »

Why buy an expensive pistol and shoot cheap ammo? Would you run a Corvette on 87 octane?

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2004, 04:55:25 PM »

It was a cheap pistol.

Remember, while it might cost less to reload a box of shells, you still have to cover the 250 dollars to buy a new reloader.

And the best reason to handload is so you can make bullets for the gun you want and you can be guaranteed that every bullet will be the same.

Otto · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2004, 04:58:52 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by lasersailor184
It was a cheap pistol.

OK... I can see that.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2004, 05:00:16 PM »

Reloading needs space. I do not have any since I am now renting a single room pending a move to WA if my GF decideds I am not the reason she is unhappy.

It would also not want to do it without the owner of the house knowing and I am sure his whife would freak.

I was thinking Wolf, cause I am rusty and need something to work on form and getting myself to not flinch anymore.

I will prolly go with Federal.

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2004, 05:09:12 PM »

We can usually get a good deal from Dick's sporting goods on UMC ammo. Just wait for the sales and buy a bunch of boxes.

Works for shotgun shells too.

Scootter · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2004, 05:10:43 PM »

I bought a case (1000 rds) of Wolf about two years ago, cheap stuff, not accurate at all and had about 7 to 10 percent mis-fires in a Mini-30 and about 5 percent in an AK.

I will not use it in my AR's or my hand guns.

Not what you want when the balloon goes up, but ok to have fun with.

Remember,

Ya get what ya pay for, there are no free rides.

type_char · « **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2004, 05:15:46 PM »

Who shoots ammo made out f steel casing?