Tokarev Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I spoke with Bill Filbert at WOLF yesterday about WOLF's .223 ammo being a little on the light side. He said they're already aware of this complaint and are moving to correct it. The first batches of hotter 55-grain ammo should be on the market shortly. The 62-grain ammo will follow shortly. WOLF's really making an effort to improve its product and respond to complaints from the users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I sure as heck hope you meant MINOR not MAJOR cause if it makes MAJOR I'm not putting it in my AR . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacMan Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Oh rats...there goes my supply of 'short range hosing' ammo Seriously, Wolf 223 is soft shooting for the close-up & personal hose fests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I spoke with Bill Filbert at WOLF yesterday about WOLF's .223 ammo being a little on the light side. He said they're already aware of this complaint and are moving to correct it. The first batches of hotter 55-grain ammo should be on the market shortly. The 62-grain ammo will follow shortly.WOLF's really making an effort to improve its product and respond to complaints from the users. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That is good news. I like the Wolf .223 for plinking and short range stages, but it will occasionally short stroke my 17" upper (full length gas system) because their underloaded. How would a buyer tell it's the new and improved hotter ammo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokarev Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Whoops! Yes, I meant to say "MINOR" in this thread. I have changed the title to reflect my error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickster Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I've checked a few threads and found that the Wolfsky 55 grain laquered ammo won't make minor out of a 16" gun. Does anybody know if it'll make minor in a 20"? And if so at what PF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Laquered? I have not seen laquered Wolf in years! All the new stuff has a grep Polymer coat, not the old laquer. The new grey colored Polymer runs 100% in my ARs and is very soft shooting. For shots under 100 meters, it is the best ammo I have found for the price (I use the 62 grn JHP). Beyond 100, it is not as accurate as some brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickster Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Yes, it is laquered, and I have 500 rounds of it. I also only use it for shots under 100 yards and then not at anything that requires under 4moa. It is soft shooting and works great for those house clearing/hoser stages. So does it make minor? How about the poly coat stuff, will it make minor in a 20" gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 The polycoated ammo with the 62gr bullet make 162PF in my 16" gun. So it guess it makes Minor .. with my chrono, but I wouldnt want to bet an entry fee on it. Maybe with the newer loadings the margin will climb into the comfort zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Vlad, how much cushion do you need? Minor floor is 150.-----Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Ok now I have to go re-chrono stuff. For some reason my brain thought that the power factor was 160 and the Wolf was 2 over that. Now I'm no longer sure if Wolf made 162, or it made 152. Grrr.. Will report back I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Ok, I've re-chronoed the Wolf 62gr ammo through my 16" gun. The average was 160pf with the slowest shot at 157pf. 30 shots spread themselves between 157-162. This results are with my chrono in 75 degree weather, close to sea level. So I guess it makes minor just fine with a decent margin. My guess is that if it made 165-170 it would be even better. On a side note, I can report that wolf ammo doesnt tumble when it hits a target, or at least not very fast. I know this because I put 2 holes in my chrono housing. They are just flesh wounds and the chrono works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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