Wolf Ammo for .223??

[w_ADAM_d88]

Is it ok/safe to shoot the wolf .223 ammo threw an AR-15? My brothers got a S&W MP-15, and a buddy has a custom build. Any problems with Wolf ammo?

 

[4sarge]

Is it ok/safe to shoot the wolf .223 ammo threw an AR-15? My brothers got a S&W MP-15, and a buddy has a custom build. Any problems with Wolf ammo?

I've been happy with the Wolf Poly Coated Steel

 

[jstrahl]

I was wondering the same thing. I bought around 100 rounds before I opened it up and realized it wasn't brass cases. It was only $7 a box so if its not at least I'm not out much

 

[shooter521]

"Safe," yes, but there are some manufacturers that expressly state doing so will void your warranty.

I personally find Wolf to be dirty and rather underpowered, but haven't had any function problems with either the polymer coated (black box) or Military Classic (camo box) varieties.

 

[rlynch25]

I know it is not recommended by some manufacturers but I have shot 100 rounds or so in my AR with no problems.

 

[theweakerbrother]

No problems with me, either. Shoot it up.

 

[CapBuster49]

The steel stuff jams my AR when hot, and is impossible to get out.. It has some sort of chemical on it that causes the shell casing to weld itself to the barrel when hot. I heard you can soak them in a thinner than coat it with WD40 and it will be fine. Pay a few extra bucks and get brass, and you wont have to worry...

 

[WabashMX5]

The steel stuff jams my AR when hot

I didn't think that was a problem with the newer POLYMER-coated stuff -- though I know it was a fairly common issue with the old LACQUER-coated. How long ago did you run into that problem?

 

[chuckp]

Wolf steel is all I shoot in my transferable m16 and it is great stuff. I have some shot cases here that I show people that think Wolf steel is bad stuff. Then I ask them to show me where on the case the wear is coming from and they can not give me a decent answer.

Hell I reload tracers in the spent cases and shoot it one more time. Just check for damaged cases when reloading and go from there.

Chuck

 

[remymartin]

Another big +1 for Wolf, as long as its poly coated. I have never seen a problem. My friend had a brand new CMMG dedicated piston rifle that wouldn't cycle Lake City regularly. With Wolf there no problems.

 

[Slow Hand]

I put over 500 rounds of Wolf through my last Del-Ton build. It worked just fine for me in the AR. The Military Classic load was too weak to function 100% in my AC556, though. The Black Box stuff seemed to be OK, though.

 

[CVictor]

I was wondering the same thing. I bought around 100 rounds before I opened it up and realized it wasn't brass cases. It was only $7 a box so if its not at least I'm not out much

You can get PMC bronze for $7/box + shipping. I've shot steel ammo through my 1911 but now I stick to the better stuff. Never used it on my AR.

palmetto state armory for .223, just ordered a bunch.

 

[Flintlock]

It smells bad, but I've never had a problem with Wolf. Wolf and Brown Bear kept me shooting without breaking the bank during the Obamacraze.

 

[indykid]

Bushmaster has a memo about approved ammo and Wolf is listed as tested OK.

Funny but my luck with Wolf has been the reverse of many people. I have never had problems with their lacquer coated ammo, but their poly coated .223 has stuck in the chamber of my Norinco 84S-1 which usually eats anything. After several rounds, we noticed that the ejected cases started to show a smearing of the polymer until one round finally glued itself into the chamber.

I personally don't like Wolf not only because it is very dirty, and not consistant in loading, but the way they treated their customers when the "ammo shortage" hit a few years ago. They guaranteed that there were "boat loads of ammo" (their words) arriving when in fact nothing showed up. Thanks but no thanks Wolf. Brown Bear or Silver Bear for me if I want cheap plinking stuff.

 

[Griffeycom]

I prefer brown bear to wolf, doesn't smell AS bad. But I don't believe I had any issues with the few rounds of wolf I've put through my AR

 

[TODD1]

i have shot it through my M&P 15 and it worked fine just smoked heavily

 

[LCPer]

I've been buying Federal 55gr FMJ at Columbus Wal-Mart for 39.97/100 box. I like to reload and Wolf is not re-loadable.

 

[mammynun]

The steel stuff jams my AR when hot, and is impossible to get out.. It has some sort of chemical on it that causes the shell casing to weld itself to the barrel when hot. I heard you can soak them in a thinner than coat it with WD40 and it will be fine. Pay a few extra bucks and get brass, and you wont have to worry...

Never had a problem in my RRA. That said, I've "heard" that the poly coated stuff will act like you describe if you leave one in a hot chamber and allow it to cool.When I shoot, I'm either actively firing, or the weapon is clear, so I've never run into it... I don't think I would ever soak my ammo in anything, OR coat it with WD-40.

 

[Jbrown]

To each their own, but I am not a fan. Spend the extra cash and buy brass. JMHO.

 

[evansvillethompsongunner]

I like Wolf, but I distrust polymer-coated rounds inherently.

Apparently the lacquer used to coat steel-cased rounds to prevent oxidation can also melt from the case and fuse into the lattices of the chamber and barrel if it gets too hot. Kind of how iron is impregnated with carbon into its structure to give us steel, but on a much smaller scale. Regardless of its veracity, the mere notion of permanently fouling my Beloveds makes me cringe, so I'm not apt to purchase any poly-coated anytime soon. I'd rather pay the premium for non-coated than to risk something like that happening, no matter how unlikely or minimal its effect. I want as much accuracy as I can get from each and every piece... and with no disrespect to Wolf - I've heard nothing but great things and have had good experience with non-steel-cased - I'd rather not find out whether it's true.