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    Just sayin'

    I bought 500 rounds of Wolf Polymer coated 223 Rem at a gun show last weekend. Took it to the range to sight in my LWRC. First 60 rounds was PMC 55 Gr. which went without a hitch. The first round of Wolf expanded and lodged in the chamber holding the entire bolt/carrier in the forward position. Fixed that. Next day I went to the range, new box of Wolf and a clean/lube later. 1 round and the case was caught in the chamber. I'm currently selling the rest of my Wolf ammo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by benthughes View Post
    I bought 500 rounds of Wolf Polymer coated 223 Rem at a gun show last weekend. Took it to the range to sight in my LWRC. First 60 rounds was PMC 55 Gr. which went without a hitch. The first round of Wolf expanded and lodged in the chamber holding the entire bolt/carrier in the forward position. Fixed that. Next day I went to the range, new box of Wolf and a clean/lube later. 1 round and the case was caught in the chamber. I'm currently selling the rest of my Wolf ammo.
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    Last edited by sjc3081; 05-06-09 at 12:44. Reason: My poor reading comprehension

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    I believe he said it was an LWRC. Does that mean that they couldn't have made a mistake? No. I would contact LWRC first and see what they say before I got rid of the ammo.

    Quote Originally Posted by sjc3081 View Post
    I suspect you have a 223 chamber and not a 5.56 chamber. What brand upper are you using, Bushmaster? Get that chamber reamed and shoot cheap Wolf with no worries.
    I was at the range last weak and another shooter was firing his brand new Bushy with Wolf poly. After 80 rounds cases stuck in chamber with rim ripped off by extractor. Bushy 223 chamber strikes again.



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    Wolf

    Yeah.... shooting that stupid LWRC . I'll give them a ring. I'd rather not send it back if I'm not having issues with any other ammo. I'll have to take a couple boxes out and shoot them through my DI guns. On both rounds the primer was protruding and the rim of the case ripped off. Bullets came from different boxes. It's great that it works well for everyone else, I'm not shooting any more after this batch is gone. Unfortunately ammo is next to unavailable up here.

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    I just wanted to add this THREAD.

    I am thinking that the bolt impulse on piston guns may be too quick and violent for the Wolf ammo. Either that or the chambers have little or no leeway. FWIW, I have shot 5.56 rounds through my LWRC upper without a single issue (although just a box's worth). Granted, it was not during a 1,200 -round class.
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    Does anybody know if the 62grain polymer produces more pressure than 55grain polymer or is it the other way around. My rifle shoots PMC bronze fine but it does seem to cycle slower I wouldn't want it to get it much slower than that.

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    Not to go OT, but along the same lines -- how is Silver Bear zinc plated ammo? Seems Wolf and Brown/Silver Bear are the cheapest in town when it comes to bulk ammo. I haven't shot any Silver Bear, yet, but would like to buy some the next time I see it available. Anyone have any experience with it? I've been told the zinc kinda acts like a lubricant for the chamber, but I'd like to know from somebody with first hand experience.

    Forgive me if the OP doesn't want this here -- I'll start a new thread if I have to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hotwheelsjr View Post
    Not to go OT, but along the same lines -- how is Silver Bear zinc plated ammo? Seems Wolf and Brown/Silver Bear are the cheapest in town when it comes to bulk ammo. I haven't shot any Silver Bear, yet, but would like to buy some the next time I see it available. Anyone have any experience with it? I've been told the zinc kinda acts like a lubricant for the chamber, but I'd like to know from somebody with first hand experience.

    Forgive me if the OP doesn't want this here -- I'll start a new thread if I have to.
    I've fired 2K of the 62 gr HP silver bear in the past. No issues for me. It appears to shoot tighter groups and a bit cleaner than Wolf, when doing a side by side comparison using two different carbines.
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    It looks like I may have to put away my past disdain for wolf ammo and try some of the newer polymer stuff.

    My experiences with Wolf's lacquered stuff was terrible, i.e. blow primers, FTF, FTE, etc. Not to mention it was filthy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hotwheelsjr View Post
    Not to go OT, but along the same lines -- how is Silver Bear zinc plated ammo? Seems Wolf and Brown/Silver Bear are the cheapest in town when it comes to bulk ammo. I haven't shot any Silver Bear, yet, but would like to buy some the next time I see it available. Anyone have any experience with it? I've been told the zinc kinda acts like a lubricant for the chamber, but I'd like to know from somebody with first hand experience.

    Forgive me if the OP doesn't want this here -- I'll start a new thread if I have to.
    If I had a choice, I'd go with Silver Bear zinc over either of the Wolf. At least it does not leave any residue when left in a hot chamber.
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