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Wolf ammo is manufactured by Wolf Ammunition. Wolf Ammunition is a Russian based company with its headquarters located in the United States in Placentia, CA. Currently, Russia is the largest producer of 7.62 x 39mm ammo! Unlike other foreign low priced ammo, Wolf ammo is non-corrosive. Most Wolf ammo comes in polymer-coated steel cases and is produced in the most popular rifle and pistol calibers (see Calibers Offered By Wolf Ammo below).
Wolf Ammunition is well known for offering quality product at competitively low prices. When using Wolf Ammo, you may have to clean between the case and the chamber of your firearm more often than usual. The reason for this extra cleaning has to do with the steel-cased Wolf casings not expanding to form a tight seal against the chamber at the time of firing.
Consequently, when Wolf cartridges are fired some of the combustion by-products accumulate between the case and the chamber. It is suggested that you clean your gun after firing Wolf ammo due to this excess of carbon. This does not have any affect on the safety of Wolf Ammo as the ammunition is in accordance with all SAAMI standards. Most gunners don't mind the extra cleaning as they are able to buy more good Wolf ammo at a bargain price!
Most of Wolf ammo is manufactured in factories located in the former USSR.
Customer Reviews - Wolf Ammunition
Wolf ammunition is widely regarded as affordable and reliable for range use, with many customers reporting thousands of rounds fired with few to no malfunctions. It cycles well in AKs, AR-15s, SKSs, and many pistols, though reliability is inconsistent in some handguns, especially compact or .380 models. Users frequently note that Wolf ammo is dirtier than brass alternatives, requiring more frequent cleaning. While many shooters find the accuracy sufficient for practice, plinking, or hunting, a number of reviews mention mediocre groups and variable consistency compared to premium brands. Light primer strikes and occasional failures to fire are reported, particularly in certain lots and firearms. The steel cases and bi-metal bullets may not be allowed at indoor ranges. Overall, most consider Wolf good value for the price, especially for high-volume training, with some trade-offs in cleanliness and occasional reliability.
I built a "pistol" with an Odin Works 12" barrel, nitride BCG, handguard and Anderson recievers just to shoot this ammo. It is inexpensive, reliable and accurate enough for plinking, tactical practice and just having fun. I believe this ammo would do well for defensive purpose. There is a hollow in the bullet nose. I have read that this causes the bullet to yaw on impact. This is very effective against soft targets.
It would be great for completion if these range officers would understand that the "bi-metal" jacket is doing no more harm to their steel targets than standard FMJ. I have a private range at my residence and have shot thousands of rounds at A-500 armored plates. Rifle ammo puts a small dimple in the plate but does no more damage after that. Even bi-metal wolf 7.62 and 6.5 ammo. I did managed to crack a plate with a 375 H&H solid. Still did not penetrate. I am going to buy as much of this ammo as I can afford.
Let's face it, all ammo is higher than it should be right now. Having said that, value is still value, and what you spend your money on is more important now than ever before. This is Match Ammo and it isn't cheap, but If you want high quality, consistently accurate, clean firing, 22lr rounds, these may be the ones you're looking for. I run them through a CZ 455 Varmint, with a Vortex Viper 6.5-20X56mm, and my rifle prefers these over Eley Match. I reload my .308 rounds to gain accuracy in that caliber, and practicing accuracy with 22lr ammo is definitely cheaper. Through my CZ and at 50 yds, after a 1st shot, cold bore flyer of maybe a half an inch, I group the rest at about .300. That's probably the limits of this rifle. When it exits my barrel, this ammo will go where the cross hairs are placed.
Never tried Wolf since the local stores don't stock it (this is before the 22 ammo "shortage") only thing the rifle was happy with was high velocity Mini Mags. This ammo is just as accurate. 3 rounds in the same hole at 50 yds all day long.
These are super rounds, fired from my AR-15, and as good as they come. Hoping things loosten up so we can get more at better prices, but these Remingtons are excellent and the price was very good. thanks Lucky Gunner! Now get me some 22LR's for my old Colt Woodsman.
Wolf is a US brand that sources ammunition from several Russian factories. Their ammunition has been produced at Barnaul (BPZ), Tula Cartridge Works, and Ulyanovsk plants at various times. The specific source factory can vary by caliber and production run. Wolf manages quality control and distribution from the US side.
Is Wolf ammunition reliable?
Wolf has a generally good reputation for reliability considering its price point. While occasional quality control issues exist (as with any budget ammunition), most shooters report consistent ignition and feeding. The polymer coating on the steel cases helps with smooth feeding and extraction in semi-automatic firearms.
Can you still buy Wolf ammunition?
Like other Russian-sourced ammunition, Wolf's availability has been impacted by US import restrictions. Existing US inventory continues to be sold, but new imports are limited. Prices have increased from their historically low levels. Check current availability with online and local retailers.