I was looking for a cheap plinking round to complement my Federal GMM. Well let me be honest, I'm tierd of spending $80 bucks everytime I go to the range. I'm eventually going to reload, but I don't have the space right now. Has anyone used the Wolf 168 gr FMJ .308, and does anyone know the BC? Already emailed Wolf with no response.
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Range Report Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
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Re: Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
Can't help you with the BC but just to let you know, before you stock up on alot of one type of cheap ammo, first check if it works in your rifle. All the cheap and military surplus ammo that I've tried so far freezes my bolt after 1 or 2 shots.. so its not too practical to use.
Can't help you with the BC but just to let you know, before you stock up on alot of one type of cheap ammo, first check if it works in your rifle. All the cheap and military surplus ammo that I've tried so far freezes my bolt after 1 or 2 shots.. so its not too practical to use.
Re: Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: timelinex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can't help you with the BC but just to let you know, before you stock up on alot of one type of cheap ammo, first check if it works in your rifle. All the cheap and military surplus ammo that I've tried so far freezes my bolt after 1 or 2 shots.. so its not too practical to use.</div></div>
I can relate to this as well. Using the Tula steel case FMJ stuff the bolt wants to get stiff and bind after the first few shots.
I started to think hmm about the rifle since I have been burning though that stuff prior to going back into the more expensive stuff.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: timelinex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can't help you with the BC but just to let you know, before you stock up on alot of one type of cheap ammo, first check if it works in your rifle. All the cheap and military surplus ammo that I've tried so far freezes my bolt after 1 or 2 shots.. so its not too practical to use.</div></div>
I can relate to this as well. Using the Tula steel case FMJ stuff the bolt wants to get stiff and bind after the first few shots.
I started to think hmm about the rifle since I have been burning though that stuff prior to going back into the more expensive stuff.
Re: Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
Elmore,
Just spend the $279 and get the RCBS rock-chucker kit. All you need is a decent sized stool or some space in your closet. Once you realize that you can make custom loads for your own rifle for $0.38/rd, there's no going back.
Elmore,
Just spend the $279 and get the RCBS rock-chucker kit. All you need is a decent sized stool or some space in your closet. Once you realize that you can make custom loads for your own rifle for $0.38/rd, there's no going back.
Re: Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tx_Flyboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Elmore,
Just spend the $279 and get the RCBS rock-chucker kit. All you need is a decent sized stool or some space in your closet. Once you realize that you can make custom loads for your own rifle for $0.38/rd, there's no going back.</div></div>
I know that is for Elmore, but when you put it that way, this does sound very tempting due to the limited space required. I like the idea of custom loads.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tx_Flyboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Elmore,
Just spend the $279 and get the RCBS rock-chucker kit. All you need is a decent sized stool or some space in your closet. Once you realize that you can make custom loads for your own rifle for $0.38/rd, there's no going back.</div></div>
I know that is for Elmore, but when you put it that way, this does sound very tempting due to the limited space required. I like the idea of custom loads.
Re: Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: b0xcrash</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tx_Flyboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Elmore,
Just spend the $279 and get the RCBS rock-chucker kit. All you need is a decent sized stool or some space in your closet. Once you realize that you can make custom loads for your own rifle for $0.38/rd, there's no going back.</div></div>
I know that is for Elmore, but when you put it that way, this does sound very tempting due to the limited space required. I like the idea of custom loads.</div></div>
Be careful, reloading is a slippery slope. You'll start buying reloading components because of the firearms you have, and then you'll start buying more firearms because of the reloading components you have.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: b0xcrash</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tx_Flyboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Elmore,
Just spend the $279 and get the RCBS rock-chucker kit. All you need is a decent sized stool or some space in your closet. Once you realize that you can make custom loads for your own rifle for $0.38/rd, there's no going back.</div></div>
I know that is for Elmore, but when you put it that way, this does sound very tempting due to the limited space required. I like the idea of custom loads.</div></div>
Be careful, reloading is a slippery slope. You'll start buying reloading components because of the firearms you have, and then you'll start buying more firearms because of the reloading components you have.
Re: Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
^^ so true, either way, OP if you are at a point to consider shooting substandard ammo, then its a perfect time to start reloading. Just think, you probably have a bucket load of once fired FC brass already. Sunk cost of cases, you can put out 308 FGMM clones for about $8 a box. Heck you probably still have the boxes.
^^ so true, either way, OP if you are at a point to consider shooting substandard ammo, then its a perfect time to start reloading. Just think, you probably have a bucket load of once fired FC brass already. Sunk cost of cases, you can put out 308 FGMM clones for about $8 a box. Heck you probably still have the boxes.
Re: Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
Thanks for the responses. I am going to start my research tonight I guess. I just thought I would need a larger space, but I guess that's not the case. Any body have custom load for a 1 in 10 twist they would like to share?
Thanks for the responses. I am going to start my research tonight I guess. I just thought I would need a larger space, but I guess that's not the case. Any body have custom load for a 1 in 10 twist they would like to share?
Re: Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
Elmore,
You CAN use other people's "recipes", however, your rifle will probably like something slightly different to obtain optimum accuracy.
I have a DPMS LR-308, 20" bbl, 1:10 twist barrel. I have settled on 2000MR powder for my 308 loads. I get about 80-100 fps faster than other powders i've tried (varget & BLC2), and other's experience bear this out.
My recipe is as follows:
1x Fired LC brass
178 AMAX
47.5gr 2000-MR powder
Win LR primers
2.80" COAL
~ 2,660 fps outta 20" Gas gun (I have a "slow" barrel)
Elmore,
You CAN use other people's "recipes", however, your rifle will probably like something slightly different to obtain optimum accuracy.
I have a DPMS LR-308, 20" bbl, 1:10 twist barrel. I have settled on 2000MR powder for my 308 loads. I get about 80-100 fps faster than other powders i've tried (varget & BLC2), and other's experience bear this out.
My recipe is as follows:
1x Fired LC brass
178 AMAX
47.5gr 2000-MR powder
Win LR primers
2.80" COAL
~ 2,660 fps outta 20" Gas gun (I have a "slow" barrel)
Re: Wolf 168 gr .308 FMJ
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: adam3999</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold">Be careful, reloading is a slippery slope. </span> </span>You'll start buying reloading components because of the firearms you have, and then you'll start buying more firearms because of the reloading components you have.
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So true. When I started a year ago I thought, "I don't need those digital scales, my beam works just fine." Then I got a digital scale. Then I thought "I don't need a $300 RCBS Chargemaster Combo, my digital scale and powder trickler works just fine." Now I have a chargemaster.
The same process has gone on with dies (now own match sets), brass trimmer (hand, then forster, soon to be Giraud), OAL gage, comparator, tumblers, stainless media, ultrasonic cleaners, etc. Real pricey real quick. That being said, I can't express how great it feels to shoot a .25-.3moa group with ammo YOU loaded up.
And to those of you who read the second paragraph and were wondering, yes I do drink a LOT of Kool-Aid!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: adam3999</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold">Be careful, reloading is a slippery slope. </span> </span>You'll start buying reloading components because of the firearms you have, and then you'll start buying more firearms because of the reloading components you have.
So true. When I started a year ago I thought, "I don't need those digital scales, my beam works just fine." Then I got a digital scale. Then I thought "I don't need a $300 RCBS Chargemaster Combo, my digital scale and powder trickler works just fine." Now I have a chargemaster.
The same process has gone on with dies (now own match sets), brass trimmer (hand, then forster, soon to be Giraud), OAL gage, comparator, tumblers, stainless media, ultrasonic cleaners, etc. Real pricey real quick. That being said, I can't express how great it feels to shoot a .25-.3moa group with ammo YOU loaded up.
And to those of you who read the second paragraph and were wondering, yes I do drink a LOT of Kool-Aid!
