Anyone tried reloading Wolf steel-case .45ACP?

[Mikester]

The resizing seems like it would be the difficult part, I would hate to get a case stuck in the carbide sizer. (Yes, the Wolf 45 is Boxer primed)

[Proud White Hetro Male]

I know 2 things about re-loading, jack and shit, but as cheap as the Wolf ammo can be found for I wouldn't waste my time reloading it.

I'll post again when I get the exact specifics but I've heard that the steel case Wolf .45ACP is bad. The steel case expands too much and the chances of having a spent shell getting stuck in the chamber are high. If you're plugging away and one does get stuck there's a good chance of a miss fire and you're on your way to the emergency room. :eek: Personally, I live and swear by the 7.62X39 that Wolf produces, and have never had any trouble with it (other than running out when I'm starting to have fun :D ). Like I said I'll ask more and post again when I find out. Has anyone else heard about this problem by any chance?

[Poodleshooter]

Doesn't work well for several reasons:
1. Steel cases will increase wear on your dies.
2. Steel doesn't have the memory that brass does. IE, after your resize, it won't necessarily stay properly sized.
3. rust- That lacquer ain't gonna stay on forever.

[Duce Apocalypse]

Wolf is cheap, and hence, why would you even bother reloading it? since it costs about the same to buy new. if you want just save the steel cases and sell them for scrap, then thake the money you get and buy another case of wolf!


Duce out

[ 04-25-2001: Message edited by: Duce Apocalypse ]

[TheBigCA2x]

I would not attempt to resize the steel cases. Gambling with your safety is not an option.

I wouldn't worry about hurting the carbide die though. You need to get brass cases, if you want to reload.

For GP though, Wolf is the way to go. However, I'm going to have some brass, dies and bullets and primers available in case one day I can't buy Wolf anymore.

CA out.

[Skrenos]

I dont know what you foos talkin' 'bout!!! ;) I've reloaded some wolf .45 acp and it turns out great. Yes, it seems hard on my lee carbide dies, but just stop for a minute and keep going. It seems to make the carbide ring hot and expands. I've reloaded approx one 50 round box of wolf .45. I can show pics if you want.

[TheBigCA2x]

[ 04-27-2001: Message edited by: TheBigCA ]

[manzai]

My time is worth something, IMHO don't bother to re-load 7.62x39 Wolf.