308 Win Wolf and XBR 8208

[CJ6]

Did a primer test this AM using Wolf LR primers against Fed 210 GM's in my 308 Win. Load was as follows, Win Brass, 155 A-Max, 45 grs 8208 XBR (lot 4798) Bullets seated @ lands (3.40 W/Comp), Wolf LR primers and Fed 210 GM's, 25 shots per set. The Wolf primers had a Low of 2840 fps and a High 2846 fps for the 25 rnds. The Fed 210 GMM's had a low of 2827 fps and a high of 2853 fps per 25 rnds. The barrel was clean before starting and before switching primer sets. Screens were 15' from muzzle.

 

[markm87]

Not surprising at all. I wish I'd have bought 5k of the Wolf LR primers when Wideners had them.

Those Wolf primers are all the difference in the world on our .223 match king loads.

 

[CJ6]

I've used the Wolfs in other 308 loadings(and other cartridges) different powder/bullet/weights but this match seems to be made for each other.

 

[DaveMarine1]

Not to steal the thread but Wolf primers are Russian right? Also, what are your thoughts on Tula primers, they are Russian too, are they anygood?

 

[CJ6]

The same just different packaging. I have both packages. When I purchased the Tula they were actually a few ($ 2-3 K) cheaper than the Wolf when both were bought in 10 K (2 case)lots or more.

 

[mcxring]

Are all wolf primers magnum primers ??
Mike

 

[fivering]

Both the Small Rifle and the Large Rifle primers are offered in Standard or Magnum.
The Magnum have the same amount of detonator as the regular, but have a heavier cup.
The regular Small Rifle primers are way too soft for most calibers, so always get the Magnum version of the Small Rifle.

 

[mcxring]

Does anyone no anything about or used the federal premium GM210M Match. Or the fed prem. GM205mar (Match for AR's)