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mudfoot · 04-16-2008, 07:39 AM

For those of you who fall into any the following groups: 3-Gun shooters, Recoil sensitive shooters, shotgun for home defense users, etc.

I have been using the Wolf 12ga. 2 3/4" slugs now for several months, and I can finally give my opinion on them. It's wonderful!! The 3-gun matches I shoot usually incorporate several slug stages, and while I am not recoil sensitive, slugs can take a toll on you, and can affect your time and accuracy.

I bought a case of the Wolf Slugs from Midway MidwayUSA - Wolf Ammunition 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 1 oz Rifled Slug Box of 5 and have completely happy with not only its shootability, but its accuracy, clean burning properties, and reliability. This is a great slug, and has been spot on accurate to 50 yds. It burns clean also.

Because of the fact that it is a slower slug than you will find in the Remington and Winchester lines, it is much friendlier on the recoil aspect. They claim ~1400 fps. and it is probably close to that.

I would have no hesitation loading this in a home defense shotgun application, as its accurate and extremely reliable. Also discovered, this shotgun ammo is manufactured at Lapua factories.

Just thought I would pass on a good find. Its still fairly inexpensive as far as slugs go.

mcb · 04-16-2008, 07:47 AM

I like the Brenneke style hybrid slug that Wolf uses but have you tried Remington Managed Recoil slugs yet? Its a 1oz slug doing only 1200fps. The recoil is basically the same as a trap load. My BPS and Rem 1100 both seem to like this slug. Accuracy has been pretty good and the recoil very mild.

mcb

tomfoolery · 04-16-2008, 07:49 AM

I also use Brennke slugs and have no complaints. They always keep nice groups and the recoil isn't that bad.

Slugs in a home defense setting though?

mudfoot · 04-16-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcb

I like the Brenneke style hybrid slug that Wolf uses but have you tried Remington Managed Recoil slugs yet? Its a 1oz slug doing only 1200fps. The recoil is basically the same as a trap load. My BPS and Rem 1100 both seem to like this slug. Accuracy has been pretty good and the recoil very mild.

mcb

I have tried them, and I like them. The point was $4.39 per box, compared to $6.99 per box. And by the case, they come to $3.59 a box of 5. I shoot enough that price is a major point.

mudfoot · 04-16-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomfoolery

I also use Brennke slugs and have no complaints. They always keep nice groups and the recoil isn't that bad.

Slugs in a home defense setting though?

And absolutely, I would use slugs. I live in concrete block home. Slow, heavy slugs!

tomfoolery · 04-16-2008, 08:00 AM

LOL, makes sense.....I live in a subdivision with vinyl siding homes, so slugs are not my friend.

The brennke slugs (Brennke K.O. slugs, the ones with the attatched wad) are like 1.99-2.99 a box at Dicks' Sporting goods....thats why i bought them to begin with, the accuracy and recoil is just an added bonus

mudfoot · 04-16-2008, 08:01 AM

Man I wish we had Dick's stores down here. All we got is Sports Authority, and they are all going Anti-Gun.

tomfoolery · 04-16-2008, 08:04 AM

Well that just sucks....not sure if it would be cost effective or even interest you...but id go and get a bunch of it and send it to you (at cost of course).

mudfoot · 04-16-2008, 08:07 AM

That's a very nice offer. I appreciate the gesture. Midwayusa should keep me stocked for awhile though.

tomfoolery · 04-16-2008, 08:10 AM

Yeah, they have gotten a ton of my money lately as well.....

04-16-2008, 07:39 AM	#1
mudfoot XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 314	12 ga. Ammo report! For those of you who fall into any the following groups: 3-Gun shooters, Recoil sensitive shooters, shotgun for home defense users, etc. I have been using the Wolf 12ga. 2 3/4" slugs now for several months, and I can finally give my opinion on them. It's wonderful!! The 3-gun matches I shoot usually incorporate several slug stages, and while I am not recoil sensitive, slugs can take a toll on you, and can affect your time and accuracy. I bought a case of the Wolf Slugs from Midway MidwayUSA - Wolf Ammunition 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 1 oz Rifled Slug Box of 5 and have completely happy with not only its shootability, but its accuracy, clean burning properties, and reliability. This is a great slug, and has been spot on accurate to 50 yds. It burns clean also. Because of the fact that it is a slower slug than you will find in the Remington and Winchester lines, it is much friendlier on the recoil aspect. They claim ~1400 fps. and it is probably close to that. I would have no hesitation loading this in a home defense shotgun application, as its accurate and extremely reliable. Also discovered, this shotgun ammo is manufactured at Lapua factories. Just thought I would pass on a good find. Its still fairly inexpensive as far as slugs go. __________________ If you are citizen who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be "on" 24/7, for a lifetime. Everyone needs down time. But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself..."Baa."

04-16-2008, 07:47 AM	#2
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,052	I like the Brenneke style hybrid slug that Wolf uses but have you tried Remington Managed Recoil slugs yet? Its a 1oz slug doing only 1200fps. The recoil is basically the same as a trap load. My BPS and Rem 1100 both seem to like this slug. Accuracy has been pretty good and the recoil very mild. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

04-16-2008, 07:49 AM	#3
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,563	I also use Brennke slugs and have no complaints. They always keep nice groups and the recoil isn't that bad. Slugs in a home defense setting though? __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-16-2008, 08:00 AM	#6
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,563	LOL, makes sense.....I live in a subdivision with vinyl siding homes, so slugs are not my friend. The brennke slugs (Brennke K.O. slugs, the ones with the attatched wad) are like 1.99-2.99 a box at Dicks' Sporting goods....thats why i bought them to begin with, the accuracy and recoil is just an added bonus __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-16-2008, 08:01 AM	#7
mudfoot XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 314	Man I wish we had Dick's stores down here. All we got is Sports Authority, and they are all going Anti-Gun. __________________ If you are citizen who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be "on" 24/7, for a lifetime. Everyone needs down time. But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself..."Baa."

04-16-2008, 08:04 AM	#8
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,563	Well that just sucks....not sure if it would be cost effective or even interest you...but id go and get a bunch of it and send it to you (at cost of course). __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-16-2008, 08:07 AM	#9
mudfoot XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 314	That's a very nice offer. I appreciate the gesture. Midwayusa should keep me stocked for awhile though. __________________ If you are citizen who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be "on" 24/7, for a lifetime. Everyone needs down time. But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself..."Baa."

04-16-2008, 08:10 AM	#10
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,563	Yeah, they have gotten a ton of my money lately as well..... __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

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