Wet ammo

[oldfatguy]

In the process of stepping up from plinking and squirrel hunting with whatever 22 ammo had accumulated in the gun safe. Bought 2 bricks of Wolf Match Extra because it was available and have read good reviews. Nine months ago I would have sampled a few more brands - not so easy to find today.

Ran 100 rounds through the CZ 453 and was really surprised by how much lube was on it. Not just on the bullets, but all over to the point of being wet. Is this normal?

OFG

 

[AZ.noob]

NO, you'd better send it all to me

Just kidding. Yes, that Wolf ammo is pretty slimy. Normal for that stuff

 

[oldfatguy]

NO, you'd better send it all to me

Just kidding. Yes, that Wolf ammo is pretty slimy. Normal for that stuff

Thanks for the info. Any idea how well it tolerates long term (5+year) storage?

OFG

 

[xring11]

How long the ammo will keep depends on the environmental conditions and on how you store it. I know some people use airtight containers and dessicant dry-packs.

 

[jfremder]

In the process of stepping up from plinking and squirrel hunting with whatever 22 ammo had accumulated in the gun safe. Bought 2 bricks of Wolf Match Extra because it was available and have read good reviews. Nine months ago I would have sampled a few more brands - not so easy to find today.

Ran 100 rounds through the CZ 453 and was really surprised by how much lube was on it. Not just on the bullets, but all over to the point of being wet. Is this normal?

OFG

Yes, that's normal. Our 453 really likes the match extra. Match Target, not so much.

 

[AZ.noob]

How long the ammo will keep depends on the environmental conditions and on how you store it. I know some people use airtight containers and dessicant dry-packs.

Yep, in which case it'll last indefinitely. Case and point, military surplus ammo... Korean war vintage stuff that still goes bang