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Yugoslav ammo vs Wolf -- test results
7/12/2011 7:13:46 AM
Yesterday I wanted to test different types of ammo to see which is more accurate. I tested some Wolf Military Classic and some Yugoslavian milsurp ammo stamped 1984. I bought the Yugoslav ammo from Aim Surplus. Using the same rifle, I shot 10-shot groups for both types of ammo. I kept everything as controlled as I could...sandbags, slow shooting, etc. I suspected that the Yugo ammo was going to be more accurate, but I didn't realize how much more accurate than Wolf it really is. I was using a WASR-10/63 rifle with 4x scope on a 93-degree sunny day.
At 50 yards
Wolf
Extreme spread: 5.375"
Mean radius: 1.33"
Yugo milsurp
Extreme spread: 2.25"
Mean radius: 0.64"
The Yugoslav ammo is much more accurate, and is about the same price as Wolf. The only drawback to it is that it has a corrosive primer salt that makes it necessary to clean the rifle right away after shooting. I use a spray bottle to flush the gas tube and barrel with water after I shoot.
At 50 yards
Wolf
Extreme spread: 5.375"
Mean radius: 1.33"
Yugo milsurp
Extreme spread: 2.25"
Mean radius: 0.64"
The Yugoslav ammo is much more accurate, and is about the same price as Wolf. The only drawback to it is that it has a corrosive primer salt that makes it necessary to clean the rifle right away after shooting. I use a spray bottle to flush the gas tube and barrel with water after I shoot.
7/12/2011 10:04:41 AM
Thanks for the report as I haven't bought Wolf since it was $74 oer 1K. Don't over stress on the corrosive. Just think of all the X39 rifles is service today and over time that have rarely if ever seen a cleaning. Chrome barrels and hard gas piston parts are also your friend.
7/12/2011 10:14:48 AM
Do you have another rifle as a test bed? One rifle does validate your test.
Each barrel has it's own harmonics and the test does not mean that Yugo will shoot better consistently in other rifles.
Each barrel has it's own harmonics and the test does not mean that Yugo will shoot better consistently in other rifles.
7/12/2011 10:42:15 AM
I know you probably don't have one, I don't, but I would like to see chrony results between the 2. Just shooting the Yugo, I know it's hotter. Would like to know HOW MUCH hotter....
7/12/2011 10:50:58 PM
If it turns out that one of my friends has a chronograph, I'll do a test.
7/12/2011 10:53:54 PM
Tag.
I have a shitload of Wolf to blast through before I'll ever need 7.62x39, but still interested in the outcome.
I have a shitload of Wolf to blast through before I'll ever need 7.62x39, but still interested in the outcome.
7/13/2011 12:52:41 AM
If the Yugo turns out a lot hotter and a lot more accurate, I may switch and keep a bottle of water handy for field usage.
