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Posted: 6/17/2017 5:37:07 PM EDT
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it doesn't matter if it's heat-stabilized propellant, if you bake the ammunition the velocity will pick up
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Posted: 6/17/2017 5:51:06 PM EDT
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Not a good idea to leave any ammo in hot direct sunlight. The chance of a malfunction is high.
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Posted: 6/17/2017 5:54:10 PM EDT
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Leaving ammo directly in the path of the sun during warmer climates will change the velocities and is something you should avoid when possible.
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Posted: 6/17/2017 6:24:50 PM EDT
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guessing the powder isnt heat stabilized, is that the correct term? so just a word of caution, dont leave WG is the hot sun! all powders will do it you can also have problems if you leave it in a hot barrrel-ever heard of a cook off?? 
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Posted: 6/17/2017 6:25:24 PM EDT
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ya i know all that, just saying its not nearly as dramatic in the federal xm193, IMI 193 and Winchester q3131a i was shooting today. WG really pressure spiked.
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Posted: 6/17/2017 9:29:06 PM EDT
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Dunno OP but I have shot thousands of rounds of American made ammunition that has been in direct sun light, heat/temperatures well in excess of 100 degrees and never had an issue. This ranges from ammunition that fed our .50 cals, m249's, 240's, M16's, M4's and M9's. Maybe there actually is an issue with the ammunition you were shooting. Not an expert but I hope this helps.
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Posted: 6/17/2017 10:56:31 PM EDT
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Not a good idea to leave any ammo in hot direct sunlight. The chance of a malfunction is high. |
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Posted: 6/17/2017 11:13:26 PM EDT
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Dunno OP but I have shot thousands of rounds of American made ammunition that has been in direct sun light, heat/temperatures well in excess of 100 degrees and never had an issue. This ranges from ammunition that fed our .50 cals, m249's, 240's, M16's, M4's and M9's. Maybe there actually is an issue with the ammunition you were shooting. Not an expert but I hope this helps. i have shot thousands of round that were sun soaked too, been living in AZ for 30 years so it happens. NEVER had a problem with hot powder in ANY factory load. i have also shot this case of wold gold through various rifles in lower temps, sub 90 degrees without issues. all i am saying is the power they use in wolf gold seems to be pretty sensitive to heat. none of my other rounds today had any issues. |
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Posted: 6/17/2017 11:26:53 PM EDT
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everyone is missing the point. i have shot thousands of round that were sun soaked too, been living in AZ for 30 years so it happens. NEVER had a problem with hot powder in ANY factory load. i have also shot this case of wold gold through various rifles in lower temps, sub 90 degrees without issues. all i am saying is the power they use in wolf gold seems to be pretty sensitive to heat. none of my other rounds today had any issues. I suggest, if you have a chrono... you conduct a test. |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 12:12:07 AM EDT
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Interesting. I suggest, if you have a chrono... you conduct a test. any cratered or popped? |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 12:14:34 AM EDT
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I wouldn't even consider leaving my ammo sitting in the hot sun no matter who made it.
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Posted: 6/18/2017 2:51:42 AM EDT
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https://www.ocabj.net/55gr-5-56-nato-and-223-remington-ammunition-comparison/
Interesting look at the Wolf Gold Powder in that picture. Honestly I have never had an issue with Wolf gold in 8 Classes and all but two in the hot summer the past two years on the East Coast. No issues. |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 9:13:33 AM EDT
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all i am saying is the power they use in wolf gold seems to be pretty sensitive to heat. Your rifle could have a shorter chamber, tighter or overgassed to begin with, thats why people are saying its a known problem. The ammo could have loose primers/oversized pockets or weaker brass. |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 10:46:50 AM EDT
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This thread got me wondering more....and caused me to remember....
ADI / Australian Outback ammo claims.... "The only ammunition in the world with Ballistic Temperature Independence Technology (BTI)" http://www.outbackammo.com.au/ballistic-temperature-independence/ http://www.chuckhawks.com/outback_ammo.html So, Thank you for reminding us about the warmer temps and most all other ammo ! |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 2:28:42 PM EDT
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ditto. how are the primers? any cratered or popped? |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 2:32:58 PM EDT
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I wouldn't even consider leaving my ammo sitting in the hot sun no matter who made it. just saying though, the other brands of ammo i had with me were all at the same temp and didnt have any signs of being over pressured from the heat. dont misunderstand here, i am in not in way shitting on WG, i love this stuff and especially at the current prices i will continue to shoot and buy it. just aint gonna leave it in the sun! |
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