Wolf Ammunition - Current Events

Current Events

In 2005/2006, there was a shortage of 7.62x39mm ammunition in the United States. This had the effect of causing prices to almost double in some cases and Wolf's ammo to nearly disappear from the U.S. market in late 2006-early 2007. The ammunition shortage was due to Russian production lines struggling to fill a massive order placed by the United States to supply the fledgling Afghan army. Even so, Wolf's 7.62x39mm is available in standard full-metal-jacket configuration, as well as hollow point and soft point bullet loads suitable for hunting.

In 2007/2008, supplies of Wolf steel cased .308 ammunition became increasingly rare, and major distributors were completely sold out. This, along with diminishing supplies of military surplus 7.62x51mm NATO had driven .308 Winchester prices to an all time high. This shortage is exacerbated by the strain of filling the Afghan Army order. As Wolf catches up with demand, new supplies will become available in the United States. When these new supplies hit the market, it is unknown how much the prices will have increased.

In 2010/2011, Wolf discontinued the use of the red sealant used around the primer and case neck intended to keep moisture out and prolong shelf life. They received too many complaints from end users of a build up from the red sealant on their firearms thus all new ammo produced from both plants will no longer have any red sealant.