Mini 30 & Wolf ammo?

[Bill B.]

Does steel cased Wolf 7.62 x 39 cause any chamber issues in the Ruger Mini 30? Seems like there is a lot of shooters that have issues using the steel case ammo in high quailty auto pistols. Does the same apply to the Mini 30?

 

[Sam Adams]

I don't know about the Mini-30 and the Wolf ammo. I do know that the Minis are not as rugged as many others that fire the 7.62x39 round, and if I had one I wouldn't want to shoot Wolf through it (except maybe one box to see how accurate it was). IF I was satisfied with the accuracy, THEN I'd very seriously explore the durability issues.

I almost bought a Mini-30 to complement my Mini-14 about 11 years ago, and I bought some 20- and 30-round mags for it. Then I got PO'd at both my Mini-14 (since sold) and Bill Ruger, so I never did buy it. However, I still have the mags (4x20 and 3x30). Sorry for the thread hijack, but if anyone wants them, please PM me with an offer - I promise to be very reasonable.

 

[JohnMc]

I've put plenty through mine. The only issue I've had is that the firing pin doesn't always hit the Wolf (or other comblock) primers hard enough to fire. I put the round through again and they've always gone bang on the second pass.

The lacquer on the case should protect the chamber, I think...YMMV