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Maybe not the right section but it's planned ammo for a 450/400 double in 3 1/4 inch

Anyone had any recent experiences with WR ammo ?

Cheers

Charlie

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Westley Richards or Wolfgang Romey?

I think that Westley had Wolfgang load for them in the past.

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Wolfgang Romey

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Originally posted by Charlie64:
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Wolfgang Romey

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I have some experience with their ammunition.
Never did shoot any of it but I can say that the 375 Flanged Magnum of theirs I had was mostly crap.
Many with cracked shoulders and once when I dug it out a couple cases were actually fizzing from said cracks!
I don’t know what powder those particular cases were loaded with but that was quite weird!
Generally, I have heard that they load on the hot side.

A friend tried WR ammo in the same cartridge (.450/400 3 1/4") - he bought the remaining stock in SA some time ago, as a matter of fact. His rifle is a vintage William Evans boxlock in just about new condition.

After a few shots the rifle would not open and quite a few primers were severely cratered. The shots crossed as well. He's busy pulling the bullets at this time.

WAY too hot, in my opinion.

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jvw375, Any idea when this was ? I am told by WR that they have run / loaded new lots with new Woodleighs from Oz. Not a cheap round at EUR 13/-

Not a lot of current info at there on this one.

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A month or three ago.

WR ammo's not worth it, in my humble opinion. The longer Nitro .450/400 is a handloading round. Otherwise don't own one.

agree
spotty performance (inconsistent velocities)
for me in the 500

I thought they closed up shop... is that not correct?

Last I heard is that Wolfgang was looking for someone to buy the business.

@Charlie: I would use the Hornady DGS factory ammo without hesitation and have own good experience in 450 NE with it. I am not so convinced re their softs though.

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Originally posted by jaegerfrank:
@Charlie: I would use the Hornady DGS factory ammo without hesitation and have own good experience in 450 NE with it. I am not so convinced re their softs though.

Did Hornady load 3-1/4”?
I know they made brass, right?

Did Hornady load 3-1/4”?
I know they made brass, right?[/QUOTE]

I swear I've seen the 3 1/4" ammo, but I do know they make the brass as I have bought a lot from Huningtons and Midway.

Yes, I have loaded ammo from Hornady in 450 3.25.

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Originally posted by jaegerfrank:
Last I heard is that Wolfgang was looking for someone to buy the business.

That is correct.
But he is still in business, if he have "interessed in work".
He is an little "artist".

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Originally posted by jaegerfrank:
Yes, I have loaded ammo from Hornady in 450 3.25.

I think they are talking about 450/400 3.25". And yes I could have sworn I have seen Hornady ammo loaded for it.

I have 300 pieces of unfired 450/400 3.25 brass

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Have ordered some for an upcoming Zim hunt.

Will come back with results......

Not reloading at present so had to buy.

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