beelu-- Can you post a pic of this ammo? This is the first time I have heard about SK being made by Eley--- Would love to see that packaging if you can post pictures. I was under the impression it was actually made by Lapua.I just received an order of Wolf Match Extra from a distributor in NC; according to the box, it was made in England by Eley, and in fact, case heads are stamped with an E, the box is plastic with an Eley-like sliding top and the lot number format is the same as Eley.
Everything I've read indicated that WMT, WME, SK Standard Plus and SK Rifle Match are made in the same facility, on the same line, by Lapua in Germany. I entered the lot number of the WME in the Eley lot analyzer- lot not found.
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Pictures....mehhhh. BUT, graphics on the Eley version are exactly the same as on the WMT packaging. The bottom of the plastic box has Eley's web address molded in and, as noted in my original post, an E imprint on the case head. And, as Frankmako noted, there are pics available on the Outdoor Limited website (https://www.outdoorlimited.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=wpa22xtra). I bought it from them.beelu-- Can you post a pic of this ammo? This is the first time I have heard about SK being made by Eley--- Would love to see that packaging if you can post pictures. I was under the impression it was actually made by Lapua.
I don't know when it started but I shot Wolf in 2004.It seems as though after doing an advance search here on RFC and adding "1 year and older" to the search pattern that SK production of Wolf and American sales of both Wolf and SK must have begun better than 13 years ago.
One site on the web has Wolf starting in 2005 although I'm thinking another saying Wolf started in 1996 is likely more accurate.
So at least 14 years, Wolf has been around for some time.I don't know when it started but I shot Wolf in 2004.
) at the time.http://www.sportingshooter.com.au/news/sk-s-state-of-the-art-rimfire-ammoHere's a new line of rimfire ammo which not only meets CIP industry standards, but exceeds them! Made by Lapua-Germany SK rimfire ammo opens up a whole new ball game for .22 LR shooters.
I tried the Eley version of WME today. First thing that I noticed was the smell of the burned powder- it smells exactly like the German-made WMT, SK Standard Plus and SK Rifle match. Maybe they are using the same powder? None of the other ammo I've shot smells like that.Thanks for the replies.
Pictures....mehhhh. BUT, graphics on the Eley version are exactly the same as on the WMT packaging. The bottom of the plastic box has Eley's web address molded in and, as noted in my original post, an E imprint on the case head. And, as Frankmako noted, there are pics available on the Outdoor Limited website (https://www.outdoorlimited.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=wpa22xtra). I bought it from them.
Regarding lube: The WMT I bought (from Outdoor limited as someone noted) does not have the uber-oily lube that the SK Rifle match, SK std +, and WMT has. So, no paper towels needed after loading a mag but will have to see how much difference the lack of lube makes.
I plan to shoot side by side with WMT, WME and SK Standard Plus on Wednesday if the weatherman is telling the truth. And yes, I will shoot 20 or so of each before starting to pay close attention to groups.
