I shoot Tula in my SKS without problems. But the chrome-lined sturdy barrel is designed to handle it. I wouldn't recommend it for anything made in America. I asked Savage about using it in their rifles and got this answer: "We do not recommend any NATO rounds through our rifles, the pressure is too high. We also do not suggest using steel casings, they will wear out your barrel sooner."
Ruger said pretty much the same thing.
Both were deal-breakers when it came to buying a .223 from them.