Tula .223 is it as bad as they say?

PunisherBane · Mar 8, 2012

I don't hear too many good things from guys who come through work to buy ammo from sporting goods(i work at Walmart). Is it really that bad because inward gonna buy some boxes for plinking unless it's gonna do something horrid to my gun lol

2001gmc · Mar 8, 2012

I would like to know also. You can get it from cheaper than dirt right not for 500 rounds $109 and around $15 shipping.

SEIndSAM · Mar 8, 2012

I use it all of the time in my MP9 & AR. Nothing wrong with it except it's a little dirtier than some. I clean my guns after every range trip, so it's no biggie to me.

Would I trust it for defensive ammo, no. But for plinking it's fine.

2001gmc · Mar 8, 2012

SEIndSAM said:
I use it all of the time in my MP9 & AR. Nothing wrong with it except it's a little dirtier than some. I clean my guns after every range trip, so it's no biggie to me.

Would I trust it for defensive ammo, no. But for plinking it's fine.

Have you had any problems with it at all? I always clean my guns after shooting them.

JaPes · Mar 8, 2012

It cycles through my 15-Sport & my Franken-AR just fine. TulAmmo is great practice ammo.

I love steel case ammo because it doesn't set off the my compulsive brass pickup habit.

SEIndSAM · Mar 8, 2012

2001gmc said:
Have you had any problems with it at all? I always clean my guns after shooting them.

In the past year I have gone through probably 2000 rounds and had 1 (one) FTF in that time. Went through the clearing drill and when I looked at it later it had a good primer strike. Everyone makes a bad one now and again.

But for cheaper plinking and killing Soda Cans & paper it's fine.

2001gmc · Mar 8, 2012

Cool thanks for the info. 1 out of a couple thousand is expected. I may have to order me some.

crracer_712 · Mar 8, 2012

I've used it a lot, other than the occasional under charged round, haven't had any problems with it, my local walmart sells it for 4.97, that's pretty cheap plinking.

oneyeopn · Mar 8, 2012

I like it and I like the fact that to clean up after I shoot (out at our farm) I just use a big magnet!!!

ZeroTolerance6 · Mar 8, 2012

No issues at all. As mentioned before, a good cleaning is needed afterward...but, I hope you'd do that anyway.

Grjfer · Mar 8, 2012

I have only run about 80 rounds of it through my sport, but I about a half a dozen that it would not pick up the next round out of the magazine. What I would call a short stroke. At this time, I don't plan on giving it a second chance.

61woody · Mar 8, 2012

No one has had any issues? I have heard most manufacturers do not approve of it's use and some offer no warranty if you use steel cased ammo. Just curious.

oneyeopn · Mar 8, 2012

61woody said:
No one has had any issues? I have heard most manufacturers do not approve of it's use and some offer no warranty if you use steel cased ammo. Just curious.

I have not heard that or read that. Can you post a link to where that is? My gundealer sent me 100 rounds of it to try when I got my Sport!

The only issue I have had with it besides a couple of soft rounds is the fact that the lacquer can stick to the sides of a hot chamber and you really have to work hard to clean it out.

2001gmc · Mar 8, 2012

I thought that Tulammo is Polymer coated? I know Brown Bear is Lacquer Coated I think.

2001gmc · Mar 8, 2012

.223 Remington, TulAmmo, 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Bullet, 3241 FPS, 20 Round Box.

Manufactured at the Tula Cartridge works in Russia.
Polymer coated steel case.
Boxer-primed.
Bimetal jacket will attract a magnet.
Non corrosive.
Non reloadable.

Grjfer · Mar 8, 2012

oneyeopn said:
I have not heard that or read that. Can you post a link to where that is? My gundealer sent me 100 rounds of it to try when I got my Sport!

The only issue I have had with it besides a couple of soft rounds is the fact that the lacquer can stick to the sides of a hot chamber and you really have to work hard to clean it out.

Some good info on lacquer case myths here. The Box O' Truth - Educational Zone #18 - Shooting Wolf steel-cased Ammo in an AR15

2001gmc · Mar 8, 2012

Grjfer said:
Some good info on lacquer case myths here. The Box O' Truth - Educational Zone #18 - Shooting Wolf steel-cased Ammo in an AR15

Very good read. Thanks!!

rojodiablo · Mar 9, 2012

61woody said:
No one has had any issues? I have heard most manufacturers do not approve of it's use and some offer no warranty if you use steel cased ammo. Just curious.

This was old stuff. Everyone honors their warranties, and the only issue would be lacquer coated brass. The WPA/ Wolf and Tula, Silver, Brown bear ammo have a polymer coating. No real issues other than an occasional split neck.
After about 3,000 rounds, you may need to really clean the chamber with a brush more than the usual cleaning. Other than that, it's great for when you are attacked by pumpkins!!!

jsimmons · Mar 9, 2012

I use Tula 55 and 62 grain with no problems.

oneyeopn · Mar 9, 2012

I stand corrected I was using Brown Bear and Tula....any how. What causes the split neck. I noticed a couple when I was cleaning off the magnet?

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