1000 Rounds of .223 Rem Ammo by Tula - 55gr FMJ
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Ammo Overview
Ammo Manufacturer - Tula Cartridge Works
Projectiles - 55 grain full metal jacket (FMJ) Ammo Casing - Berdan-primed steel
Details
Tula tops each .223 Rem cartridge with a 55gr bi-metal full metal jacket (FMJ) projectile that has an approximate muzzle velocity of 3241 fps. The FMJ bullet is accurate, consistent, and easy to shoot. The lightweight projectiles are surprisingly powerful and will punch major holes in your targets.
Tula Cartridge Works is a Russian-based company with over 130 years of manufacturing experience. Don't pass on a chance to stock up on this affordable .223 Rem ammo. Order your 1000-round bulk case today!
Customer Reviews
Introduction:
Customer sentiment is sharply divided on this steel-cased .223/5.56 ammunition, with some users praising its price and function for practice, while many AR-15 owners report severe reliability issues, particularly with extraction and cycling.
Overall Rating:
Detailed Analysis:
What Shooters Praise (The Pros)
Reports are extremely mixed: while some users experienced flawless function over hundreds of rounds (especially in non-AR rifles), a significant portion encountered frequent jams, misfeeds, failures to eject, and required the use of cleaning rods to clear stuck cases, particularly in AR-15 platforms. Reliability is better in firearms with looser tolerances.
Accuracy is generally considered sufficient for casual target shooting, but there are consistent complaints of keyholing (projectiles tumbling and striking targets sideways) and a high degree of dirtiness. Some users also report high rates of misfires and inconsistent cycling, severely limiting suitability for anything beyond basic practice or plinking.
Widely regarded as an excellent value when it works due to low price and frequent promotional discounts, but many reviewers note reliability issues can offset cost savings if a functional, trouble-free experience is a priority.
What to Know (The Nuances)
Cleanliness is a recurring concern—many reviewers mention the ammo is much dirtier than brass-cased options, requiring more frequent and intense cleaning. All cases are steel and not reloadable, and the bi-metal jacket construction means projectiles are magnetic, often restricting their use at indoor and some outdoor ranges. This ammo is particularly prone to causing chamber and extraction issues in tighter-tolerance rifles like AR-15s, especially after rapid or extended firing sessions. Lubrication or using certain cleaning techniques (e.g., graphite) may improve performance in some guns, but does not resolve all reliability complaints.
Conclusion
This ammunition offers one of the lowest-cost options for range practice or casual plinking, especially in AK-pattern rifles or firearms with generous chamber tolerances. However, AR-15 users should be cautious due to a high incidence of failures to extract, cycling problems, and excessive fouling. The value is attractive for shooters who prioritize price above all, but buyers seeking reliable, trouble-free function—especially in AR-15s—should strongly consider brass-cased alternatives. Not suitable for reloading, and may not be allowed at all ranges due to projectile magnetism.
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I have my owm issues with American Tactical. Regarding Bulk Ammo, I was told, "we are discontinuing Tula steel casing... and maybe you should change out springs in your AR to enable shooting the 1000 rounds of Tula steel you bought." To my surprise, Bulk Ammo's Oct. 12th email shows they are still selling this bad ammo. (Posted on 10/15/2021)
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Hi Dcg. I am sorry that the Tula no longer works for you. I am glad to hear that the Wolf does though! If you have any of the Tula left, give me a call and we can see what we can do for you. Ronnie (Posted on 1/13/2021)
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Fired few hundred rounds with no issues or jams.
It smokes.
Be aware that some indoor ranges won't let you use it, I ran into this issue. (Posted on 11/29/2016)
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My AR eats this stuff up at the range no problem. Great training ammo for me. (Posted on 11/28/2016)
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Side note: Bulk Ammo has the best prices around that I know of. They're the only way I would ever buy ammo again. (Posted on 11/8/2015)
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Will be ordering again soon. (Posted on 3/22/2015)
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no problem not had any miss fires no injector problems seems ok to me (Posted on 3/1/2015)
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In the long run it's cheaper to use steel casing and buy a new barrel and a bolt then just shooting brass, I shot around 11,000 rounds of Steelcase through my AR and I needed a new barrel and bolt. (Posted on 2/6/2015)
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Sam, you will be hearing from me again! (Posted on 8/26/2014)
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No problem at all .I zeroed my riflre at 25 yards was getting about
1inch groups hard to tell if it was me,the ammo or the rifle
But I was be to hit thr shot tha matered,put up a dime at 25yrds
And hit it first shot. The actuall bullets have steel in thrm so
Some ranges dont allow shooting their steel targets, cus their
Afraid it wil penetrate thru'
cheapest ammo I could find.i suggest buying 100 or so rounfs
And trying it out for yourself before buying bulk have fun!!! (Posted on 11/25/2011)
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