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This 223 ammo by Tula provides a great value for shooters that go through high volumes of ammo. This steel cased ammo is seated with 55 grain hollow point projectiles that have a muzzle velocity of 3,241 feet per second. Tula's 223 ammo works great in some rifles but in other rifles on occasion has issues and as a result we recommend buying a few boxes first prior to buying a whole case to see how it performs in your rifle. For folks who have rifles that perform well with Tula's 223 ammo it provides great savings over brass cased ammo.
Tula's plant, located in Russia, dates back to the 1880's and it produces a wide range of calibers for commercial markets and for military applications.
Tula's plant, located in Russia, dates back to the 1880's and it produces a wide range of calibers for commercial markets and for military applications.
Customer Reviews
Not Bad for Cheap Russian Ammo
Review by Charles
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Put about 500 rounds of this through my Mini 14. No FTFs, no FTEs, but to be fair, the Mini 14 is designed to fire whatever trash you want to put through it, so I don’t know what this would do in a rifle built with more precision in mind. (Posted on 5/2/2020)
This stuff is great
Review by Brad
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I don't understand why people talk crap about steel so much. I've had really good luck with Tula and shot about 2,000 of their 55gr FMJ and I really like it. the price is great too (Posted on 3/12/2020)
Ok
Review by Rad
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About 10% duds wont buy again (Posted on 12/31/2019)
No problems here.
Review by Greg
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Have yet to have a failure using this ammo in my Ruger AR556
after roughly 1300 rds.
Some extra cleaning is required afterwards but if you own an AR
cleaning & lubing it correctly makes it purr. (Posted on 12/2/2019)
after roughly 1300 rds.
Some extra cleaning is required afterwards but if you own an AR
cleaning & lubing it correctly makes it purr. (Posted on 12/2/2019)
Bad ammo for ruger ar556
Review by G
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Don't buy for Ruger ar 556 took a box of this ammo to range would not feed at all and if it tried to feed it would jam. I tried two brands of brass ammo and it fed and ejected all cases. Letting me know it was strictly this ammo. (Posted on 6/29/2017)
I got lucky
Review by Road warrior
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Great price. The ammo almost didn't arrive in tact. The box that the ammo was packed in was barely keeping the boxes of ammo contained. I actually can't believe they didn't all fall out. I got very lucky... (Posted on 4/9/2017)
good price, too low power to cycle my gun
Review by kevin
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I have an Adam's Arms with a rifle-length piston and buffer system. This ammo is too low power to cycle the action. I took it to the range today, couldn't get through 3 shots without failures to eject, failures to feed, double feeding etc.
The price is good, it goes bang, but it just doesn't work in my gun. Maybe it'll work in a rifle with a carbine-length tube. (Posted on 3/8/2017)
The price is good, it goes bang, but it just doesn't work in my gun. Maybe it'll work in a rifle with a carbine-length tube. (Posted on 3/8/2017)
Speed of delivery was amazing.
Review by Stan
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Haven't had a chance to run any through m AR-15 as yet. (Posted on 11/28/2016)
Great deal
Review by Diablo
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Very price and great product (Posted on 8/3/2016)
Tula .223 ammo
Review by Big Chief
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Shot a few hundred rds. no jam or misfire in my Anderson.Good ammo! (Posted on 7/11/2016)
Ammo is great
Review by Anderson rifles
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Ammo shoots great so far no jams no problems through my Anderson rifle (Posted on 7/6/2016)
Wish I bought more!!!
Review by Saw bullet cut through the air
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Great price, no issues whatsoever. No jams, no misfires on my AR. Was going through old brake rotors target like butter. I recommend this for anyone who wants pure fun on plinking. I'm getting me another 1000 rds soon as I get the dough. (Posted on 6/27/2016)
Tulammo 223 55 grain
Review by robbidy bob
Review by robbidy bob
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Bought 223 tula ammo. 1000 rounds to shoot out of ruger ar 556. jambs all the time. Casings wont eject, have to pound out casings with a cleaning rod. I believe the barrel heats up and expands and with the steel casings it just jambs up. Sot regular brass ammo today and had no issues after 100 rounds. So now I know that its the steel case ammo. Would not recommend this ammo as now I have 800 rounds that I cant use, therefore not a good value. (Posted on 3/27/2016)
Great
Review by TacRick
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Ammo shoots accurately (1in group at 50yards with AR 15). feeds great. And is a definite bargain. And bulk ammo never fails to less than great for customer service. (Posted on 10/10/2015)
Shoots and feed well
Review by Lj9
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Shoots and feeds well 10/10 (Posted on 7/1/2015)
Want more
Review by Tymtravler
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Great price and worked well in my AR15 with the Slidefire stock. Shot 30 rounds under 4 seconds with no jams. (Posted on 11/2/2012)
No issues
Review by PJ
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was able to fire all 1000 rounds in my Sig ar15 M400 direct impingement rifle incident free. Not a singe misfire. Very happy with this purchase and will be coming back in the future. (Posted on 9/27/2012)
No good for Colt M4 AR 15 Carbine
Review by TLit
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Very first round caused problem, tried 3 different boxes. No good!!! Unless you need practice clearing jammed rounds avoid this ammo (Posted on 8/30/2012)
not bad for price
Review by tarheel
Review by tarheel
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Ordered 1000rds and have shot about 750 through rock river ar,. Hitting 9in "gong" consistantly at 200 yds with eotech 512. (Posted on 8/28/2012)
I recommend not buying if you own a Ruger SR556
Review by Mike
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I shot this ammo out of my Ruger SR556. The very first round jammed so badly, I had to shove a rod down the barrel to push the casing out. The next 5 rounds jammed but not as bad. I would rather spend the extra cash and get better ammo. There were metal shavings in my weapon when I cleaned it. Not good ammo. (Posted on 4/17/2012)
good value
Review by Chris
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I ran 400 rounds out of the 1000 purchased through my Ruger SR556 with zero issues. Accuracy was good. Good 3 gun ammo. (Posted on 4/10/2012)
You get what you pay for
Review by Spyder
Review by Spyder
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I have read the reviews on this ammo before and figured for the price I would give it a try anyway. I shot the 55gr through my ACR and it continued to jam. I swiched out to Federal Ammo without issue after a magazine or two I tried the Tula again nothing but jams and misfires. I ended up giving the remaining rounds away...way to frustrating to shoot.
(Posted on 3/22/2012)
(Posted on 3/22/2012)
Good product
Review by UpDoppler
Review by UpDoppler
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2 months ago I purchased 1000 rounds of the 55 grain .223
Yesterday I shot about 200 rounds with only one failure. One primer did not fire properly or only partially fired (should have took a picture) performed SPORTS on my AR (Daniel Defense) and kept rocking. Powder shot pretty clean. I have had dirtier on the range with gov issue M16 and ammo. Exterior portion of casings where clean and not oily/dirty.
A couple magazines I shot rapid fire with transitions to a handgun did not have any problems after the one misfire stated above.
Was only able to shoot targets at less than 100 ft. and the grouping was very tight.
Very happy with what I received, Bulk Ammo was quick with the shipping and had the ammo on my doorstep in 2 days maybe 3. Emailed Bulk Ammo with a question and the customer service was very quick and helpful with their response.
Would and will by again. (Posted on 3/16/2012)
Yesterday I shot about 200 rounds with only one failure. One primer did not fire properly or only partially fired (should have took a picture) performed SPORTS on my AR (Daniel Defense) and kept rocking. Powder shot pretty clean. I have had dirtier on the range with gov issue M16 and ammo. Exterior portion of casings where clean and not oily/dirty.
A couple magazines I shot rapid fire with transitions to a handgun did not have any problems after the one misfire stated above.
Was only able to shoot targets at less than 100 ft. and the grouping was very tight.
Very happy with what I received, Bulk Ammo was quick with the shipping and had the ammo on my doorstep in 2 days maybe 3. Emailed Bulk Ammo with a question and the customer service was very quick and helpful with their response.
Would and will by again. (Posted on 3/16/2012)
shot 500rnds through DPMS AP4
Review by Moss 5Hundo
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and had zero problems. shoot groups were tight at 200yrds. should of bought more. (Posted on 1/18/2012)
shooting
Review by lesAR15
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GOOD WiLL Worth it Will get more this stuf shoots GOOD (Posted on 10/10/2011)
Great ammo for a great price
Review by Chris93555
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I buy this ammo all the time and yet to have a problem with it, I'm using it with my Savage Axis, bolt action. (Posted on 8/16/2011)
no jams or misfires
Review by 30scr
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shoots good 2" groups rock river ar15 (Posted on 8/7/2011)
Product Question and Answer
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Q: How accurate and how often should I clean my AR 15 using this ammo?
Posted On: 1/24/2012 By: justin
A: This ammunition is no more or less accurate than the vast majority of bulk, FMJ-type 5.56/.223 ammo. You could clean it as often as you want to, or you could keep adding more lubricant/oil and shoot until the rifle breaks.
Q: CAN YOU TELL ME THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS AMMO VERSUS WOLF OR BEAR?
Posted On: 1/22/2012 By: COLE ESTILL
A: All three are made in Russia and feature steel cases with bimetal jackets, which are standard for most Russian ammo. They are loaded within .223 max pressures and are an economical alternative to American-made brass cased ammo, especially for those who do not reload.
Q: What are the pros and cons of FMJ brass casings vs. polymer coated steel?
Posted On: 9/30/2011 By: Ron
A: Brass cases can be saved and reloaded or sold/traded to those who reload ammunition - steel cases are not conducive to reloading and are worth very little once they have been fired.
Q: Since the hole in the hollow point is barely noticeable, how much expansion can I expect from this round? Given the light weight and small caliber, I'm not expecting tons of difference from the FMJ. Question is: Would it make a good varmint round?
Posted On: 9/28/2011 By: Mark
A: The hollow point in this bullet does not promote expansion or fragmentation. It would not be ideal for varmint hunting.
Q: I have been told some firing ranges will not allow this type of ammo to be shot at their range is this true and why?
Posted On: 9/28/2011 By: Jeffrey
A: Some ranges do not allow ammunition that attracts a magnet. This is for various reasons, the foremost of which is because those who run the ranges believe bullets with steel in them to be armor piercing.
Q: Have you had any complaints about the steel casings chewing up the firearm?
Posted On: 9/28/2011 By: Scav
A: No, we have not.
Q: what primer is used with this ammunition
Posted On: 9/28/2011 By: Anonymous
A: This Tula ammo uses a small rifle primer.
Q: How dirty is this ammunition? I have heard that these steel cases are coated and that they gunk up the bolt and chamber of the rifle. Are they safe to use on a regular basis?
Posted On: 9/28/2011 By: Todd
A: These Tula steel cases have a polymer coating which resists extreme temperatures and will not cause the problems you describe. They are safe to use.
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