January 7, 2014, 08:34 PM | #1 |
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Tula primers
Anyone here have any experiences with Tula brand small pistol primers?? A box came my way from my dad and thought I'd use them for basic .38 HBWC loads.
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January 7, 2014, 08:53 PM | #2 |
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I have only used about 10,000 in 9 mm without a fail to fire, so go for it.
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January 7, 2014, 09:03 PM | #3 |
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They go BANG,,, like the rest
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January 7, 2014, 09:28 PM | #4 |
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Thanks guys,, 'preciates it. All I've ever used are CCI and have had 100% reliability. Got these for free (best price in town) but haven't heard anything about them from anyone who actually used em.
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January 7, 2014, 09:32 PM | #5 |
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I like the brand. They work and the price is right. However, there are mis-fires, requiring a second strike. It isn't a usual occurrence but be aware that it may happen.
When my father-in-law witnessed this during our Thanksgiving get together at the range, he was greatly distressed. Since I only use my reloads for the range (factory rounds for home defense) I am unconcerned and will continue to buy the brand. Enjoy.
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January 7, 2014, 10:43 PM | #6 |
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I've used a bunch of them. Never had a failure ..... yet.
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January 8, 2014, 12:23 AM | #7 |
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Every one I've used in my pistols has worked first time. They appear to be a tad harder than some other brands.
I've heard there can be problems in revolvers with light springs.
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January 8, 2014, 08:54 AM | #8 |
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My overall experience with Tula primers has been positive. The only questionable one was yesterday when I went to use their large magnum pistol primers for the first time. They seated VERY hard in 44Mag brass that had taken CCI primers just fine on the prior loading. So hard that while my progressive press got them in, I doubt I could have on a hand priming tool. Hopefully I don't break decapping pins trying to get them out.
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January 8, 2014, 09:28 AM | #9 |
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i just went through 4000 that i got from another member here, all went into 38spl and 9x19, they are stamped from 2009 and i had zero prob, not as easy to load into the hopper as the cci, but reliable
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January 8, 2014, 11:38 AM | #10 |
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I have never used Tulammo primers, but I have reloaded a lot of their brass. If their primers are as good as their brass, you will be pleased.
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January 8, 2014, 12:02 PM | #11 |
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I prefer CCI - they seem to seat easier, but buy and use Tula SSP primers when available at a good price. I'm working through a case now.
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January 8, 2014, 12:24 PM | #12 |
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yeah, def not as nice as cci, the anvil kinda sticks above the rim and the metal is harder, but they stll work reliably
the worst i ever bought was remington small pistol, i had many misfires(which i know are usually reloader error) but i dont understand why only with the remingtons
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