Opinions on Tull Ammo

REMshooter03xx · January 8, 2013, 10:18 PM

I've been shooting Tull S&W .40 and have been told how bad it is but I have never had a problem. What do y'all think

Brian48 · January 8, 2013, 10:54 PM

My SW1911 has function issues with .45 TulAmmo. Either the steel used for the casings are incredibly soft or they use some type of laquer on it that shaves off easily. After a few mag fulls, it can sometimes get gritty enough to actually cause a stoppage. The slide can also lock up and become difficult to loosen up again. My Kahr Auto-Ordnance fairs better, but then again the slide to frame fit is much more loose than the SW1911.

Haven't had any issues with 9mm, but then again I've only fired a couple of boxes of it through my 92fs. Still, I've seen enough that I won't be buying it again. People say this stuff is actually Wolff ammo. Personally, I think Wolff is actually superior to this junk if you can believe it.

weblance · January 8, 2013, 11:55 PM

My Ruger LCP was a single shot with TulAmmo

jasmith85 · January 9, 2013, 12:06 AM

The only caliber I have experience with it in is 45 but my Rock Island 1911 ran through it without a problem. My only complaint would be that it seemed more likely to deflect off of things. That could just have been bad luck with the couple hundred rounds I fired though.

carguychris · January 9, 2013, 09:52 AM

Many shooters find that the main issue with TulAmmo is prohibitions against firing it at the local range.

See here:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=495004

FWIW even if you're using it on your own property, I would encourage you to restrain from doing so during times of high fire risk, unless you take steps to mitigate the danger.

aarondhgraham · January 9, 2013, 02:02 PM

My CZ-75B runs it just fine,,,
But it's the dirtiest ammo I know of.

It also runs fine in my Hi-Point 9mm Carbine,,,
It's good range fodder for spray and pray fun days.

Aarond

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Mike38 · January 9, 2013, 06:56 PM

My experience with Tulammo is limited to .223 in a Saiga semi auto. Feeds and functions flawlessly. Not very accurate though, at around 8 inch groups at 100 yards.

For Wolf, which is similar to Tulammo, I’ve used it in 9mm, .45acp and .223. Again, feeds and functions flawlessly. Matter of fact, I used Wolf in my Beretta 92FS one summer of combat pistol competition, and made the rank of Master. So it would be safe to say Wolf 9mm is plenty accurate.

I wouldn't hesitate a bit using Tulammo in my Beretta, just have never gotten around to trying it.

BrokenBottles · January 9, 2013, 09:50 PM

I haven't shot any of it yet but I plan too. If you're really worried about it, I suggest you read this and notice that it went from 4 guns and 4 brands of ammo to 3 guns and 3 brands of ammo...
Really cool write up and a lot of info that's pretty useful to plinkers and serious shooters.
http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/bras...el-cased-ammo/

Mausermolt · January 9, 2013, 09:59 PM

i use it for plinking ammo in my AK-74, AO 1911 and my AR. functions fine, but dirty as all get out. its good for making noise and thats about it.

S&W-Keeper · January 11, 2013, 10:33 PM

I shoot the .45 acp in my two model 625 revolvers.I would not want to shoot it in my semi-auto's.

EdInk · January 11, 2013, 10:38 PM

No problems other than its dirty.

Sarge · January 11, 2013, 10:44 PM

I've shot cases of it, or its predecessor Wolf, in .40, .45 and 7.62x39. The .40 runs perfectly in Glocks, S&W Sigmas & M&P's and the .45 runs fine in properly set-up 1911s, M&Ps and Glock 21s.

ratrodney · January 11, 2013, 11:16 PM

Never an issue yet in my ak. RR

mxsailor803 · January 12, 2013, 11:39 PM

Never a issue with my .40, .45, or AK. Just keep in mind it is REALLLY dirty. Outside of that, no complaints.

Yung.gunr · January 12, 2013, 11:44 PM

Only problem I've had is that it won't chamber in my pocket .380s. Other than that it's been great for me (.223 & 9mm).

BOBA FETT · January 13, 2013, 12:23 AM

i have used tula in my .30 carbine blackhawk...the casings tend to stick in the cylinder quite often...can be annoying

Webleymkv · January 13, 2013, 11:12 AM

It runs fine in both my CZ-75 and S&W 1911 as well as my dad's CZ-97. My dad did have some feeding issues with it in his S&W 5906 though. While it does seem a touch dirtier, it's not difficult to clean up though in the interest of full disclosure I've not shot more than 100 rounds of it in a single range session.

Yankee Doodle · January 13, 2013, 11:26 AM

Runs OK in my P-220. But, let me emphasize, it is filthy. No problems yet, but I make sure I stop and clean after every 25 - 30 rounds.

dave9969 · January 13, 2013, 11:43 AM

shouldn't be a surprise that wolf an tul ammo shoot the same since they were the same company till a couple of years ago. You can count brown and silver bear in there with em as well, all the same parent company till about 2 years ago when they parted company. I don't have all the details just recall reading an article about one of them used to be a maker for the other then going on its own an using their name still to sell under since they were in a different soviet block country and litigation however complicated that is in Russia?!

I've shot both Wolf and Tul Ammo in 5.56 and 9mm
both were extremely dirty
both were what I expected for the dirt cheap price
non re-loadable casings dirty primers and crap accuracy
you get what you pay for in life an bullets

January 8, 2013, 10:18 PM	#1
REMshooter03xx Junior Member Join Date: January 4, 2013 Posts: 10	Opinions on Tull Ammo I've been shooting Tull S&W .40 and have been told how bad it is but I have never had a problem. What do y'all think

January 8, 2013, 10:54 PM	#2
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	My SW1911 has function issues with .45 TulAmmo. Either the steel used for the casings are incredibly soft or they use some type of laquer on it that shaves off easily. After a few mag fulls, it can sometimes get gritty enough to actually cause a stoppage. The slide can also lock up and become difficult to loosen up again. My Kahr Auto-Ordnance fairs better, but then again the slide to frame fit is much more loose than the SW1911. Haven't had any issues with 9mm, but then again I've only fired a couple of boxes of it through my 92fs. Still, I've seen enough that I won't be buying it again. People say this stuff is actually Wolff ammo. Personally, I think Wolff is actually superior to this junk if you can believe it. __________________ Proud to have served.

January 9, 2013, 09:52 AM	#5
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	Many shooters find that the main issue with TulAmmo is prohibitions against firing it at the local range. See here: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=495004 FWIW even if you're using it on your own property, I would encourage you to restrain from doing so during times of high fire risk, unless you take steps to mitigate the danger. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak

January 9, 2013, 02:02 PM	#6
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	My CZ-75B runs it just fine,,, My CZ-75B runs it just fine,,, But it's the dirtiest ammo I know of. It also runs fine in my Hi-Point 9mm Carbine,,, It's good range fodder for spray and pray fun days. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 9, 2013, 09:50 PM	#8
BrokenBottles Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Location: The worst Lancaster in the U.S. Posts: 119	I haven't shot any of it yet but I plan too. If you're really worried about it, I suggest you read this and notice that it went from 4 guns and 4 brands of ammo to 3 guns and 3 brands of ammo... Really cool write up and a lot of info that's pretty useful to plinkers and serious shooters. http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/bras...el-cased-ammo/ __________________ "Lube the hell out of your Llama. Run it wet and it should be a decent pistol."

January 8, 2013, 11:55 PM	#3
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	My Ruger LCP was a single shot with TulAmmo

January 9, 2013, 12:06 AM	#4
jasmith85 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 631	The only caliber I have experience with it in is 45 but my Rock Island 1911 ran through it without a problem. My only complaint would be that it seemed more likely to deflect off of things. That could just have been bad luck with the couple hundred rounds I fired though.

January 9, 2013, 06:56 PM	#7
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	My experience with Tulammo is limited to .223 in a Saiga semi auto. Feeds and functions flawlessly. Not very accurate though, at around 8 inch groups at 100 yards. For Wolf, which is similar to Tulammo, I’ve used it in 9mm, .45acp and .223. Again, feeds and functions flawlessly. Matter of fact, I used Wolf in my Beretta 92FS one summer of combat pistol competition, and made the rank of Master. So it would be safe to say Wolf 9mm is plenty accurate. I wouldn't hesitate a bit using Tulammo in my Beretta, just have never gotten around to trying it.

January 9, 2013, 09:59 PM	#9
Mausermolt Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2007 Location: Ory-gun Posts: 508	i use it for plinking ammo in my AK-74, AO 1911 and my AR. functions fine, but dirty as all get out. its good for making noise and thats about it. __________________ Molon Labe

January 11, 2013, 10:33 PM	#10
S&W-Keeper Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2009 Location: SE-SC Posts: 443	I shoot the .45 acp in my two model 625 revolvers.I would not want to shoot it in my semi-auto's.

January 11, 2013, 10:38 PM	#11
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,968	No problems other than its dirty. __________________ Sic Semper Tyrannis

January 11, 2013, 10:44 PM	#12
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	I've shot cases of it, or its predecessor Wolf, in .40, .45 and 7.62x39. The .40 runs perfectly in Glocks, S&W Sigmas & M&P's and the .45 runs fine in properly set-up 1911s, M&Ps and Glock 21s. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.

January 11, 2013, 11:16 PM	#13
ratrodney Member Join Date: July 4, 2012 Posts: 99	Never an issue yet in my ak. RR

January 12, 2013, 11:39 PM	#14
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	Never a issue with my .40, .45, or AK. Just keep in mind it is REALLLY dirty. Outside of that, no complaints.

January 12, 2013, 11:44 PM	#15
Yung.gunr Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2010 Location: Phoenix area Posts: 1,442	Only problem I've had is that it won't chamber in my pocket .380s. Other than that it's been great for me (.223 & 9mm).

January 13, 2013, 12:23 AM	#16
BOBA FETT Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2006 Posts: 277	i have used tula in my .30 carbine blackhawk...the casings tend to stick in the cylinder quite often...can be annoying

January 13, 2013, 11:12 AM	#17
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	It runs fine in both my CZ-75 and S&W 1911 as well as my dad's CZ-97. My dad did have some feeding issues with it in his S&W 5906 though. While it does seem a touch dirtier, it's not difficult to clean up though in the interest of full disclosure I've not shot more than 100 rounds of it in a single range session.

January 13, 2013, 11:26 AM	#18
Yankee Doodle Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Posts: 619	Runs OK in my P-220. But, let me emphasize, it is filthy. No problems yet, but I make sure I stop and clean after every 25 - 30 rounds.

January 13, 2013, 11:43 AM	#19
dave9969 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	shouldn't be a surprise that wolf an tul ammo shoot the same since they were the same company till a couple of years ago. You can count brown and silver bear in there with em as well, all the same parent company till about 2 years ago when they parted company. I don't have all the details just recall reading an article about one of them used to be a maker for the other then going on its own an using their name still to sell under since they were in a different soviet block country and litigation however complicated that is in Russia?! I've shot both Wolf and Tul Ammo in 5.56 and 9mm both were extremely dirty both were what I expected for the dirt cheap price non re-loadable casings dirty primers and crap accuracy you get what you pay for in life an bullets