Tula primers

Cavallino · January 7, 2014, 08:34 PM

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.

andyjr11 · January 7, 2014, 08:53 PM

I have only used about 10,000 in 9 mm without a fail to fire, so go for it.

ATPBULLETS · January 7, 2014, 09:03 PM

They go BANG,,, like the rest

Cavallino · January 7, 2014, 09:28 PM

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.

MarkGlazer · January 7, 2014, 09:32 PM

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.

David Bachelder · January 7, 2014, 10:43 PM

I've used a bunch of them. Never had a failure ..... yet.

serf 'rett · January 8, 2014, 12:23 AM

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.

spaniel · January 8, 2014, 08:54 AM

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.

skizzums · January 8, 2014, 09:28 AM

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

mnoirot64 · January 8, 2014, 11:38 AM

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.

reload · January 8, 2014, 12:02 PM

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.

skizzums · January 8, 2014, 12:24 PM

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

January 7, 2014, 08:34 PM	#1
Cavallino Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2013 Posts: 6	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.

January 7, 2014, 09:03 PM	#3
ATPBULLETS Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2012 Location: Land between the Lakes Posts: 267	They go BANG,,, like the rest __________________ http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/y...e/photo-25.jpg

January 7, 2014, 09:32 PM	#5
MarkGlazer Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 329	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. __________________ non ministrari sed ministrare

January 7, 2014, 10:43 PM	#6
David Bachelder Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Location: Trinity, Texas Posts: 636	I've used a bunch of them. Never had a failure ..... yet. __________________ David Bachelder Trinity, Texas I load, 9mm Luger, 38 and 40 S&W, 38 Special, 357Magnum, 45ACP, 45 Colt, 223, 300 AAC, 243 and 30-06

January 8, 2014, 12:23 AM	#7
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	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. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.

January 7, 2014, 08:53 PM	#2
andyjr11 Member Join Date: March 27, 2013 Posts: 40	I have only used about 10,000 in 9 mm without a fail to fire, so go for it.

January 7, 2014, 09:28 PM	#4
Cavallino Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2013 Posts: 6	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.

January 8, 2014, 08:54 AM	#8
spaniel Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2008 Posts: 217	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.

January 8, 2014, 09:28 AM	#9
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	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 __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

January 8, 2014, 11:38 AM	#10
mnoirot64 Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2013 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 365	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. __________________ Michael Noirot Life Member - NRA Clarksville, Tennessee

January 8, 2014, 12:02 PM	#11
reload Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Posts: 43	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.

January 8, 2014, 12:24 PM	#12
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	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 __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed