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Tula ammunition derives its name from its birthplace, the Tula Cartridge Works in Tula, Russia. This same plant also produces many of the products branded in the United States as "Wolf Ammunition".
The Tula Cartridge Works was founded in 1880 and is currently one of the largest ammunition manufacturing plants in the world. The Tula name has gained a following worldwide for its rugged, reliable, and economical product. This cartridge complies with CIP requirements and the casing features a polymer-coated steel casing with a non-corrosive Boxer Primer. The projectile features a bimetal jacket (contains steel and copper) and a lead core resulting in excellent ballistics characteristics.
Muzzle Velocity: 850 fps
Max Pressure: 19,900 psi
Video Transcript:
You may have noticed in the last few years that Tula Ammunition has been readily available on the market. What you may have not known is that they've actually been around since 1880, and that they are currently one of the largest ammo manufacturers in the world.
I was recently able to test some Tula .45 ACP ammo. This was their steel case, 230 grain, full metal jacket load. Something that sets Tula apart from other manufactures is their use of bi-metal jackets. This means they use a combination of both steel and copper. Now, many may wonder if steel in the case or bullet may harm their firearm. Put simply, this combination of metal is soft enough to use any serviceable firearm, and an added benefit is that the jacket holds it's shape very well.
Unlike some Eastern European ammunition that you may have encountered in the past, this is non-corrosive and boxer primed. The steel case is not as workable as brass and is not intended to be reloaded. If you're not a reloader, this really doesn't matter to you. And you can shoot more by buying steel at a lower price than brass.
I tested this ammunition in two different 1911s. When it comes to .45 ACP, if it works in the 1911, it will probably work in anything. And I didn't have any problems with this Tula ammo. In fact, it shot great. It was very accurate at 10 yards from the stand. It has the same velocity and energy as 230 grain .45 ACP hollow points, so you can practice or train effectively with this ammo. It would also be great for just having fun at the range. Tula's ammunition is not as clean burning as other ammunition I've tried in the past, but this had no effect on reliability in either pistol.
I think this TulAmmo .45 ACP ammo is a great deal, and I wouldn't disregard it just because of the steel case.
Additional Information
| Manufacturer | Tula Cartridge Works |
|---|---|
| Condition | new |
| Bullet Weight | 230 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) |
| Ammo Casing | Steel |
| Quantity | 500 |
| Ammo Caliber | .45 ACP (Auto) |
| Manufacturer SKU | TA452300 |
| Primer Type | Boxer |
| Muzzle Velocity (fps) | No |
| Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) | No |
| Cost Per Round | 50.0¢ per round |
| UPC Barcode | 814950016505 |
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Posted On: 10/4/12 By: mark goggin
Customer Reviews
- Pretty good stuff Review by thirdwheelbro
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Had been using Magtech in my ATI 1911 with no problems. Bought a box of Tula and was so pleased with it. I bought as much as my budget would allow. Will be buying more in the near future. (Posted on 1/1/13)Performance Value Quality - Excellent Ammo Review by NG
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This stuff works great in my Rock Island Officers Model. Never had any problems with it. It is a little dirtier than some others, but it is an excellent value. I will be buying more. (Posted on 12/11/12)Performance Value Quality - Will order here again. Review by 1Apache
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Right ammo - right price (Posted on 11/12/12)Performance Value Quality - Great Practice Ammo Review by THE Don
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Great Practice Ammo! Great price. No misfires. Will be my go-to practice ammo. (Posted on 10/12/12)Performance Value Quality - Good for target practice. Review by tyreboy
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I was looking for less exspessive practice ammo, it seems thats what I got. (Posted on 9/24/12)Performance Value Quality - Excellent w/o any misfires to date Review by Pudbert Savannah GA
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Excellent w/o any misfires to date (Posted on 8/26/12)Performance Value Quality - GOOD! Review by farmer/hunter98
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Great ammo, shot good in my Colt Combat Commander. (Posted on 8/13/12)Performance Value Quality - Looks like a great bargain. Review by weezil
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Bought 500 rounds a month ago, finally got a halfway cool day and shot the first 100 rounds in my new Remington 1911. No problems, they shot great. Didn't realize I could shoot a handgun this accurately. No complaints!! So far..... (Posted on 8/9/12)Performance Value Quality - Not exactly the caviar of ammunition, but who cares? Review by Charles
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These rounds discharge so much smoke that each shot obscures the target for about a second on a calm day. At this price, however, I can wait till the wind blows to shoot. They're a little messy used with a Kimber Custom II ACP. Nonetheless, I clean every firearm at the end of day it was fired, so messiness of rounds is not a concern. Some stats for 1000 TulAmmo rounds: 0 misfires, 1 FTE. (Posted on 7/7/12)Quality Performance Value - Great for training and general target practice Review by CHris
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Great ammo to utilize while providing for students training for their CPL. Have had only 1 jam and I'm guessing it wasn't the ammo's fault. It feeds great in my .45acp Sig 1911 even while bump feeding! Great price, good quality and simply a good value when you're going to the range for practice. (Posted on 7/4/12)Quality Performance Value - Okay for the price. Review by Barclay
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Compared to Remington UMC it is really dirty. Accuracy seemed more or less spot on. No failures of any variety 250 rounds in, fired from a S&W 1911SC. (Posted on 6/27/12)Quality Performance Value - great for the money, stock up while you still can.. Review by HiTTMaN1983
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good ammo will buy again. (Posted on 6/23/12)Quality Performance Value - Cheap and sort of dirty Review by ManZonia
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My Colt rail gun didn't have any problems digesting these, but it eats anything so far. (Posted on 5/31/12)Quality Performance Value - Reliable, But not accurate Review by War Head
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None of the 200 rounds I have put through my Para 1911 have failed to fire or eject, but the accuracy is horrendous compared to other cheap ammo I have shot (S&B, Blazer). Good enough for practice though. (Posted on 5/16/12)Quality Performance Value - Great for the money. Review by MattCHollis1988
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I fired 150 rounds of Tulammo in .45 ACP through my Taurus 1911. Out of that I only had two failures to go into battery, and one stove pipe. The failures to go into battery only happened while bump firing the weapon, and the stove pipe happened with no magazine. I think this was a light load. Therefore, it did not cycle the slide all the way back. In all I would say that this ammunition is reliable, and I would definitely buy it again. (Posted on 4/10/12)Performance Value Quality - Good Practice Ammo Review by RD
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Bought this ammo for my 1911 worked great, no jams or FTF's no problems at all.Performance Value Quality
Was cheap arrived fast and will buy again when I run out.. Can't complain at this price
Thanks again LG Ammo. (Posted on 3/21/12) - 1911 jams Review by Kc
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Had some jams in taurus 1911, gun had never had a problem before this, but the glock 30 didnt skip a beat. for target i will purchase again (Posted on 3/16/12)Performance Value Quality - Great inexpensive ammo Review by Kelly
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I am on my second round of 500 ACP ammo through my Kimber Compact Stainless and it has been pretty flawless. Although one range would not let me shoot it I just won't go back there so not a big loss way too many rules. For target ammo I don't think you can get much better and if you want to stock up for 2012 you won't go broke doing it! (Posted on 1/27/12)Performance Value Quality - Reliable and consistent function. Review by Raspegy
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Shot well in both of my Kimbers. (Posted on 1/26/12)Performance Value Quality - no. Review by bout2snap
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this ammo is a little cheaper than others. but it doesnt make up for the fact that it jams in my gun. Hi Point 45 acp. ammo that jams drives me nuts lol. my gun will feed any other ammo ive tried, except for this Tula stuff. maybe it feeds well in others guns, but not in my Hi Point. So far great luck with UMC ammo, and its really not that big of a difference in price. (Posted on 1/26/12)Performance Value Quality - Good deal for money Review by Chuckster
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I recently shot 100 rounds of 45 auto through my new 1911 Taurus. I didn't have any problems with feeding or ejection, but I did have 5 FTF's. This was shot from a clean gun and I didn't have any misfires fro three other types of ammo. I heard that the Tul ammo shot dirty and had sticky residue. I did not experience this. This ammo was no dirtier than when I shot other american ammos including remington and federal. The accuracy seemed on par with other ammos too. For the money, these were good target loads. Due to the misfires, I can't recommend it for your primary protection (Posted on 12/29/11)Performance Value Quality - Works gr8 Review by Andre
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I shot 250 through my newest purchased Springfield, and they were nearly flawless. I had one stove-pipe, and one through another .45 that misfired. I re-fed it and it fired, so hey, it worked.Performance Value Quality
Great range ammo from being so cheap. Will probably get more for plinking. (Posted on 12/2/11) - you get what you pay for Review by ash
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bought them for the cheaper cost, but as they say you get what you pay for! cheap ammo, poor quality. I have an HK45 never had any other ammo jam more than these. I clean my HK after each use and never had it jam. (Posted on 11/29/11)Performance Value Quality - tula .45 ACP Review by big ray
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it apears to be clean burning powder no fouling as i can see for the price you can't beat it ordered it on saturday had it on thursday great shipping.used in 2 different colt .45 1911 and 1 interarms 1911[marked remington rand] fired 60 rds. out of each functioned well no ftf or ftf. (Posted on 10/21/11)Performance Value Quality - Good Ammo, Good Price Review by Vtstik
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Shooting Russian bullets out of a Turkish Gun... who'da thunk it? This ammo works great. I'd buy more if my wife didn't look at the CC bill! (Posted on 9/11/11)Performance Value Quality - great ammo for the range Review by drmoran
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never had any problems,no jams or misfires. my s&w 45 auto eats this stuff up,and for the value ,you cant beat it, excellent for target practice, but i only use holy points for pt. (Posted on 9/1/11)Performance Value Quality - tul ammo 45 Review by oke
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It is a bit dirty and harder to load especially when I get down to 6-8th rounds. But fired well in my sig p220. Shot off 100 rounds in once the jacket failed to clear. Buy for practice but also buy a cleaning kit. (Posted on 8/30/11)Performance Value Quality - great for training Review by andy
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fired 2,300 rounds in 5 days at blackwater tactical pistol 1 in sprgfd 1911 - no problems at all. no misfires, no feeding issues. back for more. (Posted on 8/27/11)Performance Value Quality - Good price, Good for plinking, a bit dirty though. Review by KneverKnew
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Bought for the value. Haven't had any failures to speak of in both Glock 35 or SA 1911.Quality Performance Value
They do shoot quite dirty compared to other name brands, such as WWB. To those complaining about a few FTF or Jambs, I'm sure it is possible. But then again, these were never intended for combat carry purposes. Just plinking. I'd never rely on these in a defensive situation, if at all possible. (Posted on 6/11/11) - great ammo bought 1000 shot 300 no problem shooting new XDM 45 Review by Jonhn
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great ammo bought 1000 shot 300 no problem shooting new XDM 45 (Posted on 6/6/11)Value Quality Performance - Works for me. Review by ruger
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I'll be back for more. Smoken deal. (Posted on 4/11/11)Performance Value Quality - top of the line ammo Review by rod
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Best price found, best quantity, best in home defense, the Mac-10 eats it reliably, the Mac-10 is nicknamed "Mickey", give it to Mickey, he'll eat anything: Mickey likes it! (Posted on 4/1/11)Performance Value Quality - misfired and jammed Review by lunasea
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out of 100 rounds 5 misfired and the gun jammed several times. I shot another 50 rounds of Winchester and the gun never jammed. (Posted on 3/29/11)Performance Value Quality - Reconsider purchasing Review by tosquepelao
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I guess you get what you pay for, very difficult loading rounds into the magazine. Had several jams and shot 100 rounds. My HK .45 was clean when I first shot these rounds, not to happy with them. Casings are rough and left my gun very dirty. (Posted on 3/25/11)Performance Value Quality - good shoot for cheap Review by moondog777
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i have 2 autos i used this in glock and a rock island 500 rounds down no miss feeds /jams or other problems and its a clean shootPerformance Value Quality
can not wait till they get more (Posted on 3/24/11) - shot dirty and two failure to fire in the first 300 rds Review by cabanaboy
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shot dirty and two failure to fire in the first 300 rds (Posted on 3/23/11)Performance Value Quality - No Recommended Review by NighthawkGRP
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They are cheap, but you get what you pay for. Ammo that jammed my gun and didn't consistently fire all the time for the first time. (Posted on 3/21/11)Performance Value Quality - Good product good price Review by Moondog777
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Was not sure of such a good price recieved ammo quickly. Shoots well clean in gun (Posted on 3/17/11)Performance Value Quality - Shoots Good Review by joejett55
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Good stuff, only problem I have is the bullets are steal and one range I go to would not allow me to use steal rounds. (Posted on 3/16/11)Performance Value Quality - Bang! Bang! Review by Rooster Cogburn
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For the money, this ammo is a pretty good deal. Out of 1000 rounds I've run through my SW 1911, only 1 didn't go bang. Its great target ammo and is as accurate.... well as accurate as I can shoot. It feeds well and hasn't caused any jamming to date. Its true, its dirty ammo and it smokes a lot. You gotta expect that with cheap ammo though.Performance Value Quality
No complaints from this shooter. (Posted on 3/4/11) - Good Value Review by Alemaster
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Great service from LuckyGunner. Good value for the .45 acp ammunition. (Posted on 3/2/11)Performance Value Quality - GOOD STUFF/GREAT PRICE Review by ljbjv@hotmail.com
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I have used this ammo with my Springfield xd and Bersa UC with out a problem, will be ordering another 500 rds. soon (Posted on 2/12/11)Performance Value Quality - shoot it all the time Review by Texasgunlover
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went bang everytime.Triad it in a pra G.I. expert,XD-9,1947 colt argentine,Taurus pt 92 stainless.Did noy notice any more soot than otyer ammo I've used in the past. (Posted on 1/19/11)Performance Value Quality - great plinking Review by crispydog
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Shot hundreds of rounds through my G21 and just ordered 600 more for my XDm. The price is right and no problems. Definitely buying more (Posted on 1/17/11)Performance Value Quality - Shot well, feed with some difficulty... Review by Steve
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I had periodic problems loading this ammo into my magazines. Once it was loaded it shot fine. All the dimensions checked out. At these prices, it's a minor inconvenience. I will buy this ammo again. (Posted on 1/13/11)Performance Value Quality - cheap ammo Review by Mike
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Shot 100 rounds through Springfield champion- for target rounds this is decent ammo, shoots dirty but accurate- biggest problem I notice is the jamming it causes where other ammo I've never had an issue ( jamming occurs in the recoil ) (Posted on 12/30/10)Performance Value Quality - Can't beat it 4 the price! Review by Heem
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Just ran a box of .45 ACP through my Taurus PT-145 Millennium Pro with no issues and it was very accurate for target practice. This is a conceal carry subcompact gun with a short barrel and I tried it at a long shot - - - I hit the 50 yard plate off hand on the 1st shot. VERY impressed with this stuff for the price! Load up. (Posted on 11/16/10)Quality Performance Value - Amazing for the price! Review by Gabriel
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I have put 350 rounds through my Glock 36 so far and have had only one problem. The one issue was a failure to fire. If you are looking for cheap ammo to use for target practice, I highly reccomend this ammo. I wouldn't trust it for self defense, but I love it for target practice. (Posted on 10/21/10)Quality Performance Value - Cheap target/plink ammo Review by PT13Pilot
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I've put a little over 100 rounds of this through my RIA 1911. So far it goes bang every time, is more accurate than I expected. It does smoke a lot. It's also dirty, but that hasn't been a problem yet. I clean my guns and expect fairly sooty residue with "cheap" ammo. Good bang for the buck. (Posted on 10/11/10)Value Quality Performance - good stuff Review by Big Duke Six
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Shot close to 500 rounds of tula ammo through my colt combat elite. No malfunctions. Fed well. Ejected well. I keep hearing how dirty this stuff is. It wasn't an issue. (Posted on 8/3/10)Performance Value Quality


