I am just starting out in reloading and I am curious about the Tula small pistol primers. Are they just as good as CCI or Winchester or some other brand and how much do you need to adjust your charges if switching primers (have been using CCI)? I have heard that federal primers were hotter than most but I have not heard anything about the Tula.
I am just starting out in reloading and I am curious about the Tula small pistol primers. Are they just as good as CCI or Winchester or some other brand and how much do you need to adjust your charges if switching primers (have been using CCI)? I have heard that federal primers were hotter than most but I have not heard anything about the Tula.
I tend to not overthink the pistol primer thing. In fact, I don't think about it at all!
I have been using Tula primers for both small and large pistol (plus small rifle) and they seem to go bang pretty well. For pistol loads, that's all I need. My loads are NEVER at max so differences in primers are insignificant. And I don't change the load when interchanging primers.
The right answer is to chronograph loads using different primers. Then you'll know.
BTW, if I was loading for magnum revolvers at or above max, I wouldn't be so cavalier about primer selection.
Federal is my first choice for primers. There is no good reason for this. They were just what the LGS had in stock. CCI would be my second choice and I do use their BR2 primer for .308 precision rifle (along with Federal Gold Medal Match).
I have never used Winchester but I just bought 10k of LPP so I guess I will be using them soon.
The Tula primers seem to be a lot tighter than any of the others. They take considerable force to fully seat. I don't think much of their QC, the anvil doesn't seem to be uniformly placed and often is above the rim, just sitting there. I just hope it doesn't fall off before I get it seated.
Nevertheless, they do go bang. I have had only one primer that failed after a restrike and only one or two that didn't go bang on the first strike. The primers could have been set high - they are very tight.
I would use Tula for target ammo. I would not use them for SD ammo but I don't reload SD ammo so it doesn't matter.
Just shoot 'em. Right now Tula is about the only thing available in quantity.
Unless Tula fixed the QC issues with their SP (Wolf), I won't buy them. LP are fine, SP have proven to be a PITA for many reloaders. Your money, roll the dice.
I haven't been reloading that long, but I remember 'back in the day' when I would order 20K-25K of Federal from PV and ask them to please be certain they were the same lot number. Powder too.
Unless Tula fixed the QC issues with their SP (Wolf), I won't buy them. LP are fine, SP have proven to be a PITA for many reloaders. Your money, roll the dice.
47 for the primers + 25 hazmat = 72 minimum for 2k primers....
Good luck saving money reloading when you spend like that. I can understand not wanting to invest a ton in a component you've never used.. but right now, primers are primers.
47 for the primers + 25 hazmat = 72 minimum for 2k primers....
Good luck saving money reloading when you spend like that. I can understand not wanting to invest a ton in a component you've never used.. but right now, primers are primers.
I thought my 10k order was borderline. The problem is, I spent my fixed income this month on a Sig M400 and Sig P229.
I never thought there would be primers available :faint:
It's not like I can just work overtime or something. Heck, I haven't even worked straight time in the last 9+ years.
Maybe I should become a WalMart greeter! What do you think?
I thought my 10k order was borderline. The problem is, I spent my fixed income this month on a Sig M400 and Sig P229.
I never thought there would be primers available :faint:
It's not like I can just work overtime or something. Heck, I haven't even worked straight time in the last 9+ years.
Maybe I should become a WalMart greeter! What do you think?
I've gotten pretty good at using the "envelope" system when it comes to money for reloading components. When I go shooting, I figure an average of $9 a box for 9 and 40. That's high, but it's an easy number. I toss it in an envelope and when it's component time, I have it. Only round I don't do this is .45 and .38/.357, as I don't shoot enough of those... and if I need something for them, it just gets added on to an order for the other two.
I've gotten pretty good at using the "envelope" system when it comes to money for reloading components. When I go shooting, I figure an average of $9 a box for 9 and 40. That's high, but it's an easy number. I toss it in an envelope and when it's component time, I have it. Only round I don't do this is .45 and .38/.357, as I don't shoot enough of those... and if I need something for them, it just gets added on to an order for the other two.
But you still made the effort to pass along the availability!
The Tula SRP I have used for .223 have also been excellent.
Richard
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