Tula at indoor range?

[Excalibur]

Ok guys, break it down to me because I'm dumb. Is Tula .223 steel cased ammo similar to the military's XM198 ball? Because my friend told me I shouldn't bring it to the in door range because they wouldn't allow that because it's the same as steel core or same as green tip

 

[bocefus78]

It is a bi-metal projectile. Mild Steel jacket with lead core. Not the same as m855/greentip.

You will need to call the indoor range and ask if it's ok. My guess is that it is not allowed, and your friend is right.

 

[russc2542]

Most ranges don't specify x ammo or projectile. They just say "if any part of the cartridge sticks to the magnet". then theres no argument of AP vs cheaper steel components. saves sorting cases too. A lot don't like aluminum cases for the sorting issue. best bet is to call the range you plan on attending.

 

[Excalibur]

Well, Point Blank just states no green tip, AP, etc. So looking at Tula, which is not a steel core round, it should be ok since it's not the same as military ball

 

[bocefus78]

I called the Carmel store for you. You are gtg. It took all of 45 seconds to verify via phone.

 

[Excalibur]

Well that's the problem. I want to know for sure. I did call Point Blank at Merrillville and the lady said it was ok, but I take it with a grain of salt because just because you work behind the gun counter, doesn't mean you know everything. I saw a chick reload an AK mag backwards and I am not sure if she did it on purpose and another lady at the range counter didn't know that AKs fire a different bullet than the AR

 

[ckcollins2003]

The steel in Tula is in the jacket (and the case of course). There's a huge difference between a steel core and a bi-metal jacket and your friend is highly mistaken. I shoot my AR500 targets with Tula... I wouldn't be doing that if they were steel core.

Whatever indoor range you are going to, ask them if you want a sure answer as to whether or not they will allow it. Otherwise, keep taking advice with a grain of salt and buy another brand of ammo.

 

[bobjones223]

Point Blank in Carmel let me run steel cased Tula 7.62X39 no questions asked.

 

[BE Mike]

The commercial indoor range where I'm a member explained that steel core bullets damage the backstop and steel cases have a coating that apparently vaporizes and prematurely clogs the air filters.

 

[Mgderf]

Applied Ballistics in Lafayette wants to check your ammo with a magnet.
If the projectile is attracted to a magnet, it is a no.
Core or jacket, it makes no difference.

 

[OutdoorDad]

I called the Carmel store for you. You are gtg. It took all of 45 seconds to verify via phone.

Thanks Denny.

We had three pages of argument left in this thread!!!

 

[bocefus78]

Thanks Denny.

We had three pages of argument left in this thread!!!

1800 posts and I finally get a Denny award. Bout time.

Now let's all go bombard the ingo table and say our name is cayce and or the guy who called CM a dumbass