Russian Primers?

[SteveBurton]

I have done multiple searches about using Russian primers so if this has been hashed out already, I apologize.

I'm wondering if anyone uses "Russian" primers? If yes, what brand? I have found Wolf and TulAmmo primers which are manufactured in Russia but cannot find anything linking them to actual load data. I read an article by David Tubbs stating that he only uses Russian primers now because of lower ES but he does not mention a specific brand. I found a thread on another site that had a comparison of primers but can't find it now. It did show that "Russian" primers had a smaller ES of whatever measurement they used. If I find it, I will link it to this thread.

So can anyone shed some personal experience on this topic? Have you found performance better or the same as other primers?

 

[MTBULLET]

i like/use Wolf and Tula for the same reason, very consistant and low ES in both large and small rifle. slightly larger OD so very snug fit in primer pocket.

 

[8andbait]

yeah what he said...the Tula LR Mag primers are about the same as Fed 210M in my experience.

 

[MMERSS]

I found a thread on another site that had a comparison of primers but can't find it now. It did show that "Russian" primers had a smaller ES of whatever measurement they used. If I find it, I will link it to this thread.

The Rifleman's Journal: Primers - Large Rifle Primer Study

 

[SteveBurton]

Thanks for the replies. Some pretty interesting articles. I might try some Tula and/or Wol primers soon to see if I can bring down my ES.