Hodgdon Pyrodex P 1lb Container. I found several powders that I plan on using within this chart, except for one: Hodgdon's CFE 223. We worked a load up with 140 Amax's and it turned out to be around 85-100fps slow. Reactions: sbhooper. Am I being overly concerned with temperature sensitivities? currently looking for a powder for 223 55gr and 308 150-165gr in ar pattern rifles. RRP £43.00. Found this reload data from the CFE manual for 308 Winchester: 168 GR. Posted By: jeeper CFE 223 for 308 Win. I'm currently running cfe 223 in both .223 and .308. It meters great and seems to be fairly temp stable although I have only shot it from mid 70's to mid 90's to be honest. Do a Google search using the phrase" CFE 223 powder temperature sensitivity" and see what comes up. I have searched and can't find out much for actual results anywhere. I've had good luck with many powders in 223 or 308, from Reloader 7, H4198, H335, Acurate 2230, WW748, Accurate 2460, Accurate 2530, IMR 4895, Norma 202, WC-846. Handloading 500 rounds of .223 Rem. Reactions: Fullquiver. Originally developed for U.S. rapid-fire military systems, CFE™223 incorporates a proprietary chemistry named “Copper Fouling Eraser”. Hope this is somewhat helpful, CD "A Liberal is a person who will give away everything they don't own." I would reduce load 10% and work up from there. I've tried IMR 4895 and CFE 223, nowhere near the accuracy of Varget. BLC-2 is also a great ball powder for 223 and .308. Find cheapest in-stock powder reloading [GUNBOT beta] [ Log in | Sign up | Contact] Near realtime tracking of who has ammo, mags and reloading supplies in stock. Gotta love that crrrrruuuunnch with the powder measure and extruded powders. nralifer . 223 Remington 55 GR HDY FMJ Hodgdon Trail Boss .224" 2.200" 4.0 1,074 N/A 223 Remington 55 GR HDY FMJ Hodgdon Tite Group .224" 2.200" 3.1 1,064 4,000 CUP 223 Remington 55 GR HDY FMJ Hodgdon Clays .224" 2.200" 3.2 1,060 3,700 CUP 243 Winchester 100 GR SPR BTSP Hodgdon Trail Boss .243" 2.650" 8.0 1,045 27,300 CUP 30-30 Winchester 160 GR CAST LFN Hodgdon Trail Boss .308" … The .308 Winchester is not only a historic battlefield caliber, it is an established match caliber and one of the best all-around North American hunting calibers. TAC, 8208 or CFE get used for 223 and 308 on my bench. While it meters well, we wanted precisely equal powder charges for each round for this testing, so all powder charges were weighed using an RCBS Chargemaster 1500 dispensing scale. In for info, as CFE223 is on my list to try in the future, for both .223 and a .308 bolt gun. I've gotten great results in both calibers. Very nice report nofail
I just figured out my load for the cfe 223 and the 168 Amax but after seeing your numbers for the 47.1gr I'm wondering if I should developed that charge weight and run it across the crony I only did the 47.9-48gr across once I found my OCW for this combo that I'm running. took weeks of evenings, as every case was hand checked in a Lyman headspace/overall length gauge, every powder charge was weighed on an RCBS 1500 dispensing scale and every loaded round was run through a Lee Factory Crimp die. Good velocity and as mentioned very little velocity change due to it's temp insensitivity. Personally, the W748 is tough to beat. I have used it in .223 for many years, loading thousands of them with it. Velocity is supposed to be better than Varget in the 155 gr. Ball powder which has been treated for an extruded type burn. Washington. I have used it from the teens up over 100 degrees. This is a load I took off of Quick Load Don Dunlap . Thanks Mark Copper Fouling Extract could be the future powder of auto loaders. There are better powders but 2800 fps with a 168 gr. ? Available in 1 lb. Dec 22, 2019 #15 Fullquiver Well-known member. Joined Feb 6, 2017 Messages 757. The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (RDC) lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the .223. This ingredient, originally used in m... Qty available: BACKORDER . I've heard that N140 is best but would like a few more opinions before committing. At the end of the day, there is no single best powder; it’s really about finding the powder that fits your needs as a shooter. Today I attempt to test CFE 223 temperature sensitivity. Definitely shoots cleaner, meters extremely well plus it's one powder for both! bullet range and clean burning. CFE 223 features highly on the Lee table but also seems to be temperature sensitive and possibly better for the 150gr projectiles than the heavier 175gr boys. There are so many varieties of 223 powder available on the market these days, consumers can be easily overwhelmed. Where is the best place to start? Hodgdon Powder has introduced a new spherical (ball) powder called CFE™223. RamShot Tac and Alliant RL-15 and RL-17 also get high marks from both match shooters and hunters. Hodgdon claims that this new powder “greatly deters copper fouling” compared to other propellants. 2.800 I have not tried this load but I might now after finding this Hodgdon reload data. D. Darkker Well-Known Member. Order at your own risk! 223 reloaders Brownells has Hodgdon Powder Company CFE223 Smokeless Powder perfect for reloading 223 ammunition. Wisconsin deer hunting winters and outdoor ranges are cold af, I need a powder that can handle the temp changes. If reloading for a .308 would people use CFE223 or Viht N140. Powder and Primers: Reloading Powder JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Does anyone know the VMD value for Hodgdon's CFE 223? I was just digging … At the range, I fired ten rounds, then let the barrel cool for five minutes, which made for an all day deal. 44.7 grains CFE .223 100-1000 yards every 100 , very accurate. I ran CFE 223 behind 168 gr. Posted: 5/6/2017 5:00:59 PM EST lmt mws 18 inch SS. I have a buddy who dropped 308 for 6.5CM and didn't want to just shelve the Varget he had. TTSX's on my elk hunt. The Hodgdon CFE 223 is a superior, high-quality powder that helps users greatly reduce their barrel-cleaning time. Double check price/quantity/caliber at the vendor's site before ordering. CFE 223 was one I am looking at as I need a ball powder for best results in my Dillon. This video is to show that if you live in a area with large seasonal temperature swings(130 degrees between videos) you should not do load development in the winter. CFE 223 from Hodgdon Powder contains a unique Copper Fouling Eraser ingredient, originally used in military propellant, which greatly deters copper fouling and contributes to longer periods of top accuracy with less barrel cleaning time. I've got about 5lbs of CFE .223 that I've been experimenting with, mostly in the .308. ? View list of retailers. Reloading propellant powder for most applications in many weights and sizes. I just can't seem to find a powder that approaches the accuracy that I get with IMR-4064 and 168 gr HPBT bullets in the .308, and 4064 just doesn't cut it metering in the .223, not to mention giving up over 300 fps with 50 gr bullet loads. Posted: 1/29/2013 12:19:29 PM EST Varget Posted: 1/30/2013 8:40:26 PM EST Not many powders in stock, so that will narrow your choices. If I could figure out how to post pics I would. Manufactured as a rifle propellant commonly used with the .308 Winchester, .223 Remington, and .250 Remington, this revolutionary powder offers incredible versatility. For starters, think about the bullet you want to use and narrow down the field to the propellant that’s fit for your projectile. This powder has a specially-formulated Copper Fouling Eraser ingredient to reduce the copper fouling on weaponry. Is there that much difference for our temperate temperatures on this Sceptered Isle? I've gotten .25moa out of my sps and .75 out of my AR which is good with me. The .223 caliber has evolved from the battlefield AR-15 platform to popular sporting use in varmint and predator hunting, match competition, and all-around plinking fun. It meters great, but I simply haven't spent enough time with it to recommend it yet. CFE 223 for 308 Win. Powders like Winchester 748 and Hodgdon BLC-2 are popular spherical's used in both cartridges. Hodgdon CFE 223 Spherical Rifle Powder 1 lbs …at the beginning of 2012, Hodgdon CFE 223 Spherical Rifle Powder is a popular choice for AR, Match, and varmint shooters. With… Dec 22, 2019 #14 M. Millsworks Active member. Reloader 15 has been a great powder for me in .243, .260, 7-08, and .308 . Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack. You can make seasonal ammunition, or use a temperature stable powder. CFE 223 is right next to it on the burn rate chart. With coupon code "TAG" and pick 8lbs for $172.99. The proper burn rate powder for the .308 is a mid-range rifle powder, which gives the reloader a large selection of … IMR-8028XBR comes closer to working in both, but doesn't quite equal 4064's accuracy in the .308 and gives up over 200 fps with lightweight bullets in .223. CFE223 is a spherical rifle propellant that incorporates in its formulation what Hodgdon calls “Copper Fouling Eraser” (CFE). - 02/25/12. - 02/25/12. Using bullets from Speer HP, Nosler BT, Nosler E-Tip, Sierra HPBT, Hornady SP, Speer SP, Hornady BTSP, Swift SP. SIE HPBT /49 gr of CFE 223/Velocity 2828/ CUP 60,400 PSI/ C.O.L. Posted By: Take_a_knee Re: CFE 223 for 308 Win. .308 Winchester (Hodgdon CFE 223 Data) reloading data with 22 loads. 26" Shilen Select barrel 1-10 twist. Joined Jun 16, 2014 Messages 158 Location S.E. Varget is my go to powder for 178s in a .308 and hasn't let me down in over 10 years of using it. Reactions: alaska. Seems as if it is very temp sensitive If you are using the CFE because it meters well out of a Lee powder measure you might try TAC instead. Varget powder, also from Hodgdon; Hodgdon CFE 223 is another popular choice, and it’s designed to reduce copper fouling, which is great for the health of your barrel. Hodgdon Powder CFE 223 Smokeless 1 lb. Thoughts please. Members Profile. I have heard somewhere that CFE223 and Alliant Power Pro 2000 MR are the same powder, but can't confirm that - their (different) mfgr/distributor load data certainly isn't identical, but they are both slower powders, with similar claims of higher FPS. GunBot does not endorse any of the retailers or products listed. HODGDON Powder CFE 223 Smokeless 1Lb Introduced in January 2012, this versatile spherical rifle propellant incorporates in its formula CFE, Copper Fouling Eraser. I found one source that said their average was .0636 for CFE 223, however when I used the formula above, I found that my average for CFE 223 … I'm interested in this as well. Reloading for the .223 is easy and there are a number of great powder choices. Being a spherical powder, metering is superbly accurate. Powders … But it was worth the effort. CFE 223 will meter better if you are loading ammo on a progressive press as it's more of a ball powder than the stick powder of Varget. I know this powder is kinda new but surely some of you have had to try it in your 308. Morning all, After a recommendation if possible. ? containers. is very impressive. Smart Shooters Order Online. We worked a load up with 140 Amax's and it turned out to be around 85-100fps slow.
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