Is CFE 223 accurate?
CFE223 yields top velocities and accuracy in many popular rifle cartridges, including the 17 Rem., 204 Ruger, . 222 Rem., . 223 Rem./5.56mm NATO, .
Is CFE 223 temp stable?
CFE 223 has no temperature stability. A chrome lined barrel does not need copper fouling eliminator in the first place. H4895 is the best all-around .
When did CFE 223 come out?
Introduced in January 2012, this versatile, spherical rifle propellant incorporates in its formula CFE, Copper Fouling Eraser. This ingredient, originally used in military propellant, greatly deters copper fouling. It contributes to longer periods of top accuracy with less barrel cleaning time.
Is CFE 223 Ball powder?
CFE™223 is a spherical (ball) powder, so it meters well. The new powder will be available in one- and eight-pound containers starting in January, 2012.
Is H335 a ball powder?
Hodgdon H335 Smokeless Powder is a flattened ball type powder that meters very well. Originally, Hodgdon H335 Smokeless Powder was used to load the military’s 5.56 NATO ammo, but now it is very popular for the .
Is cfe223 a ball powder?
Is CFE 223 a ball powder?
What is CFE BLK good for?
It provides full function in modern sporting rifles throughout a range of bullet weights and is perfect for subsonic loads. In addition to being outstanding in the 300 Blackout, it performs well in many smaller capacity cartridges such as the 17 Hornet, 17 Ackley Hornet, 218 Bee, 221 Fireball and many more.
What is CFE blk powder?
Hodgdon CFE BLK is a spherical powder that was originally developed for subsonic 300 Blackout loads. This excellent rifle propellant utilizes the Hodgdon CFE formula, Copper Fouling Eraser, virtually eliminating copper fouling, clean burning and minimal muzzle flash.
What powder is used in Hornady LEVERevolution?
Hodgdon®
Thanks to popular demand, Hodgdon® is now making its famous spherical propellant available for shooters everywhere. Hodgdon LEVERevolution® is the exact same spherical propellant that’s used in Hornady® factory ammunition.
Is the Hodgdon cfe223 a barrel break in rifle?
Re: Hodgdon CFE223 Accurate??? CFE223 is very hard to set off with magnum small rifle primer CCI450 in 260 with 120 gr Bal Tip. 40 gr is the most CFE223 that will go off. But despite the erratic ignition and velocity, it is a great powder for barrel break in, if you believe in barrel break in.
What is CFE 223 and what is its purpose?
CFE 223 contains our 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.
Which is the best magnum primer for the cfe223?
CFE223 is very hard to set off with magnum small rifle primer CCI450 in 260 with 120 gr Bal Tip. 40 gr is the most CFE223 that will go off. Re: Hodgdon CFE223 Accurate??? 47grs with 168AMAXs & lapua brass got me this with both 2000MR & CFE223, (300yds) loaded some up (CFE223) for 600yds got me a 4.7″ group. Vertical was less than 2.5″.
How big is the smallest group Hodgdon fired?
All told, he fired a dozen 3-shot groups, and altogether averaged just over .6″. Smallest group he fired was with the 308, and it measured right at .3. He did notice when cleaning, the first patch through came out very black/gray, but he said it cleaned out after the 3rd patch through. Re: Hodgdon CFE223 Accurate???