Available in 1 lb. https://www.hodgdon.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/01/burnratecolor.pdf, https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwjQps_P3LPMAhUEAsAKHa9YDbAQFggrMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lhs-germany.de%2Ffileadmin%2Fdateien%2Fdokumente%2FPulver%2F2013%2FBurning_Rate_Chart_LHS_2013.10.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHu_3LLcbAToYp0UzlB2wuLrMYb9g&sig2=sklTPG0Z42RSAFtD-9p1BA&cad=rja, https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...wuLrMYb9g&sig2=sklTPG0Z42RSAFtD-9p1BA&cad=rja, https://www.hodgdon.com//wp-content/...nratecolor.pdf. I might be ditching Varget if this stuff delivers. + Sig Delivers NEW Rifle Prototypes. OBS! BLC-2 is also a great ball powder for 223 and .308. - 03/17/12 I JUST worked up a .308 Win load for Michigan whitetail using the 130 grain Barnes TTSX. This is not exactly what you are asking for.... 175 SMK Winchester brass Oal 2.850" 44.7 grains CFE .223 100-1000 yards every 100 , very accurate. Anyone any experience with Hodgdon CFE 223 powder in a rifle chambered for .308win? JavaScript is disabled. So I shot CFE-223 in a bolt gun .308 and occasionally an FAL and .223 in a bolt gun and AR platforms. Since I wussed out yesterday on account of the weather I spent a little time planning some loads I want to try this winter. .223 with heavier bullets (69-80 gr) and in .308 with 175 gr. I'm just wondering what other people's experiences have been with CFE in the 308 Winchester, and any pet loads that you'd like to share using CFE in 308 Winchester. CFE 223 is right next to it on the burn rate chart. Using 47 grs. CFE 223 is a good powder for a new reloader. I had a load using 49grains with a 150 grain SST which shot a 0.9 inch group at 147m. I worked up a load from 46.7 to 49.6 grains of CFE 223 for the Hornady 155 gr A-MAX. My standard loading for BLC-2 is 25.5 grains for 223 and 45.5 grains for 308. I have found that it has an erratic pressure curve and I go from zero pressure signs to rupturing primers and hard bolt lift in a very small ⦠OBS! I bought some CFE 223 to use in my 223 and 308 Win bolt actions. Ok, I'm testing CFE223 in my FNH Patrol Bolt Rifle in 308 Win. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. .308 Winchester (Hodgdon CFE 223 Data) Warning! Re: CFE 223 for 308 Win. Notes: case: ⦠mild Hodgdon loads being over max for a .308. I loaded 500 new Federal .223 Rem. New powder fron Hodgdon now - CFE 223. B-LC(2) has been shown alongside fast burning H4198, Benchmark, H322 and in a different context shown slower than the 4895s, VarGet, and even as slow as Viht N140. In particular with 150grn Hornady SP Interlocks, but any bullets for that matter? with a 24" barrel. I have data for it (hodgdon website) so I'm sure it works fine, but curious if it is better or worse accuracy wise than some of the standbys like Varget, H335, H4895. This is mild load though, only going 2750fps at a QL predicted 51k psi. Where is the best place to start? So here's my question, I guess. containers. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Detta gäller vid all köp av ammunition. 223 Wylde (0) 243 Win (25) 25-06 Rem (0) 270 Win (2) 28 Gauge (1) 30-06 SPRG (14) 30-30 Win (2) 300 Weatherby Magnum (0) 300 Win Mag (11) 300 WSM (1) 303 British (1) 308 Win/ 7.62 NATO (4) 338 Laupa Mag (0) 357 Mag/ 38 Special (10) 38 Special Only (0) 380 AUTO (2) 40 Smith & Wesson (4) 44 Mag (4) 45 ACP (17) ⦠I see it is right next to BL C2, that powder has been a dandy in my .308. Apologies if this is covered elsewhere, I bought some of this powder, and would like to know if anyone here has used it for the .308, and what load you started with. Sierra TMK, Hornady brass, Federal Lg. I've used almost 30# of CFE .223 in the last 3 years and find it does fantastic with only two cartridges (my experience, remember). I have previously used N140 which has similar burn rate to varget but wanted to try something a bit quicker. Hodgdon CFE 223 powder for the .308 Win. I love CFE for both .223 and .308. IMR-4064 is excellent across a wide range of bullet weights in the .308 Winchester - so much good data for match loads, why look any further, if you can obtain the powder? Frankly, I love 4064. Copyright © 1996-2021 AR15.COM LLC. Neither liked it very well, pressure spiked before I could reach the velocity Hodgdon claims and accuracy wasn't as good as Varget. I have not experienced sudden increases in pressure with small increases in powder charge. Copper Fouling Eraser. This is my last work up with the CFE .223. The .308 Win. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Was thinking of using it in some 150gr FMJ loads using IMI brass. Is it noticeable? Does the Lyman manual have CFE data for the 308 Win? If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. This is mild load though, only going 2750fps at a QL predicted 51k psi. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type I'm sure you'll get some good results with it. I generally take an average of the 3 when I start out. Ok, starting to do my first 308 Win loads using CFE223. While I love CFE-223 in the AR (it may be my favorite), I hate it in the .308 caliber. Ammunition kan bara köpas på plats i vår butik. Har du långt att åka?- 26" Shilen Select barrel 1-10 twist. Ammunition: .308 Winchester. In my testing, I'm using a 168 gr. Not according to Hodgdon. All Rights Reserved. It is suitable for loading in many popular chamberings including: .204 Ruger, .223 Rem, 22-250, 6mmBR, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, 7mm-08, and .308 Win. J Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. You must log in or register to reply here. Does well in my 20 in barrel with 130 TTSX. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - CFE223 for the 308 Winchester. The test results are as follows. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. My opinion of this powder is really good. 223 reloaders Brownells has Hodgdon Powder Company CFE223 Smokeless Powder perfect for reloading 223 ammunition. The Alexander Arms Rifle and Nightforce SHV scope used for ⦠A database of .308 Winchester handloads. The Hodg data site gives the min. Being a spherical powder, metering is superbly accurate. Find what you need in four easy steps. Rifle Match primers. Reload data for CFEâ¢223 is available for 27 different cartridges with 147 loads. Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack. Thanks guys, I'll let you know how it goes! 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. I love CFE for both .223 and .308. thanks for the reply.....I have always been Varget or IMR 4064 in the 308 Win. easily picks up the pace shooting larger game and longer distances, but cannot spare any bullet speed for such pursuits. Which ever produces the best results I'll try with the other bullet too. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. Maximum velocities are obtained in the .204 Ruger, .223 Rem, 22-250, and .308 Win ⦠For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Just a word of caution, it's a good idea to work up two loads for the CFE. Using bullets from ⦠that load data is for a 152gr is smoking and a great SD. Win brass CCI LRP 46.5 +/- .2 grs of CFE 175gr FMJ from a local gun shop. Click "Get Data" to view results. I loaded the 223 at 24 grains of CFE223 and the 308 at 45 grains of CFE223. The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (RDC) lists 21 different powder types that can be used in the .223. So I bought a pound of it .....I noticed it is rated slower than RL 15 and Varget.....good shooting and thanks for the load ⦠There was no load data for this listed anywhere, so I emailed Hodgdon who sent me a load for the Speer 130 grain HP and was told to work up from there. A quick look at the data shows them to be quite different powders.~Muir. Has anyone tried CFE 223 for .308 loads? Hodgdon CFE 223 is a new propellant with a special chemical formulation designed to reduce copper fouling in rifle barrels. 223 Remington Load Data; 5.56×45 NATO Load Data; 222 Remington Magnum Load Data; 22 PPC-USA Load Data; 225 Winchester Load Data; 22 BR Remington Load Data; 22-250 Remington Load Data; 22-250 Remington Ackley Improved Load Data; 220 Swift Load Data; 223 Win Super Short Magnum (WSSM) Load ⦠They list is as a great powder for the .223 Rem as well as the .308 Win. I use 49gr of CFE 223 with 150gr Game Kings in my .308, it shoots .25" with an COAL 2.805. I haven't loaded w/CFE223 yet - it's on the list, but have enough others on hand to keep me busy for a while. From what I see in my .308 it can get a little high pressure when ⦠Ever use it? One for lower temps (let's say lower than 60 degrees) and one for the higher temps. As with ALL powders, they work best in certain combinations only. The disparity might be directly related to the specific 308 case used (powder capacity). With coupon code "TAG" and pick 8lbs for $172.99. CFE 223 yields top velocities in many cartridges such as the 204 Ruger, 223 Remington/5.56mm NATO, 22-250 Remington and the 308 Winchester/7.62mm NATO, plus many, many more. Maximum velocities are obtained in the .204 Ruger, .223 Rem, 22-250, and .308 Win ⦠Win 748 42.4 2567 47.1 2898 A-2460 40.7 2683 45.2 2915 H335 40.6 2568 45.1 2855 *CFE 223 43.9 2636 48.8C 2960 TAC 41.9 2649 46.6 2904 H4895 39.5 2604 43.9 2877 Varget 41.2 2674 45.7C 2920 RL 15 43.3 2646 48.1C 2937 308 Winchester Suggested Bullet Use Maximum Loads Should Be Used With ⦠I have used it in .223 for many years, loading thousands of them with it. Reload data for CFEâ¢223 is available for 27 different cartridges with 147 loads. I can get more speed from the CFE than I can from Varget. It is suitable for loading in many popular chamberings including: .204 Ruger, .223 Rem, 22-250, 6mmBR, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, 7mm-08, and .308 Win. But why I need another powder I don't know. Viktigt! But the cFE223 big craz going on with this powder in the 308 Win. The proper burn rate powder for the .308 is a mid-range rifle powder, which gives the reloader a large selection of appropriate choices. How about the copper cleansing aspect? That wasn't anywhere near max as 49 was slightly compressed and as it was the first time I'd loaded compressed rounds I chickened out going higher so may have got a better group with a bit more velocity. Hodgdon Load data lists CFE 223 as giving the highest velocity for 165-175 gr bullets in the 308 Win. I'm moving on to another project within the next month. You are using an out of date browser. H4895 is worth a look in the 308 as well. [ARFCOM NEWS] NRA Backed Marco Rubio, BETRAYS Gun Owners! Attached is your requested ⦠... IMR 4064, CFE 223, IMR 4895, Reloder 15 and A2460. View Quote I worked up a load from 46.7 to 49.6 grains of CFE 223 for the Hornady 155 gr A-MAX. Burn rates for St. Marks Powder Co. manufactured ball grades are highly misleading. of powder and my COAL is 2.800, I am getting velocity between 3100-3200 with no signs ⦠Same burn rate as IMR4064 which is mentioned in all my manuals for 150grn bullets in .308, but in longer barrels. I can get more speed from the CFE than ⦠cases provided by Federal with Sierraâs notoriously accurate 55-gr. Compare their data vs Lyman and Hodgdon, they are super conservative. Never tried cfe-223 but the published info seem to indicate pretty high MVs in .308 ⦠and 8 lb. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. ? Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. In for info, as CFE223 is on my list to try in the future, for both .223 and a .308 bolt gun. Hodgdon lists 48.4 - 51.5 gr for min/max. A chronograph can also be really helpful for a new reloader - stop when you get to the velocity listed for the max charge, even if you are not to the max powder charge ⦠FMJBT bullets, propelled by Hodgdonâs maximum recommended charge weight of CFE223 for that cartridge/bullet combination. .308 Winchester (Hodgdon CFE 223 Data) reloading data with 22 loads. I use it in my hunting & match loads and whats more, the US Government. I think Hornady lawyers the crap out of their data. I use 49gr of CFE 223 with 150gr Game Kings in my .308, it shoots .25" with an COAL 2.805. Works well and I get 3000fps from a 46g charge. If so, can you tell me what it is for the 150 grain FMJ-BT? CFE usually turns 100 fps more than aby other powder out of my 308's.It's a great powder to load because of the ball granulation.I can stay right on the money with my powder measure,so it saves a lot of time weighing each charge.It usually isn't quite as accurate as Varget,but I have had spectacular accuracy out of my 22-250 using CFE.My best shooting 308 ⦠It may not display this or other websites correctly. CFE223 in 223 hot temp 2733 average extreme spread 25 CFE223 in 223 cold temp 2663 average extreme spread 59 I'm currently trying it with 168 Matchkings and IMR4350 with 165 gamekings. AR15.COM is the world’s largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. I've loaded 308 a lot using H335 and 4064 before.