Hodgdons CFE 223

[Critter Picker]

Gives me best groups of all powders tried in 6BR. Close 2nd in .308. Also close 2nd in .223. If I was going for a 1 powder does most CFE 223 would be it. I don't think it would be great in large capacity cases but if its listed in a manual I wouldn't be afraid to try it.

 

[ATTkid]

Gives me best groups of all powders tried in 6BR. Close 2nd in .308. Also close 2nd in .223. If I was going for a 1 powder does most CFE 223 would be it. I don't think it would be great in large capacity cases but if its listed in a manual I wouldn't be afraid to try it.

I have found it very effective for my 6.5 Grendel. Consistent low SD's and ES's, .5 MOA groups (5 rounds) from an AR pattern built by David Rooney at Tactical Rifles in Florida. Great rifle in a easy to handle, very accurate caliber. Can't speak to any 5.56 or .223 loads, still shooting up all the Lake City I bought when they were too inexpensive to say no. The 6.5 bug bit me a little while ago, so the Grendel and 6.5 PRC have my full attention currently. CFE 223 seems to clean up a bit easier than others I've tried and that's always a plus!

 

[HVGBDT]

I have found it very effective for my 6.5 Grendel. Consistent low SD's and ES's, .5 MOA groups (5 rounds) from an AR pattern built by David Rooney at Tactical Rifles in Florida. Great rifle in a easy to handle, very accurate caliber. Can't speak to any 5.56 or .223 loads, still shooting up all the Lake City I bought when they were too inexpensive to say no. The 6.5 bug bit me a little while ago, so the Grendel and 6.5 PRC have my full attention currently. CFE 223 seems to clean up a bit easier than others I've tried and that's always a plus!

Have you tried it in your PRC?

 

[HVGBDT]

Love the cfe223 in our 204s!

 

[ATTkid]

Have you tried it in your PRC?

I just posted that info in response to a different question, lol. Yes, I use it exclusively in the PRC, here's why: Hornady 140 gr. ELD-M, 3030 fps (Labradar chrony), ES=9, SD=3.3, 5 rounds@100 yds. = .248" from an off the shelf Christensen MPR, Gemtech suppressor. Best group I ever shot in 50 years of serious gunning and I doubt I'll ever do it again! 75 year old eyes and fairly misused body, but I'll sure as hell keep trying. Most fun you can have with your clothes on, IMHO!

 

[Wrenches]

This is my go to powder in my 35 Whelen. Fast and accurate. Turns this old cartridge into a modern lazer.

 

[Willybuck]

I would like to try CFE 223 in my 250-3000 model 99 Savage. The Speer loading data shows 3207 FPS with 39.7 grains of CFE 223 using 87 grain Hot Core Bullets. I need to find a pound of CFE 223 to try. I am currently getting 3030 FPS with 87 grain Speer Hot Cores and 35 grains of IMR 8208 XBR. This load is deadly on whitetail with DRT results. Maybe the 250-3000 is the original Super Short Magnum.

 

[HVGBDT]

I just posted that info in response to a different question, lol. Yes, I use it exclusively in the PRC, here's why: Hornady 140 gr. ELD-M, 3030 fps (Labradar chrony), ES=9, SD=3.3, 5 rounds@100 yds. = .248" from an off the shelf Christensen MPR, Gemtech suppressor. Best group I ever shot in 50 years of serious gunning and I doubt I'll ever do it again! 75 year old eyes and fairly misused body, but I'll sure as hell keep trying. Most fun you can have with your clothes on, IMHO!

I have the exact same PRC! Love it!! Using rl26 with 143eldx. Great round!

 

[ATTkid]

I have the exact same PRC! Love it!! Using rl26 with 143eldx. Great round!

You are obviously a gentleman and a scholar and there are damned few of us left!

 

[HVGBDT]

You are obviously a gentleman and a scholar and there are damned few of us left!

Absolutely! And as you are also!

 

[Delta5]

I've used it in my 22-250 with 40gr v max and got pretty good results, p dogs didn't like it much.

 

[Brandon Starkel]

I use it a lot in the .204's and now suit in 22-250

 

[Toecutter]

My go to for the grendel pistol.
Good speed.
Good accuracy.

 

[RAGGED EDGE]

I would like to try CFE 223 in my 250-3000 model 99 Savage. The Speer loading data shows 3207 FPS with 39.7 grains of CFE 223 using 87 grain Hot Core Bullets. I need to find a pound of CFE 223 to try. I am currently getting 3030 FPS with 87 grain Speer Hot Cores and 35 grains of IMR 8208 XBR. This load is deadly on whitetail with DRT results. Maybe the 250-3000 is the original Super Short Magnum.

You will like it in your Savage.