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Barfly
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Location: Lacey Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2012 Posts: 2292
Real Name: Jim
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I have 4lbs of CFE223 powder, which I have never used and do not have any load data for in my Lee book.
Have any of you used this powder/bullet combo with success?
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Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:01 pm |
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Schoolboy
Location: Arlington wa Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2011 Posts: 1141
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Given my rifle, and my skill level, I've had decent results with cfe223 and hornady 55's. The full thread is here... https://www.waguns.org/viewtopic.php?f=74&t=113366
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Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:13 pm |
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MadPick
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Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 52067
Real Name: Steve
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You can use the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center for all Hodgon powders, including this one: https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
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Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:58 pm |
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sportsdad60
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Location: The banana belt of MT Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 8587
Real Name: Brian
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55 grain rounds with CFE223 work great with 1/8 barrel twist or better. Avoid 55 grain with 1/7 twist rate common with Newer Colt AR15s. My Colt LE6920 with a 1/7 twist hates 55 gr rounds The Colt loves 62 grain rounds its very accurate.
Now, the wifes AR15, .223 Wilde, has a 1/8 twist. It loves 55 grain boolits.
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Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:32 pm |
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catfishmoon
Location: Seattle Washington USA Joined: Tue Aug 25, 2020 Posts: 126
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Barfly wrote: I have 4lbs of CFE223 powder, which I have never used and do not have any load data for in my Lee book.
Have any of you used this powder/bullet combo with success? I have not used CFE223 yet, but I am also hoping it works well in my rifle. I have read many people's endorsement of the combination you mentioned... The last few weeks I have increased my powder stockpile with CFE 223 and H335. I would hate to see powder become scarce like primers, so I am erring on the side of caution.
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Wed Nov 18, 2020 3:29 pm |
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Schoolboy
Location: Arlington wa Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2011 Posts: 1141
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We might need a new new thread for members to post their best group using cfe223 and a 55gr projectile recipes.
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Wed Nov 18, 2020 9:20 pm |
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Caveman Jim
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Location: In my Cave near the Cloquallum Joined: Thu Sep 26, 2013 Posts: 7809
Real Name: Jim Sr.
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Nope, not a good combo at all brother, sell it to mee at a reduced rate... Seriously speaking though, I’ve been using CFE223 for a few years, it works for plinking but do not expect match bullet results with 55g FMJ’s. I’m not one who measures my plinking groups but I can hit the 6” gong 30 out of 30 rounds at Evergreen sportsman club with them. Good nuff for me I recon. Good luck on your quest for excellence.
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Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:50 pm |
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Barfly
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Location: Lacey Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2012 Posts: 2292
Real Name: Jim
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Thanks for the i fo guys. Going to get some loaded up this weekend and see jow i like it.
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Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:31 pm |
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hartcreek
Location: Union Gap Joined: Sun Mar 27, 2016 Posts: 1722
Real Name: Randall Knapp
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You will like the CFE223 just fine. I have six powders that I use for .223 with equal accuracy. For fine grained powder I use my Auto Drum for kernals I use my Lyman 55 to throw the charge and then set the charged cartride into the right spot in my Lee Loadmaster and crank the handle. The finer grains just allow me to work the press a bit faster.
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Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:06 am |
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ViniVidivici
Location: Puyallup Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2018 Posts: 3079
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I've never used it, but it's known to be a good one. Very common.
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Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:35 pm |
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JTso
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Location: Kirkland Joined: Tue Aug 19, 2014 Posts: 90
Real Name: Johnny
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I've been using CFE223 (27.8gr) for a few years with Hornady 55gr FMJ on ARs with good results. Recently I tried it on my new Savage bolt action 22" 1/7 with the exact same load but seated the bullet a little further out. It can easily print 1" or under at 100yds.
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Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:59 pm |
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SteelHeadTed
Location: PORT ORCHARD Joined: Sat Nov 21, 2020 Posts: 98
Real Name: Ted
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how old is your Lee manual? CFE223 is in the second edition.
I'm a pretty new reloader but wasn't CFE223 specifically designed for .223/5.56 reloading? Is there something about it that folks have found make it less than ideal for 223?
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Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:35 pm |
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Schoolboy
Location: Arlington wa Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2011 Posts: 1141
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SteelHeadTed wrote: how old is your Lee manual? CFE223 is in the second edition.
I'm a pretty new reloader but wasn't CFE223 specifically designed for .223/5.56 reloading? Is there something about it that folks have found make it less than ideal for 223? The only down side that I'm aware of its not as temp stable when compared to varget/xbr/h4895.
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Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:06 pm |
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Jimmeh
Location: Renton Joined: Sat Dec 1, 2018 Posts: 377
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All of my 55gr .224 projectiles are for my blaster plinking ammo. Therefore, my go-to load is just 26.5gr of CFE223, seated to max P-Mag length. They work great up to about 200 yds. If you really want to thread the needle, you need to go with a heavier bullet with the right twist rate in barrel. 55gr is not meant to be super accurate at distance. It is very light and gets pushed around by the wind pretty easily compared to the heavier bullets.
CFE223 can also be used for .308. The fine granuals meter fantastically.
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treadhead
Location: Federal Way,WA Joined: Mon Jul 9, 2012 Posts: 204
Real Name: John
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I have excellent results using Accurate 2460 for my 40 grainers and 50's with match primers
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