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Posted: 8/22/2016 11:08:44 PM EDT
What is the hive mind opinion on CFE 223 now that the powder has been out for a few years? Been using Ramshot Tac for quite sometime and wanted to try something new. Thinking about picking up a pound and developing a 223 load with it.
Link Posted: 8/22/2016 11:09:37 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/23/2016 6:02:22 AM EDT
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I decided a few months back I wanted to copy the Hornady 75 grain TAP ammo that I have shot for many years.

I used CFE 223 and was able to make a load that was the velocity and accuracy equivalent of the TAP round. I am very happy with it.
Link Posted: 8/23/2016 6:04:58 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/23/2016 6:43:35 AM EDT
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I have had good results with 27.5gr under a Hornady 55gr FMJ LC brass.
Link Posted: 8/23/2016 7:43:16 AM EDT
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My CFE 223 load is 25.5gr pushing a 75gr match bullet.



Link Posted: 8/23/2016 7:58:19 AM EDT
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My CFE 223 load is 25.5gr pushing a 75gr match bullet.

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Where do you get boxes? That is some next level shit. What press do you use?
Link Posted: 8/23/2016 8:02:44 AM EDT
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I think midway sells the boxes.

I almost bought some but..meh.
Link Posted: 8/23/2016 8:03:20 AM EDT
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I like it as well. I've used it for 223 match loads and 308 AR loads.
Link Posted: 8/23/2016 8:16:03 AM EDT
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My CFE 223 load is 25.5gr pushing a 75gr match bullet.

<a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/user/rccox/media/Guns/026DECAC-6A70-480D-9829-AC0FD7AA50C6.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/026DECAC-6A70-480D-9829-AC0FD7AA50C6.jpg</a>

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Where do you get boxes? That is some next level shit. What press do you use?


The boxes come from Midway and I use a RCBS rockchucker, yes I know bulk reloading on a single stage sucks but I am all about having identical loads when I am done. I have had a Dillon 650 sitting in my shop for a few years, one of these days I will get it set up.

Link Posted: 8/23/2016 8:32:28 AM EDT
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I like it a lot.

Meters really well for me and I use it for .223, .308, and 6.5 Grendel with excellent results
Link Posted: 8/23/2016 11:12:16 AM EDT
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The boxes come from Midway and I use a RCBS rockchucker, yes I know bulk reloading on a single stage sucks but I am all about having identical loads when I am done. I have had a Dillon 650 sitting in my shop for a few years, one of these days I will get it set up.

<a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/user/rccox/media/Guns/DC2BD4CF-934A-4567-8EC7-AC9FFA2F1024.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/DC2BD4CF-934A-4567-8EC7-AC9FFA2F1024.jpg</a>
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My CFE 223 load is 25.5gr pushing a 75gr match bullet.

<a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/user/rccox/media/Guns/026DECAC-6A70-480D-9829-AC0FD7AA50C6.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/026DECAC-6A70-480D-9829-AC0FD7AA50C6.jpg</a>

<a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/user/rccox/media/Guns/4B095AA0-B4E5-4536-A77D-E142B47F1364.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/4B095AA0-B4E5-4536-A77D-E142B47F1364.jpg</a>



Where do you get boxes? That is some next level shit. What press do you use?


The boxes come from Midway and I use a RCBS rockchucker, yes I know bulk reloading on a single stage sucks but I am all about having identical loads when I am done. I have had a Dillon 650 sitting in my shop for a few years, one of these days I will get it set up.

<a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/user/rccox/media/Guns/DC2BD4CF-934A-4567-8EC7-AC9FFA2F1024.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/DC2BD4CF-934A-4567-8EC7-AC9FFA2F1024.jpg</a>


I feel ya. I'm doing several K a year past few years on a Lee classic setup.

It honestly doesn't bother me one bit. I may get a turret press with 4 dies I believe it's called one day.

I loaded 300 75gr BTHP with TAC and 300 55gr ball with H335 just in August.

Started loading 300blk and .380 this week. Happy dude.
Link Posted: 8/23/2016 5:59:06 PM EDT
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Looks like I'll pick up a pound of CFE 223. I'll be developing a load to push 77 TMKs out of a 18" precision system.
Link Posted: 8/23/2016 6:25:05 PM EDT
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It's my go-to powder for 6.5 Grendel right now, and has been for a while.

I also like it in .223 Rem.
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