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Posted: 2/15/2018 3:58:28 PM EDT
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I have had good luck with CFE. No problems to speak of.
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Posted: 2/15/2018 4:26:30 PM EDT
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Used it. Liked it. Can't remember recipe details though. It's been a while since I played with .223.
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Posted: 2/15/2018 4:53:57 PM EDT
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I used it for 55 gr FMJ loads back when TAC was hard to find. Made and shot several thousand rounds. Good powder. I wouldn't hesitate to use it again.
Looking back at my notes... I used 27.7gr CFE with CCI standard SRPs for a MV = 3087 fps out of a 16" AR. For comparison, Factory Federal XM193 chrono'd 3135 that day. I also have had luck with CFE and 69gr SMKs and 50gr Midsouth Varmint Nightmare bullets. |
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Posted: 2/15/2018 5:00:35 PM EDT
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I just loaded some up to plink with tonight.
NEW WIN Brass 26.5 gr CFE223 55 gr FMJ-BT (HDY) CCI 450 2.2 COAL |
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Posted: 2/15/2018 5:55:50 PM EDT
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I don't use it but a lot of guys at the club use it and love it. I am a varget man.
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Posted: 2/15/2018 6:30:23 PM EDT
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I love it. I’ve burned more than 20 pounds this year. It even pushes heavier bullets pretty well. And it does clean like it claims. I get very little fouling.
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Posted: 2/15/2018 7:20:55 PM EDT
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I love it. I’ve burned more than 20 pounds this year. It even pushes heavier bullets pretty well. And it does clean like it claims. I get very little fouling. |
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Posted: 2/15/2018 8:12:30 PM EDT
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Thanks guys. I'm going to load some up when the weather breaks and try my new chronograph.
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Posted: 2/16/2018 11:13:23 AM EDT
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I don't like it unless using heavier bullets, but if you think it cleans the copper out of your barrel then go for it.
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Posted: 2/16/2018 11:24:02 AM EDT
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I use CFE 223 in 223 for 69 gr Sierra MK's in precision loads. Never tried it for 55 gr bullets.
For 55 gr FMJBT's. Tac (another ball powder) is what I use. Go to Hodgdon's site for CFE 223 loads. Good luck |
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Posted: 2/16/2018 4:39:55 PM EDT
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Two of my ARs shoot decent with CFE223 at 27.2 gr and Hornady 55 gr FMJ
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Posted: 2/16/2018 6:34:37 PM EDT
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I don't use it but a lot of guys at the club use it and love it. I am a varget man. 
I may have to try this CFE stuff some time. Motor |
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Posted: 2/17/2018 6:38:15 AM EDT
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I’ve had really good luck with CFE 223 and heavier bullets. I use H335 for the lighter stuff.
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Posted: 2/17/2018 8:10:07 PM EDT
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I have used cfe223 with 55gr sp. I’ve had pretty good luck with it. A coworker asked how I liked it, and if the “cfe” works. I have no idea about copper fouling being reduced. I don’t shoot enough to tell any difference. I got around 1 moa groups from my 16” mega 1/8. Not many sub moa, but quite a few 3” - 4” groups at 300 yards. Not too bad for 55gr sp.
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Posted: 2/17/2018 9:35:37 PM EDT
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I just loaded some up to plink with tonight. NEW WIN Brass 26.5 gr CFE223 55 gr FMJ-BT (HDY) CCI 450 2.2 COAL Shoots right at MOA or slightly below in two different rifles |
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Posted: 2/18/2018 7:26:20 PM EDT
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26.5 gr CFE223
55 gr FMJ-BT (HDY) Remington 7.5 This is an accurate mid range load. 27.8 grains if I feel the need for speed. |
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Posted: 2/27/2018 4:56:02 PM EDT
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I use Hornady 55 GRN FMJ-BT's with 27.4 GRN CFE(work your own load, practice safe procedures) and I seat at cannelure.
I never had good luck with Lake City 55 GRN pills, but bought a 6K box of the Hornady's a few years back on the advice of a "good investment" from seasoned members of this forum, and it just so happened to be some of the best advice/investments in my reloading endeavors. |
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Posted: 3/3/2018 8:55:09 AM EDT
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I just loaded some up to plink with tonight. NEW WIN Brass 26.5 gr CFE223 55 gr FMJ-BT (HDY) CCI 450 2.2 COAL |
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