CFE223

[reloader22]

Anyone have any experience with this powder (I got it on a trade)?  I have used 748 for years for all of my 223 reloading.  Basically for a Ruger Mini-14 that is 2-3 MOA at best.  I have a pound on hand and a few hundred empties prepped and ready to load.  This is a plinking/defense rifle where 2-3 MOA is more than adequate.  I have 55 gr spire point, 65 gr Sierra GK and a small amount of 55 Barnes TTSX.  This summer I will probably go thru several hundred rounds and want to make a decent batch.  All gunshops are closed and Wally world does not sell 223 anymore.  Figured I would burn up this powder on something and save my 748 stockpile for the future.  30-30 loves it too.


Does anyone have any suggested loads for the above bullets?  I see in one manual, the max load is 27.7 gr with a 55 gr SP.  I am not looking for additional accuracy, just experience using the powder and in what amounts people have found reliable using a semi.  Not trying to hot rod loads, just a good standard.


I have been doing some metering tests in my thrower and it meters exceptionally well.  Also, where is the best place to buy bulk brass for 556 or 223?  I can remove crimps very easily so sources for that kind of brass is OK.  I am looking for 1000 or so.  I get a lot of satisfaction doing all the prep, it's not about saving a few bucks.  I like knowing that all cases are symmetrical no matter what I am loading.  It's just fun for me going thru the process. 

[billc]

I would check the Hodgdon reloading site. They have that powder listed to compare to the manuals.

[stormer]

All I use in my bull barrel AR, I didn’t try another powder to compare if it is really that much cleaner. 26.4 and Hornady 55g ballistic tip gets me 1/2” @ 100.

[reloader22]

Thanks Stormer.