What's your favorite load for the .223 with 55gr. I am going out testing today with this load. AssaultRifler Replies: 5 Views: 161 1/20/2021 8:45 PM 50-140 45 colt … 32 comments. Im just wondering what you guys are running for charge weight on this powder with the 55 Gr… Also got some AR Comp. I had no joy with it at all. Mar 16, 2014 #10 You should do well. The exception is with solid copper bullets. I will be making rounds of .223/5.56 with Hornady bullets. Using bullets from Nosler BT, Sierra SP, Speer SP, Sierra HP, Hornady V-Max, Sierra HPBT, … Sure, the industry sells a boat load of it. Here is the Chrono data on the loads. Just picked up some CFE 223 today. CFE 223 yields top velocities in many cartridges such as the 204 Ruger, 223 Remington/5.56mm NATO, 22-250 Remington and the 308 Winchester/7.62mm NATO, plus many, many more. Supermoto. Posts: 33 6x45-Nosler Varmageddon/CFE-223 Mar 15, 2013 5:51:06 GMT -8 . AR15.com Reference for Load Data. As the temps start getting up here in N. Fl. 22-250 Remington Brass. Im seeing that CFE 223 is a tad slower burning. Loads of 26 grains AR2208 and above pretty much fill the shell (I am using Nosler brass). jspencer Junior Member. 223 Remington Also have 62gr fmj, 55gr hp, Nosler 55gr BT, and Hdy 75gr HP I want to experiment with. 20 at 26.9gr, 20 at 27.1, 20 at 27.3, and 4 at 27.5gr of CFE 223. 100 .223 Nickel Plated Speer, 55gr Hornady V-Max with 26.6gr CFE223. Close. O. OSOK. Worth taking a day off of work. Hornady FMJBT has been 25.7 Gr. Posted by 22 days ago. When attempting to … Reply. Havent got a load for the 55gr FMJw/C yet. All Palmetto Reloading Gear/Accessories! 16 0 0. I am a new member and have a new build-up AR 1-7 T w/20", 1" dia SS barrel that I plan to use the CFE-223 powder, if I can get a good starting load. Reply. CFE 223 Load Work Up. Joined Aug 14, 2005 Messages 8,925 Likes 3,276 Location in 1st Place. Select Post; Deselect Post; Link to Post; Member. I have the latest Hornady reloading book but can't fine any data in this pill. One for lower temps (let's say lower than 60 degrees) and one for the higher temps. I have the Speer manual as well which gives a wider variety of data for nearly the same selection of boolits. C Compressed Load 2 36-grain Varmint Grenade Sectional Density .102 Ballistic Coefficient .149 C.O.A.L 2.190” 223 Remington Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) RL 10X 22.2 3229 24.7 3516 PowerPro 1200-R 22.9 3266 25.5 3579 IMR 8208 XBR 24.8 3286 27.6C 3615 *A-2460 25.3 3363 28.1C 3651 IMR 4198 20.0 3126 22.0 3479 A-2015 22.5 3225 … 222 Remington. Unfortunately, most of this success is due to its widespread use in semi-automatic rifles. Forgot to hit the Sto button. Hornady FMJBT has been 25.7 Gr. It is of high quality and comes ready to load. I looked for my loading data for CFE 223 but I can't … 55 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip over 26.0 grains of AR2208 (Varget) 62 grain Swift Sirocco II over 24.0 grains of AR2208 (Varget) The first thing I had to do was make a drop tube. Since the bullet you are using is the same weight but different, use the "start" load and work up watching for pressure signs. AssaultRifler. Just a word of caution, it's a good idea to work up two loads for the CFE. ALL Accurate 2015 Accurate 2200 Accurate 2230 Accurate 2460 Accurate 2520 Accurate 5744 Accurate LT-30 Accurate LT-32 Alliant Powder 1200-R Alliant Powder Reloder 10x Alliant Powder Reloder 7 Alliant Powder Varmint Hodgdon Benchmark Hodgdon BL-C(2) Hodgdon CFE 223 Hodgdon CFE BLK Hodgdon H322 Hodgdon H335 Hodgdon H4198 Hodgdon H4227 Hodgdon H4895 Hodgdon Varget Improved … Next purchase was BL(c)2 & I am having similar great results with it. I am shooting this from my AR with a 20" barrel and a 1:7 or 1:8 twist. If I were you, and did not load 308 or 260, I'd try to trade for H335 (or equivalent). On the 60gr soft points I put 25.5gr and win wsr primers. Joined: May 12, 2009 Messages: 400. Rating - 100%. Thanks again. Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 30, 2018. I would appreciate any help you can give my. Beautiful day on the range. Accompanying load data included bullets weighing from 65 to 75 grains, which are ideal for rifles featuring a one-in-9-inch twist. Sorry for the string 5 and 5a. (29.1 grs, 3500 fps, 1/3" class accuracy, still tweaking it.) Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. SP. I already have an accurate load with H4895 but bought the CFE before putting the rifle together thinking I would use it. 223AI data also..223 Rem Ackley Improved, by Graymist.223 Rem AI load data and brass tests..223 Remington Page, by Graymist.223 Rem load data for ARs and bolt guns. .223 Remington (Hodgdon CFE 223 Data) reloading data with 26 loads. Write comments. I'm a Hornady fan, too, but their manual is lacking sometimes with powder lists. Thanks. share. Quote. I love CFE for both .223 and .308. CFE223 is a good "high volume, fast loading" powder. NES Member. I did that from a couple of robust drinking straws taped together. 100 .223 Nickel Plated Speer, 55gr Hornady V-Max with 26.6gr CFE223. I run between 22 and 25 grains (only CFE exceeds 23.3 grains), and I run a heavy buffer in my AR. 5. My general purpose load of H-335 with the 55 Gr. Discussion in 'Handloading and Reloading ' started by Dr.Zubrato, Sep 2, 2014. Anyone got any info on these or should I use the Hornady data for FMJ on these? NoslerCustom .223 cases were used exclusively in developing loads. If you have chrono numbers that would be great or any other pertinent info. Personally, I had very accurate results with it in my Rossi Wizard single shot rifle. Max load: 27.4gr. AeroE Replies: 6 Views: 62240 4/4/2012 10:18 AM AeroE Reloading primers with snap cap rolls, the ones used for toy guns. Give Gift; Back to Top; Post by jspencer on … It works great on a press mounted powder dispenser. You will seldom find data for the exact bullet you are using. Reactions: 1 person. 171. Some years ago (2014) I tried CFE in my Carl Gustaf 9000 22-250 with a new PacNor barrel. I'm seeing that CFE 223 is a tad slower burning. Which is why there is a start load. CherokeeRose Replies: 10 Views: 408 1/20/2021 8:49 PM CherokeeRose The Great Dillon Ammo Box Label Giveaway. 221 Remington Fireball. I cant remember which one. Win 748, BL-C(2), Varget, IMR 4895, IMR 4198, A2460, WC844, WC846, Hodgdon CFE 223, IMR 8208 XBR . I just got into rifle Reloading about 18 months ago & all I load currently is .223 Remington. CFE-223 Powder Have Not loaded anything with CFE yet,not sure where to start. Turned out beautiful! CFE 223: Obviously based on the bullet, this is not a precision load but an "all around" load for multiple rifles. CFE 223 for 55gr 223 Rem. what fun. The accompanying data is intended for .223 Remington chamber dimensions and includes bullet weights ranging from 35 to 75 grains. Hope it helps. Yesterday I made the switch from H-335 to Hodgdon CFE 223 powder. Please list powder, powder charge, and primer. Working up a cheap 223 plinking load using 62gr SS109 military surplus bullets. Out of all my guns, and bullet weights only 2 aren't the starting loads, and that's for the .308. … Hornady 55gr HPBT 28.5 gr of CFE - CAUTION, THIS IS OVER BOOK MAX!!! Look at Hodgdon's data - CFE hits its stride at 50-gr bullets and up, and provides top velocity behind 50 to 69-grain bullets, alongside Varget. Dr.Zubrato Member. I hit pressure signs at 38 grains although Hodgdon listed 39 grains as max with a 55 grain bullet at the time. I'm just wondering what you guys are running for charge weight on this powder with the 55 Gr. Go to Hodgdon's and use the data for the 55 gr SPR. of H-335. bullets? As for load data I would say go with what the Hodgdon website says for the .223 they don't separate the 5.56 & .223 or 7.62NATO & .308 the .223 info has never let me down . The barrel is a Stag 3G 18" with a 1:8 twist. CFE 223 Load Work Up. Anyone have any data for Hndy 55gr? Handloaders can have a ball working 224 Valkyrie loads. I was shooting Sierra 55gr GK bullets. 4 Posts . Here's some 224 Valkyrie load data to get you started. Yesterday I made the switch from H-335 to Hodgdon CFE 223 powder. Turned out beautiful! 223 Remington Load Development: 52, 55, 69 HPBT, Varget and the Ruger American Rifle. .224 55gr Hornady HOLLOW POINT-BOAT TAIL W/C I'm about to order these. Also have H335,8208 XBR,and Varget if there is a better way to go. My general purpose load of H-335 with the 55 Gr. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. It's a relatively new powder, so it isn't in my Lee reloading manual and started looking up info from … 556 Well-Known Member. LC Brass CCI SM Rifle Primer 3035fps with 1MOA accuracy Hornady 75gr HPBT Match 25 gr of CFE LC Brass CCI SM Rifle Primer 2700fps with 0.75 MOA accuracy Sierra 77gr TMK 25gr of CFE LC Brass CCI SM Rifle Primer 2685fps with 0.75 MOA accuracy I got this data from AR15.com and I am doing a 55gr Honady canalure. Joined Feb 26, 2014 Messages 52 Location East Missouri. AeroE. Thanks in advance guys,Brand new to the 6x45. I like H335, AA 2230, CFE, and TAC for 223, specifically 55 grain FMJ-BT w/c. All Reloader Gear. Hodgdons site doesn't show any data for 55gr fmj. I didn't notice any issues with smoke on the loads. .223 Rem Load Charts, Reloaders Nest: 445 loads for bullets 30 to 80 grains. Thanks . I got CFE 223 on Graf's Reloading's recommendations, as they said everyone was giving it great reviews. I can get more speed from the CFE than I can from Varget. I've used CFE 223 in 223 Rem behind 50-gr TNT in my stock R-700 with very good results. Load data is all over the place for this powder depending on source from 22.7 to 27.8gr with a 55gr projectile. I will be honest the minimum charge or close to it will be all you need. Apr 6, 2013 #9/35 H335 . The 55gr soft points I will use 26.4gr and win wsr primers. Palmettostatearmory. CherokeeRose. January 9, 2019 Bill Marr 223 Remington, Reloading 0. I'm going to start reloading .223/5.56 55gr and am looking for powder recommendations. spire point bullets. As promised, the data is: COL: 2.250" BC: 0.255. 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