Beans
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Tried the "new" Hodogon CFE 223 last Friday in both my ,308's I was using 46.5 grains, 175 Gr SMKBT, WLR primers and RP cases.. This load is supposed to be in the middle of the road. The temp was 43 degrees. Each powder charge was hand weighted on a Dillon beam scale and a RCBS charge master. OAL 2.80
Data from Hodogon
" 175 GR. SIE HPBT Hodogon CFE 223 .308" 2.800" 45.5-- 2612 49,600 PSI--- 47.5-- 2752 60,400 PSI"
In both my AR-10 and the Remmy 700 I got flatten primers. I tossed the brass so no photos are available. The edges of the primers were even with the bottom of the cases. I put a steel ruler across the cases and the primers were even straight across, even the edges
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Using the Remy 700 so I pulled some 168 Gr Match bullets from Federal factory match ammo and dumped the powder. I replaced the powder with 46.5 grains of CFE 223 and the bullets with 175 SMKBT. OAL was 2.80. The factory primers remained in the cases.
Again I received the same results, flatten primers, with this load. I have had the head space checked on both guns and they are good to go.
According to the PACT Chorny I was getting 2638 FPS average for 3 shots. I got a nice round group. nothing to brag about 1 1/4 X 1 5/16 @100 yards off a concrete bench.
A comparison, the same day, same tine frame, same range, same gun Remmy 700 HB, 175 Gr SMKBT, RP cases, WLR primers, 42.2 grs of 4064, Avg Vol 2668, SD 6.0----- 3 shot group
Group size 3/8 X 1/2 @100 yards off a concrete bench with a Caldwell Rock rest. Primers looked normal.
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Same day, same time period, same place, same gun using Factory Federal Premium 175 Match ammo--- SD .32,-- Avg Vol 2710, Group 7/8 x 3/8------ 3 shot group
I retired the powder.( CFE 223)
My Shooting buddy shoots 30-06. He contacted Hodogon by email. the reply was There is not going to be any reloading data for the CFE 223 and the 30-06
Data from Hodogon
" 175 GR. SIE HPBT Hodogon CFE 223 .308" 2.800" 45.5-- 2612 49,600 PSI--- 47.5-- 2752 60,400 PSI"
In both my AR-10 and the Remmy 700 I got flatten primers. I tossed the brass so no photos are available. The edges of the primers were even with the bottom of the cases. I put a steel ruler across the cases and the primers were even straight across, even the edges
.
Using the Remy 700 so I pulled some 168 Gr Match bullets from Federal factory match ammo and dumped the powder. I replaced the powder with 46.5 grains of CFE 223 and the bullets with 175 SMKBT. OAL was 2.80. The factory primers remained in the cases.
Again I received the same results, flatten primers, with this load. I have had the head space checked on both guns and they are good to go.
According to the PACT Chorny I was getting 2638 FPS average for 3 shots. I got a nice round group. nothing to brag about 1 1/4 X 1 5/16 @100 yards off a concrete bench.
A comparison, the same day, same tine frame, same range, same gun Remmy 700 HB, 175 Gr SMKBT, RP cases, WLR primers, 42.2 grs of 4064, Avg Vol 2668, SD 6.0----- 3 shot group
Group size 3/8 X 1/2 @100 yards off a concrete bench with a Caldwell Rock rest. Primers looked normal.
.
Same day, same time period, same place, same gun using Factory Federal Premium 175 Match ammo--- SD .32,-- Avg Vol 2710, Group 7/8 x 3/8------ 3 shot group
I retired the powder.( CFE 223)
My Shooting buddy shoots 30-06. He contacted Hodogon by email. the reply was There is not going to be any reloading data for the CFE 223 and the 30-06
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