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Offline luckydawg13

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CFE 223 powder
« on: August 19, 2012, 03:37:41 PM »
have you tired CFE 223 yet if so did it work well do you like it
i just picked up a pound to try  out in my AR just thought i would
ask you guys what kind of luck you had with it
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Re: CFE 223 powder
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2012, 04:25:52 AM »
Tried it; liked it.  Am switching to it for 5.65 and 6.8 SPC soon's I use up the H 335 I  have on hand.
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Re: CFE 223 powder
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2012, 03:02:35 PM »
thanks ill give it a test run this weekend i used up all my 4895
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Re: CFE 223 powder
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2012, 03:02:31 AM »
I've heard nothing but good about it and am going to give it a try.  A dealer/gunsmith of mine has it in stock so the next time I get over that way I'm picking some up.  It seems very versatile with good performance in a variety of calibers.

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Re: CFE 223 powder
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2012, 11:44:01 AM »
well i tried CFE223 in my RRA 223/5.56 i like it. i made one hole that you could cover with a Quarter
at 50yards 20 rds at a 100yards 20 rds i could cover with the bottom of a pop can.


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Re: CFE 223 powder
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2012, 08:48:55 AM »
Quote from: luckydawg13 on August 31, 2012, 11:44:01 AM
well i tried CFE223 in my RRA 223/5.56 i like it. i made one hole that you could cover with a Quarter
at 50yards 20 rds at a 100yards 20 rds i could cover with the bottom of a pop can.

What weight of bullets were you using?
 
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Re: CFE 223 powder
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2012, 09:37:49 AM »
i was using Hornady 55gr FMJ-BT-W/C i shot about300 rounds loaded with CFE
this weekend the bolt carrier assembly / firing pin were for the most part clean
after shooting
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Re: CFE 223 powder
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2012, 02:53:42 PM »
I loaded a few for my 14' contender in 30-30 using Nosler 125 ballistic tips. I can't report on accuracy, my buddies shot most of them just plinking. Looked like the barrel was a little sooty, nothing bad. Got to get a few more put together and get to the range for a closer look. I will give it a try in the AR soon.
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