Heres the average FPS for my 5-shot group: And the Standard Deviation (SD) for the same 5-shot group: Heres how my loads compared to Tul-Ammo 122 grain steel-cased factory ammo: The velocity from the handloads was 98.5% that of the factory ammunition, where the charge weight was 96.1% of max. by GunFunZS Tue May 23, 2017 6:24 pm, Post Contact ultimate reloader by clicking here. CFE BLK was a natural choice for my .17 Hornet (Hornady). What is Hodgdon CFE Pistol Best Suited For? Its also important to look for fluctuation in SD. Let's explore all this caliber has to offer including an in-depth look at 300 Blackout Ballistics. We compared several powders under the Wi-Fi 400x microscope. Using the turret press was faster than using a single stage press. Hodgdon's website (hodgdonreloading.com) shows 17 compatible cartridges. Hodgdon CFE BLK powder - a Copper Fouling Eraser propellant - is perfect for 17 Hornet, 17 Ackley Hornet, 17 Fireball, 218 Bee and 221 Fireball handholds. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. Poll: What handgun cartridge do you reload most often? General Handloading / Reloading Discussion and Tips. with minimal pressure signs. The 45-grain softpoint didnt do quite as well, grouping into .76 inch at just 2,226 fps. Roy Motley (verified owner) February 13, 2022, John Springer i've tested CFE BLK for 6.8spcII, had to enlarge the gas port in my 18"barrel, burned too fast to lock the bolt back. 100gr Accubonds and 90gr Gold Dots using mixed head stamp brass. Good velocety and acrucey. This set includes both a.308 bullet expander (ball measures ~.307), and a .310 bullet expander (ball measures ~.309) so that you can load either diameter bullet. Dellet has some interesting data about the load characteristics of CFE BLK. jon adamson Never was notified it was shipped and got concerned, then it just showed up. Follow @UReloader (verified owner) January 8, 2023. 18", 1:11 twist, mid-gas, Melonite finished. I chose two big-bore handgun cartridges for CFE Pistol loading and shooting the 45 ACP and 44 magnum. In 1949, he began acquisition of powder salvaged from disassembled Oerlikon 20mm cannon cartridges. Ive long used H-110/Winchester 296 (number 63 and 64 on the relative burn rate chart, CFE BLK number 70) to fuel my Hornet loads, receiving top velocities (2,953 feet per second with a 40-grain V-MAX, for example), from maximum loads providing fairly decent accuracy (usually around .85 inch). bullets are limited. (verified owner) April 30, 2022. If youre looking for a versatile powder for revolvers or semi-auto handguns. (verified owner) February 24, 2022. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. by GunFunZS Tue May 23, 2017 9:25 pm, Post VAT (where applicable), shipping costs and possible delivery charges. Always cross-reference load data with manufacturer's published data. by mr.revolverguy Sat May 20, 2017 11:39 pm, Post No load tested printed outside an inch, including the single subsonic number, showing that CFE BLK is indeed the Blackout powder. A lot of people love to collect and Shoot AK-47 style rifles, and for good reason. (verified owner) March 28, 2022, Robert M. Accurate 1680 has long been my go-to powder for 20-grain Hornady V-MAX bullets, giving me .25- to .50-inch groups from a Savage Model 25 Walking Varminter rifle, but experiments with CFE BLK turned in worthwhile results that may improve in other rifles. I havent used it yet but I now wish I had bought 4lbs. (verified owner) March 26, 2022, Thomas M. Still, I was always bothered by the old pistol powders dirty nature and tendency to show pressure increases under a hot sun, occasionally requiring a ramrod to remove stuck cases. 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(verified owner) March 6, 2022, christopher mandelke Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you [], April 7, 2022 Gavin Frankford Arsenal, Reloading Blog AutoTrickler, CFE-223, CFE-BLK, CFE-Pistol, Frankford Arsenal, H-4350, Hodgdon Varget, Intellidropper, M-Press, Powder Charging, Powder Funnel, Powder Measure, Precision Reloading, Ramshot Magnum, Trickling, Exciting news today! In this story, well take a look at the Frankford Arsenal Powder Funnel Kit which works with pretty much everything from .17 caliber on up! COL is listed in the first picture. Loading and Range Test. The burn rate is very similar to Winchesters Auto Comp powder. Hodgdons CFE BLK became available in January 2017, joining CFE 223 and CFE Pistol. It provides full function of AR type rifles throughout the range of bullet (verified owner) March 17, 2022, PARKER F. certainly deserves your attention. Click "Get Data" to view results. (verified owner) December 12, 2022, Sean Cutler Poll: What Rifle Cartridge Do You Reload Most Often? 300 Blackout 190 GR HDY SUB-X Hodgdon CFE BLK .308" 2.050" . Find load data for Hodgdon CFE BLK propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder". 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Im still experimenting with this powder, but it has shown promise with some loads I have worked up in my .300 Blackout, and also the 7.6239. This was with the 100 gr accubond loaded at 2.217 oal. One important note: in some cases, LEE dies dont have enough vertical travel when used in the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP press. Anonymous Poll: What handgun cartridge do you reload most often? Follow @UReloader (verified owner) March 8, 2022. 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CFE BLK contains our Copper Fouling Eraser ingredient, originally used in military propellant, which greatly deters copper fouling and contributes to longer periods of top accuracy with less barrel cleaning time. by trsmith1818 Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:39 pm, Post This includes the majority of mainstream handgun rounds including the 9mm, 38 Special, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP. Fast shipping and they dont over price, Ronald C. July 01, 2019 By Layne Simpson Lead photo by Michael Anschuetz Hodgdon CFE BLK powder is in the series of Copper Fouling Eraser propellants. also after this one very basic test (3 test loads in each gun) with no chrono data you're giving up. For load development we utilized a Hornady auto charge. Ultimate Reloader, LLC and Making With Metal can not be held liable for property or personal damage due to viewers/readers of this website performing activities, procedures, techniques, or practices described in whole or part on this website. It functioned flawlessly through my 1997 vintage Kimber 1911 using Chip McCormick magazines. All lots matched. 1The fine spherical Hodgdon CFE BLK powder flows like liquid, and meters effortlessly through a powder measure. Shooter's Reference Load Data for .350 Legend .350 Legend - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #16 Lee #4 Recipe Type: Bullet Weight: Starting Max Source 115 gr FTM-EXP (Lehigh Defense, LLC) 0.355" Powder: 4100 (Accurate) Primer: WIN WSR Case: WIN Trim Length: 1.700" C.O.L. DAVID (verified owner) August 25, 2022. (verified owner) March 10, 2022, Order was perfect. I decided to use once-fired brass, and to load on my Hornady Lock-N-Load AP 5-station progressive press. PV is my go-to supplier for all my reloading needs ! With the 20-grain slug, a maximum load of 17 grains hit 4,091 fps while printing .50 inch. My best suggestion and insight I can offer is to use a different powder. 90gr are 2.110 and 100AB are 2.200 for all loads but the last where it was 2.210 due to powder compression but that load is probably too hot to be safe. remarkable new propellant! I'm saying the numbers push the limits of "easy to believe". The exceptions were Hornadys 15.5-grain NTX, as I was curious to see how much velocity could be developed with the flyweight nontoxic bullet, and the 20-grain Nosler Varmageddon, in seeking a more affordable alternative to the V-MAX for high-volume shooting. Re: 110 grain V-Max CFE BLK load data. (verified owner) March 12, 2022, KEITH R. SET YOUR SIGHTS ON PISTOL RELOADING DATA Find what you need in four easy steps. After auditioning a wide variety of load weights with CFE BLK, 25 grains proved to be the right combination when paired with Barnes 108-grain TAC-RRLP FB (a frangible design), grouping into .62 inch at 2,223 fps. We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. (verified owner) February 15, 2022, Anonymous Twenty five grains of powder sent the Hornady 100-grain GMX into a .74-inch group at a thumping 2,890 fps, and a maximum load of 25.5 grains of powder assembled a .47-inch group at 2,507 fps with the Midway 115-grain FMJ. To me, it looks like it might be a little faster burn rate since it is showing pressure signs a smidge earlier than AA1680 at the same powder charges. In January 2009 Hodgdon acquired GOEX Powder, Inc., located in Minden, Louisiana, the only manufacturer of black powder in the USA. There is much more data using Accurate 1680. This powder provides top velocities in the Fireball, combined with lower chamber pressures than favorites like Alliant Reloder 7, Accurate 1680 and Hodgdon 4198. Any of you loading CFE BLK, please post up what you are trying. It shipped out the next day. Ive also enjoyed worthwhile results with CFE BLK in an older .218 Bee bolt rifle. So it is no surprise that CFE BLK also pairs superbly with the necked-down .17 Remington Fireball. If your URL is correct, you'll see an image preview here. These subsonic 300 Blackout loads require 30 caliber bullets in the 190-250 grain range which can get real expensive real quick! Powder Valley had an excellent price on this powder, and sent me 1 pound containers that were all the same lot number. Powder Valley will be in my search for the next powder buy! By accepting these terms, you agree that you alone are solely responsible for your own safety and property as it pertains to activities, procedures, techniques, or practices described in whole or part on this website. As an enduring .22 Hornet fan, I glommed onto CFE BLK quickly. Fast Facts About 300 Blackout Mcintosh, i loaded cfe blk up to 24.4 gr. Dellet has some interesting data about the load characteristics of CFE BLK. Required fields are marked *. Together these product lines make Hodgdon one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of gunpowder in the world. You can find Hodgdons CFE Pistol powder at, . : 33,900 37,400 CUP Hodgdon Hodgdons website (hodgdonreloading.com) shows 17 compatible cartridges. rustypipes12 Registered Joined Apr 17, 2020 38 Posts It provides full function in modern sporting rifles throughout a range of bullet weights and is perfect for subsonic loads. : 2.060" Powder: 27.8 gr 30.9 gr Vel. Great powder for 17 hornet, lead and ntx bullets all shoot well with this powder out of my savage. CFE Pistol is a medium-fast pistol powder on the burn rate chart. (verified owner) February 15, 2023. Staying subsonic, the 11.4 gr load below grouped best at 1.5" 50 yards. I am shooting 123 grain Hornady Spire points. Its small size also makes it easy to accidentally overcharge in certain cartridges. 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