Second to None: Reloading and Shooting 500 S&W Magnum. She recently took on the role of Southwest Regional Director for the Precision Rifle Series. The Cutting Edge Raptors tested in 100-, 130- and 150-grain weights proved accurate and are gaining a good reputation among hunters. Accuracy and velocity are both excellent. Thanks, Guy Miner. Similar lightweight bullets are also available from Barnes, Sierra, and Berger. Re: Hodgdon CFE 223 powder for the .308 Win. In that time I have used it for both hunting and competition. .308 Shorty Chronograph Data Comparison: 16 vs 24 Barrels! Loading for a friend's .308 | Nosler Reloading Forum Hodgdon H322. While it is not identical to the .308 Winchester, according to the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI), it can be used in sporting rifles chambered for .308 Winchester. CFE Pistol and Alliant-2400 both measured 0.016 inches in diameter, smaller than HP-38 and over half the length of Hodgdon Trail Boss. in my batteryand always will be, along with dies and a good supply of components. .308 Winchester (Hodgdon CFE 223 Data) Warning! Sponsored by many of the hunting industries leading manufacturers, he has conducted over a thousand hunting and fishing seminars across the United States and has hunted and fished extensively around the world. The .308 Winchester is about as All-American as you can get in the cartridge world. As we peruse the specific loads, a trend sorta pops up. Many companies make these, and they save time and fingers. 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. 4 0 obj Hodgdon H 335. Other than that, it's a great powder. It is noteworthy that the .308 Winchester is the parent case for the .243 Winchester, .260 Remington, 7mm-08 Remington, .338 Federal, .358 Winchester and a host of wildcats. I loaded a 240 grain Hornady XTP over 11.0 grains of CFE Pistol with a CCI large pistol primer in Federal brass. However, a uniform technique in operating the measure is an important factor in accurate reloads. Yes, excellent results. This spherical pistol propellant was designed for competitive shooters and handloaders seeking the perfect powder for target or self-defense loads. To help answer the question, I turned to Hodgdon's propellant guru Ron Reiber and Hornady's lead cartridge design engineer, and vintage rifle savant, Dave Emary. <>>> I use 49gr of CFE 223 with 150gr Game Kings in my .308, it shoots .25" with an COAL 2.805. We place limited powder inventory for sale on a regular basis on our website. Hodgdon CFE 223 Powder in .308win | The Stalking Directory Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. An exception may be a bullet like Hornadys 220-grain RN, which might stabilize due to its shorter length. The advantage is these dies often yield better accuracy and usually result in longer case life; however, loaded cartridges usually have some slight resistance when being chambered. When handloading for pump action, autoloading or lever-action rifles, a full-length sizing die can work fine, but using a small-base sizer die is generally recommended to assure correct (and easy) chambering of cartridges. Anyhow, just wondering if anyone had any experience with this powder and .308. By taking all the necessary steps to make uniform cases and primer flash holes, precisely charge powder and achieve coaxial bullet seating, which can be checked with a gauging tool, the .308 has the potential to produce excellent accuracy in hunting weight rifles.
