Quick load w/ CFE 223... for the 250 savage.

[cloverleaf]

So... I found a pound of Hogdon CFE 223. Load data is avaialable for Speer hot cores in 100gr and 87gr varieties. Hornady also lists loads for the 75gr V-max's both of wich I have available. Loads look pretty speedy. What I dont have is anything for 100gr BT's any body able to run a quick load for me with the following parameters:
250-3000 Savage
RP case
CCI 200 Primer
100Gr Niosler BT

Also any insights/ thoughts on CFE 223 in general? All the Data I can find w/ Hornady and Speer bullets shows potential for lots of velocity. Thanks for the help!

BTW - I also found a box of 100gr Noslers too, and a Ruger RSI International in 250 Savage. No I didnt bring it home. Cabelas wanted over $2200 for that! CL



















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[wvbuckbuster]

use the data for the Speer 100gr. Start low, work up. As for CFE223 I like it and does well in my 223 Rem. Have tried it in a 308Win did ok. It's a good powder for where it can be used. Dan.

 

[GregoryB.]

Midway had Hornady 250 Savage brass in stock last week if you need any brass. Was definitely cheaper than the auction site. Got a bag myself.

 

[JD338]

I've had good luck with CFE223 in the 300 Blackout and 308 Win with 220 gr bullets.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

use the data for the Speer 100gr. Start low, work up. As for CFE223 I like it and does well in my 223 Rem. Have tried it in a 308Win did ok. It's a good powder for where it can be used. Dan.

Same thought here, use the 100 grain Speer data. Bullets are of the same build and 250 Savage is mild enough I wouldn’t worry a bit.

 

[AFG270]

I use CFE223 in my 22-250 with heavier bullets and in my 223 with 55g, works well.

 

[cloverleaf]

Thanks all. That CFE is wierd stuff, at least not at all like 4350 and 4064. Stuff looks like pixie dust and as slippery as quick silver. Not having a powder measure, the old spoon and scale make measuring a challenge. Not a problem per se, but takes a little different technique. CL