Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone had used this yet on a .308 I bought it being impressed with it on a 208 gr ELD-match. However, there is just more recoil than is enjoyable for a rifle I may shoot dozens of rounds through in one trip. I was just curious if anyone has found other loads they liked, or if it should just be saved for my .204 Ruger. Also, any opinions on .308 loads are appreciated!
CFE 223 on a .308 Winchester
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I use 47.0 grains of CFE223 in my remington 700 SPS in .308. It shoots sub-MOA with Hornady 150 grain interlocks. I have shot this load several times and had the same results time and again. At 100 yards, a 5 shot group with them all touching. At 300 yards, it's shooting under 2.5 inches for a 5 shot group.
I realize it's probably on the lighter side of loading, but I do equate the recoil to a full power load, so i can see your point, but it's my go to powder for .308.
I realize it's probably on the lighter side of loading, but I do equate the recoil to a full power load, so i can see your point, but it's my go to powder for .308.
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Just started testing it. 47.5 grains behind a Nosler 168 BT cut the group size from 1 inch, with Varget, to .6 inches at 100 yards. Group opened up at 48 grains but that's as high as I've gone.
Shot a second day to verify accuracy but did not chrono.
From Hodgon site:
Start
46.6 2,662 48,200 PSI
Max
49.0 2,828 60,400 PSI
Chrono data, 5 shots, this .308 has a 20" barrel
Mean 2709
Spread 20
Std Dev 8
It has been an excellent powder in several .223 bolt and AR rifles also.
Shot a second day to verify accuracy but did not chrono.
From Hodgon site:
Start
46.6 2,662 48,200 PSI
Max
49.0 2,828 60,400 PSI
Chrono data, 5 shots, this .308 has a 20" barrel
Mean 2709
Spread 20
Std Dev 8
It has been an excellent powder in several .223 bolt and AR rifles also.
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1-10" twist in mine as well, should have mentioned that. I got lucky, it was literally my starting load and after the first group, i opted to leave it right there. One day I'll get around to running it through a chrono, but I don't notice any difference in recoil between my 47.0 grain load and the factory stuff so it should be travelling at a respectable speed. i shoot factory stuff for the sole sake of getting more brass that I can load.
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