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! (verified owner) June 3, 2022, Anonymous (verified owner) March 17, 2022, John Carey We are engineers, reloading enthusiasts and operate one of the most powerful ballistics calculators. 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. The 300 blackout round is prominent in hunting and personal defense My rifle is a CZ 527 and I have shot some 10 shot groups of slightly bigger than 1 inch with a 4X scope. I probably could have gotten by with a standard bushing, but it would have been pushing the limits. You can find Hodgdons CFE Pistol powder at, . Ive also enjoyed worthwhile results with CFE BLK in an older .218 Bee bolt rifle. I have use a lot of hodgdon powder and it has been very good. Great service on the phone too. Loading and Range Test. You can find Hodgdons CFE Pistol powder at Midsouth Shooters Supply or buy directly from Hodgdon. Always cross-reference load data with manufacturer's published data. Ultimate Reloader LLC is not responsible for errors in load data on this website. It is truly a WARNING:This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This looks promising, as does AA2200, and Shooter's World Blackout. Before I buy anywhere else I always check their inventory first, they do business right. 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's a hair slower than AA1680. I used a 230 grain Hornady XTP (jacketed hollow point) bullet, 6.8 grains of CFE Pistol and a CCI large pistol primer, in mixed brass. 300 Blackout Full-Auto AR-15 (verified owner) April 2, 2022. Fast Facts About 300 Blackout Fast shipping and they dont over price, Ronald C. Poll: What Rifle Cartridge Do You Reload Most Often? As a spherical powder it flows through mechanical powder measures very nicely, dropping accurate powder charges. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. rustypipes12 Registered Joined Apr 17, 2020 38 Posts David Anonymous The load produced good accuracy, reasonable recoil, and averaged 892 fps. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); 2023 Copyright 2023 Ultimate Reloader LLC. They shoot good at the speed they are now with mixed brass. Fast delivery, Bruce I'm saying the numbers push the limits of "easy to believe". Check with leading vendors such as Bruno's, Midsouth, and Powder Valley. Barnes 52-grain Match Burner combined with 18 grains of powder produced a .66-inch group. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Never was notified it was shipped and got concerned, then it just showed up. : 22,200 35,700 CUP Hodgdon C 35 gr V-MAX (HDY) 0.224" Powder: H110 (Hodgdon) Primer: WIN WSR Case: WIN Trim Length: 1.335" C.O.L. Sorry for the double post. Versatile Hodgdon CFE BLK deserves a place on the loading bench, especially for smaller varmint rounds or just about anything that can be run through an AR-15. Oh well. Awesome! GRS. Spire point bullets (or other flat-base bullets) will give most flexibility. From the Hodgdon CFE Pistol product page: I used a 230 grain Hornady XTP (jacketed hollow point) bullet, 6.8 grains of CFE Pistol and a CCI large pistol primer, in mixed brass. Not needed for this application (more expensive, and my AK is not a bench gun by any means)- but worked great. Always cross-reference load data with manufacturers published data. so you ended up with three plinker grade loads that shoot about 2" at 50 yds in two different guns with a (relatively) cheap plated plinking grade bullet using what is probably one of the worst subsonic powders for this caliber available and you're disappointed in the bullet? Contact ultimate reloader by clicking here. CFE BLK offered a solution, proving temperature insensitive, ultraclean and developing lower chamber pressures. Required fields are marked *. Winchester branded reloading powders have been distributed in the United States by Hodgdon since March 2006. CFE Pistol is a medium-fast pistol powder on the burn rate chart. Blackout cartridge. Sep 2, 2018. Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). He mentioned the quantities of surplus smokeless powder the military had dumped at sea after the war; and speculated how useful that would have been to handloaders struggling through the Great Depression. It's in the CFE product line because it has Copper Fouling Eraser compounds in it, but they are not interchangeable. So lets get to it! Anonymous Powder: Hodgdon CFE-BLK, 12.0 grains Primer: Federal 205 Small Rifle Load Disclaimer Use load data at your own risk. Hodgdon CFE Pistol burns relatively quickly, falling between Hodgdon Universal and Alliant 2400 in burn rate. (verified owner) February 6, 2022, LAWRENCE 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); 2023 Copyright 2023 Ultimate Reloader LLC. CCI BR-2 benchrest primers. (verified owner) March 8, 2022. Here they are: This setup worked quite well. Newly reformed LC brass, CCI-41 primer. (verified owner) January 22, 2023, Randy H. (verified owner) March 15, 2022. We continue to prioritize our shipments to our traditional sales channels to maximize powder availability at retailers. by trsmith1818 Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:39 pm, Post All of my reloads have functioned 100% (the ammunition loaded for this article). I do not quote my loads but I am on the upper end of the data from the Hodgdon web site. Self Proclaimed -- The largest independent 300 Blackout reloading database. Usually one weight will group better than the others. There he goes again! (verified owner) February 19, 2022, DAVID METCALFE (verified owner) May 22, 2022. cartridge. You're viewing: Hodgdon Cfe Blk $ 35.99 - $ 264.99. Though a good-looking rifle, it wasnt exactly a tack driver, but certainly accurate enough for burrowing rodents at moderate ranges. 150gr Speer Gold Dot (BLK variant) 2.255" Hodgdon CFEBLK 22.8gr 2025fps 25.2gr 2250fps 150gr Speer Gold Dot (BLK variant) 2.255" Accurate 1680 21.3gr 1925fps 23.7gr 2150fps 150gr Speer Boattail Soft Point 2.255" Hodgdon CFEBLK 23.2gr 2075fps 25.8gr 2300fps 150gr Speer Boattail Soft Point 2.255" Accurate 1680 21.7gr 2000fps 24.1gr 2225fps (verified owner) February 20, 2023, Great powder for my 7.62 x 39. Sub .5-MOA groups resulted from both Hornadys 15.5 NTX and 20-grain V-MAX. shipping with NO peanuts! [ARCHIVED THREAD] - CFE BLK Subsonic Data, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrV5_m6fOhc. (verified owner) July 2, 2022, FAST! Together these product lines make Hodgdon one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of gunpowder in the world. Station 1: LEE Sizer/De-Primer (with .310 expander installed), Station 3: Hornady Lock-N-Load powder measure. Required fields are marked *. Super easy. I'm new to loading this round as I just got my last couple tax stamps back last week. Your email address will not be published. with minimal pressure signs. (verified owner) March 24, 2023. Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon) Primer: WIN WSR Case: WIN Trim Length: 1.335" C.O.L. Roy Motley (verified owner) January 20, 2023, Anonymous Ill continue to buy from Powder Valley. When we are sold out, we are sold out. Poll: Where are you finding reloading primers and powder? (ft/s) . CFE Pistol 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. The 45-grain softpoint didnt do quite as well, grouping into .76 inch at just 2,226 fps. Re: Berry's 220gr & CFEBLK Powder Load Testing. (verified owner) February 21, 2023. Find load data for Hodgdon CFE BLK propellant by clicking the button "Loads for this Powder". When you load your own ammunition, you have complete certainty about the components, and complete control over performance. Top. One important note: in some cases, LEE dies dont have enough vertical travel when used in the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP press. http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle, https://www.google.com/search?q=110+vma ent=safari. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. As expected, the spherical CFE Pistol flowed easily through Lymans Brass Smith powder measure, delivering consistent charges. Berry's 220gr & CFEBLK Powder Load Testing, Re: Berry's 220gr & CFEBLK Powder Load Testing. However, it was a great powder. Good velocety and acrucey. This load is near the top of Hornadys recommended loads. 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This turned out to be a great setup! Great accuracy, very consistent and meters well. I noticed that the load seemed to burn cleanly and left little residue on the gun. Rated 4.93 out of 5. Shipped quickly with no issues. It produced an average of 1155 fps, with a tight SD of 12 fps. . Take manufacture's data, load test loads and go to the range to test them. (verified owner) March 4, 2022, Thomas S. As an enduring .22 Hornet fan, I glommed onto CFE BLK quickly. I've made some 300 BLK subs using CFE BLK and Berry's 220gr spire points using hodgons reloading data of 12.1 grains of powder. Farm8791026 New Member Posts:1 Joined:Thu Jan 27, 2022 4:25 pm. Start using .3 gr at a time difference going down. certainly deserves your attention. I havent used this powder. Always cross-reference load data with manufacturer's published data. 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. This was with the 100 gr accubond loaded at 2.217 oal. Product is as advertised, fast shipping, no problems. One of the important aspects of any reloading session is the choice of components. Heres the full press release: Press Release October 1, 2020 Hodgdon Powder Company Acquires Ramshot Powder, Accurate Powder and Blackhorn 209 from Western Powders Hodgdon Powder Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of the [], October 1, 2020 Gavin Announcements and News, Reloading Blog Accurate Powder, CFE-223, CFE-BLK, CFE-Pistol, Gunpowder, H-4350, Hodgdon Smokeless Powder, Hodgdon Varget, Ramshot Magnum, Ramshot Powder, Ramshot TAC, Reloading, Reloading Blog, Reloading Press, Reloading Videos, Ultimate Reloader, Theres no doubt: Suppressed 300 Blackout Subsonic shooting is a TON of fun! I am shooting 123 grain Hornady Spire points. Contact ultimate reloader by clicking here. Using the turret press was faster than using a single stage press. Poll: Where are you finding reloading primers and powder? Powder Valley had an excellent price on this powder, and sent me 1 pound containers that were all the same lot number. I loaded a 240 grain Hornady XTP over 11.0 grains of CFE Pistol with a CCI large pistol primer in Federal brass. PV is my go-to supplier for all my reloading needs ! I chose two big-bore handgun cartridges for CFE Pistol loading and shooting the 45 ACP and 44 magnum. (verified owner) September 6, 2022, David M. 300 Blackout is taking the shooting world by storm, and for good reason. hint hint wink wink, thanks, but any search show too many none pertinent results. To get a better handle on how well CFE BLK was operating in this round, I shot three Hornady bullets through paper with my ancient Savage 340 E with a 24-inch sporter-weight barrel (1:16 twist). (verified owner) March 7, 2022. Glad I found your company. Going all lake city would let me go higher, but some of the brass pancakes primers at 24.2gr. (verified owner) July 29, 2022. Fred M. I am pleased with the results from my 5 Smith and Wesson Model 629. Always cross-reference load data with manufacturer's published data. 300AAC 8.5" 1:8 heavy BCA barrel w/suppressor. Ultimate Reloader LLC is not responsible for errors in load data on this website. Dont miss out on Ultimate Reloader updates, make sure youre subscribed! Use load data at your own risk. Made me think about loading for open where gas is king. This was with the 100 gr accubond loaded at 2.217 oal. Delivered as promised! 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. Starting Loads Maximum Loads CALIBER BULLET WEIGHT MANUFACTURER POWDER BULLET DIAMETER C.O.L. (verified owner) November 26, 2022, very accurate in my wilson combat 300HamR, Daniel Purdy Purdy 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. (verified owner) November 22, 2022, larry hilliard If youre looking for a versatile powder for revolvers or semi-auto handguns, CFE Pistol certainly deserves your attention. : 1.715" Powder: 12.1 gr 13.2 gr Vel. Poll: What Reloading Components Cant You Find? 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. by mr.revolverguy Tue May 23, 2017 9:36 pm, Post I used Hornady XTP hollow point jacketed bullets in both loads. I loaded for 44 mag and 45 ACP and found two solid loads. in the 300 Blackout, it performs beautifully in many smaller capacity cartridges, in particular, This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. First time purchasing this powder, cant wait too test it out. (verified owner) March 12, 2022, KEITH R. (verified owner) March 26, 2022, Thomas M. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. My only experience pairing CFE BLK with the 7.62x39mm Soviet involved a rifle review for Wolfe Publishings Rifle magazine, shooting CZ USAs 527 American Synthetic Suppressor-Ready with 16.5-inch barrel (1:9.5 twist) and Rebel Silencers SOS Hunter suppressor installed. A lot of people love to collect and Shoot AK-47 style rifles, and for good reason. Garry Link I'm guessing you looked at Hodgdon's data? Poll: What Progressive Reloading Press Do You Use Most? 300 Blackout 190 GR HDY SUB-X Hodgdon CFE BLK .308" 2.050" . Unsurprisingly, CFE BLK is exceptionally compatible with various gas guns, as it was designed specifically for the .300 AAC Blackout. CFE Pistol provides optimum performance in cartridges like the 9mm Luger, 38 Super, 40 S&W, the 45 ACP and many more. The Nosler bullet shot best throttled back to 3,365 fps, though juggling the seating depth on this relatively short bullet might improve accuracy with heavier charges. Its small size also makes it easy to accidentally overcharge in certain cartridges. 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. Tweak as necessary for YOUR rifle. with minimal pressure signs. by mr.revolverguy Sat May 20, 2017 11:39 pm, Post Will order again from Powder Valley. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }. It shipped out the next day. Ultimate Reloader is not responsible for errors in load data on this website. This powder is going to be exceptional. Use load data at your own risk. (verified owner) April 23, 2022, Edgar M. Powder Valley, always giving the best prices and 5 star service after the sale. His family initially packaged the powder for resale in the basement of their home. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. I started at 12g, then went down to . There is much more data using Accurate 1680. It didnt pair well with the 35-grain Hornady V-MAX, as 1.29 inches was its best showing, though velocity topped out at 3,255 fps. Bullet profile will affect usable case capacity. LAYNE B. Now if only Varget would show up. 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. In 1947, he began acquisition of 80 tons of spherical powder salvaged from disassembled .303 British military rifle cartridges manufactured in the United States. You can. Many features may not work properly without it. Definitely "minute of deer". July 01, 2019 By Layne Simpson Lead photo by Michael Anschuetz Hodgdon CFE BLK powder is in the series of Copper Fouling Eraser propellants. So poor overall performance in two 1/7 barrels. (verified owner) February 15, 2023. Poll: Whats your number one reason for reloading? Oh well - could be. This is a new powder to me, which I havent used yet, but should be perfect for reloading 7.6239. Also keep in mind that most of the published data is used with sierra match kings which are SIGNIFICANTLY longer than the Berry's. They are affordable- seems to fit the theme for 7.62x39mm! With iron sights, it is very accurate. Then theres the issue of the oddball bullet diameter- typically .310 rather than the .308 bullet diameter used by most non-Russian 30 caliber rifles around the world. In addition to being outstanding I've been experimenting with 220 bullets and followed Hornady's recommended powder weight for subsonic. He anticipated a similar surplus powder situation might occur after World War II. For this loading session, my focus was to create a classic 7.62x39mm load. It broke an inch with Cutting Edge Bullets 32-grain MTH with 19.5 grains of powder at 3,399 fps, slightly more than an inch with 19 grains beneath Noslers Ballistic Tip Lead Free, and an impressive .51 inch with the Varmint Grenade and 18 grains at 2,912 fps. That tells me Id have no problem pushing the same velocity with subsequent souped up loads. Poll: What Reloading Components Cant You Find? Cookie Notice And what do you think about loading it in the barns 108 gr with ACC 1680, 28.5 grains? I havent used it yet but I now wish I had bought 4lbs. This powder resembled IMR 4350 in appearance, and with a slower burning rate, was initially marketed as "4350 Data", and later as 4831. by GunFunZS Tue May 23, 2017 11:03 pm, Post (verified owner) March 12, 2022. Hodgdon's website (hodgdonreloading.com) shows 17 compatible cartridges. Life is rough! I had read others info describing CFE BLK being gassy and why it cycles the AR even at very low velocities. (verified owner) February 15, 2023, Bryan (verified owner) November 21, 2022. 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. COL is listed in the first picture. Privacy Policy. Be sure to use the correct expander ball for the diameter bullets you are loading. The Remington Model 788, originally chambered in .222 Remington, included a thin 24-inch barrel that had been set back and rethreaded to create a Fireball chamber. Hodgdon CFE-BLK was designed to provide that level of consistency and performance in the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge, particularly when making subsonic loads . Always liked your selection of reloading supplies and service. The only reason I quit testing it was because Shooters World Blackout was a little more accurate and 50 fps faster. We place limited powder inventory for sale on a regular basis on our website. Loved finding it in stock. (verified owner) March 17, 2022, Paul H. (verified owner) February 15, 2022, Anonymous New Members - Introduce yourself! The two powders that really worked well turned out to be Hodgdon CFE BLK (designed for the .300 Blackout) and Accurate 1680, with CFE BLK slightly edging out A-1680 in most loads. (verified owner) September 22, 2022, Jeffrey Peterman And they get really tight. These subsonic 300 Blackout loads require 30 caliber bullets in the 190-250 grain range which can get real expensive real quick! Not seeing a lot of data out there for subsonic loads. 2,600 FPS is nice velocity with the 100gr ABs! Gotta admit - it doesn't pass the "sniff test" to me16" pipe with higher MV than 24" test barrel??? (verified owner) March 27, 2022. by trsmith1818 Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:35 pm, Post Concerning limitations, CFE Pistol is neither an exceptionally fast or slow burning pistol powder, so in some cartridges its not as well suited for very light loads or magnum loads calling for heavy charges of slow burning powders. This allows shooters to clean their barrels less often. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. You nailed it I am not happy with it at all. Despite the disappointing velocity, CFE BLK produced some of the tightest groups this rifle has assembled during our long 38-year relationship. Super fast shipping and reasonable hazmat fees. You will be using a chrono, right? It falls right next to Winchester Auto Comp, burning faster than Alliant 2400, yet slower than Alliant Unique or Hodgdon Universal. My .17 Hornet, chambered in Savages affordable 25 Walking Varminter with a medium-weight 22-inch barrel with a 1:9 twist, is perhaps my favorite varmint rifle, so it consumes hundreds of rounds each spring. They include the Factory Crimp Die (great for semi-auto rifle reloading). Buy a copy (about $7) of Hodgdons 2017 loading manual. The countdown that keeps repeating for primers really wastes my time. (verified owner) March 17, 2022, PARKER F. With the 20-grain slug, a maximum load of 17 grains hit 4,091 fps while printing .50 inch. Working on loads for a 17 Hornet. This new spherical propellant was designed expressly for the 300 Remington AAC 300 Blackout Reloading Data An Infamous round created by the Advanced Armament Corp in partnership with Remington in order to allow a .30 caliber to be used with an M4 with nothing more than a barrel exchange. Cutting Edges 82-grain ER Raptor (a milled mono-copper bullet with large polymer tip); Speers 90-grain TNT (an explosive varmint HP); Hornadys 100-grain GMX (a polymer-tipped mono-copper design) and MidwayUSAs 115-grain FMJ (mirroring original military bullets) were tested for this section. It's just about required when doing subsor at least makes it a ton easier and maybe safer. I'm looking for a starting point for the #3037 bullets using CFE BLK Have loaded that bullet with that powder in 300BO, ended up at 19.5gr compressed IIRC and it runs fine, although a little slow. (verified owner) July 31, 2022, James Lee Kudos to Powder Valley! (verified owner) January 8, 2023. The 45 ACP is known for working well with CFE Pistol powder while the 44 magnum is perhaps a more unusual application. This load fit the bill and delivered excellent accuracy! lynn cox : 2.060" Powder: 27.8 gr 30.9 gr Vel. 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. Short cuts can get you seriously hurt. I fell into a super-accurate load right out of the gate while attempting to duplicate Hornady factory ammunition, which shot remarkably when the rifle was new and I was accumulating handloading brass. jon adamson Overall, velocities were well below W-296/H-110 recipes, but primers retained rounded edges instead of being smashed flat like my older loads. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? This is a great choice for 7.62x39mm for a few reasons: For more information, check out my complete and in-depth story on LEE Rifle Dies. Just what I needed, with fast shipping, thanks. 18", 1:11 twist, mid-gas, Melonite finished. The 35-grain V-MAX did especially well with 12 grains of powder at just 2,451 fps, printing at .36 inch. (verified owner) February 13, 2022, John Springer This fine powder meters like a dream, and leaves no copper residue, extending This is precisely what subsonic 300BLK requires (for me, 10.0 grains under a 235-grain projectile yields 1000 FPS out of a shorter barrel). So it is no surprise that CFE BLK also pairs superbly with the necked-down .17 Remington Fireball. Poll: What Rifle Cartridge Do You Reload Most Often? I have a MAADI AK47 that I really like. Anonymous Thanks for great service, DENNIS . Archived post. This experiment impressed me enough to have another Fireball rifle built, this one carrying a heavier stainless steel barrel threaded into a smoother Howa 1500 Mini Action. Not sure what weight you are using but I am using it in a 16" carbine length adjustable direct impinge gas system. If your URL is correct, you'll see an image preview here. I may revisit it in the future! With the 15.5 NTX, velocity hit nearly 3,850 feet per second (fps) with a maximum load of 13 grains, though accuracy was best using 12.5 grains at 3,689 fps, which fairly matches the A-1680 and Hornady factory loads velocity-wise. CFE means Copper Fouling Eraser and the powders in the CFE line have chemical ingredients that retard jacket fouling. (verified owner) March 25, 2022. (verified owner) March 4, 2022, Timothy by SwampDog_13 Fri Mar 31, 2017 10:37 pm, Post Thanks for the answer. The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, technical articles, gunsmithing and other information) is for demonstration purposes only. Firearms Accessories, Ammunition, Reloading Gear, etc. Super fast shipping and they had what I needed when I needed it. True to the name, CFE Pistol slows or even eliminates copper jacket fouling in barrels. SIR: You Have A Small Typo Error; .handloaded 7.62x29mm cartridges; Cheers, Your email address will not be published. by smustian Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:52 pm, Post Mr. Bullet Feeder: Unboxing, Setup, Loading 9mm, WARP SPEED! Im sure of one thing: I really like loading 7.62x39mm ammunition, and I have a *lot* more testing to do. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Here you can see the .308 and .310 expanders next to each other. Trim if needed. Have not used the powder yet however, shipping and packaging were excellent. For more information, please see our $23.95 - $146.95. (verified owner) April 4, 2022, Never tried it but now is the time to try new powders, In these trying times, there is a glimmer of hope with Powder Valley. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. Staying subsonic, the 11.4 gr load below grouped best at 1.5" 50 yards. Greg, what are your OAL measurements for these loads? (verified owner) March 6, 2022, christopher mandelke michael Finkel Material connection (partnerships) information available at http://ultimatereloader.com/about/. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. In 1949, he began acquisition of powder salvaged from disassembled Oerlikon 20mm cannon cartridges. Let's explore all this caliber has to offer including an in-depth look at 300 Blackout Ballistics. This includes the majority of mainstream handgun rounds including the 9mm, 38 Special, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP. Will order again from powder Valley 17, 2020 38 Posts David Anonymous the load seemed to cleanly., reasonable recoil, and powder own ammunition, you 'll see image! Family initially packaged the powder yet however, shipping and they had what needed! 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