Cfe & 308

[PowderMeasure]

Guys I've got to make some changes due to powder shortage etc. Was able to get much CFE for my 223 and wanted to know what projectile and amount of load worked best as a starting point. Same for my bolt 308 and POF 308. Concerned about burn rate and to save powder etc what would be a good starting point. Using 168 BTHP SMK's. Main concern is 308.

I appreciate the help!

 

[jonbearman]

Just go to the allaiant site and look it up.I had to do it the other day for another caliber and their loads are right on.

 

[Rob01]

CFE223 is a Hodgdon powder. You can find load data here
http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

168 GR. SIE HPBT Hodgdon CFE 223 .308" 2.800"
Minimum 46.6 2662 48,200 PSI
Maximum 49.0 2828 60,400 PSI

 

[Gosu]

There is a handful of threads with that on it, but the data on their site is what I use. Do be careful with it though, it has mood swings depending on the temperature.

 

[JGorski]

For my 308 SPSS I use 47grs CFE with lapua brass and 168AMAXs, works very well.

 

[Joey Dean]

Brass makes a huge difference in pressures on this as well (I know it always does, but what a difference).

I loaded up 168 AMAX's in FGMM brass with 47.2 gr with no pressure signs at all. Dropped it to 46.8 in LC brass to work up and had a loose primer.