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Old June 11, 2012, 10:57 PM   #1
Wyoredman
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Hodgdon CFE223 Test (.223 Rem)

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I tested CFE223 in my 22" DPMS AR-15 with both standard CCI 400 primers and magnum CCI 450 primers.

I loaded 8 rounds each of 26.0gr, 26.5gr, 27.0gr and 27.5 gr. I also loaded 8 rounds with the CCI 450 and 28.0gr to test a max charge for pressure.

I measured velocity 15 ft from the muzzle with a Competition Electronics ProChrony.

Below are the results in a pdf file. Please check it out and let me know what you think.

I was planning on measureing the groups, but all groups were over 1.5" for 8 shots. I am not sure what was going on, as I have gotten five shot groups under 1" with other loads. So this test is strictly a velocity test comparing CFE223 and the two types of primers.

There were no signs of pressure noted on any spent brass.
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