June 19, 2014, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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CFE Pistol Powder
I have been looking for any pistol powder for several months and finally ran into a store with a lot of CFE pistol powder. Anyone using it? I need to get a load for major power factor for USPSA in 40 s&w using 200 grain coated bullets. I have an STI 2011 so will be loading long, probably around 1.18. Any ideas?
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June 19, 2014, 09:04 PM | #2 |
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I recently bought some when I gave up on finding 231. I shot some .380's yesterday. Seemed a bit snappy but was very clean. I think it may be a good one. As I recall, 3 gr. for .380. 4 for 9mm and 5 for .45. I don't shoot .40's and did not look it up.
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June 19, 2014, 10:36 PM | #3 |
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I really like CFE Pistol. It is very clean - and fast. I can't help you with a recommendation as I don't shoot anything that heavy in 40.
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June 20, 2014, 09:50 AM | #4 |
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Does CFE really prevent and remove old copper fouling like Hogdgen says it does?
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June 20, 2014, 01:19 PM | #5 |
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I shoot 90% only lead bullets so I'll never know.
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June 20, 2014, 04:33 PM | #6 |
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I ran into some and ran a test run.
6.2Gr for my 45ACP behind a MO Bullets 200 Gr LSWC. Makes power and a little to spare. Do not like it as well as the now-extinct WST I like to load.
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