Hodgdon CFE 223 with Everglades .223 FMJ Version 1

[Defiant_B]

I am new to reloading and wanted to get some input on this combo of powder and projectile.
There really is not any good reloading data I can find for this comb so I took averages from the Nosler book, Hornady version 10< Hodgedon load data and here is what I came up with.
I am going to ladder some rounds and see where I go.
Projectile - Everglades .223 55gr fmj version 1 Everglades 223 55gr version 1

Powder - Hodgdon cfe223

I worked up a min max of powder 24.8 - 27.4
I will ladder 25.0, 25.5, 26.0, 26.5, 26.8 with a c.o.l. of 2.200
I would like to hear any input and advise.
Thank you in advance.

 

[Defiant_B]

Hornadys 10th Edition shows 27.4 as max with that OAL (2.200). Just a word of precaution to check for pressure signs per each string.

CFE223 us my favorite powder for 55-62 grain projectiles. My AR15's really like 25.5 or 25.6 charge weights, depending on the barrel of course. Easily sub or just about 1 MOA using ten shot strings to check for consistency at 100 yards.

Post the end results if you're able.

I sure will when I get out to the range next.
My barrel is a wilson combat fluted match grade 1:9 16 inch 5.56 so wont have to many pressure issues but I will stay well below the higher pressures until I am much more proficient.

 

[Defiant_B]

I wanted to just do a quick follow up. 25.8 was the magical sweet spot with the above mentioned components and powder. 10 rounds sub MOA all day long. 25.0 25.4 were good .7,.6 were not so great.

 

[Defiant_B]

For my very first batch of reloads ever I am super pleased and even more hooked on the hobby. It caters to my Aircraft Mechanics OCD.

 

[Old Jeff H]

Nice work! I remember pulling the trigger on the very first round I reloaded. Relief that I didn't blow my face off, and great satisfaction that it worked exactly the way it was supposed to.

You're hooked now!

 

[Defiant_B]

I actually shut my eyes tight when I pulled the trigger. Mentally going over all your steps just before you pull that trigger. Yes I am horribly hooked now, Its actually an extremely fun hobby. I never would have guessed.

Nice work! I remember pulling the trigger on the very first round I reloaded. Relief that I didn't blow my face off, and great satisfaction that it worked exactly the way it was supposed to.

You're hooked now!

 

[Defiant_B]

It's definitely a breath of fresh air when things have been all said and done, isn't it? I get very good feelings of satisfaction when I've found loads that my guns like.

Again, congratulations and welcome to the hobby. A labor of love.

It is quite a good feeling when all your work pans out and your extra attention to detail creates a better product than you hoped for.

 

[xerts1911]

:clap: Now if we can all just find primers and etc.

 

[Defiant_B]

:clap: Now if we can all just find primers and etc.

They can be found if you want to pay the "rapey" markup. 1000 small rifle on ammoseek for 345.00
:lol: :lol: :lol: