I think I have found my .308 load (CFE 223)...

[riot1013]

I had some success with CFE 223 in the past but had some pressure issues. I decided to give it a go again since rebarreling my gun and found one hell of a load that should be a solid 1000 yard shooter.

*standard disclaimer: this load is for informational purposes only. Please ensure you work up loads properly for your gun.

168 gr ELD Match (group was actually shot with AMAX but should shoot the same)
46.5 gr CFE 223
Norma brass
CCI 200 primers
2.870” OAL

Group measured .400” which equates to a .092” group (.091 moa). Group averaged 2728 fps with a SD of 6 fps.

Rifle is a Rem. 700p with a 24” 5r, 1-11.25” barrel and Surefire SOCOM 7.62 mini suppressor in an XLR chassis. Shot off a bipod with a rear bag.

 

[JCCinOhio]

Nice

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

Decent!

 

[liberty2701]

Just curious. Should there be a concern abbot temp sensitivity of that powder at 1000 yards?

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

Temp sensitivity is always a concern, but I'm not familiar with CFE223.

 

[flashhole]

I don't understand why you're bragging. You completely missed the penny.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[liberty2701]

Cfe223 is very temp sensitive like w748. That is why i switched my 308 load to Imr 8208. Meters great but very temp stable like varget.

 

[ophious]

If you have Varget..... 175 HPBT SMK, 43.5gr, 2.800". I'm currently developing 4166. Hoping to have a very similar load to the Varget eventually.

 

[ophious]

Another suggestion, I'd take an average SD from 10-20 rounds. It will give you a much better interpretation of how the load reacts to the environment. A sample size of three isn't necessarily great.

 

[BullzeyeNJ]

It’s a great feeling when you know you got a very accurate load dialed in. Congrats on that ! You are where all us reloaders aspire to be.