I haven't tried CFE 223, but it shows a lot of velocity on paper. Varget works well for me. What kind of rifle are you loading for?
Good Luck!
Cedar Creek
Good Luck!
Cedar Creek
I've had good results w/IMR 8208 XBR. I shoot it w/a 55gr sp in a #3 Ruger, Stevens 200, and 3 different AR15's, (2) 16" carbines and (1) 20" Rock River. I've tried CFE223, had so/so results. 8208 was good right off the bat so I stuck w/it. Also have tried BLC2, WW748, H4895, AA2230, Varget, Benchmark, IMR 3031, & a few others. The .223 doesn't seem to picky to me.
Varget and H4895 is all I've loaded .223 with.
I've used Benchmark and H335. Ive stuck with H335 cause it meters better in my dillon.
It depends on what you are loading on (equipment), and what you are trying to do with the ammo. For a progressive loader or using a powder meter, I like H-335, it flows through a meter like water and works good with most bullet weights from 50 to 62ish grains. AA2230 would be a close #2 for same set up. If you are wanting to load heavier bullets than 62's I would look to Varget, but is doesn't meter as well. When I am loading heavier than 62's it's one at a time with a scale so I am measuring each powder charge. 223 is pretty easy to load for, and a ton of powders will work. Right now it depends more on what you can find.
There's the other side to this equation - what powder can you get your hands on that works well for 223? There are quite a few available, but my go-to powders for 223 are no-where to be found... IMR4895 (>55 grain bullet) and Alliant Power Pro 1200-R (<55 grain bullet) are what I have on hand (and readily available) to try next...
