Hodgdon CFE Pistol Powder

[drexton311]

So I cannot find Bullseye anywhere and I happen to go to Bill's and see that they just received a shipment of Hodgdon CFE Pistol Powder. Fearing I will run out of powder, I went ahead and bought some to try out. The problem is that I do not have any books that have formulas for this powder as I hear it is new. Have you guys had any experience with this powder? Any favorite loads? I am wanting to load 45 ACP and 380 target loads.

Thanks!

 

[Volmarr]

Have you checked Jerry's on 51st for powder? I bought some CFE also but have not tried it. you can find load data on hodgdon website. http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol

 

[drexton311]

Yeah I have been frequenting Jerry's lately, love that place. I am reviewing the Hodgdon as we speak.

 

[TheLastDaze]

keep us posted on how it performs...

I just bought some of this at Jerry's today.... super helpful there, left with some bullets and primers as well and I don't even have a press yet !!!!!!

now I have no choice... or so I'll tell the wife

 

[okorpheus]

I think Jerry is selling it to everyone. No WSF n sight so I went ahead and bought a pound of CFE as well

 

[TheLastDaze]

just got back from shooting 300 rds of 115 RN 9mm loaded with 5.6gns CFE....

albeit I have nothing to compare it to other than factory ammo as these are my first loads.. I brought some factory UMC for comparison and not only did it burn much cleaner than the factory loads, but at 5.6gns its got plenty more umph....

although I'm happy with it I'm hopeful to find some titegroup and some AA nitro to compare it to as both these powders require less gns for exact load, which in my novice mind will allow me to stretch my powder....

in a nut shell, couple weeks ago I went out and shot 300 rounds of factory 115 gn ammo out of two guns and there was visual residue all over the muzzle/frame....

I used only one gun with my reloads this time and had zero visible residue...

 

[Eagle Eye]

I have been using CFE PP to reload for 45 ACP and 10mm.
I am trying to find out what my guns and I like. Do not own a chronograph and I am not after getting max speeds (especially out of the 10mm)
45 ACP shot out of Springfield Range Officer full size
230 grain RN FMJ bullets, Starline brass, Win LPP primers.
I have tried 6.2, 6.3, 6.4,6.5,6.6, and 6.7 grains.
like the 6.4 and up loads best.

10mm shot out of Glock 20
180grain FMJ FN, DT brass, Win LPP Primers
I have tried 7.0, 7.2, 7.4, 7.6 grains. I (and the gun) liked 7.4 grains the best. for now...

I am a novice shooter and have a lot of work to do on my end.
I hope this helps in any way

All information given here is use at your own risk.
Please refer to and use only published load data from reputable manufacturers.

 

[OutdoorShooter]

I've bee using CFE Pistol for 9's and 45's It's pretty darn clean burning and it's a pretty good substitute for Titegroup since it's so scarce.

 

[drexton311]

what loads do you use for 45 ACP?

 

[drexton311]

thanks for the info!