CFE123 or Varget, which one is more accurate for the 7mm-08?

[Matt_C]

One of my 7mm-08 loves RL17 and the 150gr ELD-X, good deer load out to 700 yds.

Interesting, my 7mm-08 would not shoot the Berger CH 150 so I'm going to try those 150 ELD-X's.

 

[Matt_C]

Yup, had it in cart and lost it at checkout, 2 days know a row LOL

Me too LVJ. Has happened to me twice in two days. Frustrating as heck.

 

[WYOHTF]

Here is a similar thread to may find interesting

suggestion for Varget substitute

I am new to reloading and need a recommendation about powder. From everything I have read and heard, it sounds like Varget is probably the best choice for my needs. I will primarily be reloading a .223, .243, and .308. However, I can't seem to find any Varget for sale anywhere....not in local...

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[LVJ76]

Interesting, my 7mm-08 would not shoot the Berger CH 150 so I'm going to try those 150 ELD-X's.

I havent tried the 150gr CH, but mine loves the 168gr CH with 43.5gr of H4350.

 

[LVJ76]

Here is a similar thread to may find interesting

suggestion for Varget substitute

I am new to reloading and need a recommendation about powder. From everything I have read and heard, it sounds like Varget is probably the best choice for my needs. I will primarily be reloading a .223, .243, and .308. However, I can't seem to find any Varget for sale anywhere....not in local...

www.longrangehunting.com

Thanks HTF

 

[Jack300WSM]

H4350 if you can ever find it

 

[honestern]

Thanks Dean, I'm hoping to get the 139gr SST past or around 2,850 fps with a 24" barrel. We'll see.

I get 2850 with a max load of H414 with 139 Hornady BTSP in a 22" barrel. No pressure signs.

 

[anassar11]

I would not use cfe223 in anything other than a 223 at low charges to plink with. I tried an 80 degree day testing for both a 308 and a 7/08. That's a good middle ground temp for Louisiana. Ended with nodes mid way for charge weight after accuracy testing. Went to shoot on a 95-97 degree day and it could've been really dangerous had I been at max charge. Shot one in 308 and bolt locked up. I thought I made a mistake on the one charge. Tried the 7/08 and same thing with way more recoil. Scales were recalibrated and loads disassembled... not one was off more than .1 grains. Needless to say that powder scares me in hot temps. We use it in a 223 to plink at low charge weights tested in 95 degree heat from the beginning. I know components are short and if you must use it, I highly suggest working up a load on the hottest day of the year for safety purposes. YMMV

 

[Howard Van Horn]

FYI:
I just checked Powder Mountain and they have 20 powders in stock. HVH