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CFE123 or Varget, which one is more accurate for the 7mm-08?
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<blockquote data-quote="BrianID" data-source="post: 2419600" data-attributes="member: 104589"><p>I've shot about 15lbs of CFE223 in the last 5 years. I've shot it in multiple ARs and bolt action rifles. I haven't used it in 7-08 but have used it in 223, 22-250, 6mm CM and 6.5 CM. I don't think it is all that dirty of a powder. None of the modern powders leave enough residue to be a factor in selecting a powder for a bolt action hunting rifle. CFE223 will decrease copper build up but I also think that isn't a significant factor for a bolt action hunting rifle. If you plan on shooting 500+ yards or will be loading close to max pressure, Varget(or other temp stable powder) would be better. I wouldn't plan on using a 7-08 for more than 600 yards and would not be loading to max pressure so I wouldn't hesitate to use CFE223 in 7-08. My biggest factor in selecting a powder the last couple years is based on availability. Varget has been extremely difficult to find. I have a good stock of CFE223 and have been able to find it on the shelf. Staball 6.5 is another powder that you could consider.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrianID, post: 2419600, member: 104589"] I’ve shot about 15lbs of CFE223 in the last 5 years. I’ve shot it in multiple ARs and bolt action rifles. I haven’t used it in 7-08 but have used it in 223, 22-250, 6mm CM and 6.5 CM. I don’t think it is all that dirty of a powder. None of the modern powders leave enough residue to be a factor in selecting a powder for a bolt action hunting rifle. CFE223 will decrease copper build up but I also think that isn’t a significant factor for a bolt action hunting rifle. If you plan on shooting 500+ yards or will be loading close to max pressure, Varget(or other temp stable powder) would be better. I wouldn’t plan on using a 7-08 for more than 600 yards and would not be loading to max pressure so I wouldn’t hesitate to use CFE223 in 7-08. My biggest factor in selecting a powder the last couple years is based on availability. Varget has been extremely difficult to find. I have a good stock of CFE223 and have been able to find it on the shelf. Staball 6.5 is another powder that you could consider. [/QUOTE]
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