Powder head-to-head

2460 vs CFE 223

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

2460 #56 · CFE 223 #56

Substitution

Similar burn rate zone for .223 Rem; both are ball powders.

Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Side by side

2460CFE 223
ManufacturerAccurateHodgdon
Burn-rate rank#56#56
Burn categoryMediumRifle Medium
Grain shapeBallBall
Temp sensitivityModerateLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesYes
US availabilityModerateCommon
StatusActiveActive

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FAQs

Can I substitute 2460 for CFE 223?
Similar burn rate zone for .223 Rem; both are ball powders. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, 2460 or CFE 223?
CFE 223 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #56 vs #56 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do 2460 and CFE 223 both load?
Both powders are listed for .223 Remington, .308 Winchester.
Powder2460 in fullPowderCFE 223 in full