What can I substitute for CFE 223?

Substitutes listed for CFE 223: 2460. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is CFE 223 good for .223 Remington?

CFE 223 is commonly listed for .223 Remington (burn-rate rank #56). Other powders reloaders use for .223 Remington include Alliant Unique, AR 2205, A0. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is CFE 223 good for 5.56x45mm NATO?

CFE 223 is commonly listed for 5.56x45mm NATO (burn-rate rank #56). Other powders reloaders use for 5.56x45mm NATO include Norma R1, S133, Shooters World Economy Rifle. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is CFE 223 good for .308 Winchester?

CFE 223 is commonly listed for .308 Winchester (burn-rate rank #56). Other powders reloaders use for .308 Winchester include Shooters World Economy Rifle, Accurate 2230, A1. Verify charges against a published load manual.

CFE 223 Powder — Burn Rate, Substitutes & Typical Cartridges

CFE 223 brings Hodgdon's Copper Fouling Eraser additive to the AR-15/precision .223 market. Beyond cleaner bores, it delivers velocities on par with H335 and H4895, making it ideal for high-volume AR shooters who want to extend barrel cleaning intervals without sacrificing performance.

CFE 223

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