Anyone using CFE pistol?

[bug_eyedmonster]

Hey All,


I've been loading 9mm, .40, and .45 with Bullseye for the longest time. I'm finally starting to run low, and can't seem to find it anywhere. I came across CFE pistol, and have seen it around, but haven't tried it yet. I'm not too worried about copper fouling, but would not mind something that burns cleaner than Bullseye, but that's not hard to do. Anyone have first-hand experience with it yet?


Jerry

['ol shooter]

I use CFE and Titegroup on several calibers. The Titegroup meters well, and the CFE is even better. Give it a try, I think you will like it.

[ihasacookie]

Ive loaded 3k+ rounds 9mm in 115, 124, 147gr and i found out that it definitely likes the higher velocities, otherwise it'll start scorching cases. Performance wise i find it very consistent and predictable. I agree with 'ol shooter that it meters very well, +/- 0.1 grain through a lee pro auto disk. I definitely would try it out.

[romukom]

I have used it. But I am still developing my loads. (now trying shorter oal) I used both 9mm and 45 acp. It meters well as ol shooters mentioned. I have not used tight group so I can't compared it. The good thing I like is that has a wider window of loading. Very minimal flash as well.

[McGuiver]

Hey All,





I've been loading 9mm, .40, and .45 with Bullseye for the longest time. I'm finally starting to run low, and can't seem to find it anywhere. I came across CFE pistol, and have seen it around, but haven't tried it yet. I'm not too worried about copper fouling, but would not mind something that burns cleaner than Bullseye, but that's not hard to do. Anyone have first-hand experience with it yet?





Jerry

I have CFE Pistol powder in my stash. I have not used it yet. I don't have a problem with copper fouling. Will get around to using it someday. Have you tired Alliant BE-86 powder? It meters better then Bullseye, and cost the same price.


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[trackcage]

Ive loaded 3k+ rounds 9mm in 115, 124, 147gr and i found out that it definitely likes the higher velocities, otherwise it'll start scorching cases. Performance wise i find it very consistent and predictable. I agree with 'ol shooter that it meters very well, +/- 0.1 grain through a lee pro auto disk. I definitely would try it out.

+1

I've used it quite a bit in 9mm, 38 spl, 40S&W, and 45 ACP and it has done it all very well. It even does alright in 10mm, 357 mag, and 44 mag if you're just looking for plinking loads. Definitely watch out for scorched cases f you don't pump it up enough. I've got several pounds left in my stash and wouldn't hesitate to buy more.

[jwest]

I'm going to give it a try in .45 ACP - max load is identical for CFE Pistol and Longshot with 230 gr projectile - 6.8 grains.

[dwalker]

I have loaded probably 5k or more 115 and 124gr 9mms for 3-gun use and I love it. Meters extremely well and it shoots CLEAN. I would have to check the book but I think I am shooting 115 Berrys RN over 5 grains of CFE and it is super consistent and relatively soft shooting. Best of all it runs in ALL my guns, even the 2011.

[kriller134]

I'm using it and I like it. I've loaded almost 1k of 9mm 124gn at 4.6-4.7 gn. It's clean and meters well. I've only used this powder so I have nothing else to compare it with.

[bug_eyedmonster]

Good to hear everyone has pleasant results so far, thank you for the info!


Jerry

[pdoggeth]

Everyone chimed in before me, but yes, I too have used CFE pistol to develop some loads. Works well with most pistol calibers, and meters great. It's a fast burning powder so it's good for light plinking loads and competition.

Also, the price per 8lb jug is pretty good from powder valley (When it's in stock).