CFE223 - Reloader 15 - 8208 XBR w/ Velocities

[Bwild97]

More Chrony testing: Primers, Powder, OAL.

24" 6.5 Grendel

Elev. 2100 ft, Baro. 26.1, Temp 80*f, Relative Humidity 55%, Cloud Cover 10%,

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After compiling these results; I have come to believe that Winchester large rifle primers (for the lack of a better word) SUCK! But they seem to be ok for Forming brass with low charge wts. though.

[bwaites]

Barrel and chamber?

[Bwild97]

Oh ya I guess I should have added that too!!

[Drifter]

Interesting data.

How's the recoil with the heavier charges of CFE-223?

Wondering if the pressure curve masks the performance increase, or if the the weapon and shooter feel the effect.

[LRRPF52]

Those 130gr loads you have are legitimate 1000yd loads without a doubt, if they're grouping well for you. I wonder what pressures are, but loading long COAL like that will help lower your initial pressure spike.

[bwaites]

I need to pick up some 130's and try them from my 28" pipe. I have a couple pounds of CFE already.

I really thought it would be too fast for the heavy bullets, but....those numbers look incredible. Especially considering that is large primer brass!

[Bwild97]

How's the recoil with the heavier charges of CFE-223?

The increase in recoil is noticeable but not enough to take my aim off target.