Description
Hodgdon CFE BLK powder is a medium burn rate propellant designed primarily for modern rifle cartridges, notably those utilizing small to medium capacity cases. This powder is particularly well-suited for calibers such as the 300 AAC Blackout, 6.8mm Remington SPC, and similar cartridges, where optimal performance is achieved with this burn rate. With respect to physical form, CFE BLK features a spherical grain structure, providing excellent metering properties and ensuring consistent loading densities. This characteristic enhances reloading precision, making it a preferred choice among reloaders seeking uniformity in their ammunition. CFE BLK is known for its impressive temperature stability, minimizing the impact of extreme weather conditions on shot consistency and ballistic performance. This powder's composition includes the Copper Fouling Eraser (CFE) technology, which significantly reduces copper fouling in the bore, translating to improved barrel maintenance and accuracy over prolonged shooting sessions. When developing loads with CFE BLK, reloaders benefit from its predictable pressure and velocity curves, offering an advantage in achieving precise target velocities and tight shot groupings. Overall, this powder is a robust addition to the Hodgdon line, enhancing both shooting performance and ease of maintenance for dedicated handloaders.
Specifications
Burn Rate
5.8 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.976 g/cm³
Density
1.570 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Hodgdon CFE BLK
Verified load data combinations using Hodgdon CFE BLK.
.277 Fury
Barnes .277 | 85gr | Barnes TSX 85gr
.277 Fury
Barnes .277 | 100gr | Barnes Solid 100gr
.277 Fury
Cutting Edge .277 | 90gr | CutEdge ER Raptor 90gr
.277 Fury
Sierra .277 | 135gr | Sierra Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) 135gr
.277 Fury
Styria Arms | AERO .277 | 90gr | AERO SB,- smax:12.07 90gr
.300 CR
GM Geschoss-Manufaktur .308 | 120gr | GM Geschoss-Manufaktur Splinter TIP 120gr
.338 Federal
Hammer .338 | 190gr | Hammer HHT 190gr
.358 Win.
North Fork .358 | 200gr | NorthFork Bonded Core 200gr
.416 Taylor Mag.
Cutting Edge .416 | 225gr | CutEdge DGBR-HP 225gr
.416 Taylor Mag.
Styria Arms | AERO .416 | 235gr | AERO SB,- smax:12.90 235gr
.458 Win.Mag.
Atomic 29 .458 | 400gr | Atomic 29 HP 400gr
.458 Win.Mag.
Barnes .458 | 450gr | Barnes TSX FB 450gr
.458 Win.Mag.
Cutting Edge .458 | 370gr | CutEdge DGBR-HP 370gr
.458 Win.Mag.
Frontier Bullets .457 | 400gr | Frontier PH HPFB 400gr
.458 Win.Mag.
Frontier Bullets .458 | 500gr | Frontier PH HPFB 500gr
.458 Win.Mag.
North Fork .458 | 350gr | North Fork CPS 350gr
.458 Win.Mag.
North Fork .458 | 350gr | NorthFork Bonded Core 350gr
.458 Win.Mag.
Rhino Bullets .458 | 350gr | Rhino Penetrator 350gr
Subsonic Loads — Hodgdon CFE BLK
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Hodgdon CFE BLK.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
Community Loads — Hodgdon CFE BLK
Sample load data calculated with Hodgdon CFE BLK.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady FMJ BT | 20.0 | 23.5 | 2.26 | 28.8 | 51,184 (93%) | 2940 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady FMJ BT | 20.0 | 22.0 | 2.26 | 28.8 | 42,264 (77%) | 2769 | |
| .308 | 125gr | Sierra HPFN 30-30 | 20.0 | 26.6 | 2.26 | 29.6 | 55,085 (96%) | 2388 | |
| .277 | 110gr | Hornady V-MAX | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.28 | 34.0 | 55,941 (95%) | 2559 | |
| .277 | 110gr | Hornady V-MAX | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.28 | 34.0 | 46,514 (79%) | 2415 | |
| .3115 | 255gr | Hornady Sub-X | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.19 | 35.5 | 50,662 (98%) | 1480 | |
| .3115 | 255gr | Hornady Sub-X | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.19 | 35.5 | 46,282 (90%) | 1440 | |
| .338 | 200gr | Nosler Expansion Tip | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.64 | 50.0 | 62,669 (99%) | 2310 | |
| .338 | 185gr | Hornady CX | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.67 | 50.0 | 52,497 (83%) | 2274 | |
| .338 | 200gr | Nosler Expansion Tip | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.64 | 50.0 | 57,537 (91%) | 2251 | |
| .338 | 210gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.83 | 50.0 | 56,405 (89%) | 2224 | |
| .338 | 185gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 12.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 50.0 | 55,796 (88%) | 2201 | |
| .338 | 210gr | Barnes TSX BT | 12.0 | ••.• | 2.83 | 50.0 | 59,669 (95%) | 2110 | |
| .338 | 210gr | Barnes TSX BT | 12.5 | ••.• | 2.73 | 50.0 | 55,405 (88%) | 2096 |
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