Description
Hodgdon's CFE Pistol propellant is a versatile powder with a medium burn rate, designated by its burn rate position of 9. Optimized primarily for handgun applications, CFE Pistol is suitable for a wide range of calibers including 9mm Luger, .45 ACP, and .38 Special, making it highly favored among pistol reloaders seeking consistent performance. The powder's spherical granules offer excellent metering properties through powder measures, ensuring precise loads. Known for its copper fouling eraser technology, CFE Pistol reduces copper residue, enhancing firearm maintenance and accuracy over multiple firings. This powder exhibits robust temperature stability, providing consistent performance in various environmental conditions, which is particularly beneficial for competitive shooters and those targeting standard and high-volume loads. During load development, CFE Pistol allows handloaders to achieve optimal velocities and pressures with a manageable recoil profile. Its compatibility with a wide array of bullet weights further extends its versatility, making it a staple for developing personalized ammunition that meets specific shooting requirements. Hodgdon's reputation within the reloading community underscores the reliability and high-quality performance of CFE Pistol.
Specifications
Burn Rate
7.2 (Medium-Fast)
Bulk Density
0.850 g/cm³
Density
1.580 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 Pistol
Verified load data combinations using Hodgdon CFE Pistol.
.30 Super Carry
Berry's .312 | 71gr | Berry's Round Nose 71gr
.30 Super Carry
CamPro .312 | 115gr | CamPro FP 115gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS 71gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .311 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC KB Match 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN F 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN HS 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC KB Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N WC HS Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 60gr | Hornady XTP 60gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .311 | 71gr | Hornady FMJ RN 71gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .314 | 90gr | Hornady SWC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 100gr | Hornady XTP 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Lapua .314 | 98gr | Lapua Lead Wadcutter 98gr
.30 Super Carry
LEE .314 | 90gr | LEE Mold 314-090-SWC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
LEE .311 | 93gr | LEE Mold 311-093-1R 93gr
Subsonic Loads — Hodgdon CFE Pistol
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Hodgdon CFE Pistol.
.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
.300 AAC Blackout
Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
Community Loads — Hodgdon CFE Pistol
Sample load data calculated with Hodgdon CFE Pistol.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .312 | 71gr | Berry's Round Nose | 4.0 | 5.5 | 1.13 | 13.0 | 29,298 (56%) | 1385 | |
| .356 | 115gr | H&N HP HS | 5.0 | 10.2 | 1.59 | 25.6 | 40,582 (93%) | 1499 | |
| .356 | 115gr | H&N HP HS | 5.0 | 10.0 | 1.59 | 25.6 | 38,899 (89%) | 1480 | |
| .357 | 158gr | H&N HP HS | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.59 | 25.6 | 39,291 (90%) | 1257 | |
| .357 | 158gr | H&N HP HS | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.59 | 25.6 | 37,405 (86%) | 1240 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Hornady XTP | 3.9 | ••.• | 1.13 | 19.5 | 40,654 (92%) | 1286 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Hornady XTP | 3.9 | ••.• | 1.14 | 19.5 | 39,175 (89%) | 1276 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Hornady XTP | 3.9 | ••.• | 1.14 | 19.3 | 37,811 (85%) | 1257 | |
| .400 | 155gr | CamPro TC | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 21.5 | 31,372 (96%) | 1247 | |
| .401 | 155gr | Berry's HBFP | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 21.5 | 30,966 (95%) | 1161 | |
| .430 | 240gr | Hornady XTP | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 35,694 (88%) | 1207 | |
| .451 | 120gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defense | 16.0 | ••.• | 1.27 | 25.0 | 10,486 (56%) | 1362 | |
| .400 | 180gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.26 | 25.4 | 36,085 (96%) | 1220 | |
| .224 | 30gr | Viper Bullets Plains Supreme | 5.2 | ••.• | 1.51 | 12.3 | 46,638 (93%) | 2133 | |
| .224 | 30gr | Viper Bullets Plains Supreme | 5.2 | ••.• | 1.47 | 12.3 | 46,153 (92%) | 2116 | |
| .224 | 30gr | Viper Bullets Plains Supreme | 5.2 | ••.• | 1.54 | 12.3 | 45,981 (92%) | 2113 | |
| .224 | 30gr | Barnes Varmint Grenade FB | 5.2 | ••.• | 1.54 | 12.3 | 45,981 (92%) | 2113 | |
| .224 | 30gr | Viper Bullets Plains Supreme | 5.2 | ••.• | 1.51 | 12.3 | 43,758 (87%) | 2087 |
Community Subsonic Loads — Hodgdon CFE Pistol
Sample load data calculated with Hodgdon CFE Pistol.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .400 | 180gr | CamPro HP | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 21.5 | 29,704 (91%) | 1076 | |
| .401 | 180gr | Rim Rock RNFP | 4.5 | ••.• | 1.14 | 21.5 | 23,018 (71%) | 958 | |
| .400 | 180gr | Hornady FMJ FPENC | 4.5 | ••.• | 1.14 | 21.5 | 24,207 (74%) | 938 | |
| .356 | 124gr | Berry's Plated Flat Nose | 4.5 | ••.• | 1.17 | 13.8 | 28,500 (84%) | 1119 | |
| .355 | 124gr | X-TREME RP HP | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.06 | 13.8 | 34,006 (100%) | 1115 | |
| .355 | 115gr | Frontier Bullets CMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.11 | 13.8 | 28,210 (83%) | 1115 | |
| .356 | 125gr | Hornady HAP | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.17 | 13.8 | 26,876 (79%) | 1115 | |
| .355 | 147gr | Hornady XTP | 10.0 | ••.• | 1.17 | 13.8 | 29,327 (86%) | 1115 | |
| .355 | 124gr | X-TREME RN | 4.1 | ••.• | 1.14 | 13.8 | 32,068 (94%) | 1109 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Speer TMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.13 | 13.8 | 31,908 (94%) | 1106 | |
| .356 | 123gr | LOS HP | 4.5 | ••.• | 1.11 | 13.8 | 29,602 (87%) | 1102 | |
| .355 | 115gr | Frontier Bullets CMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.11 | 13.8 | 27,151 (80%) | 1099 | |
| .355 | 124gr | X-TREME RN | 4.1 | ••.• | 1.15 | 13.8 | 30,400 (89%) | 1099 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Speer TMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 13.8 | 30,864 (91%) | 1099 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Hornady XTP | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.15 | 13.8 | 29,167 (86%) | 1099 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.15 | 13.8 | 29,805 (87%) | 1096 | |
| .356 | 115gr | Berry's HBRN-TP | 3.6 | ••.• | 1.14 | 13.8 | 28,108 (82%) | 1093 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Speer TMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.13 | 13.8 | 30,458 (89%) | 1089 |
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