Chemistry question for Glen...CFE 223 Powder...

by rob , Thursday, September 25, 2014, 19:26 (3717 days ago)

Glen, or any one of you who may know, is there any reason to avoid the CFE 223 powder or even reason to pursue it? Supposedly it gives good velocities and works for keeping copper fouling down and is supposed to be fairly accurate. I've also heard that whatever they mix with the powder (maybe some form of tin?) causes it to be a very dirty powder. My main concern is whether there is anything in the powder that might cause erosion or premature barrel wear. I'm using 24.3 grains of h335 right now with Hornady 60 grain SP and it's extremely accurate. I'm about to try the 62 grain Barnes Triple Shock and I'm trying to decide if I should stay with 335 (it sure meters well!), or give Varget a try or possibly the CFE 223 stuff when I start working up the load for the Barnes. All of this is in a 16" AR carbine. I appreciate any input and thank you.