221 Fireball, CFE BLK & 50 gr bullets

[johno]

Can't find any data for this, seems it maybe more suited to lighter bullets so just wondering if anyone has tried it?

Johno

[cosh]

Look at http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle

50 GR. SPR TNT Starting Loads Maximum Loads

Hodgdon CFE BLK 1.830" Starting 17.9 2,881 32,900 CUP
Max 19.8 3,202 46,000 CUP

Sorry if you are looking for experience with CFE BLK. I havn't tried it.

Bulletin at Accurate Shooter

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/tag/221-fireball/

[Varmint Shooter]

I use CFE BLK in my 221 Fireball with great results. This is with the 40gr
varmaggeddon at 100 yards.

[Tim Anderson]

H-322 and H-335 cover most bullet weights I shoot with two of mine.

[Bill K]

Originally Posted by Varmint Shooter

I use CFE BLK in my 221 Fireball with great results. This is with the 40gr
varmaggeddon at 100 yards.

And I can attest that when that load hits a rock chuck, even out around 300-400 yrds they literally explode off their perch on a rock. Have seen it more than once in our chuck hunts. Bill K

[johno]

Well thats a surprise last time I checked they did'nt have a load for the weight, must have done some more testing or I missed it.

Seems the 221 loves the 40s Bill, its just that I have a great stash of the very early sako 50s and its a good alround bullet

Johno

[TinMan]

I also like the 40gr VMAX in 221 FB, but haven't tried CFE BLK yet. I usually like RL7 or AA2200 for 40gr. The original factory loaded Remington ammo was a 50gr SP, and it chronographed right at 2950fps in my M21 Cooper Varminter, if that can help any.