Originally Posted by jwp475
Originally Posted by Blackheart
35 grains CFE 223 + 170 gr Sierra fp + Federal case + WLR = 2240 fps and 3/4" 100 yard groups from my 20" Marlin.

CFE223 will get the most velocity with the lowest pressure and produce excellent accuracy


I have also joined this parade and found CFE223 gives better performance in the old workhorse. My hand cast, gas checked bullets drop at 180 gr after sizing and what I carry in a 16" Trapper barreled 94 in the Mountains.....


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