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Yeah getting cranky doesn't make much sense. Banter is good and the debates are great to read because a lot of people can learn something from them. But getting personal in an online environment is silly.
But, but, but...my rifle is better than your rifle!! And you need to understand that!
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Yeah getting cranky doesn't make much sense. Banter is good and the debates are great to read because a lot of people can learn something from them. But getting personal in an online environment is silly.
But, but, but...my rifle is better than your rifle!! And you need to understand that! No!! My rifle is more better. 
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Not only does CFE-223 apparently get warp speed out of the 7-08 (It may have not tried it) but it also is supposed to clean your barrel with every shot and wash your dog.
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SO IF I buy some CFE-223 and a 7-08 do I get a free dog or is that extra ???????????
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How's the temperature stability with CFE-223?
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In my experience it is quite temp sensative. I do not have a apples to apples comparison, but looking at my past data, 48.5 gr. with a 120ttsx produced 3275fps at 85 degrees. At about 50 degrees (may have been colder) 48.9 gr produced 3200 fps. The latter load produced 1/2" groups
60 percent of the time, it works every time
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In my experience it is quite temp sensative. I do not have a apples to apples comparison, but looking at my past data, 48.5 gr. with a 120ttsx produced 3275fps at 85 degrees. At about 50 degrees (may have been colder) 48.9 gr produced 3200 fps. The latter load produced 1/2" groups Thanks! I thought that might be the case. David
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I have no qualms with any rifle or any cartridge that anyone wants to shoot, and I am not here to make any claims about short action versus long action.
But first hand experience, and not exceeding any load limits, CFE-223 powder flat moves 120 gr bullets out of the 7-08 case and 150 gr bullets out of the 308 case. CFE-223 does quite well in the wife's 7-08ai and my 308 win.
With 120 gr TTSX bullets in the 7-08ai (24"), it gets over 3200 fps going 1 grain below the Hodgdon listed 7-08 max.
150 gr Interbonds get just under 3000 fps in the 23" barreled 308 win using 51.0 gr powder. In a hurry, and with excellent accuracy.
Maybe this new powder is just optimized for these particular weight bullets in these two cartridges. Appears so to me, that is all.
"Blessed is the man whose wife is his best friend - especially if she likes to HUNT!"
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."
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