300 BLK - Powder Coated Bullets with CFE BLK

Published on April 5, 2017
Duration: 11:32

This video details the testing of Hodgdon CFE BLK powder with powder-coated bullets in 300 Blackout. The presenter experienced previous issues with lead and 'goop' buildup in chambers when using powder-coated bullets, but this test aims to see if CFE BLK mitigates these problems. Both supersonic and subsonic loads were tested using specific bullet weights and powder charges.

Quick Summary

The presenter tested Hodgdon CFE BLK powder with powder-coated bullets in 300 Blackout, aiming to resolve previous issues of chamber buildup. Supersonic loads (160gr bullet, 20gr CFE BLK) averaged over 1650 fps, while subsonic loads (202gr bullet, 12.3gr CFE BLK) averaged around 1330-1340 fps, with no functional problems observed.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Series Recap
  2. 00:13History of Powder Coated Bullet Issues
  3. 01:01Testing Hodgdon CFE BLK Powder
  4. 01:27Load Data: Supersonic and Subsonic
  5. 01:33Supersonic Bullet Details (160gr)
  6. 01:45Subsonic Bullet Details (202gr)
  7. 02:21Reloading Process Overview
  8. 03:38Initial Paper Target Shooting
  9. 04:47Chronograph Testing: Supersonic Loads
  10. 05:37Chronograph Testing: Subsonic Loads
  11. 06:22Live Fire with Suppressor: Supersonic
  12. 07:05Live Fire with Suppressor: Subsonic
  13. 10:38Conclusion on CFE BLK Performance
  14. 11:11Next Steps: Accuracy Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the previous issues encountered when shooting powder-coated bullets in 300 Blackout?

Previously, the presenter experienced significant lead and 'goop' buildup at the front of the chamber when shooting powder-coated bullets in 300 Blackout. This buildup caused functioning issues after approximately 20 to 40 rounds.

What specific loads were tested with Hodgdon CFE BLK powder in 300 Blackout?

The test included a supersonic load with a 160-grain powder-coated bullet, 20 grains of CFE BLK, and an overall length of 2.35 inches. A subsonic load used a 202-grain powder-coated bullet, 12.3 grains of CFE BLK, and an overall length of 2.1 inches.

What were the average velocities achieved with the tested 300 Blackout loads using CFE BLK?

The supersonic loads with 20 grains of CFE BLK averaged slightly over 1650 feet per second. The subsonic loads with 12.3 grains of CFE BLK averaged around 1330-1340 feet per second.

Did the presenter experience any functional problems with CFE BLK and powder-coated bullets?

No, the presenter reported no functional problems during the testing of both supersonic and subsonic loads using Hodgdon CFE BLK powder with powder-coated bullets in their 300 Blackout firearm.

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