Product Overview and Introduction

Maximize your handgun precision, action shooting velocity, and barrel longevity with Hodgdon CFE Pistol Smokeless Gun Powder. Engineered specifically for high-volume pistol and revolver handloaders, CFE Pistol incorporates Hodgdon’s revolutionary Copper Fouling Eraser (CFE) technology. Originally proven in demanding military applications, this specialized additive virtually eliminates copper fouling in the bore as you shoot, drastically reducing cleaning time and preserving match-grade accuracy over thousands of rounds.

Whether you are handloading high-volume practice ammunition for the 9mm Luger, tuning clean-burning loads for competitive USPSA or IDPA matches in .40 S&W and .45 ACP, or crafting accurate target rounds for the .38 Special, CFE Pistol delivers smooth metering, low muzzle flash, and consistent velocity across a wide spectrum of handgun calibers.

Revolutionary Copper Fouling Eraser Technology for Handguns

Designed to meet the rigorous demands of competitive action shooters and high-volume bench reloaders, CFE Pistol offers advanced ballistic performance combined with unmatched barrel maintenance benefits:

• In-Bore Fouling Elimination: Patented CFE technology prevents copper accumulation during firing, keeping your barrel pristine through long practice sessions and major matches.

• Spherical Ball Morphology: Formulated as small, uniform flattened spherical grains that flow effortlessly through volumetric powder measures and progressive reloading presses for exact, consistent charge drops.

• Low Muzzle Flash and Clean Burn: Optimized chemical formulation reduces smoke and carbon residue, ensuring a clear sight picture during rapid-fire strings.

• Wide Caliber Versatility: Medium burn rate is ideally suited for a vast array of popular pistol and revolver cartridges, making it an essential, all-around staple for the reloading bench.

The Professional Choice for Competitive Handgun Loading

When your shooting regimen demands thousands of rounds of clean-firing, accurate ammunition with effortless barrel maintenance, Hodgdon CFE Pistol stands out as the ultimate modern propellant for handgun reloaders.

Key Features and Benefits

• Copper Fouling Eraser: Proprietary additive significantly reduces copper jacket buildup for fast and easy barrel cleaning.

• Progressive Press Friendly: Spherical ball structure ensures smooth, precise flow through automatic powder drops with minimal charge weight variance.

• Match-Grade Consistency: Delivers low standard deviations in velocity for superior accuracy on target.

• Available Container Sizes: Offered in convenient 1-pound canisters, 4-pound jugs, and bulk 8-pound containers to suit any reloading volume.

Specifications

• Product Type: Handgun Smokeless Propellant / Gun Powder

• Brand: Hodgdon

• Product Line: CFE Pistol (Copper Fouling Eraser)

• Powder Type: Flattened Spherical Ball Propellant

• Primary Applications: 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and Popular Handgun Cartridges

• Container Options: 1 lb, 4 lb, and 8 lb Packages

• Storage Requirement: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, sparks, and open flames