Hodgdon CFE Pistol Spherical Smokeless Powder 1 lb Container

The Hodgdon CFE Pistol powder delivers consistent velocities and clean burning performance across popular pistol cartridges. This spherical powder meters precisely through progressive reloading equipment, reducing charge weight variations that affect accuracy and velocity consistency.

What Makes This Different

CFE Pistol utilizes Hodgdon's Copper Fouling Eraser technology, which actively reduces copper buildup in the barrel during firing. Unlike traditional pistol powders that can leave significant fouling, this formulation maintains cleaner barrels longer. The spherical grain structure flows more uniformly than flake powders, resulting in tighter velocity spreads and improved shot-to-shot consistency.

Key Features

• Copper Fouling Eraser (CFE) technology reduces barrel cleaning frequency
• Spherical grain structure for precise metering in progressive presses
• Optimized for 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .38 Special cartridges
• Temperature stable performance from -40°F to 140°F
• Low muzzle flash characteristics for low-light shooting
• Double-base formulation provides consistent pressure curves
• 1-pound container yields approximately 1,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition

Range testing shows CFE Pistol maintains velocity consistency within 15 fps across temperature extremes. Competition shooters report improved accuracy in rapid-fire strings due to reduced barrel fouling between stages. The powder works effectively in both target loads and defensive ammunition, adapting well to various bullet weights and profiles. Indoor ranges benefit from the reduced smoke production compared to traditional powders.

Technical Specs

• Weight: 1 pound (454 grams) sealed container
• Grain shape: Spherical (ball powder)
• Burn rate: Medium-fast for pistol applications
• Bulk density: Approximately 0.95 g/cc
• Recommended cartridges: 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .38 Special, .357 Magnum
• Storage temperature: -40°F to 140°F
• Manufactured in: United States
• Lot number tracking for consistency verification

Reloaders seeking consistent performance with reduced maintenance intervals choose CFE Pistol for its proven track record. The combination of clean burning characteristics and precise metering makes this powder suitable for both high-volume practice sessions and precision competition loads.