be-86

[biogenic]

Got my hands on some BE-86. Anyone tried it ? Better than Unique?

Planning to try it in 9mm and 40...

[Bumslie]

enjoy

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=760289

[biogenic]

enjoy

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=760289

Thanks

[1to3]

Ive used it for 9... I like it! Better than unique, though I use unique for other things. BE86 is now my go to for 9

[TexasJackKin]

I've loaded 9MM with it. Loading as light as I can, and still cycle the wife's Glock, shoots fine, a bit dirty and we seem to get plenty of muzzle flash. It could be that we're not getting it up to full operating pressure (for a cleaner burn).

[deac777]

Got my hands on some BE-86. Anyone tried it ? Better than Unique?

Planning to try it in 9mm and 40...

I have 8# of BE-86 arriving tomorrow, and I'm pretty excited to try it out. Alliant has a lot of recipes on their web site for 9mm and .40 S&W. They show max loads and they suggest starting at 10% less than published data.

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/Powder.aspx?powderid=38

Oh BTW how did the small amount of Power Pistol and WST that I gave to you work out?

[J-cat]

I've loaded 9MM with it. Loading as light as I can, and still cycle the wife's Glock, shoots fine, a bit dirty and we seem to get plenty of muzzle flash. It could be that we're not getting it up to full operating pressure (for a cleaner burn).

If you want 9mm "Special" then use a faster burning powder.

[jameshenry]

I bought a couple pounds of Hodgdon Universal powder a few years ago. Use it for .380, 9mm, .357 Sig, .44 spcl/mag, .45acp. I use it for plincking rounds.
meters nice in a dillon 650 machine.

[Carcassonne]

I have not tried it yet because I can't find any for sale for a reasonable price.

It is suppose to be the next greatest thing in reloading (from Alliant powder). It fulfills a variety of different pistol calibers, and is suppose to give reloaded ammo performance similar to factory loads.

BE stands for Bulls Eye.

This is what they have load data for:

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/Powder.aspx?powderid=38

10mm Auto

357 Magnum

357 Sig.

38 Special

38 Special +P

38 Super Auto +P

380 Auto

40 S&W

41 Rem. Magnum

44 Rem. Magnum

45 Colt

45 Auto

45 Auto +P

9mm Luger

9x18mm Makarov

[area51]

I want to get some. I heard it has the unique characteristic but it meters much much better.

[BillyGoatCrawler]

Any more calgunners experience? I am reading the other sites and liking what I see. This powder drought drove me to a risky decision....

I've never used be-86 but I got 8 lbs for $143 out the door. I've read anecdotal experience and figured at that price it's worth it.

I'll come back once I get some testing done.

[MR_X]

I replaced all my Bullseye with BE-86. My go to powder for 45 now. Wish I had recipe for a 200gr pill in 40 so I could test it out. 38 Super and 9mm is great. Waiting on a chrono to test 38 Super velocity. I have high hopes for this powder though.

[BillyGoatCrawler]

I replaced all my Bullseye with BE-86. My go to powder for 45 now. Wish I had recipe for a 200gr pill in 40 so I could test it out. 38 Super and 9mm is great. Waiting on a chrono to test 38 Super velocity. I have high hopes for this powder though.

You mind sharing what you like to run the .45 at?

I read it does really well with 185 gr. I only have a bunch of 230 grains on hand at the moment.

Hopefully I can get sometime to make some test loads for .45, .38spcl and 9mm and get to the range this weekend.

[wild_weasel]

I have been using BE-86 for loading 115gr xTremes in 9mm and like it a lot. However, the unique thing about Unique is that I have reloaded 12GA trap load, 9mm, 38 Special, 45 Colt, 45 ACP, and 303 British w/cast bullets, and it worked great in all! Not sure how BE-86 does with 12GA and rifle w/cast bullets yet.

[MR_X]

You mind sharing what you like to run the .45 at?

I read it does really well with 185 gr. I only have a bunch of 230 grains on hand at the moment.

Hopefully I can get sometime to make some test loads for .45, .38spcl and 9mm and get to the range this weekend.

I'm pushing Xtreme 200gr RN with it. Even at max load it is really nice shooting and accurate out of my Para 1911. Will not get a chance to chrono for a while though.