Alliant BE-86 Smokeless Pistol Powder 1 lb
Alliant BE-86 is a versatile extruded flake pistol powder delivering high energy and ideal burn speed with reduced flash. Meters reliably and offers superior lot-to-lot consistency for centerfire handgun reloading.
Alliant BE-86 Pistol Powder
Alliant's BE-86 represents a thoughtfully engineered solution for the serious handgun reloader. This special extruded flake formulation delivers the performance characteristics that distinguish quality ammunition components from ordinary ones.
Key Features
- High Energy Output: Generates consistent velocity across a wide range of centerfire pistol calibers
- Ideal Burn Speed: Optimized for reliable ignition and complete combustion in handgun chambers
- Flash Suppression: Reduced muzzle flash improves low-light shooting visibility and reduces shooter fatigue
- Excellent Metering: The flake design feeds smoothly through powder measures, reducing weighing time and improving consistency
- Superior Lot-to-Lot Consistency: Every canister performs identically to the last, ensuring your loads remain predictable
Performance Profile
BE-86 excels in popular centerfire pistol calibers including 9mm Luger and .40 S&W, though its versatility extends across the full spectrum of handgun cartridges. The powder's burn characteristics make it equally suitable for target work, competition shooting, or defensive ammunition development.
Packaging
This 1-pound canister provides approximately 7,000 grains of powder—sufficient for roughly 350 to 500 complete rounds depending on your specific load data and caliber selection.
