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Be-86 Powder - Be-86 Pistol Powder 8 Lb
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SKU: 749016403
Overview
Built for centerfire pistol loading, this powder is presented as a versatile option for shooters who want a consistent component for a broad range of handgun applications. Its formulation is described as offering high energy, an ideal burn speed, and reduced flash, with improved flow to support easier metering. The 8-pound canister size suits reloaders who want a larger supply on hand for ongoing loading sessions. As with any reloading component, it should be matched carefully to the intended load and used within published data.
Why Hunters Choose the Alliant Powder
Suitable Wide
Array of centerfire pistol loads
High-energy Formulation
An ideal burn speed
Contains Flash
Suppressant for less flash
Meters Well
Improved flow
Available 8-pound
Canisters for larger-volume use
Key Features
- Special extruded flake formulation for a wide array of centerfire pistol loads.
- High energy with an ideal burn speed for pistol applications.
- Contains flash suppressant for less flash.
- Meters well with improved flow.
- Available in 1- and 8-pound canisters.
- Offers lot-to-lot consistency from Alliant Powder.
Best Used For
- Centerfire pistol reloaders seeking a versatile powder for a wide range of loads
- Shooters who want improved flow for consistent metering during reloading
- Users looking for a flash-suppressant powder for reduced visible flash
- Reloaders prioritizing lot-to-lot consistency across repeated powder purchases
- High-volume handloaders choosing an 8-pound canister for extended reloading sessions
Specifications
| Application | centerfire pistol loads |
|---|---|
| Available Sizes | 1- and 8-pound canisters |
| Burn Speed | ideal burn speed |
| Consistency | lot-to-lot consistency |
| Energy | high energy |
| Flash Suppressant | contains flash suppressant |
| Flow | improved flow |
| Formulation | special extruded flake formulation |
| Metering | meters well |
| Package Size | 8 lb |
Pros
- Suitable for a wide array of centerfire pistol loads
- High-energy formulation with an ideal burn speed
- Contains flash suppressant for less flash
- Meters well with improved flow
- Available in 8-pound canisters for larger-volume use
- Offers lot-to-lot consistency
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for centerfire pistol loads, so it is not a general-purpose powder for every firearm type or application.
- The 8 lb canister is a bulk option, which may be more than some shooters need for occasional use.
- Its performance focus includes less flash and an ideal burn speed, but those characteristics still need to match the specific load and firearm being used.
- The product description emphasizes metering and lot-to-lot consistency, but actual results can still vary by load development and component selection.
Suggested Comparisons
- Centerfire pistol powder
- Handloading powder in smaller canisters
- Handloading powder in larger canisters
- Pistol reloading components
Suggested Accessories
- Powder measure
- Reloading scale
- Reloading press
- Reloading manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of loads is BE-86 designed for?
BE-86 is described as a pistol powder for a wide array of centerfire pistol loads.
What size canister is this product?
This listing is for the 8 lb canister. The product description also notes that BE-86 is available in 1- and 8-pound canisters.
Does BE-86 include a flash suppressant?
Yes. The product description states that it contains flash suppressant.
What handling or metering characteristics are mentioned?
The description says BE-86 meters well and has improved flow.
What consistency claim is made about this powder?
The product information states that BE-86 offers superior lot-to-lot consistency.