NEW Alliant BE-86 powder
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I've been using Red Dot as a substitute for Bullseye.
I can get the Dots anywhere and have a lot more of it than BE
I generally use the same amount of RD as BE for a given load.
Sometimes I use 2-3 tenths of a grain more RD, sometimes up to 1/2 grain more. Usually not.
It has worked well fore, as a sub for BE, & it's a lot easier to find.
I may tailor most of my pistol loading to the Dot powders, since they are everywhere.
The Alliant manual shows some screaming .357 and .44 mag loads using the new 300-MP powder.
I have a pound of that.
Still trying to find some BE-86, as it seems to be a good 1000 FPS +\- pistol powder.
Seems like a performance substitute for Unique.
If only PB and 4756 weren't being dropped.
4756 is my favorite powder for hot Specials/light Magnums.
Unique is my second favorite, only because I have a lot more experience with 4756.
Sort of weird how Bullseye and the w231 type powders have disappeared....................................
I just hope the companies are not making us use the new powders, due to this problem ??
If you get my drift..................
I just hope the companies are not making us use the new powders, due to this problem ??
If you get my drift..................
shil
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There should only be one powder. Trail Boss, we don't need no stinking load data for that!
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Nah. Bring back the holy black!
[/QUOTE]Nah. Bring back the holy black!
rsrocket1
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The problem is you can't get Trail Boss to shoot bullets any faster than airsoft velocities. You may as well use a slingshot . The only difference is that it makes a "bang" rather than a "boing" when flinging the projectile.
I find it crazy that Alliant is working on putting out a new powder when they can't seem to put out enough of what most people want (Unique, Bullseye, Red Dot).
. The only difference is that it makes a "bang" rather than a "boing" when flinging the projectile. I find it crazy that Alliant is working on putting out a new powder when they can't seem to put out enough of what most people want (Unique, Bullseye, Red Dot).
Usually the company's data is a little high but they claim 982 fps with a 158 lead........
My test a few days ago with CFE put out 939 fps.
Looks like both "New Powders" are very close to one another.
CFE is just like w231 but slower............ I might have to try out the BE-86, one of these days, hoping it will fill the case up MORE.
My test a few days ago with CFE put out 939 fps.
Looks like both "New Powders" are very close to one another.
CFE is just like w231 but slower............ I might have to try out the BE-86, one of these days, hoping it will fill the case up MORE.
sooftwn12
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anyone use WW 296 for 357? JS
Yes, Win 296 is the same as H110 but this is another topic??
If you have questions on that application you can start another thread.
