No more Bullseye! What are you switching to?

[Tabby Lynn]

Alliant has not discontinued it, but has not produced it in a while, so whatever is on a dealer's shelf is it until Alliant makes another production run of Bullseye.

From: Alliant Reloading <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2025 8:39 AM
To: Teri Anne Borzewski <[email protected]>
Subject:RE: Bullseye Availability





It is still being made and by no means discontinued.

Currently the bulk of the issue with powder (all powder companies) is the Lack of Nitrocellulose. Nitrocellulose is a key component in double base powders. All our powders are double base. The shortage of Nitrocellulose is caused from supply and demand. There are only two suppliers that manufacture Nitrocellulose. One out of the two currently shut down for the foreseeable future. Causing our current shortage. We only sell to distributors, who then sell to retailers. Distributors can sale any where at any time. They do not share that information with us.

Perry L. /Technical Service Rep.

CCI/Speer/Alliant

2299 Snake River Ave.

Lewiston, ID 83501

(866)286-7436

 

[imakmst]

Well, there you go

 

[BillinAlamo]

Tabby, I got the exact same response from Perry L. when I emailed Alliant a few days ago and asked about Unique. Perry must have it programmed on a burst key.

 

[dobegrant]

Good to know, have been using Bullseye powder since the early 1970’s

 

[Tabby Lynn]

Tabby, I got the exact same response from Perry L. when I emailed Alliant a few days ago and asked about Unique. Perry must have it programmed on a burst key.

I don't know who started this rumor, but it seems that it has caused a bit of a panic throughout those who believe everything that they hear. I have been using Bullseye since 1972 in my 38/357/45 target loads. It meters accurately, is consistent and most importantly makes for super accurate loads. Let the others panic. at 2000 rounds per pound I have sufficient available to last me several years.

 

[ericherte]

Just seen 8 pound containers of Bullseye for $320 at local shop in Arkansas

 

[rockquarry]

After sixty years of handloading, I've found no powder that can't be replaced when it comes to accuracy and velocity, the two most important factors, with accuracy being a good bit more important than velocity. This is more true today than ever before. We have a glut of duplicative powders that are marketed and available. It just takes trying several to get where you want to be.

 

[Bruceboy]

I have been reloading since 1979. I was flabergasted to learn there will be no more Bullseye Powder. I used it for everything from .380 to .38 special, .357 mag, .45 ACP, .45 Colt etc. What are you going to switch to when your supply of Bullseye runs out?

I've already switched to Tite Group and 231. Sure wish I could find Unique. Great for .357 Mag and .44 Spl. and Mag.

Al

 

[muzzlestuffer2012]

I have about 12 lbs of BE but I switched to N310 before the shortage issue for my Bullseye loads it is extremely accurate and clean with my Chey-Cast 200 SWC HI-Tek coated bullets. I actually just found another four pound jug of 310 for 160 out the door but they only had one left or I would have got a few more of the same lot.
Speaking of powders I was lucky and found 3lbs of 700X which I never tried and 15 lbs of Unique for 200 bucks the 700X interests me for my bullseye loads but with only 3lbs I'm not sure I want to fall in love with it only to never find anymore of it!!

 

[lmcgust]

I have been reloading since 1979. I was flabergasted to learn there will be no more Bullseye Powder. I used it for everything from .380 to .38 special, .357 mag, .45 ACP, .45 Colt etc. What are you going to switch to when your supply of Bullseye runs out?

humm, not good, I use it in 38 special and 45 ACP loads. Why are they stopping the manufacturing?

My replacements would be Titegroup or W231.
Regards,
Guy S.

 

[lmcgust]

Titegroup is, IMO, a poor choice for beginners because Hodgdon publishes lots and lots of data for it in damn near every handgun cartridge, even when it is a far less than optimal choice.

Newer handloaders typically don’t understand how different powders do their jobs and do them effectively. The only thing most new handloaders see is “wow, I can buy ONE powder and load alllllll of these!”

They end up using Titegroup in magnum revolver rounds where the pressure curve can accurately be described as STUPID, where they are at max with a charge weight that takes 1/3 or 1/4 of the case, where they will get 100% maximum peak pressure with 80% maximum performance and risk accidental double charges.

Folks often counter this argument with “well ALL powders require attention to detail…” to which I will agree but if you are loading .44 Magnum with H-110 and you accidentally double charge, you will pour 15 grains of powder all over your load block or bench top or your hand. If you double charge a .44 case with Titegroup, you still have room for another charge and possibly some more.

I’m not saying Titegroup should be banished, but it’s a poor powder for new handloaders.

yes for someone new that does not pay attention, you are right.

 

[Bruceboy]

I have been reloading since 1979. I was flabergasted to learn there will be no more Bullseye Powder. I used it for everything from .380 to .38 special, .357 mag, .45 ACP, .45 Colt etc. What are you going to switch to when your supply of Bullseye runs out?

Tite Group and 231 pretty much fill the bill.

Al

 

[muzzlestuffer2012]

Tite Group and 231 pretty much fill the bill.

Al

231 is good powder, never used Tite group I have some but haven't needed to try it yet.

 

[roundgunner]

I went to Titegroup long ago, useful in every pistol caliber I shoot. 380 to 44 Mag. You just can't use it for magnum velocities.
It is inexpensive and a little goes a long ways. I'm sure I have burnt over 25 pounds over the years.

 

['79 Magnum GT]

Since I've got a 75lb barrel of 231, it'll be my go to for a long long time. Been using it for over 35 years and love it. nuff said

Where the heck did you get a 75lb Barrel?!!!!

Rick

 

[1lnbrdg]

I've still got 5lbs of Bullseye but I've replaced it for the most part with Titegroup. Very close to the same burn rate and charge rate. It does seem to heat up the firearm a little faster though.

 

[glenwolde]

I've already switched to Tite Group and 231. Sure wish I could find Unique. Great for .357 Mag and .44 Spl. and Mag.

Al

Try CFE Pistol as a substitute for Unique....

 

[muzzlestuffer2012]

I still have a bunch of BE but switched to N310 but 231 and HP-38 are good alternatives depending on what types of loads you require.

 

[cowboy94916]

Down to my last 2 lbs of BE. I load with it 231,296, 700x, Titegrp,trail boss,unigue, 2400, action pistol and cfe pistol. Depends on caliber and load. Use more 231 then anything else. primarily in 45 acp. It has been my go to since I bought my green machine progresive. Works well in my dillon 550 with 9mm.
I like to shoot what works best for any caliber I am loading for.
With powder shortages, especially for my shotshell loading, I have become adaptable. I make what I can get work.

 

[Frank Black]

Tabby, I got the exact same response from Perry L. when I emailed Alliant a few days ago and asked about Unique. Perry must have it programmed on a burst key.

And it’s apparent that either English isn’t his native language or he skipped those grammar and composition classes in grade school.