Bullseye and BE-86 ?

rebs · November 8, 2014, 07:36 AM

Has anyone used the BE-86 yet ? How would you compare it to Bullseye ?
I have 2 lbs of Bullseye and was wondering if I am missing something really great about BE-86 to make it worth buying a lb..

Jim Watson · November 8, 2014, 07:40 AM

BE 86 is close to Unique in "burn rate" not interchangeable with Bullseye.

Shootest · November 8, 2014, 07:56 AM

Power Pistol (formerly BE=84) is quite different than Bullseye. As I understand it BE-86 is like Power Pistol with a flash suppressant added.
The two powders were developed using Bullseye as a base but, are not so much like the parent.

CWKahrFan · November 8, 2014, 08:58 AM

Link:
http://www.alliantpowder.com/products/powder/be-86.aspx

I'm currently using BE-86 because it was available when I was ready to buy.

I like it fine. As you can see in the little blurb, Alliant especially recommends it for 9mm & .40 (which I do a lot of).

Nick_C_S · November 8, 2014, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Shootest said: Power Pistol (formerly BE=84) is quite different than Bullseye. As I understand it BE-86 is like Power Pistol with a flash suppressant added.

The two powders were developed using Bullseye as a base (derivative) but, are not so much like the parent.

. . . ^^ This is how I understand it as well. ^^

And just for the record: I have looked at Bullseye and Power Pistol side by side in direct sunlight (with my glasses on

), and they look identical.

Clark · November 8, 2014, 02:21 PM

As powders go in and out of my powder measure, I try to make sure I am putting the extra powder in the hopper back in the right canister.

So I:
1) Look at the powder grains
2) Sniff for the characteristic smell

This usually works to die identify a powder, but will not sort Bullseye from Power Pistol.
Same look, same odor.

But the density is different. That test takes longer.
PP is more dense than Bullseye.

rebs · November 8, 2014, 03:11 PM

Thank you guys for the replies, I appreciate it.

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CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	Link: http://www.alliantpowder.com/products/powder/be-86.aspx I'm currently using BE-86 because it was available when I was ready to buy. I like it fine. As you can see in the little blurb, Alliant especially recommends it for 9mm & .40 (which I do a lot of). __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

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Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	As powders go in and out of my powder measure, I try to make sure I am putting the extra powder in the hopper back in the right canister. So I: 1) Look at the powder grains 2) Sniff for the characteristic smell This usually works to die identify a powder, but will not sort Bullseye from Power Pistol. Same look, same odor. But the density is different. That test takes longer. PP is more dense than Bullseye. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

November 8, 2014, 07:40 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	BE 86 is close to Unique in "burn rate" not interchangeable with Bullseye.

November 8, 2014, 03:11 PM	#7
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	Thank you guys for the replies, I appreciate it.