Description
Alliant Powder's BE-86 is a versatile, medium-fast burn rate propellant tailored primarily for handgun and pistol applications. As a spherical powder, it offers excellent metering properties, allowing for consistent and precise charges which are critical for competitive shooters and those seeking optimum accuracy. BE-86 is formulated to deliver consistent performance across varying temperature conditions, enhancing reliability in diverse environments. Its energy content is optimized for achieving desired velocities while maintaining manageable pressures within standard SAAMI specifications. This powder is often paired with popular calibers such as 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, where it can produce efficient burn characteristics and clean shooting performance. For reloaders focusing on load development, BE-86 provides a favorable balance of high energy and reliable ignition, minimizing the variables during experimentation. The powder's temperature stability and clean-burning characteristics are particularly advantageous for those targeting consistent shot-to-shot performance. Handloaders appreciate BE-86 for its ability to offer both power and precision, making it a staple choice in the reloading community.
Specifications
Burn Rate
7.2 (Medium-Fast)
Bulk Density
0.636 g/cm³
Density
1.478 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Alliant BE-86
Verified load data combinations using Alliant BE-86.
.30 Super Carry
Berry's .312 | 71gr | Berry's Round Nose 71gr
.30 Super Carry
CamPro .312 | 115gr | CamPro FP 115gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS 71gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .311 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC KB Match 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N WC HS Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN HS 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC KB Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN F 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 60gr | Hornady XTP 60gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .311 | 71gr | Hornady FMJ RN 71gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .314 | 90gr | Hornady SWC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 100gr | Hornady XTP 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Lapua .314 | 98gr | Lapua Lead Wadcutter 98gr
.30 Super Carry
LEE .314 | 90gr | LEE Mold 314-090-SWC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
LEE .311 | 93gr | LEE Mold 311-093-1R 93gr
Subsonic Loads — Alliant BE-86
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Alliant BE-86.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr
Community Loads — Alliant BE-86
Sample load data calculated with Alliant BE-86.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .357 | 125gr | Hornady XTP | 5.0 | 9.1 | 1.59 | 25.6 | 33,286 (76%) | 1312 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Hornady XTP | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 19.5 | 40,930 (93%) | 1342 | |
| .355 | 147gr | RMR FMJ FP | 5.3 | ••.• | 1.14 | 20.0 | 44,135 (100%) | 1220 | |
| .357 | 146gr | Speer JHP | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 19.5 | 43,308 (98%) | 1198 | |
| .355 | 147gr | RMR FMJ FP | 5.3 | ••.• | 1.35 | 19.6 | 34,751 (79%) | 1165 | |
| .355 | 147gr | Hornady XTP | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 19.5 | 37,188 (84%) | 1135 | |
| .224 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint | 4.8 | ••.• | 1.57 | 12.3 | 46,949 (94%) | 1726 | |
| .224 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint | 4.8 | ••.• | 1.57 | 12.3 | 43,163 (86%) | 1680 | |
| .224 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint | 4.8 | ••.• | 1.57 | 12.3 | 39,929 (80%) | 1637 | |
| .311 | 93gr | LEE Mold 311-093-1R | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.39 | 16.8 | 32,750 (94%) | 1335 |
Community Subsonic Loads — Alliant BE-86
Sample load data calculated with Alliant BE-86.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .357 | 146gr | Speer JHP | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 19.5 | 34,940 (79%) | 1125 | |
| .356 | 147gr | Berry's RN | 5.0 | 5.5 | 1.14 | 19.5 | 42,076 (95%) | 1115 | |
| .355 | 147gr | Hornady XTP | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 19.5 | 30,734 (69%) | 1070 | |
| .357 | 146gr | Speer JHP | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 19.5 | 28,993 (66%) | 1063 | |
| .356 | 147gr | Berry's RN | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.14 | 19.5 | 29,298 (66%) | 1030 | |
| .355 | 147gr | Hornady XTP | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 19.5 | 25,193 (57%) | 1007 | |
| .429 | 240gr | LEE Mold C429-240-SWC | 4.3 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 33,805 (83%) | 1070 | |
| .43 | 240gr | Rim Rock SWC | 4.3 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 31,641 (78%) | 1043 | |
| .429 | 250gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator | 4.3 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 37,456 (92%) | 1037 | |
| .429 | 250gr | Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator | 4.3 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 35,360 (87%) | 1017 | |
| .43 | 240gr | Rim Rock SWC | 4.3 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 29,040 (72%) | 1010 | |
| .43 | 240gr | Rim Rock SWC | 4.3 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 26,523 (65%) | 981 | |
| .429 | 240gr | LEE Mold C429-240-SWC | 4.3 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 25,649 (63%) | 978 | |
| .429 | 240gr | H&N SWC HS | 4.3 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 25,737 (63%) | 974 | |
| .430 | 240gr | LEE Mold 430-240-SWC | 4.3 | ••.• | 1.61 | 39.5 | 25,179 (62%) | 971 | |
| .356 | 147gr | X-TREME FP | 4.7 | ••.• | 1.15 | 13.8 | 28,322 (83%) | 928 |
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