Going to learn Bullseye powder.

[BigAlofPa.]

Just picked up a 4 lb jug. I was looking at data before i bought it. Looks like it will go a long way.

[Wheelguns 1961]

I use bullseye for light target loads. It works great for them. Many people also use it for 45acp and 45 colt, however I have always unique for these. I will try it one of these days. Be careful to watch out for double charges.

[45DUDE]

That is perfect for 38 special and 45 acp in midrange target loads. I have 3 pounds left from a 15 pound container.Attachment 276198

[WRideout]

I got a couple of cans from an estate sale (old square cans with the push-tops.) I like Bullseye; it meters well, burns clean, good for target pistol loads. It is so close to Red Dot/Promo that I don't know that I need to keep them both on hand. My 8 lb jug of Promo will likely last a while.

Wayne

[JoeJames]

Bullseye has always been my absolute favorite powder for 32S&W Long, and 38 Special. Only thing to remember is that say with a 32S&W Long load of 2.0 grains of Bullseye it just dusts the pan. A double charge sure does not overfill the case. Examine all charged cases with a powerful light!

[farmbif]

bullseye works great in almost all handgun calibers, a little goes a long way

[Texas by God]

It has been booting bullets in the butt accurately since 1913. It has always been a "must have" powder at my house.

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[Winger Ed.]

It was designed specifically for the govt's new .45ACP.
And there's good reasons why its been a favorite for over 100 years.

[dverna]

I got a couple of cans from an estate sale (old square cans with the push-tops.) I like Bullseye; it meters well, burns clean, good for target pistol loads. It is so close to Red Dot/Promo that I don't know that I need to keep them both on hand. My 8 lb jug of Promo will likely last a while.

Wayne

Promo is a lot more versatile. Slower than BE so you need a bit more, but it can be used with "The Load" and is a great 12 ga powder. I keep a lot of it on hand. I have never used it in pistol but I expect it will not meter as well. I have BE from a friend who got out of Bullseye shooting and will use it up but not replace it.

[CastingFool]

I use 4 grs of bullseye to reload 9mm. At that rate, I can reload like 1700 rds from one lb

[BigAlofPa.]

I opened it to see how the powder looks. It's not as big the grains as unique and the dot powders. I think it should meter fine through my powder drop. I'll find out soon. Have the man cave warming up now. Going to load some 9mm 124 grain coated cast.

[Outpost75]

Outpost’s Alliant Bullseye Data – These Are The Loads That I Use, Your Mileage May Vary - Use Penlight 100%

.32 ACP___________71 FMJ_____2.2____850___Min. OAL 0.955 Do Not Reduce
____________________________2.4____905___Max, Do Not Exceed
_________________87 LFN_____1.5____620___Accurate 31-087T, Quiet for inserts, don’t reduce
____________________________1.7___720___Max. for Keltec and light alloy frames
____________________________2.0____800__Max, do not exceed, steel frames only
.32 S&W Long______87 LFN_____2.5___850___Accurate 31-087t Max. I-frame S&W Hand Ejector
____________________________3.0___950___Max. Postwar J frames Models 30, 31,
_________________93 SWC____2.5____830___Max. S&W I-frame Hand Ejector, and light alloy frames
____________________________3.0___900___Max. Postwar J frames, Postwar Colts, Rugers
_________________98 SWC_____2.0___750___Saeco #325, Approximates Factory Velocity
____________________________2.5___850___Max. S&W I-frame Hand Ejector
_________________115 LFN____2.5____750___Ideal #3118 Max. S&W I-frame Hand Ejector
___________________________3.0____850___OAL 1.25” post 1957 J-frames and steel Colt D frame
.38 Specia1________148 HBWC_2.8____750___Do Not Reduce
___________________________3.2___800___Do Not Exceed with HBWC
_________________146 DEWC__3.5___830___Saeco #348, Standard pressure, OAL 1.20”
___________________________4.0___880___”Full Charge WC” Approximates +P Service
_________________160 LFN____3.0___750___Cowboy load, Do Not Reduce
___________________________4.0___850___Approximate s +P Service Min. OAL 1.45”
.357 Mag._________180 LFN___4.0____950___Cowboy Rifles, quiet, accurate
__________________________4.5____1080___“Adjust up to +0.5 grain as needed for best accuracy
.44-40 WCF________200 LFN__5.0___750___Cowboy load, revolver velocity, Accurate 43-200Q, Do Not Reduce
__________________________6.5__1170___Rifle velocity Do Not Exceed in 1873 Win, Colt SAA
__________________________7.0___1280__Rifle velocity NOT FOR 1873 Winchester, OK in ’92, Marlin 1894
.44 Magnum_______ 200 LFN__6.0___850___Cowboy Load Accurate 43-200Q Do not reduce
__________________260 LFN__7.0___950__“Medium Velocity” plainbased bullet
__________________240 SJHP_8.0___1030__4-inch revolver Jacketed HP “Medium Velocity”
.45 ACP___________200 SWC__4.5__860___H&G68 or Accurate 45-200I
_________________230 LFN___4.5___800___Saeco #954 or Lyman #452374
.45 Colt___________ 230 LFN__ 6.5___880___Saeco #954
__________________255 LFN__7.0___880___Saeco #955 or #454424
.30-30_____________152LFN___4.0____900___RCBS 30-150CM, Do Not Reduce
___________________________6.0___1200
__________________175LFN___7.0___1300__#31141, Do Not Exceed
.30-’06____________162 LFN___5.0___1080 Do Not Reduce Accurate 31-160H, without GC
__________________162 LFN___8.5___1300 Do Not Exceed, use with GC
.375 H&H__________270FN_____10.0___1000 #37549, No GC needed, Do Not Reduce
__________________270FN_____13.0___1300 Do Not Exceed, USE NO FILLERS!!!!

[Bazoo]

Thanks for sharing that outpost. It's somewhat scrunched on the phone, am I reading it correctly?

30-30 31141
6.0 1200 FPS
7.0 1300 FPS

Is that with or without gas check?

[TCFAN]

Bullseye is my favorite all around powder.I am always looking for the best accuracy at the least cost. Bullseye does that for me in several different cartridges.
Top velocity is of no concern to me.Easy shooting loads and good accuracy at low cost is what i am looking for.
The cartridges that I use Bullseye in are the22 Hornet and 218 bee for 22LR duplication loads,the 327mag 38special 357 mag 45acp 44mag 30-30 and probably a few more I can't think of at the moment.It is a good powder for me and I try to keep as much on hand as I can afford.

[uscra112]

As Outpost's post shows, there's nothing you can't do with a little Bullseye and cast bullets.

[BigAlofPa.]

I like the light rifle loads.

[BigAlofPa.]

Loaded 30 rounds. 4 grains behind 125 grain Boolets. Enough for 3 mags through one of my 9mm 1911's. Should be enough to see if they lead the bore like Tight group does with coated cast. Plus if something goes wrong. The all steel frame would be safer.

[Winger Ed.]

. Should be enough to see if they lead the bore like Tight group does with coated cast. The all steel frame would be safer.

I doubt you can squeeze enough of any cannister powder and cast boolits in a decent 9mm to hurt yourself without a barrel restriction.

Your leading issues may not be directly related to the choice of powder.

[BigAlofPa.]

I changed to sport pistol and the leading ended. I was relived to see it helped.

[Outpost75]

Thanks for sharing that outpost. It's somewhat scrunched on the phone, am I reading it correctly?

30-30 31141
6.0 1200 FPS
7.0 1300 FPS

Is that with or without gas check?

No gas check usually needed at 1300 fps, but recommended above that.