44 spcl loads using BE86

[Boogieman]

Any body using BE85 for midlevel 44spcl. loads? I've been searching the forums here but haven't found any. An e-mail to Alliant wasn't answered. It is close to power pistol , a little slower than Unique. looking for a good woods load for my 3 " GP100 using a 250-260gr. SWC. BE86 in my 45ACP gets factory ballistics with less than max. loads.

[rintinglen]

Try 6.5 Grains of BE-86 with a 240 grain boolit, or 6.2 grains with a 429-421.

[Kirk Miller]

I've tried 7gr. 7.5gr. and 8gr.'s. Not bad but no where close to the 7.2-7.5gr. of unique that I just can't beat for accuracy out of two different 44 specials. And, I have tried at least six or seven different powders. BE 86 is my go to powder for 357 mag and 40 S&W but "I" have not gotten good results in the 44's. YMMV
Kirk

[Boogieman]

Thanks for the info. I'm looking for something between Unique and 2400. Power pistol looks good and BE86 is supposed to be the same powder with a flash inhibiter added 2400 works good in the mags 357,41,&44 but it has to be heaver than I want in the 44 Spcl. to get a clean burn.

[Cosmic_Charlie]

I too like 7.0 gr. Unique under a 250 K boolit. Gives good accuracy and 900 fps. out of my 5.5" RBH. May try some AA #7 at some point because it meters much better.


I was just out yesterday shooting those loads and it is revolver bliss. Great accuracy and just enough recoil to make it satisfying.