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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: The_Shadow on July 10 2015 01:05:15 PM MDT

Title: Smokeless Powder info
Post by: The_Shadow on July 10 2015 01:05:15 PM MDT
Bullseye has been around since 1913  Alliant's Quote;
QuoteBillions of rounds have been loaded with Bullseye since it was introduced in 1913.
Hercules Bullseye
(http://www.ilrc.ucf.edu/powders/documents/powder%2000000192/SP_Ref__006_10x.jpg)

Alliant Bullseye
(http://www.ilrc.ucf.edu/powders/documents/powder%2000000628/SP_Ref__376_10x.jpg)

Derivatives of Bullseye powder are US 9mm NATO powder also called Bullseye 84, better known as Power Pistol today.
Designed for high performance in semi-automatic pistols and is the powder of choice for 9mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG.
Fast burning and consistent
Economical and accurate

(http://www.ilrc.ucf.edu/powders/documents/powder%2000000004/SP_Ref__599_10x.jpg)

Now this brings us to the newer Alliant product BE-86 also a derivative of Bullseye which has a modified burn rate and flash suppressed property.

QuoteThe special extruded flake formulation results in excellent ballistics in a wide array of centerfire pistol loads, with high energy, an ideal burn speed and less flash. It meters well and is available in 1- and 8-pound canisters. Like all Alliant Powder offerings, BE-86 provides superior lot-to-lot consistency.
Improved flow
Contains flash suppressant
High energy
Lot-to-lot consistency
Versatile

Title: Re: Smokeless Powder info
Post by: jiminthe burg on July 13 2015 12:15:31 PM MDT
Shadow, thanks for the post. I have learned a lot from your postings.

Some one posted on " Big Blue " that BE was Power Pistol with a flash suppressant and another posted on Carolina Shooters Club that it was Bulls Eye. Guess they were both partially right.

Jim
Title: Re: Smokeless Powder info
Post by: The_Shadow on July 13 2015 12:36:16 PM MDT
What is the "Big Blue"?  I don't think I've seen it...is it the Dillon Forum?
Title: Re: Smokeless Powder info
Post by: jiminthe burg on July 13 2015 02:48:54 PM MDT
Sorry-thought it was known by its nickname.  Smith & Wesson Forum