So during one of the great powder shortages, when I was unable to find Unique, I ended up with a bunch of BE-86. The problem now is finding loading data. I went to the Alliant site and they only list on load for each of the calibers I am interested in. I could not find on their site if this is a max load, minimum load or in the middle load. I also could not find what percentage it is safe to decrease/increase the load that is shown, and since I don't have, or have access to a chronograph, try and find some velocities. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I would be much appreciative. Thanks.

I have never heard about this powder before.

Checked QL and GRT, not in database. Sorry.

Jiri

Power pistol derivative

I think this is what you're looking for;
https://www.alliantpowder.com/...der.aspx?powderid=38

Google is your friend

Ronco:
I saw that, but it gives one load, which is pretty warm. All other manuals have a starting load and a maximum load so you can tailor a load to what you want to shoot. So far Google has not been my friend in this matter....

I have used about a pound of BE-86 loading 9mm and 40S&W. I reduced the recommended load by about 10% and started working up from there. I stopped about 0.2 gr. below the listed loads and was happy with the results. There was an article in Handloader a few issues back. I will see if I can find it.

what Dale done is the proper time proven procedure.
[I.O.W that's how we've always done it]

anyway.
BE-86 bounces back and forth between Unique and Herco in burn rate, plus it's flash suppressed.

it's almost like it's tailored for the 40 smiff and western.

Just like Dale and Lamar said, reduce the maximum load, (that's the one listed) by 10%. I'm sure you read the warning, that is what is written.

REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD.

DO NOT EXCEED THE LOADS DISPLAYED ON THE SITE OR ALLIANT'S RELOADERS GUIDE.

The Alliant data show a max. of 6.1 gr of BE-86 with a 115 gr. bullet in the 9mm. I settled on 5.8 g. with the 115 gr. Nosler HP, Blazer brass, and Rem.1-1/2 primer. It is accurate and functions perfectly in my Sig P365. I am still looking for the Handloader article on BE-86.

Takes 5 minutes of your time to go to the alliant site, and sign up to receive free reloading book.
Its one of the most listed pistol powders they use.
I have been talking about it for 5 yrs or so.
Great powder. It can be bullseye low, or PP high. Very versatile, and accurate.
It is called the clean Unique for a reason.
https://www.alliantpowder.com/resources/catalog.aspx