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Vista Outdoor · Ball

BE-86

Benchmark pistol ball powder.

Manufacturer
Alliant
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#32
Category
Medium-Fast
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Pistol
Origin
USA
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #32 on the burn-rate scale · Medium-Fast

Typical cartridges

9mm Luger.40 S&W.45 ACP.38 Super

By cartridge

9mm Lugeralso used: No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye
.40 S&Walso used: Bull's-Eye, Clays, Vihtavuori N320
.45 ACPalso used: No. 1, S065, RS10
.38 Superalso used: N330, RS24, CFE Pistol

Similar burn rate

#32HS-7Hodgdon#32CSP3Maxam#31Accurate 1680Accurate#33Vihtavuori 3N37Vihtavuori#30Blue DotAlliant

Supply & handling

Availability (US)
Moderate
Shortage-prone
No
Suppressor-friendly
Yes
Flash-suppressed
No

About this powder

BE-86 (Brass Enhancement 86) is Alliant's modern competition ball powder for 9mm and .40 S&W, designed to reduce brass fouling and enhance brass longevity in competition pistols. Clean-burning with low flash — practical for competitive shooters who cycle thousands of rounds per year.

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