Bullseye-L Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

+3
RoyDean
S148
Wobbley
7 posters

Go down

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic) Empty Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

Post by Wobbley Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:55 pm

I have been tasked to develop some 9mm training rounds with Hornady 115 XTP bullets for a small local security company.  These rounds will be used for training so they should be similar in velocity to the original Hornady ammo which is 1155.  I have WSF and BE-86.  I can get WSF data, but BE-86 is a conundrum.  The Hornady manual lists max at 5.5 gr at 1150fps.  But Alliant has a max at 6.3 with a muzzle of 1235fps.  That’s enough difference to cause the inquiry.  

Does anyone experience with BE-86 in 9mm?
Wobbley
Wobbley
Admin

Posts : 4808
Join date : 2015-02-13

Back to top Go down

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic) Empty Re: Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

Post by S148 Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:16 am

Since you'll be using Hornady's bullets, use their data.  The Alliant data is with a different bullet at a different overall length.

S148

Posts : 319
Join date : 2017-07-04

Back to top Go down

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic) Empty Re: Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

Post by RoyDean Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:21 am

I have no info or experience with BE-86, sorry.

But your post raises the question - if the reloads are for training of security personnel (presumably at short range "run & gun" style) why are you wasting those expensive and excellent Hornady bullets. Berry's or similar surely would suffice.

RoyDean

Posts : 990
Join date : 2021-03-31
Age : 68
Location : Oregon

Back to top Go down

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic) Empty Re: Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

Post by Wobbley Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:37 am

Specified by the agency.  We offered.
Wobbley
Wobbley
Admin

Posts : 4808
Join date : 2015-02-13

Back to top Go down

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic) Empty Re: Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

Post by Charliemac Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:53 pm

I load 5.5grs of BE-86, 115 HAP bullets with mixed brass for my general target shooting. They work well in my CZ Tactical Sport.

Charliemac

Posts : 2
Join date : 2023-08-12

Wobbley and jmoore like this post

Back to top Go down

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic) Empty Re: Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

Post by Bigtrout Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:32 am

I've used BE-86, Titegroup and CFE in my load developments.  TG and CFE are equivalent and BE-86 groups a little worse at 50 yds. after many hundreds of rounds in my S&W 986-5" and RO 5".  FWIW.
Dave
Bigtrout
Bigtrout

Posts : 417
Join date : 2015-06-21
Age : 84
Location : Richmond, VT

Wobbley likes this post

Back to top Go down

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic) Empty Re: Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

Post by swissyhawk Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:05 pm

I tried some BE-86 for 9mm last year. I was using zero 115 gr FMJ.  I originally used 5.4, 5.6, and 5.8 gr.   I thought the 5.8 felt a little too snappy in my 1911 service pistol.  I ended up using 5.6.   I don’t have any chrono data or test targets.

swissyhawk

Posts : 111
Join date : 2013-12-08
Location : Northern VA

Wobbley likes this post

Back to top Go down

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic) Empty Re: Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

Post by Sc0 Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:28 pm

Have 5.7-6.0gr written down for 115gr, haven't loaded it but think I remember be-86 shooting a bit more accurate with more pressure.

Sc0

Posts : 316
Join date : 2013-12-29
Location : Houston, TX

Wobbley likes this post

Back to top Go down

Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic) Empty Re: Alliant BE-86 in 9mm (A bit off-topic)

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum