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OK found some brass like 20 rounds, ah I think I have shot a few times since I started this thread. I am loading 180g FMJ with a flat top again with 9.0g Power Pistol. Seems to shoot OK but I am not having any problems with the Springfield XD-10. I really like the feel of the gun. Light due to the polymer but large enough for me to handle easy. Craig
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OK I am getting low on Power Pistol so out of desperation I bought a jug of BE 84. I have Alliants data for it so that’s not a problem. I have noticed that the data is VERY close to PP like within a ten of a grain or two. I have loaded 10 9mm to test and then we will see the 10mm loads next. Boy we are having fun now!! BTW this jug I though was 4 lbs for 269 bucks but it turned out to be 8 lbs. We will be having a lot of fun now. Craig
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Craig you made a great choice with the BE-86 powder…
BE-86 was derived from a formulation of Bullseye hence the BE designation. It is slightly faster than Power Pistol also BE-86 contains “Flash Suppressants” as well!
Power Pistol also was a formulation that was derived from Bullseye that started out with a designation of BE-84.
Powder makers can adjust formulas and the size and thickness of the cut flakes and deterrent coatings to adjust the burn rates.See picture of BE-86
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Hey Kenk, how are you? OK shot the BE rounds today and saw no difference in the flash. I had some range people who saw me shoot and agreed with me. Some of the rounds even seemed brighter but really no major difference which is good as I can treat it just like my Power Pistol rounds with the same data. The 10mm is very weird data wise as all rounds are the same grain size. I have mevver seen that before!! Craig
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Try this web sight; https://shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/10-mm-auto/
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Earl I found your post and they were somehow waiting for approval… All 4 were in a hidden section and all 4 looked to be the same web address.
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OK tried to shoot the 10MM reloads with BE 86 powder but none would chamber. I got two to finally shoot and they were fine. When I got home I found the resizing die was not screwed in all the way and I fixed that and all chambered fine. Boy when I screw up I really screw up a?? BTW the two that I got to shoot were very nice. Craig
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Well some old bad habits are hard to break. I have a Redding t-7 press which lets me keep 9mm dies screwed it all the time with 3 empty holes to use as needed. Well the 4th taper crimp die gets left off if I don’t think I need it for like 40 call. Well I get to the range and non of the 40 will fully chamber. DUH. I get home and run them through the tamper crimp die and all fixed. Oh well will test tomorrow. Craig
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Hey Ken I have had issues with this 40 call S%W gun in the past but thought I had it figured all out. I basically forgot the COL had to be in the 1.17 area instead of the book 1.12 range. I will shoot today but I am sure it will work. All so what did shoot was very light so I upped it to max 6.6 BE86. Craig
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Good deal Craig, I’ve been working up some 9mm 124gr XTP loads lately with BE-86. Alliant’s max for a 124gr JHP is 5.9, and have tested everything from 5.6 – 6.2, and am pretty much liking 6.0gr’s the most so far. For me, Alliant’s recommendation of 1.12 OAL seems to function well in several of my 9’s
Take CareKen
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Hey Ken yeah I have used Power Pistol for years in 9mm at 6.2g.I use 6.2 for 115g and 124g bullets!! BE86 is about the same I am finding but in 40 cal it shot light with 6.6g with a 180g bullet. If I move up to 10mm the same round uses 8.+ I will try that next. BE86 is very good in 9mm as I shot more of it today and will shoot more tomorrow!!! Craig
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