My local range had an 8lb jug and a couple of 4lb ones last weekIs BE-86 on the shelf anywhere? So far I have only been able to get it from Powder Valley or some other online source. Haven't seen it it at Brass Pro Shop, or other local powder places.
I usually get mine at Sportsmans Warehouse, think they charge around 21 a lbIs BE-86 on the shelf anywhere? So far I have only been able to get it from Powder Valley or some other online source. Haven't seen it it at Brass Pro Shop, or other local powder places.
Ive seen none at the LGS's in my area. I wonder if they are on to it's popularity by now? I have been wanting to try some but I'm not in a hurry Since I'm sitting on a years supply of powder now.Now, I don't see it locally at all and it's spotty online. Funny how things change...
These would have to be rocketing along pretty good, so I want to ask how the leading was rated. I am currently loading 7.5 after trying 7.0 and 7.3, with a goal of a load that is manageable all day in the medium-sized guns, e.g. a Smith 19 (K frame) with throat and forcing cone work.I shot my first 357 magnums loaded with BE-86 today. They were loaded on a Lee classic turret press and I use RMR 158gr Thunder Cast bullets. I had rounds loaded at 7.3gr and 7.9gr with an OAL of 1.610. Guns used were a 4 inch 686 and a 6 inch Pre-model 28. I am posting my last target which was 12 rounds from each gun of the 7.9gr load. I shot 6 from each gun, reloaded both then shot 6 more from each. I don't have a chronograph but was pleased with accuracy. This was shot standing, off hand at 30ft, double action. I pulled one off to the target right edge at about 3:00 but the rest aren't too bad. Recoil was moderate. Based on what I read in this thread they were probably running around 1100fps. maybe more from the 6 inch.
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Im all ears I would think it w/led up after more rnds. been put threw it? (2 diff. side arms.) Im learning but nice chooten.These would have to be rocketing along pretty good, so I want to ask how the leading was rated.