Smokeless pistol powder. The special extruded flake formulation results in excellent ballistics in a wide array of centerfire pistol loads, with high energy, an ideal burn speed and less flash. It meters well and is available in 1- and 8-pound canisters. Like all Alliant Powder offerings, BE-86 provides superior lot-to-lot consistency. Improved flow. Contains flash suppressant. High energy.Lot-to-lot consistency.Versatile. Specifications and Features: Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufactures website for load data.