[Too hot a load for Major?]

<Bob Barker voice>That's too much!</Bob Barker Voice>

Winchester list 5.6 gr. as max load for 200 LSWC. I load it to 5.0 gr. and make major with OAL of 1.255". I switched to WSF and it make major no problem without being at max load.

I honestly think there was a problem with the chronograph. I plan on using a different chrono this week to figure out exactly what is going on. Thanks for sharing the info with the rookie reloader.

[Too hot a load for Major?]

Yes, what cartridge length. Also, what barrel length? You could have the slowest barrel ever made, in a Commander, and thus need 6.0 to make Major. Your buddy could have the fastest barrel ever made, and only need 5.7. That's life.

I'm loading to 1.250 and shooting through a 5" springfield 1911.

[Too hot a load for Major?]

I started reloading about 4 months ago on a Dillion SDB. I reload Meister .45 200gr. LSWC with Win 231 powder. I was used a chrono at the local club to test my load to make sure it made Major. At 5.9gr. of 231 the chrono only came out to a 166PF. After reading some other threads and doing a little research, that seems like a lot of powder to only reach 166PF. I now actually load 6.0gr. just to make sure I average major. It seems to shoot fine through my 5" 1911. Could there have been a problem with the chrono? Does that seem like an excessive amount of powder? Any thought? Thanks.

[Good Recipie For 200grn Swc]

Thanks for all the info on the different loads. I'm waiting on my media seperator. I'll let you all know how it turns out. I appreciate the help. DVC!

[Micah's Range Diary]

Nice thread PB. You shot pretty well yesterday. You better watch out! When I get my reloader up and dry fire routine down I'll be nipping at your heels! It was a pretty good match with the exception of my classifier re-shoot. Later.

[Good Recipie For 200grn Swc]

Sorry but it takes me 5.6 or 5.7 with 231 to make major in my 5 inch gun...under a 200gr H&G #68

Most people I've talked to use around 5.7grn of 231 with the 200grn SWC. I've heard the difference in the H&G 68 and others is length. Is the 68 better than others for feeding reliability? My scale came in today, so it's reloading for me all day tomorrow. Thanks for the info.

[Good Recipie For 200grn Swc]

I just purchased a Dillon Square Deal B press to start reloading .45 for my Limited-10 gun. I'm looking for a good proven load for .45 (major). I purchased some SWC lead bullets and Winchester 231 powder. Does anyone have a good setup with these components? I'm also open to suggestions using different bullets and powder. I appreciate any and all help. DVC!