jn618 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I have just recently started to reload the Bayou 200 gr LSWC. I have never loaded LSWC before and was curious as to what some of the more popular powders are used for lead and what their strengths/weaknesses are. I have currently been using 700x, but I am going to run out soon. What powders would you suggest for major power factor in USPSA. These will be shot out of my 5" Spartan when it arrives soon Thanks for the input, John H. Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProGunGuy Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Wst. 4.4 -5.0 works well with the 200gr lswc. i load 4.4 and it cycles fine in my Mp45 and shoot 1'' groups at 50' all day long off hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I've always used 231. 5.8 gr with a 200 gr LSWC makes PF in my guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matzka Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I've always used 231. 5.8 gr with a 200 gr LSWC makes PF in my guns. Clays. (Not Universal or International Clays - just Clays) I use 4.2 grains under Missouri Bullets 200 gr. LSWC. Accurate, makes major, controllable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow10mm Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I use 6.0gr WSF with a 200gr LSWC for 173 PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 4.8gr of WST makes about 168-170 PF, IIRC. This load has served me well for the past 2 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 4.8gr of WST makes about 168-170 PF, IIRC. This load has served me well for the past 2 yrs. WST 4.7 for me set at 1.260 but for a bit less recoil I recommend 4.3gr of Clays both about 170pf out of a 5" gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalaur Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I have just recently started to reload the Bayou 200 gr LSWC. I have never loaded LSWC before and was curious as to what some of the more popular powders are used for lead and what their strengths/weaknesses are. I have currently been using 700x, but I am going to run out soon. What powders would you suggest for major power factor in USPSA. These will be shot out of my 5" Spartan when it arrives soon Thanks for the input, John H. Nelson I found 700X to be a bit too dirty for me, WST works great with lead/coated/jacketed/plated bullets in many pistol calibers. I use 4.9gr WST with 200gr LSWC bullets from Missouri, at 1.250 OAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Clays !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGinIdaho Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 4.5gr N310, Win Primer, mixed brass, 1.250 OAL 850fps from 5" accurate, consistent, clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See_Archie_Shoot Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 4.7 -4.8 of WST is the best load ive tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contactcole Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Bullseye. I keep it old school. Runs very well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 4.2/4.3gr of Clays Been loading it for 12 years now, recoil to me is a quick snap, I can track the sights better, gun feels flatter, and it makes major every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes777 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 clays is really good. best accuracy i have had is with what you already got. 700-x. 5.2gn at 1.245 (set oal off of ogive). dont know if it is making major but the book recommends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Hunter Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Old school for me, WW231 or Bullseye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 4.8 WST or 5.7 231 Makes Major in my 5" Kimber. I have found that WST feels a little bit milder and is a lot cleaner than 231. However YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosspulliam Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I've always used 231. 5.8 gr with a 200 gr LSWC makes PF in my guns. Clays. (Not Universal or International Clays - just Clays) I use 4.2 grains under Missouri Bullets 200 gr. LSWC. Accurate, makes major, controllable. This is my exact load I've been loading for 4-5 years now. Never felt a need to go anywhere else for my .45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLSlim Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) I've run a light paper-punching load with a little over 5 gr of 231 under BB 200 gr SWC. Very accurate and a piece of cake to shoot. For major, you'd have to step up to mid-upper 5s, depending on your gun. Edited March 21, 2012 by FLSlim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h8dirt Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 4.4 - 5.0 grains of WST or 4.2 - 4.5 grains of VVN310. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unit30 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 4.8 WST 1.245 OAL (long as i can go) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronhonda Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 As others have said, 4.2-4.3gr of CLAYS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfrey Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 WSF and Unique both work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59Bassman Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'm going to be the oddball. I prefer Titegroup, 4.9gr at 1.25 OAL with a crimp of .469. I still have an 8lb jug of Clays from shotgun loading, but after trying both back-to-back, I prefer the recoil impulse of TG to Clays, and the smoke difference was not very noticeable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 My old bulseye psitol load was 3.6 gr. Clays, WLP, behind the Speer 200 gr. LSWC at ca 720 fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 CLAYS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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