Thanks to all that posted. Just for the record, I DO understand that 9.0 is at the top end of the range, I just wanted to be sure it wasn't ABOVE it. I must have at least a dozen books going back 40 years, but the .45LC / Unique / 230 LRN combination was a bit elusive.

Also, as far as OAL is concerned, my "standard" load is well within the length of the S&W cylinder. That was the first thing I checked.

My powder charge variability with Unique is no wheres near 0.5 grains, so that's not an issue either.

I just bought the gun and am anxious to try her out. The 9.0 load was all I had in stock and I had no empty cases.. I'll probably reduce the load back to 8 or 8.5 in the future, and give it a try. Its just that with all the calibers and guns I own, I "try" to develop a "Target formula" that will work for all my guns in that particular caliber.

Thanks again for all the good advice.