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<blockquote data-quote="Fitch" data-source="post: 569038" data-attributes="member: 19372"><p>I've been using the QuickLoad suite of software for about 5 years now. Reloading with out it would be like driving with my eyes closed. It is a wonderful tool. It comes with a very good manual. There is a lot of depth to the program. </p><p> </p><p>I take the time to measure the watergrain capacity of the brass I'm using by averaging 10 cases, and so on. It isn't unusual to predict the muzzle velocity within 50 to 100 fps. </p><p> </p><p>That said, treat it with the same respect as you would a reloading manual. Work up. Use a chronograph to get feedback on how accurate the particular predictions are for your rifle/bullet/powder combination. It's a computer simulation tool. It makes predictions. But it isn't reality. You have to verify the predictions by working up and getting data.</p><p> </p><p>I have some cartridges where it literally predicts within 15 or 20 fps, others it's farther off but quite frankly, even if it's off by 200 fps, you still get good relative predictions between powders. </p><p> </p><p>Edited to add: One of the huge features of this SW is that you can "what-if" between powders, brass, and bullets, vary COL, and any number of other parametric investigations. It is a terrific tool for teaching yourself about the effects of variations in those parameters on muzzle velocity and peak pressure.</p><p> </p><p>Highly recommended if you are willing to spend the time to learn to use it and treat the results like they should be treated.</p><p> </p><p>Fitch</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fitch, post: 569038, member: 19372"] I've been using the QuickLoad suite of software for about 5 years now. Reloading with out it would be like driving with my eyes closed. It is a wonderful tool. It comes with a very good manual. There is a lot of depth to the program. I take the time to measure the watergrain capacity of the brass I'm using by averaging 10 cases, and so on. It isn't unusual to predict the muzzle velocity within 50 to 100 fps. That said, treat it with the same respect as you would a reloading manual. Work up. Use a chronograph to get feedback on how accurate the particular predictions are for your rifle/bullet/powder combination. It's a computer simulation tool. It makes predictions. But it isn't reality. You have to verify the predictions by working up and getting data. I have some cartridges where it literally predicts within 15 or 20 fps, others it's farther off but quite frankly, even if it's off by 200 fps, you still get good relative predictions between powders. Edited to add: One of the huge features of this SW is that you can "what-if" between powders, brass, and bullets, vary COL, and any number of other parametric investigations. It is a terrific tool for teaching yourself about the effects of variations in those parameters on muzzle velocity and peak pressure. Highly recommended if you are willing to spend the time to learn to use it and treat the results like they should be treated. Fitch [/QUOTE]
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