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Could Someone Run Quickload Data for me?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1456871" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Here is just My opinion on Quick load. I think it is a great Tool for predicting loads In the beginning, but you must have many fields of input for it to be used for starting loads. If you can input data in all the fields in the program then it is possible to get a starting point.</p><p></p><p>I am very conservative and like to use it for a comparison to other listed loads in several manuals. I have even used the load data in the books to input into Quick load to see where it would fall with the listed loads. I am not very computer literate so I rely on friends to do the input with the parameters that I know, and then i do a comparison to make a educated starting point. But i still have the final decision as to which load i start with.</p><p></p><p>The recommendation to be careful not to rely on a computer program to make your decision is a good one in my opinion. Use it for a comparison to other loads to be safe. most of the abuses that I have seen have been starting with the high velocity load. (This can get you in trouble quick). It is a great tool if used with caution and is very useful tool on wildcats that there is no data for. but don't rely on it alone. I have designed many wildcats and found that the parent cartridge was a good starting point if i started some where in the middle of the range and off the max load by 2 or 3 grains then compare the quick load prediction and then decide.</p><p></p><p>Most reloading books don't agree with each other and don't agree with quick load so it becomes a choice as to which one you believe and trust.</p><p></p><p>If you don't have a wild cat, look at at least 3 sources for loads and pick a middle of the road load average and start. once you fire the first load (Be sure and chronograph it ) and you will have enough data to use quick load safely. I don't recommend volume testing by filling the case all the way to the top of the neck because it is not the real volume with the bullet seated. Fill to the neck shoulder junction and this will give you a more usable volume. </p><p></p><p>Even the tried and true loads act differently in different rifles so do the initial work up and go from there.</p><p></p><p>Just My OPinion</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1456871, member: 2736"] Here is just My opinion on Quick load. I think it is a great Tool for predicting loads In the beginning, but you must have many fields of input for it to be used for starting loads. If you can input data in all the fields in the program then it is possible to get a starting point. I am very conservative and like to use it for a comparison to other listed loads in several manuals. I have even used the load data in the books to input into Quick load to see where it would fall with the listed loads. I am not very computer literate so I rely on friends to do the input with the parameters that I know, and then i do a comparison to make a educated starting point. But i still have the final decision as to which load i start with. The recommendation to be careful not to rely on a computer program to make your decision is a good one in my opinion. Use it for a comparison to other loads to be safe. most of the abuses that I have seen have been starting with the high velocity load. (This can get you in trouble quick). It is a great tool if used with caution and is very useful tool on wildcats that there is no data for. but don't rely on it alone. I have designed many wildcats and found that the parent cartridge was a good starting point if i started some where in the middle of the range and off the max load by 2 or 3 grains then compare the quick load prediction and then decide. Most reloading books don't agree with each other and don't agree with quick load so it becomes a choice as to which one you believe and trust. If you don't have a wild cat, look at at least 3 sources for loads and pick a middle of the road load average and start. once you fire the first load (Be sure and chronograph it ) and you will have enough data to use quick load safely. I don't recommend volume testing by filling the case all the way to the top of the neck because it is not the real volume with the bullet seated. Fill to the neck shoulder junction and this will give you a more usable volume. Even the tried and true loads act differently in different rifles so do the initial work up and go from there. Just My OPinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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