Quick Load Software?

[anyracoon]

Who all is using Quick Load. I know that Randall does. Thinking of buying a copy. Looking for input/info, likes/dislikes, pros/cons, etc.

[Sig226]

+1 Any other options, or is QuickLoad the end all be all? (Seems like it is...)

[bernieb90]

+1 Any other options, or is QuickLoad the end all be all? (Seems like it is...)

I have been looking at the software as well. I have been worikng on new bullet designs (machined from barstock). From the research I have done Quickload has several issues that are unavoidable when using simulation software.

1. No way to account for pressure variations due to bore diameter, chamber size, or twist rates.

2. No way to account for variations in powder burn rate (since these are not known for every lot of powder)

3. No way to account for variations in primers. This is a huge one since different primer brands can cause pressure variations as high as 10,000 PSI!. Which would render any data useless.

4. Bullet construction is also a big variable. Some bullet sare just harder to engrave than others. Quickload has a starting (engraving) pressure input, but it is a wild guess at best.

The good points of Quickload are that all things being equal it is very informative to see how pressure changes as you change variable (bullet seating, weight, etc.

The only way to tell what pressure YOU will get in YOUR firearm is to set it up with a strain gauge, and shoot it.

[freonr22]

ok I know its Necro, but i was thinking about the software too. $149

http://www.neconos.com/shop/?cart=270615&cat=2

[ar15barrels]

I have been looking at the software as well. I have been worikng on new bullet designs (machined from barstock). From the research I have done Quickload has several issues that are unavoidable when using simulation software.

1. No way to account for pressure variations due to bore diameter, chamber size, or twist rates.

2. No way to account for variations in powder burn rate (since these are not known for every lot of powder)

3. No way to account for variations in primers. This is a huge one since different primer brands can cause pressure variations as high as 10,000 PSI!. Which would render any data useless.

4. Bullet construction is also a big variable. Some bullet sare just harder to engrave than others. Quickload has a starting (engraving) pressure input, but it is a wild guess at best.

The good points of Quickload are that all things being equal it is very informative to see how pressure changes as you change variable (bullet seating, weight, etc.

The only way to tell what pressure YOU will get in YOUR firearm is to set it up with a strain gauge, and shoot it.

Chrono your loads.
Work backwards in quickload until the velocity matches.
As long as all your other known inputs are correct, you can adjust powder burn rates and engraving pressures to match up to your chrono data.
THEN the pressure data is probably really close too.