Sisco Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Has anybody used the Quickload software for pressure calculations/simulations with potential reloads? I have had a friend do some work ups for me in the past. Intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darb Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 On 11/5/2015 at 8:09 PM, Sisco said: Has anybody used the Quickload software for pressure calculations/simulations with potential reloads? I have had a friend do some work ups for me in the past. Intriguing. I know this is an old post without replies but what the hell...... Did you by chance follow up with Quickload? I am looking for something along this line myself. I believe it could save me a lot of money in load development with my SAAMI and wildcat cartridges. With so many rifles, bullets and powders, it would be nice to cut cost on load development and also learn a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Check this site out: http://www.6mmbr.com/quickload.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 You know I haven't, though I thought of it today. I think I may have some overpressured rounds that might have caused my AR10 T extraction issues. Not quite sure yet. Although according to quickload they should be okay. My Hornady manual suggests they are right on the fence. 41 grains of RL15 behind a 175 BTHP. Have to carefully shoot one or two and inspect the cases next time at the range. I may end up buying the soft ware, just not right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreQRiDeR Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Quickload is one of those things that you don't know how you ever managed without it till you have used it for a while. It's amazing how slight variables can change a safe load to a dangerous load in a heartbeat. Case capacity comes to mind. I measure my bullets weight and length and my brass' case capacity and length, and enter these values instead of relying on the default info for a specific bullet/cartridge. You will acheive much more accurate results this way. I reload for 300 win mag and the difference in case capacity of the brass in that cartridge from brand to brand is FRIGHTENING! (from 88 grains H2o to 95.5!) So if you developed a hot load in the larger cases and jammed that same charge into the smaller one, you'd have a 13,000 psi difference according to QuickLoad! Needless to say, if you're anywhere near max, you'd have a very dangerous situation! I always measure my case capacity now when I get new brass and enter it in QuickLoad for safety/accuracy reasons. Another example would be a 308 win load vs 7.62x51mm NATO. With the NATO's thicker brass, loads can use up to 2 grains less powder to acheive the same pressure because of the smaller case capacity. Another great thing about QL is barrel time. Using an OBT (optimal barrel time) table, you can find where the accuracy nodes are respective of barrel length with a given load! I came to this conclusion on my own working with QL. Then I came across all this! It's helped me get very close to some pretty accurate loads in both 300wm and 308 win! https://www.google.com/search?q=using+quickload+to+find+obt&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari Does take a little of the experimentation/shooting/fun out of it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreQRiDeR Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 I just got some 168 SMK's . According to my QL calculations, 41.6 Grains of AR-Comp will put me on an accuracy node for my 16" barrel. (.882mS barrel time) This will be a hot load in my 54gn. of H20 capacity Federal .308 brass. ( QL has Federal brass at 56 grains H2o so measure your case capacity!) Just under 62,000 psi. SAAMI max! I will, of course, work up to that to be safe. I'll post results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted December 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 I am going to pick it up after the first of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 $155.00? It must really be good. I wonder how many 168 grain OTM bullets I could load for $155. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted December 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Not cheap but if it avoids one gunsmith bill or damaged firearm, it's worth it. Had a guy on another forum used to run prospective loads on it for me, but he disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreQRiDeR Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 7 hours ago, Sisco said: Not cheap but if it avoids one gunsmith bill or damaged firearm, it's worth it. Had a guy on another forum used to run prospective loads on it for me, but he disappeared. Sisco, if you provide me 1: case capacity in grains h20 (average) 2: bullet length/weight (average) 3: powder you want to use 4: barrel length (optional) I will run some loads for ya. With barrel length info I can see how close you'll be to an accuracy node. Without true case capacity, it's a guesstimate, at best, as this can vary quite a bit. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreQRiDeR Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, FreQRiDeR said: Sisco, if you provide me 1: case capacity in grains h20 (average) 2: bullet length/weight (average) 3: powder you want to use 4: barrel length (optional) I will run some loads for ya. With barrel length info I can see how close you'll be to an accuracy node. Without true case capacity, it's a guesstimate, at best, as this can vary quite a bit. :) Also, case length is another important variable. The more consice information we enter into QuickLoad the more accurate the results! Best to resize, trim, then plug the flashole and weigh the case capacity in grains of H2o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted December 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Thanks I will do that. Right now it is -25F in my garage where I keep my reloading gear, so it may be a while. I will send you a load I have now with two different cases. I will PM you in a couple of days. Appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 I hope you keep your powder and primers indoors! Anything less than freezing will eventually de-grade the chemicals. The lower the temp, the faster the chemicals de-grade. Respectully Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted December 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 In a locker at room temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 I have used QuickLOAD software on and off; but it was missing some powder choices for me early on. I never took it too seriously; but did model loads with odd powders when I was curious. It did offer me some useful insight when trying to make blanks for the can cannon. I found an alternative that appears to be reasonably well supported; and it's actually free. It has both Windows and Linux downloads available on the website; and I've even tested it to be fully functional (so far) running the Windows version on a Mac with WINE (which is also free). Gordon's Reloading Tool; or GRT. https://www.grtools.de I've seen quite a few positive anecdotes about GRT in other forums. I have personally yet to explore more than the basic features. But will absolutely be working up a few loads and comparing notes with the LabRadar and GRT software (and QuickLOAD where applicable). I'll post back when I have a better review/comparison myself; but figured I would throw it out here to see if anyone else has experience or opinions. Anyone that might have been on the fence about the $150 cost of QuickLOAD might care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 AWESOME FIND, Lane!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunuckgaucho Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Looks very promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunuckgaucho Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 Just a heads up Gordon passed away 19 Jan 2022, it seems for now it will remain on line but no updates till things get sorted out. I have yet to play with it so can't comment but when I get a bit of time I do want to check it out as it looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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