Quickload is a reloading tool, rite?

[Gregg C]

Are these procedures a one and done thing? Or necessary for each cartridge ?

 

[asd9055]

Are these procedures a one and done thing? Or necessary for each cartridge ?

If you want good results, it is for every cartridge, every rifle, and weather conditions. You will to calibrate to your chrony as well.

 

[Gregg C]

I'll stick to this thread as another has gone array! I've has this program for several years and I'm still trying to learn the in's and out's of a productive result. I've used published data for cross checking and some have shown way over pressure. Some loads are what I've used for decades without any issues, but QL states otherwise. I'm not sure what to make of it!

Welcome!!

 

[Gregg C]

If you want good results, it is for every cartridge, every rifle, and weather conditions. You will to calibrate to your chrony as well.

That's what I figured, thanks. In light of that, one almost needs to shoot one off to know how close QL got, am I wrong? So I have a load, and know velocity for that load, adjust the mess-arounds till everything matches , and then change, say, bullet? Then shoot, and repeat ? Just looking for safe starting spot with other components. For instance, a 285 ELDM and, say 24N41. That seems like it's going to be a x time investment, for positive results, at least for a cartridge that has little to no data available. Which is why I bought it. Hope I got all that rite!

 

[asd9055]

That's what I figured, thanks. In light of that, one almost needs to shoot one off to know how close QL got, am I wrong? So I have a load, and know velocity for that load, adjust the mess-arounds till everything matches , and then change, say, bullet? Then shoot, and repeat ? Just looking for safe starting spot with other components. For instance, a 285 ELDM and, say 24N41. That seems like it's going to be a x time investment, for positive results, at least for a cartridge that has little to no data available. Which is why I bought it. Hope I got all that rite!

What I do, I start with measuring volume of 10 fired cases in that rifle. Use the average in QL. Start with a known load, run QL, and adjust for OBT. Make sure this load is below book max. Load some, shoot and chronograph. Calibrate, and see what next load should be. Repeat as needed
There are QL experts here that will have better suggestions. It is what has worked for me. I consider myself an Amateur QL user though I have had it for years.

 

[Gregg C]

What I do, I start with measuring volume of 10 fired cases in that rifle. Use the average in QL. Start with a known load, run QL, and adjust for OBT. Make sure this load is below book max. Load some, shoot and chronograph. Calibrate, and see what next load should be. Repeat as needed
There are QL experts here that will have better suggestions. It is what has worked for me. I consider myself an Amateur QL user though I have had it for years.

Thanks. Ummm.... What is OBT?

 

[ARlife4me]

I'm pretty amateur myself on QL and try to get good info without someone acting like they know it all! I don't and I'm trying to learn more about tweaking for better/actual results. Using published data and inputting said data into QL for results has proven wildly on results. Figuring which is right and using best choice can be difficult.

 

[ARlife4me]

Thanks. Ummm.... What is OBT?

What he said to be sure?

 

[asd9055]

OBT is obtimal Barrel time. Search paper by Chris long. It is what many who use QL go by. It is calculated in your output. There are many who do not believe in it!

 

[ARlife4me]

if you have your case capacity, bullet length, weight and your oal. all set and you have set temp. and Ba. and your velocities are good or still low, but it says pressure is off the charts and from experience your primers and brass or even your bolt lift are saying something different lower weighting factor.

I'll try, cause I'm still learning

 

[Gregg C]

What I do, I start with measuring volume of 10 fired cases in that rifle. Use the average in QL. Start with a known load, run QL, and adjust for OBT. Make sure this load is below book max. Load some, shoot and chronograph. Calibrate, and see what next load should be. Repeat as needed
There are QL experts here that will have better suggestions. It is what has worked for me. I consider myself an Amateur QL user though I have had it for years.

Appreciate the time you're putting in here. That's what I like about Len's living room.
You suggested getting volume from fired casings from my rifle.... Is that sized and ready to roll, or fresh out of chamber? Inquiring minds want to know....

 

[can1010]

unsized, freshly fired with 2-3 firings to get case capacity.

 

[Gregg C]

unsized, freshly fired with 2-3 firings to get case capacity.

Thank you, much appreciated

 

[can1010]

little tip. use a marinade injector to fill your cases it is the easiest least messy option just cut the tip back a little because the injector squirts out the sides.
put fresh fired case on electronic scale and zero. fill with water get capacity. and leave primer in don't ask how I know.