QuickLoad - Worth the cost for the afficionado/enthusiast?

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I'm looking a purchasing QuickLoad, but the price is giving me pause for thought. However, with the cost of components these days (plus the scarcity) I'm looking for ways to be more efficient, so maybe the cost isn't that bad? I've watched all the videos and such, so I've got a reasonably good idea on what it can do for me.

For those of you that own QuickLoad - do you have any regrets or 2nd thoughts? Given all the free data that is out there for SAAMI approved cartridges, is QuickLoad really only for wildcats (of which I do shoot) and weird/rare stuff? Or, do you find that QuickLoad is equally useful for the more common stuff?

TIA for your thoughts.
 
My brother in-law and I split the cost. We can both use it and it's helped us in load development several times. No regrets. Found it to be very accurate, from in theory to real life velocity.

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I'm of the opinion that I can find any load data I will be interested in, online, and from there make my own decisions. I put more faith in this technique than a software app.
 
oppy said:
For those of you that own QuickLoad - do you have any regrets or 2nd thoughts? Given all the free data that is out there for SAAMI approved cartridges, is QuickLoad really only for wildcats (of which I do shoot) and weird/rare stuff? Or, do you find that QuickLoad is equally useful for the more common stuff?

TIA for your thoughts.
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1) none.
2) if by free you mean from powder or bullet companies, they often don't have the combination of powder / bullet I'm interested in, so QL to the rescue. if by free you mean from the interwebs, you're taking your life in your hands.
3) I use it for .223 and .308, so yes. Great piece of software. Most accurate results are with measured case capacity, which is easy to do with an eyedropper for the water.

I'd buy it again, and in fact I did upgrade recently to get tuned up for 6mm GT. It's a lot less expensive than components, shipping charges, and barrel life.
 
I like it alot
No regrets
Helps with my handloads and also for just what if's thats not in my reloading manuals

If you search the web , there is a demo version that will give you a feel before buying

or http s://quickload.software.informer.com/download/
 
Very happy that I own it. I use it prior to load development in numerous cartridges that I load for.
The key is to input the data from your rifle and loads, and then calibrate the powder burn rate in QL from the velocities you initially get.
I find the default settings, without inputting your specific weights and measures, is about as useful as any random reloading manual.
 
back40sniper said:
Something to check out also is Gordons Reloading Tool, free to download.
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This is good too. Both are useful if you want to know things that aren't in reloading manuals, like which powder will give you the lowest pressure. Which would save you some money. If you have a really bad idea, it should give you a helpful warning. There is some satisfaction from knowing more about what is going on. Try Gordon's anyway.
 
We have designed cartridges around Quickload, compared, and analyzed various cartridges to death as well as copy and pasted trajectory chart for a pile of different cartridges.
I like it, in fact it is one of my min tools I use for reloading. I have owned the program since the 90's.
I do not use it as Gospel for load data , but I don't use any one manual as Gospel either.
It is indispensable for some things however....
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I have both Quickload and GRT. Both have their good points. I believe had GRT been online when I was contemplating purchasing QL I would have went with GRT because it is free. JMO
 
dgradinaru said:
My brother in-law and I split the cost. We can both use it and it's helped us in load development several times. No regrets. Found it to be very accurate, from in theory to real life velocity.

Here's an example:

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q7ATGnu.jpg


AG7xIE3.jpg


qhvkfzo.jpg


CdmqO1a.jpg
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Reloder-17 *T
Is it a modified version of the stock Re-17 that you tweaked?
 
QuickLoad is a bit pricey, but, in my opinion, well worth it. It provides information (like pressures) not normally available in the reloading manuals, and gives data on powders that may not be included in the reloading manuals. As has been noted, it is not always 100% on the mark, but will be very close. For example, you may have some powder from a lot that has a very-slightly different burning rate than that incorporated into QL. However, overall, I consider it indispensable in my loading activities.
 
Those that have bought it, did you get it from Neconos in the US?
What was the delay for getting it and the price of shipping ?
If you don’t mind.
 
I have & use both QL [QuickLoad] and G.R.T. [Gordon's Reloading Tool].

No regrets whatsoever; I've bought a few of the upgrades as well.

When I'm working up loads, I'll typically use both as a cross-check / audit confirmation.

For those who say there's all kinds of free or manual data out there for SAAMI or CIP cartridges:
How much is available for your brand/lot of brass [case capacity, an important input value], specific bullets [length], chosen seating depth [because of magazine or throat restrictions], specific powder you want to use & at your chosen pressure level for your specific rifle?

I bought it from Neconos in the US which, AFAIK, is the ONLY place you can buy it if you live in North America.

Re: What was the delay for getting it and the price of shipping?
How long is shipping from the US for a software disk? The latest data update I purchased last fall was a download link, so virtually instantaneous.

For those who say their results are close to, but not as close as they'd like, presuming you input your specific barrel length, did you do the rifling calculation in QL, and input the firing line / ammunition temperature and did you input the primer & bullet specifications in GRT?

Remember G.I.G.O.!

About the only thing I'd like to see in QL is primer brisance calculation, or at least have a pick list of primers, ogive calculation [distance from throat / leade], relative humidity & altitude input [although these can be input in the included QT [Quick Target & Quick Target Unlimited] programmes.

For those who say they'd rather obtain their data from published information, where do you think most labs determine start & max. loads?
 
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Those that have bought it, did you get it from Neconos in the US?
What was the delay for getting it and the price of shipping ?
If you don’t mind.
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Like others, I got mine from Neconos. It was quite a while ago, and I don't remember the price of shipping, but it arrived quite quickly.
 
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