According to QL you can safely go up to 43.6 grains and stay just under SAAMI max pressure. Velocity shows 2400 fps.
Reloader 17 shows to be a little faster. ~2480 fps.
Interesting.
I think it is underestimating the velocity. I got 2389fps from 40.2gr.
That program looks pretty cool. Too bad it's $150.
I've always found load data on the powder manufacturer's website for free. I only mess around with pretty common calibers, tho. I can understand why Quickload is as expensive as it is because it has an impressive data-set and calculations, but it's not really necessary. Of course, none of this is reallyWhat if your preferred powder isn't listed in the manual that you want to use? What about wildcat calibers?
QuickLoad is some awesome software. I just don't have a computer to dedicate to it at this time but will have it when I do.
Just so I can leave it in my reloading room. I have a laptop but it needs to be replaced first.Why would you need a dedicated computer?
I've always found load data on the powder manufacturer's website for free. I only mess around with pretty common calibers, tho. I can understand why Quickload is as expensive as it is because it has an impressive data-set and calculations, but it's not really necessary. Of course, none of this is really
I like seeing experimentation like this thread. It's fun.
Oh I get it. It's just right now I wouldn't use it much. Maybe down the road when I have more calibers to play with I'll fork out the cash for it.
Actually right now I am working on 308 and 300BO subsonic loads.
Just so I can leave it in my reloading room. I have a laptop but it needs to be replaced first.
A long drop tube would likely free up some space.Just loaded 9 rounds in .2gr steps from 30.4 to 42gr.
Will be checking pressure signs after each round. Not sure if I will make it to 42gr without seeing the first signs of pressure.
I can say that 42gr is about the capacity limit for this combination. No way the higher loads listed above would fit in the case at 2.95 AOL.
A long drop tube would likely free up some space.
I've always found load data on the powder manufacturer's website for free. I only mess around with pretty common calibers, tho. I can understand why Quickload is as expensive as it is because it has an impressive data-set and calculations, but it's not really necessary. Of course, none of this is really
I like seeing experimentation like this thread. It's fun.
Just loaded 9 rounds in .2gr steps from 30.4 to 42gr.
Will be checking pressure signs after each round. Not sure if I will make it to 42gr without seeing the first signs of pressure.
I can say that 42gr is about the capacity limit for this combination. No way the higher loads listed above would fit in the case at 2.95 AOL.
I've looked into that but I only load at 2 places and my loads are easy to find there.
Another plus for quickload is the optimum barrel time feature which can help narrow down accuracy nodes.