Quick load and adding bullet info

[Mooster1223]

I just purchased a new copy of quick load and I'm quite surprised on the lack of bullets in the library. I figured the list would be as extensive as JBM but, it is nowhere close.

When I look at the bullet variables used for the calculation, it appears the only variables used are: bullet weight, diameter and length. How does it calculate pressures without knowing the bearing surface of the bullet? I would figure a higer pressure on a 240smk over the new berger 230 OTM.

I would also expect the nuber of groves/lands in the barrel would play a roll in pressure. I don't see an input field for this either.

Am I missing something here (other than a great bullet library)?

 

[mikecr]

You just purchased it and need to play with it to learn how to use it.
You select a similar bullet with or without a boat tail and adjust 'shank seat depth' to match your seated bearing depth.
Number of lands is meaningless w/regard to bore area. But you can adjust for bore area with 'cross-sectional bore area'. You can try tweaking this to calibrate QL predicted velocities based on your measured MV. But this would only be a valid adjustment if it provided correction for several different powders(indicating powder differences a less likely cause).

QL gives you the opportunity to think about what's going on with reloading. It's not a manual, but a powerful tool.

 

[Mooster1223]

Is the "shank seat depth" the measurment from the ogive to the base of the bullet?

 

[mikecr]

When you select a bullet, let's say a BT, four relative fields are populated:
Bullet Diameter -> widest
Bullet Length -> OAL
Shank Seat Depth -> the amount of bearing seated within the neck
Seating Depth -> seated bearing + boat tail within the neck

You can use these default values, or change them(correct them).
If your 95Berger VLDs are actually longer than loaded in QL you can correct it. You can measure an empty case and then a loaded case COAL to determine the amount of bullet within the neck, and adjust 'seating depth'.
If you don't have ammo on hand yet, I find that it's good starting to enter one cal for Shank Seat Depth(.243 for example).

See you make this and all other parameters in QL match what you actually have. Can't do this with manuals. Don't try to use QL like a manual. Forget that you've ever been exposed to manuals.
Got a new wildcat? Determine and enter it's H20 capacity with it's base cartridge loaded. Tweak any cartridge differences in the appropriate fields(like case length, & case capacity).
Your powder characteristics will change a bit from lot to lot. You tweak this as seen across a chronograph. Same with barrel parameters(length, grove, cross-sectional bore area).

With nothing in hand but QL you can design a cartridge to do whatever you want. Then you find the bullet(it all starts with a bullet) and case with needed capacity, measure them and fill out a reamer print for just what you need with your next barrel.

 

[Chuckhunter]

Also a little oddity in QL is that when you create your own bullet files, .22Cal, 24Cal, 26Cal,etc.etc. You wind up with a whole bunch more bullets then there appears to be in the bullet Library.

 

[Forum Boss]

Also a little oddity in QL is that when you create your own bullet files, .22Cal, 24Cal, 26Cal,etc.etc. You wind up with a whole bunch more bullets then there appears to be in the bullet Library.

Correct. In my version, the "default" bullet library was a small % of the total. What you want to do is set up come custom bullet archive -- I have them for .224, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, and .308. When you create the archive you will set the bullet dimensions, e.g. .307-.309 bullet diameter. Then the program will pull ALL the bullets (from multiple archives) that fit your selection.

TOP MENU > Data: Add, Change > Projectile Bullet Data > Create a New Bullet File >

Down the road, when you work with a particular caliber/cartridge, select your custom bullet archive for that caliber. That will ensure you have all the bullets of that particular diameter. SEE:

 

[Mooster1223]

When you select a bullet, let's say a BT, four relative fields are populated:
Bullet Diameter -> widest
Bullet Length -> OAL
Shank Seat Depth -> the amount of bearing seated within the neck
Seating Depth -> seated bearing + boat tail within the neck

I've been playing with the program a little and i've noticed that when I adjust the seating depth, the SSD changes (as I would expect it to). When i'm inputting new bullet data, such as the new Berger 230 OTM's, what data do I need to enter? I can easily measure the bullet weight and length but, do I need to enter the SSD and if so, how do I accurately measure it?

I also read on another post that the writer occasionally updates the bullet library and it needs to be downloaded to your program. Is there a tutorial on how this is performed to get the new data in the proper files or does it place them properly during the transfer.

Thanks

 

[mikecr]

Seating answered in earlier post.

I haven't been updating anything. Only reason I can think of to do so would be for newest powders available.
You can pick a similar bullet/cartridge(if not in QL) and correct the numbers. Then save this as YOUR cartridge/YOUR bullet for future selections. Same with powders.

 

[got6x47L]

I just purchased a new copy of quick load and I'm quite surprised on the lack of bullets in the library. I figured the list would be as extensive as JBM but, it is nowhere close.


Am I missing something here (other than a great bullet library)?

Are you pulling down the bullet listing by manufacturer? At the top right of the bullet screen, if you click on that, will throw you into the bullet library and you pick another manufacturer.
Or you set up the custom by caliber file which just pulls out the caliber for all manufacturers.

 

[TimB]

Is the "shank seat depth" the measurment from the ogive to the base of the bullet?

No, it's the bearing surface in contact with the case neck. QL has a sub-menu that calculates boat tail angle/dimensions.

 

[Jeff A]

I just purchased a new copy of quick load and I'm quite surprised on the lack of bullets in the library. I figured the list would be as extensive as JBM but, it is nowhere close.

When I look at the bullet variables used for the calculation, it appears the only variables used are: bullet weight, diameter and length. How does it calculate pressures without knowing the bearing surface of the bullet? I would figure a higer pressure on a 240smk over the new berger 230 OTM.

I would also expect the nuber of groves/lands in the barrel would play a roll in pressure. I don't see an input field for this either.

Am I missing something here (other than a great bullet library)?

I may have missed something but have you been able to change the bullet database that's built in. They are listed by manufacturer.