Interesting - I was about to post a question regarding the possible uses of Quickload (and limitations) following what I thought was a rather surprising result with a couple of .223 loads. For a number of years I've been using 23.8 gr N133 behind either 52gr SMK or A-Max, COL 2.244". It gives me very good results, is not a compressed load but the primers are somewhat flattened after firing.
Just tried 25.5gr N140 behind 55gr V-Max, COL 2.244" per VV load data, and was surprised to find that the powder filled the case to the extent that it was probably 100% or even a little compressed, even after carefully shaking the stuff down. I was thus expecting to see signs of pressure, but no..... the primers had retained their shape, and the round turned out to be very accurate.
My question was thus going to be whether it would be worth me buying Quickload to get an indication of whether the case was overfilled and whether there might be pressure issues with some of the combinations that I have been using? I've yet to put the N140 round over the chrono but will do so this weekend and compare to the N133 rounds.
It's a SAKO 85, 1:12", 20" heavy barrel. Is Quickload worth having for occasional checks on loads which are well within the powder and projectile manufacturers' limits?