Reloading software suggestions?

KeithL · May 26, 2001, 09:52 AM

Would any of you comment on the different reloading software products available? I'm interested in the programs that include ballistic calculations (maybe they all do?). I would appreciate info on anything from the freebies to the $50+ s/w available. What are you using & what do you recommend? Thanks.

Gewehr98 · May 26, 2001, 11:26 AM

It doesn't hurt to get more than one, actually. The two I most often use are Sierra's CD with load data and ballistics software, and Load From A Disk for Windows, which crunches out starting loads based on cartridge dimensions, bore diameter and length, bullet choice, etc. I used LFAD to get starting loads on all my obsolete cartridges, as well as my wildcats where no published data was available. Very handy.

JohnK · May 26, 2001, 01:52 PM

I've tried many ballistic programs and generally found them all to be lacking in one area or another, enough so that I'm working with a friend to develop one that works as we think it should. But that program isn't avaialble yet.

Of currently available ballistic software that I've tried there are two that I liked best, one free one for $100 but has a 30 day trial to see if you like it.

The free program is available from http://www.huntingnut.com/pointblank.html

The $100 program can be downloaded at http://www.shootingsoftware.com/

Many people also highly rate the RCBS ballistic software, but there's no demo for it, you have to buy it before you try it.

I hope you find one that works for you.

MADISON · May 26, 2001, 05:16 PM

I use Hornady [A bit conservative] and Sierra [At the UPPER
END]. Both work well. Sierra's printer capability SUCKS.

KeithL · June 2, 2001, 08:21 AM

Thanks all! I'm shopping....

May 26, 2001, 05:16 PM	#4
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Loading Software I use Hornady [A bit conservative] and Sierra [At the UPPER END]. Both work well. Sierra's printer capability SUCKS.

May 26, 2001, 09:52 AM	#1
KeithL Member Join Date: October 22, 2000 Posts: 24	Would any of you comment on the different reloading software products available? I'm interested in the programs that include ballistic calculations (maybe they all do?). I would appreciate info on anything from the freebies to the $50+ s/w available. What are you using & what do you recommend? Thanks.

May 26, 2001, 11:26 AM	#2
Gewehr98 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2000 Location: Token Creek, WI Posts: 4,067	It doesn't hurt to get more than one, actually. The two I most often use are Sierra's CD with load data and ballistics software, and Load From A Disk for Windows, which crunches out starting loads based on cartridge dimensions, bore diameter and length, bullet choice, etc. I used LFAD to get starting loads on all my obsolete cartridges, as well as my wildcats where no published data was available. Very handy.

May 26, 2001, 01:52 PM	#3
JohnK Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2001 Location: Duvall, Wa Posts: 552	I've tried many ballistic programs and generally found them all to be lacking in one area or another, enough so that I'm working with a friend to develop one that works as we think it should. But that program isn't avaialble yet. Of currently available ballistic software that I've tried there are two that I liked best, one free one for $100 but has a 30 day trial to see if you like it. The free program is available from http://www.huntingnut.com/pointblank.html The $100 program can be downloaded at http://www.shootingsoftware.com/ Many people also highly rate the RCBS ballistic software, but there's no demo for it, you have to buy it before you try it. I hope you find one that works for you.

June 2, 2001, 08:21 AM	#5
KeithL Member Join Date: October 22, 2000 Posts: 24	Thanks all! I'm shopping....