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QuickLOAD

QuickLOAD is an internal ballistics predictor computer program for firearms. For computations apart from other parameters, * the cartridge * the projectile (bullet) * the gun barrel length * the cartridge overall length * the propellant type and quantity must be entered for calculating an estimated maximum chamber gas piezo pressure, muzzle velocity, muzzle pressure and other relevant data.

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QuickLOAD is an internal ballistics predictor computer program for firearms. For computations apart from other parameters, * the cartridge * the projectile (bullet) * the gun barrel length * the cartridge overall length * the propellant type and quantity must be entered for calculating an estimated maximum chamber gas piezo pressure, muzzle velocity, muzzle pressure and other relevant data.

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