need advice on low pressure 223 loads

[243winxb]

QuickLoad & Chronograph

QuickLoad is a nice toy if you have the extra $$$$. I do not need one. http://www.6mmbr.com/quickload.html

WARNING: QuickLOAD is a computer simulation of centerfire cartridge performance. YOU MUST NEVER just "plug in the numbers" and use QuickLOAD's output for a load recipe. That is foolish and dangerous. There are many reasons why the data QuickLOAD generates may not be safe in YOUR gun. Before loading live ammunition, you should always check with the powder-makers' most recent load data. In fact, you should check multiple sources if possible, and consult with individuals who actually load for that cartridge. Sierra Bullets offers free load maps which, in general, are fairly conservative. Even when using manufacturers' load data, start 10% low and work up. Differences in brass, primer brand, and seating depth can make huge differences in pressure. Always reload conservatively and always double- and triple-check QuickLOAD's output against reliable load data supplied by the powder-makers.

A chronograph is more useful than Quickload,IMO, as it gives real results not a Guesstimate. I sold my Chronograph after checking the velocity of my already worked up accuracy loads. The velocities i recorded were very close to the published data when adjusting for barrel length. This was many years ago, when the then "new" sky screens became availible. If i were younger, i would buy a Chronograph, but not QuickLoad.