Who keeps a log book?

[D.ID]

I track the same info as Outlaw6.0 as well as where the bullet landed. It all gets kept in a 5x8 "write in the rain" book. It has been invaluable tracking updrafts and thermals in alot of the canyons where I practice and hunt.

+1......... I have way more data than I do memory. Too many different rifles and loads so each one gets it's own mini notebook. I have found it to be invaluable to keep records. As far as the ten shot string goes: the waist (dead weight) produced if I were to use those is why I do not use a prefab book. That and cost and availability and I think they are kind of silly the way they are all set up so inefficiently. However, It could be useful to someone attempting to overcome recoil fatigue or to a beginner still learning how to make the birds stop chirping.

 

[Greyfox]

I used to keep all my info for each rifle on a target. When I started shooting long range about I kept a very detailed log book that included all details, for every shot fired downs the barrel including game taken. I use a standard school notebook and tape the targets into the book. I now have accumulated several volumes that prove invaluable when I go to use a particular rifle or someone asks about load information.

 

[JeffVN]

I have 2 books; One on the load bench where I record the powder load, Base to Ogive dimension, and number of rounds loaded for everythign that I load in chronological order as it happens.

Each rifle has a small spiral notebook roughly 4"x6" that travels with the rifle and contains all active shooting data for that particular rifle. Things I record for each shooting session:

Atmospheric data (temp, humidity, baro, DP, DA)
Target Distance
Elevation Dope
Wind Direction & speed
Wind Dope.
Shots fired

Jeffvn

 

[DocB]

+1......... I have way more data than I do memory. Too many different rifles and loads so each one gets it's own mini notebook. I have found it to be invaluable to keep records. As far as the ten shot string goes: the waist (dead weight) produced if I were to use those is why I do not use a prefab book. That and cost and availability and I think they are kind of silly the way they are all set up so inefficiently. However, It could be useful to someone attempting to overcome recoil fatigue or to a beginner still learning how to make the birds stop chirping.

... or after the EMP when everyone's electronic doo-dads are all fried, or your batteries just 'oops' die.. and that all that data is locked up in a brick...

sometimes 'old school' is worth the trouble! and it's no trouble at all! Most of us 'geezers' learned to use a pencil instead of our thumbs!!

Whatever works for you, as long as you keep track and have your data when you need it!

 

[emn83]

I have 2 books; One on the load bench where I record the powder load, Base to Ogive dimension, and number of rounds loaded for everythign that I load in chronological order as it happens.

Each rifle has a small spiral notebook roughly 4"x6" that travels with the rifle and contains all active shooting data for that particular rifle. Things I record for each shooting session:

Atmospheric data (temp, humidity, baro, DP, DA)
Target Distance
Elevation Dope
Wind Direction & speed
Wind Dope.
Shots fired

Jeffvn

think I'm gonna copy what you do, so I'll have a hard copy backup of my online records.

 

[Coalforge]

I keep a log book for each weapon but I also made stickers on 2" x 4" labels that have the data. I stick them to the targets and keep the targets in a notebook.

 

[ivo]

I can't imagine not having a log book. I have a binder with dividers or "chapters" for each caliber and/or rifle. Each "chapter" begins with the rifle including all rifle info. Then come potential loads which I find on the intenet from many of you good folks. Then comes load development including date(most important piece of information), atmospheric conditions and result. Finally I have another section for more rifle info like round count, cleanings, bullets used...

The reason I said that the most important piece of information is the date for load development is that I keep all of my targets in a few boxes chronologically organized so that I can go back and look at targets if I need to.

I think I'm going to have to get another binder, this one is bursting at the seams and I have a new rifle on its way.

 

[4bycamper]

... or after the EMP when everyone's electronic doo-dads are all fried, or your batteries just 'oops' die.. and that all that data is locked up in a brick...

sometimes 'old school' is worth the trouble! and it's no trouble at all! Most of us 'geezers' learned to use a pencil instead of our thumbs!!

Whatever works for you, as long as you keep track and have your data when you need it!

+1

I keep a 3 ring notebook with a section on each caliber. EMP proof!

 

[liltank]

I just log my loading data, components, group size, ES, SD's etc. Haven't really felt the need or really know how to do a proper logging in the field.

 

[SidecarFlip]

All our drivers do. I'm in Safety and Compliance so I check them......

 

[pills]

I keep a book but mostly just load data and range performance for my loads. One I have the gun dialed in with the right combo then I still keep track of # of firings on the brass.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I keep a book but mostly just load data and range performance for my loads. One I have the gun dialed in with the right combo then I still keep track of # of firings on the brass.

All arcane humor aside, I do the same. I keep my load data on the cartridge boxes. I like the MTM plastic boxes myself and their labels. Keeps brass and guns segregated. I do have a dope chart for the long range rifles but the local deer hunting rifles, no. No long shots here.

 

[sp6x6]

I keep one for rnds fired and reloading info also.Past in target note shots and wind.I also have a road range book,That is picture and sketches of favorite spot for a short eve or early morning glass.This is marked w/range and hold,we have alot of bad weather and I cant get lazer read in snow ,fog conditions.This is very handy, also have shot rocks on some of these spots.

 

[emn83]

just made this up for a potential log book. Thoughts?