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Offline dw06

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Reloading log
« on: February 12, 2008, 04:13:35 AM »
I want to redo my reloading log, and was wondering if anyone has printed a log data page online? I found a couple but they have alot of info I don't need. Anyone have a link to a printable reloading log page?
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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2008, 04:45:19 AM »
I don't bother with a printed page, but use lined notebook paper. There are three major sections in the log:
1) Log of rounds reloaded, with the following columns: load identification (e.g., 45ACP-RR1), number of rounds loaded, date

2) Catalog of loads with the following columns: Load identifier (e.g., 45ACP-RR1), powder and charge weight, bullet, brass, primer, source of the load data (e.g., Speer 13). This is followed by a notes section with OAL, published velocity and my measured velocity, published max charge, if it's not good, then why is it no good, if precision accuracy at long range is necessary, then a sample five shot group, and any other info that is worth preserving about the load.

3) History of developing special loads, like a load that is both reliable and accurate in a target pistol. This usually takes a few tries, sometimes several tries. It is mostly notes on the problems encountered during load development and the result is a chronology of how I developed a good load. I have only used this section a few times.

Additionally, for high pressure bottleneck brass I always load a whole box at a time and tally how many times that box of brass has been loaded. I then discard the brass after it has been loaded four times.
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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2008, 05:00:52 AM »
Like Rudy I just use lined paper generally in spiral bound notebooks but have experimented with loose leaf three ring binders as well. I like the spiral bound better. The only data I keep in mine these days is:

Date:
Case: brand/headstamp and caliber designation
Bullet: brand weight and type
Powder: brand, name and weight
Primer: brand and designation
C.O.L.: the cartridge over all length measurement
How many loaded

I long ago gave up trying to keep up with how many times my cases have been loaded as I'm not that organized and also gave up on recording primer and powder lot numbers.

I have room for a bit of data on accuracy results there on that page but I keep a separate shooting log with enough data to recognize which loads they represent and the group sizes and other comments I might make.


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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2008, 05:24:29 AM »
I don't bother with a printed page, but use lined notebook paper.

Ditto!
I think that some ballistic programs come with the electronic log's like you are wanting. IMO they would be ok but you would need to stay caught up on backing up your files.

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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2008, 05:55:16 AM »
Thanks to all,GB describes pretty much what I do,only thing is my notebook is around 30 years old or so and getting ratty looking.Guess its time to spring for a new one and copy data in it.
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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2008, 06:21:46 AM »
I like the loose leaf pages because I can shift them around and add pages. I need, for example, to cull some of my old loads and put them in a different section for "dead" loads. I also like the durability of the loose leaf binders because they are hard plastic and hold up well when I handle them with my grubby mitts. They also have pockets in them so I can put my press manuals, and instructions for maintaining my presses and disassembling and reassembling the 1911.
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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2008, 07:54:45 AM »
I've got a notebook that I've used since the late 80s. It was one of those sectioned ones and I was only loading about 4 differernt things at the time. Now I load lots of different stuff. A buddy gave me one of the MTM load books for Christmas a few years ago and I've used it every since. I've not tranfered my old loads over though.
The Mtm book has printable targets from benchrest to pistol. It also has pages for recording your weapons serials numbers and such. Not real expensive but well worth the money.


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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2008, 01:11:34 PM »
I want to redo my reloading log, and was wondering if anyone has printed a log data page online? I found a couple but they have alot of info I don't need. Anyone have a link to a printable reloading log page?
  Here ya go! Just print a copy then you can make all the copies ya need. Use a three hole (note book/folder) punch and file them away. Ron http://www.mytargets.com/ballistics%20log.pdf
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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2008, 01:25:51 PM »
i keep one similar to the one ron linked. as far as keeping track of times fired for each case and keep fireformed brass for one gun i print my own labels. on the labels i have, gun, brass lot #, times fired followed by numbers 1-10, and times trimmed 1-4. i then just black out how many times/fired with a marker after shooting/trimming. example:

BRASS LOT # XXXXXX
TIMES FIRED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
TIMES TRIMMED 1 2 3 4

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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2008, 03:03:55 PM »
Thanks for the link Ron. I also found a sheet you can print at gunloads.com
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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2008, 06:19:06 PM »
In these here computer days, I keep all my reloading log on microsoft excel.  That way I can add and tweak anything I want to.  One of the big pluses is i can take the bullet weight and velocity, and do energy calculations right there on the spreadsheet.  As well as having average shot groups, etc. 

One of the big things I added lately was the source, if it wasn't experimental.  Helps with time in crosschecking similar loads.
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Re: Reloading log
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2008, 12:45:29 AM »
+1 on Excel. You can also add digital photos, whatever you need. In 2008 this has to be the way to go. Don't forget a back up copy just in case!!!