Range logs

I just saw this, Gtim. I don't personally keep range logs, but I'll talk to my brother-in-lw for you and see what he keeps - he shoots PALMA at 1000 yd. matches and leeps tons of stuff in his logs: weather (temp, wind, barometric pressure, humidity, elevation), load data, etc.

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I purchased the grey loose leaf binder MTM sells. My information centers around load data, velocity and group size. I will on occasion if I remember record temperature. I am not a competitive target shooter so the finite details are not as important.

i dont really keep a log for each of my range visits, usually i just save targets with the load info and distance written on them. i do keep a record of all my different loads though. for these i keep a separate notebook in my range bag and write down the bullet type and weight, powder type and weight, C.O.L., and primer type. then i run 10 over the chrono and write down the high, low, avg, ES, and SD. sometimes i will write notes underneath all that about the characteristics of the load (accuracy, expansion, leading, etc.).

Gtimothy said:

Lots of lookers but I guess no one keeps logs any more. Thanks anyways.

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Patience, friend.

I've kept a range log as long as I've been shooting. I just use spiral bound notebooks, nothing fancy.
I log date, location, and weather data if outdoors.
I list each gun I shoot, how many rounds, what kind of ammo.
If I'm shooting reloads, I note bullet type, powder charge, OAL, etc.
I make note of how well each gun shot, and sometimes cut out targets to include.

1. Gun
2. Shot in SA or DA?
3. How many Yards?
4. Load data for reloads such as bullet type and weight, Powder, Primer and case. Also the OAL.
5. Any malfunctions?

This is what I usually keep in a log. If I am shooting lead, Its all the same thing except for 3 more things. Did it lead the barrel? What type of lube did I use?
Was it air cooled or water quenched?

OK.. I asked my brother-in-law, and he helpfully replied, "Keep whatever data helps you shoot better." Expanding on that a little, there is as much variance in range data as there are shooters. My BIL shoots Palma, .308 Winchester w/metallic sights at 800, 900, and 1000 yards, so he notes all the weather/atmospheric stuff that would affect a 168 gr. bullet heading to a target half a mile away. He suggests, at minimum, the distance, shooting position, group size (max, min, and average), when in the session the tightest groups occurred (early or late)... and whatever else interests you. That's in addition to your load data, of course.