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Does anyone keep meticulous range & maintenance records?

Each time after I hit the range, I record the date, name of the range, weapon(s) used, brand & type of cartridge, and number of rounds fired, and any special notes about how things performed. I try to mark the distances as well as the gun & ammo used on each target. I also keep records of cleanings.

I was thinking that, if I were to consider picking up a good used semi-auto, it would be nice to at least have an accurate idea of how many rounds it has been fed previously. Maybe this isn't necessary if everything looks good on a visual inspection?

I'm still new to this, so maybe I'm over-thinking it a bit... Just wondering what other people do, and whether you started doing this early on but gave it up after a while.
 
I have too many guns and shoot to often to want to do anything like that and don't really see a need.

I have a few guns that I bought new that I know the round count based on what I have reloaded for them. The number isn't exact, but with in a hundred or so.
 
I keep a record of how many rounds fired through my semi auto pistols, any malfunctions, and any maintenance that I have performed. Let's me know to when to change springs before they cause problems.
 
I love firearms ownership and the shooting sports; it is by far my favorite hobby. However, I do not keep any detailed notes (other than to document my reload details for each container of rounds). I have general info about all of the pieces in my head and that will be lost when my brain is surrendered to Mr..Alzheimer's. Since they are possessions that only I care about, the only detail that will matter in the end is fair market value for my wife; my passion is not shared by my heirs - I am the only gun person in this family.
 
Nope no records. I keep a mental note of what the quietest ammo is out of my suppressed guns but that's about it.
 
I have a spreadsheet I update after each trip to the range with a round count for the number of rounds shot. I will add comments for reloads and how they preformed. The same sheet has a tab with the details on each gun regarding when, where, and how much it was purchased for. I also have pictures of some of the more rare and valuable guns saved on that same spreadsheet. It only takes a few minutes to update after each trip to the range and is interesting to look back and have an idea on the total number of rounds through a gun or how many rounds I fired in a year.
 
I'm still using a couple 3 ring binders. Got records going back to 1992. Each firearm has its own page(s) and every time that gun gets fired I record the date and the number of rounds. Comes in handy to determine when that gun was fired / cleaned because even if it hasn't been fired / cleaned in 6 months then I know it's time for a routine check-up. Have a separate page(s) for the year with date, location, gun & rounds fired for each gun. At the end of the year I add all those up for a total number of rounds fired for that year. Lots of folks do all this stuff on a computer with spreadsheets and things. But I started almost 10 years before I got my first computer and I was habitually doing it all on paper anyway so I never changed.
 
I like the thought of this in terms of round count and servicing for springs and other wear items to inspect at upper ranges.
 
I like keeping maintenance records of everything mechanical, from the house heating system, to the lawn mower, to the cars; it helps when there's warranty service needed, or when going to sell. I guess the value of firearm range and maintenance records, besides estimating when to replace recoil springs, etc,, depends on who's buying if I ever go to sell it. Not sure if a store would care were I to trade it in, unless it's something rare or special. It's just mostly for my own benefit.
 
Vague mental notes, but nothing recorded.
The only things I have that I bought new are a Taurus 85, which is a pocket gun and doesn't see extended range time, and a Savage Mark 2 that I'm not worried about wearing out.
Everything else is used of unknown round count, so wouldn't be of much use to keep track of anyway.
Aside from receipts, I don't even record repairs; I've always done my own, and just buy a pair of wear parts so I can do it again later.
 
Always have a notebook in my range box to record everything at the range. Transfer it into the log book back at home while cleaning the guns I just used. If hunting or doing something like sporting clays I know how much ammo I left the house with and see how much is left when I return. Been accused of OCD ( Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) a few times but I just like to know the round counts on my firearms.
 
Some records, but nothing truly rigorous or meticulous (other than by exception).

Only thing with any real detail is the "Favorite Ammo" spreadsheet (needful when you own four .22lr and they each "like" a different ammo).
 
I keep reloading records.
I keep data on two rifles. Rounds fired, distance, conditions, shot placement, group size at the range, etc.
One pistol has a little notebook. Every fifty round box of cartridges, I put a mark in the book. Tally them up at the end of each shooting season. No further data.
 
I started out keeping counts for each gun but then got into reloading and then will have a few loads that need tested then use some factory and then some of my reloads and loose count.
 
I save my competition targets in an old filing cabinet in my hunting/reloading cave. I try to write some notes on them if thete was anything of particular interest.
It has proven valuable a few times.
 
I keep reloading logs. I shoot only reloaded ammo(except 22LR). After a range session I record on the ammo reloading log sheet in what gun or rifle that ammo was used in the date & results. That way I keep track of the ammo and rounds fired through any firearm.:) Of course I have also maintained a record of every firearm ,date obtained, new or used, serial# etc.
 
I keep reloading logs but nothing on the firearms but model, SN, and a few pictures on thumb drives at multiple locations for insurance purposes. Too many things going on in my life to worry about it these days I am afraid.
 
I have several spreadsheets:

1) Per gun: date, round count, ammo lot number and any failures. I add whether this is with a suppressor or not. This spreadsheet keeps a running failure percentage too.
2) For some of my suppressors: date, round count, ammo lot number, weight gain per session, overall weight. For these I have an X-ray database also.

I also label my mags. For my 10/22 I have 12 mags and if I get a bunch of feed failures I check which mag it was so I can investigate it further.
 
I tend to jot down my round count in a notebook each time I shoot a particular gun. Although it's only to help me remember when I need a new recoil spring.
 
I shoot my guns - I do not write many notes about shooting them. I certainly have a record of the model, caliber, serial number, seller, and cost paid for each firearm I own, but that is about the extent of my 'record keeping'. Before I start documenting rounds fired, etc., I guess I should first clean the firearms involved. I probably do that less often than most here on THR, and probably shoot somewhat more than most.

I do keep records of reloading data so that I can look in my manual and quickly see what loads I have successfully used with each powder and bullet type / weight in a given cartridge. I will also note on a better than average target what firearm, distance, and loading I used on that date.
 
Reloading logs. And I did keep Some scratch notes while breaking in a new .22 pistol while figuring out what ammo worked/ didn't work.

Other than than, no. Don't see any ROI for time spent .
 
I have a log on a semiauto pistol I carry.
Date, round count. What powder and bullet.
Any malfunctions. Any maintenance beyond general cleaning.
Same thing for a bolt action rifle.
All the others, no log.
 
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