reloading log pages

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I've read about keeping good notes on whatever you reload and would like to start doing that. Is there any preprinted pages that I could download and make copies of to use as a source. I know if I just make up something on my own I'd leave something out that I shouldn't. And I'm sure at this point there's stuff that I don't even realize that it would be handy to keep track of.
 
There are some good starts from Tom's link.

A lot share common attributes, about the load, perhaps the gun. The notes section is left to the rest.

I've tried this approach. Often the best data is in the notes...

I use logs mostly for rifle. I like to add:
- Wind conditions (direction, estimated speed, consistency).
- The number of foulers or shots since the barrel was cleaned.
- Notes on any pulled shots.
- Which target it was, if you've put up multiple.
- Initial impressions, such as if you'd like to explore more between 36.0 gr and 36.5 grains
- Group size
- range
- position shot from
- how a rifle was supported (rest, shooting sticks, or shooting position)
- settings for the turrets and what the zero range was.
 
I have and use Isnipe app and shot plot apps. Both have sections for reloading notes
 
I keep a spread for every batch I load, dates and info. I also have a notebook that I takes notes in. Some notes are things to remember and how to, but some are also sketches. Mostly stuff to help me remember, if for some reason I didn't do this for a long time and came back.

I store my loads, in baggies and label them with sharpie. OAL, grains, powder, ect I also label stuff that isn't finished. As much as you think you won't, you could walk away for 6 months or a year. So I don't assume I will remember that this brass has been sized.
 
I use the same type of spiral notebook we used as kids in school. Works like a charm, always boots right up, no batteries needed, and the hard drive doesn't crash:D
 
I like a notebook for some stuff, writing notes and sketches. But I like a spreadsheet tables and tabs to seperate stuff out. It is neater and better organized.

I am not afraid of peniciln either.
 
I do it the same way I have been doing it for 30 years, a pen and note book.

I'm starting a new process though, mostly because I load for so many different firearms. I'm keeping separate note books for each firearm, this way I don't have to flip through a bunch of pages to locate the load that applies to a particular firearm.

GS
 
I have a 3 ring binder with notes that I take to the range all the time. I keep it in my ammo bag. I keep track of the powder, primer, weight, bullet, weather, all kinds of stuff.
 
I have three 3 ring binders, two for handgun calibers and one for rifle calibers. Each and every round that is loaded is tallied in the appropriate binder, including bullet, powder and lot, primer and lot, OAL, number of rounds in the batch, etc.

All I have to do is reach for the right binder next to my bench, and I've got all the data I need for the 31 calibers I load for.

Hope this helps.

Fred
 
Hey ole timers save the trees:) just use your iPad or iPhone to log all that data:). J/k I get it. I still occasionally record data in my notebook. I just make sure to enter it all online when I get back from the range. Nice to be able to whip out the iPad and lookup a load if I'm not at the bench.
 
Go to mytargets.com. They have a shooter's log that you can download and print which lists all the load data plus space for the results.
I print off a bunch, three hole punch them and keep them in a three ring binder. Along with targets shot.
 
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