lonegunman
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I keep track of rounds on some match guns. It helps to track parts breakage and failures.
Anyone keep a Range Log?
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arflattop
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I keep detailed records to verify reloading processes. Different firearms like different loads, etc. It's challenging to see if you can reduce a group by changing the load.
Dick1911
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You know they call me the Geek...
I keep a log on my guns - rounds fired and when. I log when I've cleaned them or repaired them and note problems I have when at the range.
Just a geeky engineer!
BTW - That gun logbook in Thumper 6119's post looks interesting
I keep a log on my guns - rounds fired and when. I log when I've cleaned them or repaired them and note problems I have when at the range.
Just a geeky engineer!
BTW - That gun logbook in Thumper 6119's post looks interesting
No actual "shot-by-shot" book on my pistols, but I do keep a notebook with total rounds tallied and any malfunctions noted.
For my .22, it'd be a darn thick book, so no....I could grab a piece of paper and write, "Tack-hammer" on it, I guess!
For my rifles, I copied a bunch of little targets onto paper, 6 per page. I mark each round onto the paper after firing my 5-round group. (Grandpa used to use a spare target and a magic marker, I just carried the idea a little farther). At 30 shots per page, it's pretty easy to see what I've done, and doesn't use up a lot of space. I do trim the book every year, but I keep group sizes written down.
For my .22, it'd be a darn thick book, so no....I could grab a piece of paper and write, "Tack-hammer" on it, I guess!
For my rifles, I copied a bunch of little targets onto paper, 6 per page. I mark each round onto the paper after firing my 5-round group. (Grandpa used to use a spare target and a magic marker, I just carried the idea a little farther). At 30 shots per page, it's pretty easy to see what I've done, and doesn't use up a lot of space. I do trim the book every year, but I keep group sizes written down.
AZAndy
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Thumper_6119:
Well, he's definitely getting a donation from this house. Already burned it to CDs to share with fellow gunnies at work. Thanks again for alerting us to it.
Well, he's definitely getting a donation from this house. Already burned it to CDs to share with fellow gunnies at work. Thanks again for alerting us to it.
Karl Hungus
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I keep a log book for long range only.
Load, location, date, time, range, wind, angle, humidity, temp, scope dope, shooting position, corrections, groups, bird's eye view (if applicable).
Load, location, date, time, range, wind, angle, humidity, temp, scope dope, shooting position, corrections, groups, bird's eye view (if applicable).
Sackett
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Thanks All!
That's good information. It's sure nice to know that I won't be alone when I start my log. Now I need to go figure out just what info. will be useful to me...
And thanks Thumper- Cool database!
S.
That's good information. It's sure nice to know that I won't be alone when I start my log. Now I need to go figure out just what info. will be useful to me...
And thanks Thumper- Cool database!
S.
glockman19
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I keep a 3 worksheet page excel program. First page details my collection, picture, purchse price, make, model, serial number. Page 2 is maintainence tracking and the third page is rounds fired.
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Great online shooter's log: www.RangeLog.com
ZO6Vettever
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I take note of how many rounds and if a malf pops up, ammo brand and the mag involved, I have my mags numbered.
Howard Roark
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Competitive shooters keep barrel round counts for predictive purposes. We know about how many rounds a given barrel is good for optimum accuracy. When a barrel gets to that number we'll pull it and use it at shorter ranges or for preactice.
We do not want to show up to a major match with a barrel at it's life expectancy and have it start throwing 9's in the middle of a multi-day match.
We do not want to show up to a major match with a barrel at it's life expectancy and have it start throwing 9's in the middle of a multi-day match.
Hungry Seagull
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I keep track of it in a notebook the way I count miles or hours between equiptment maintaince.
Deanimator
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Just for my two sniper rifles. I record load used and sight settings.
RangeLogger
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RangeLog.com
If you are an active shooter, try logging your shots online: www.RangeLog.com
The site assists with quick scoring and going through the different weapons you use at the range. Also, there are drills (exercises) you can use to improve your skills and track your target score – some for accuracy and others for timing.
You can only view the exercises and shot log after you create an account, but we offer a free Range search to all users – the firearms catalog will be available to the public soon.
A member account is free, so I hope you decide to give the site a try!
If you are an active shooter, try logging your shots online: www.RangeLog.com
The site assists with quick scoring and going through the different weapons you use at the range. Also, there are drills (exercises) you can use to improve your skills and track your target score – some for accuracy and others for timing.
You can only view the exercises and shot log after you create an account, but we offer a free Range search to all users – the firearms catalog will be available to the public soon.
A member account is free, so I hope you decide to give the site a try!
Calibre44
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Yep I keep a record of how many rounds I’ve fired per session for all my guns. I use a simple notebook that I keep in my range bag – nothing sophisticated just the date, rounds fired and a sub total.
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been doing it for reloads but havent done it for Factory loads.
possum
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i keep a log of all the rounds that i fire out of each of my guns, and the date, and the type of cleanning that the guns recieved after the trip to the range. when i change mag/recoil/ striker springs i write that down in there too. as well i list the types of ammo that i fire through the gun anytime i try something new. so i have a running log of what ammo runs in my guns.
it is like a maintance log, as well if something breaks i want to know what it is and what round count i was at when it broke, this also helps me rember when i need to change parts that are vital to the gun running like it should.
i also have a training log book for training courses that i attend. as well before each trip to the range, i outline exactly what i want to work on and the drills that i want to do while i am there, so i don't get side tracked.
it is like a maintance log, as well if something breaks i want to know what it is and what round count i was at when it broke, this also helps me rember when i need to change parts that are vital to the gun running like it should.
i also have a training log book for training courses that i attend. as well before each trip to the range, i outline exactly what i want to work on and the drills that i want to do while i am there, so i don't get side tracked.
KarenTOC
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I started visiting this forum about the same time I started shooting. I noticed that everyone seemed to know how many rounds were fired, what brand of ammo they used, and how many and what kind of ammo problems they experienced. I didn't know why they kept track, but I figured that was what shooters did, so I started doing it. I figured I'd find out why eventually
I just use a simple excel worksheet to record date, location, gun, caliber, rounds fired, distance, and ammo brand. There's a "comments" field for any problems or observations I want to record. My main sheet is in chronological order, but I have a second sheet that takes the info and sorts it by gun and calculates shots fired by that gun. I recently added a photo/serial number record of my guns, and plan to add maintenance records when needed.
I generally use 8.5x11" targets that I downloaded to my pc. As I shoot, I record the above info directly onto the targets. When I get home, I transfer the info from the targets into the spreadsheet, file the targets (and should there be any particularly impressive looking ones, I take a digital picture and put it on my pc. I don't have grandkids so I show off my targets lol).
All of this sounds painful and annoying, but I actually enjoy it. It prolongs the range experience. Come home, peruse the targets, record them, file them, take out the guns, [STRIKE]fondle[/STRIKE] clean them, put them away... nice relaxing way to pass an evening.
Who knows. Maybe one day the info will prove useful lol.
I just use a simple excel worksheet to record date, location, gun, caliber, rounds fired, distance, and ammo brand. There's a "comments" field for any problems or observations I want to record. My main sheet is in chronological order, but I have a second sheet that takes the info and sorts it by gun and calculates shots fired by that gun. I recently added a photo/serial number record of my guns, and plan to add maintenance records when needed.
I generally use 8.5x11" targets that I downloaded to my pc. As I shoot, I record the above info directly onto the targets. When I get home, I transfer the info from the targets into the spreadsheet, file the targets (and should there be any particularly impressive looking ones, I take a digital picture and put it on my pc. I don't have grandkids so I show off my targets lol).
All of this sounds painful and annoying, but I actually enjoy it. It prolongs the range experience. Come home, peruse the targets, record them, file them, take out the guns, [STRIKE]fondle[/STRIKE] clean them, put them away... nice relaxing way to pass an evening.
Who knows. Maybe one day the info will prove useful lol.
NOVAShooter2010
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@KarenTOC. I definitely agree with the benefits (and therapeutic effects) of taking time to record your shot data. However, it sounds like you need to be tracking all of this using something better than a spreadsheet.
It was mentioned in an earlier post, but I've been using RangeLog.com to track my data. I used to keep a spreadsheet, but I switched over when I found RangeLog. I was a free member for a year or so, but I recently upgraded to the premium membership when I decided to start shooting competitively; premium membership offers advanced shotlogs (like IDPA) and a bunch of additional reports that support these advanced log types.
However, the free membership offers a ton of features that would be useful for you, and would be more effective than using your spreadsheet. Their shotlogs allow you to track all of the items you mentioned (firearm, location, date/time, caliber, shots fired, distance, ammo type/brand) plus alot more (weather, lighting, target types, target and shooter movement, shooting stance/position, and others that I can't remember right now).
Like your spreadsheet, each shotlog allows for comments to be added, but the online logs also offers the ability to track additional details such as malfunctions, hangfires, and misfires. They also offer cleaning, repair, and maintenance log types. When you put it all together, it gives you a pretty comprehensive picture of each of your firearms. The site can generate a Firearms Detail Report (PDF) for each weapon; this is basically like a "CarFax" report for your firearm. I've sold a couple of my firearms since joining RangeLog, and I've included a copy of this report each time.
The site also offers a drill/exercise library with more drills than I have seen anywhere else. If you're looking for ways to improve your skills or stay sharp, then this is definitely worth a look. In fact, some of these drills are actually the reason that I became interested in shooting competitively.
Lastly, they have reports that give me a much better picture of my progress than I ever got from my old spreadsheet. I like being able to run reports to see if my times are better with firearm X vs. Firearm Y, or seeing how my accuracy is affected by distance (or movement, grip, etc.).
All in all, I'm glad I made the switch.
It was mentioned in an earlier post, but I've been using RangeLog.com to track my data. I used to keep a spreadsheet, but I switched over when I found RangeLog. I was a free member for a year or so, but I recently upgraded to the premium membership when I decided to start shooting competitively; premium membership offers advanced shotlogs (like IDPA) and a bunch of additional reports that support these advanced log types.
However, the free membership offers a ton of features that would be useful for you, and would be more effective than using your spreadsheet. Their shotlogs allow you to track all of the items you mentioned (firearm, location, date/time, caliber, shots fired, distance, ammo type/brand) plus alot more (weather, lighting, target types, target and shooter movement, shooting stance/position, and others that I can't remember right now).
Like your spreadsheet, each shotlog allows for comments to be added, but the online logs also offers the ability to track additional details such as malfunctions, hangfires, and misfires. They also offer cleaning, repair, and maintenance log types. When you put it all together, it gives you a pretty comprehensive picture of each of your firearms. The site can generate a Firearms Detail Report (PDF) for each weapon; this is basically like a "CarFax" report for your firearm. I've sold a couple of my firearms since joining RangeLog, and I've included a copy of this report each time.
The site also offers a drill/exercise library with more drills than I have seen anywhere else. If you're looking for ways to improve your skills or stay sharp, then this is definitely worth a look. In fact, some of these drills are actually the reason that I became interested in shooting competitively.
Lastly, they have reports that give me a much better picture of my progress than I ever got from my old spreadsheet. I like being able to run reports to see if my times are better with firearm X vs. Firearm Y, or seeing how my accuracy is affected by distance (or movement, grip, etc.).
All in all, I'm glad I made the switch.
NOVAShooter2010
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Sorry for the follow up post, but I just remembered one more thing about RangeLog. I just saw somewhere that they have mobile phone apps coming out for Android and iPhone early next year. Once those are available, I won't even have to wait until I get home; I can enter everything at the range, and even attach pictures of my targets that I took on my Droid
Plus, looks like it will have the option to work "disconnected" and then sync everything back to the website later! I shoot from several ranges where cell coverage is nonexistent, so this "offline" option is something I'm really looking forward to.
Plus, looks like it will have the option to work "disconnected" and then sync everything back to the website later! I shoot from several ranges where cell coverage is nonexistent, so this "offline" option is something I'm really looking forward to.
JohnBiltz
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I keep a spread sheet since my computer is better at math than I am. I keep track of rounds fired on each gun and any modification I do the gun in comments and that is it. I do it mainly to keep track when springs and things might be going bad and its time to replace them. I don't think I really need to do more than that.
possum
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I have also started to use www.rangelog.com (for about 4 months) it is a good program, that is slowly getting better.
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