Cherokee
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I keep detailed records using a form I set up in Microsoft WORD. Since I started this before PC's, I converted it from manual notebooks and databases were too complicated to me back then. Today I would consider using a database, but Excel would also work I guess.
Anyway, I keep a separate numbered record for every load I have tried, segregated by cartridge, with all the details of the basic load and subsequent loadings of the same. I also include any notes for loading and shooting results, range results, firearm used, conditions, chronograph sessions. These are printed off and kept in 3 ring binders as well, and backed up on disk. I also use a removable lable on the ammo box with the load number and brief data so there is no question what I am shooting.
Anyway, I keep a separate numbered record for every load I have tried, segregated by cartridge, with all the details of the basic load and subsequent loadings of the same. I also include any notes for loading and shooting results, range results, firearm used, conditions, chronograph sessions. These are printed off and kept in 3 ring binders as well, and backed up on disk. I also use a removable lable on the ammo box with the load number and brief data so there is no question what I am shooting.