Labels

[mxjunky78]

I stick the labels that come with the MTM cases on the case and then cover it with clear packing tape. Then I fill in all the info with a "WET" erase marker. When I'm done with that box or need to change some info, I simply moisten a napkin and wipe it off. Just remember to get the WET erase markers and not your standard white board dry erase markers.

 

[double bogey]

CALIBER____________________________
BULLET TYPE________________________
BULLET WEIGHT______________________
POWDER____________________________
POWDER WEIGHT____________________
PRIMER_____________________________
COAL_______________________________
DATE LOADED________________________


This is mine, prints on avery 5623 labels

 

[rmelchiori]

You can make normal labels removable by sticking them to your blue jeans 2 or 3 times. It pulls enough microfibers from them to keep them from getting a complete bite. They still stick well, but still allows them to be removed.

 

[Candyman87]

I lost caliber, bullet, powder type and weight and a lot number.

The lot number corresponds to an excel spreadsheet. If I'm doing test loads I'll label with blue tape with a lot more info.

 

[mikemyers]

Was thinking last night, why not put a "checklist" of everything that's needed to be done during the reloading process on the card, maybe even on the back, to "check off" each step? I used to try to never get interrupted during reloading, but stuff happens....

If you use the two-tray system of moving rounds from one tray to another as each operation is performed, even if you do get interrupted, you'll know exactly where you left off, and what had already been done. The Lyman reloading book mentions lots of inspections, for the case, for powder level, lots of things - they could all be listed also.

 

[JimKirk]

I think you can get a label "crowded" and "stuff" get overlooked ... I try the"KISS" method for Box labels ... then on the other hand my Reloading Log Book contains pretty all the relevant info .... I keep a sequential list by date in the front of each Cartridge that I load ... by date ... that way if I need to know it is a quick look to find needed ammo...

Don't get me wrong ...the box label has enough info to know what is in it ....

 

[mstreddy]

Mike,
I use a checklist item for brass containers.
caliber
clean
sized/deprimed
mouth belled
primed

I have it set up in Word, print, cut out and use as needed. I also have a variation for rifle (lube, crimped primer).

I'll dig it up and email it to you.

For ammo boxes I use the Avery 2160 size, but I just handprint (as legibly as I can)
Caliber, bullet weight/style
Powder type/charge OAL
Date Primer

I do these by hand as my printer is in my kids' room and I can't print at night, which is coincidentally when I normally load.

Eddy

 

[RetiredUSNChief]

For those who are interested, Avery also makes a line of removable labels:

http://www.avery.com/avery/en_us/Pr...abels/Removable-Multipurpose-Labels_06460.htm

 

[Walkalong]

Those are the ones I use. I put sticky notes inside the box or bag with the Load #, the weight and powder used, the primer used, and the date (Month & Year) loaded. I can use the Load # to look up all pertinent info recorded for it.

 

[rogerstg]

I use removable labels to stick to previously used ammo boxes scrounged from the range and an editable Word template that I made up. I just edit it as needed.

Labels: Avery Self-Adhesive Removable Labels, 0.5 x 1.75 Inches, White, 840 per Pack (05422)
Template link

The correct labels for my template are Avery Removable Print/Write Labels, 1 x 3 Inches, White, Pack of 250 (5436), Not what I originally listed. Sorry if this caused any confusion.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I use a template I made up and serial number every box. This way I can track the box of ammo to the gun that fired it and how it performed. Works well for me.

 

[Comrade Mike]

I use masking tape and a sharpie

 

[mikemyers]

Mike,
I use a checklist item for brass containers.
caliber
clean
sized/deprimed
mouth belled
primed
......

'mstreddy', thanks. I will be printing that out, along with a line for each of the "inspections" the Lyman book suggested people do. I'll check things off as I move the shells from one tray to another. I will probably save the end result as a 'pdf' file, which can be used as a label, or just printed on paper and placed inside the ammo box.

Regarding printing, I'm just going to print these out ahead of time, and fill in the information by hand, first during the reloading, and later after the bullets are complete. I might add one more line at the bottom for "feedback", where can write in any notes as I use that ammo, and save the "labels" for future reference.

 

[Rule3]

Dang, I am getting exhausted. Reminds me of work!

Labels log books, any spread sheets?

I refuse to bring a laptop to the range and plug in my chronograph!

 

[mstreddy]

Mike I use the checklist for brass as it's going through the process, mostly to help identify one container of brass and what's been done to it. If I have 3 containers of 9MM sitting on the workbench, what stage of the process is each bin at? This was mostly helpful to me when I was reloading single stage and I would work in batch mode.

Once it's "ammo" I just handprint a label on each box of ammo with the load information.
What was done to it, at that point, doesn't much matter to me. For handgun ammo I gave up trying to track/segregate by number of firings a long time ago.

 

[rogerstg]

I do that too sometimes. It's quick and easy.

I give away lots of ammo to my brothers and friends, and for them I use labels to avoid any confusion.

 

[edfardos]

Blue masking tape and lot number stuck to box. In bags I double over the tape and call it a tag.

 

[mikemyers]

I like the idea of a reloading label, and I also like the idea of a "reloading check list", so if I get interrupted, there will be no question as to what I've done, and also as a reminder so I don't forget something. This assumes the reloading is done on a single station press.

My plan is to print this out when I start reloading one or two boxes of bullets, check off each step as it's done, and use the top of the form for the reloading "label". I'll probably make changes once I start using it.


RELOADING DATA LABEL FOR ONE BOX OF AMMO
Box Number:
Caliber:
Date Reloaded:
number of rounds
Bullet (weight, brand, style):
Powder (brand and weight):
Primer:
Case:
Case length:
OverAl lLength:
Velocity:
Notes:

RELOADING CHECK LIST
number of times cases reloaded
brand of cases, if known
lot number of cases, if known
intended case length
initial check for damaged cases
check case lengths
clean in tumbler
empty tumbler debris, re-check cases
lubricate
insert dies in press
size/deprime
expand case end
insert primer
check weight from powder dispenser
add powder
every 10th bullet, check weight from dispenser
visual check of powder levels in cases
press in bullet
crimp
measure overall length of bullet