making a reloading database

[Walkalong]

I have seperate tabs (.32 ACP to .45 Colt) for all calibers in my Excel log. I can not get .38 Super and 9MM mixed up, or .44 Spl and .44 Mag, for that matter.

I understand about deleting cells/rows/typing, etc. One has to be carefull with load data no matter how one logs it.

I use Excel only because I am real good at manipulating the cells/rows/etc. and can make it look anyway I want. I do NOT use any of its mathamatical abilities in my log. That could to easily get screwed up.

Pic 1 - Computer Screen

Pic 2 - Log Book

 

[DWARREN123]

I use Lee Shooter software.

 

[cpttango30]

I have an excel Spread sheet set up to work with my velocities off of the chrono. I got a chrono that did not do it for you and while i could work it out with a pencil and paper Excel works good and is quick.

I keep load cards attached to a hand written note book with velocites in it.

On my load cards I have:
Caliber
Bullet
Powder type
Powder charge
Case
Primer
Load date
Amount loaded

I print my cards on to business card sheets you can get at the store.

I have thought about starting an access database for all my loads but I think it would be too small to warrent all the work involved with creating a good usable database in access.

 

[Uncle Chan]

I wrote my own in Microsoft Access database. I then populated it with 7000 loads of my own and from various places. I then found reloaders reference and populated it with his 20,000. I now have about 28000 recipes with a free form search form I created. Pretty slick.

 

[Sunray]

"...notes arent any good if you cant read them..." You're right. That's why you should print your notes. The most important data is what load you used with what bullet weight. There's nothing worse than finding a load that shoots really well only to find you didn't write down what it was. Write it on the target. Bullet weight, powder charge, primer and case.

 

[Clark]

I was doing spread sheets 10 years ago, but have given up.

I now write up a range report like a lab report in email with pictures, load data, chrono measurements, wind conditions, gunsmithing problems, etc, and send it to my accuracy mentor.

I print it, and staple it to the targets.

In the email title, I put "Range report 2008-3-22 6mmBR, 19 Badger, 7mmMag, 44 mag"

The sent email are moved to folder "range reports" in the email client.

Before I load any ammo, I do a search on that cartridge and read my history.

If I have this many cartridges:

.177 pellet, 17HMR, 17Rem,.22 pellet, .22lr, 22mag, .222, .223, .243,
25acp, 6mmPPC .262 Neck, 6mmBR,.243Win, 6mm/284, 25/35, .250/3000, 257
Roberts, 257 Roberts AI, 6.5 jap, 6.5x55, 270, 7x57mm, 7mm Rem mag, 32acp,
32sw, 32S&WLong, 32-20, 30 Mauser, 7.62x25mm, 30-30, 303Sav, 300Sav,
.308, 30-06, 300 Win Mag, 300RUM, 7.5 French, 7.5 Swiss, 7.62x39mm,
303Brit, 7.62x54R, 8x57mm, 338WM, 338LM, .380, 9x19mm, 9x23mm, 357 Sig,
38special, 357 mag, 38sw, 350RM, 40sw, 10mm, 10.4mm, 44 mag, 45acp,
45acp tight, 45Colt, 452/70, .410, 45/70, 458Lott, 32 ga, 28ga, 20 ga,
16 ga, 12 ga, and 10 ga.

And I have the memory function of the absent minded professor, this is how I have to deal with it.

 

[primlantah]

to respond about the manuals: I do not use them BUT i think its cool having them available for quick reference. I keep a computer closer to my bench than a bookshelf.