Tracking My Reloading

[Snagglepuss]

I am just getting started in reloading, in fact everything is set up and today I will load my first rounds. My question is: Has anyone developed an Excel spreadsheet that tracks cost, round data or something similar. If so would you be willing to share it. Thanks, if not what kind of data do you keep? I know load data is one but how about others? Thanks in advance.

 

[griz]

I use this form and keep them in a notebook. Most of the columns are self explainatory. The comment column is for powder measure settings, velocity, whatever needs to be noted. I've never seen a need to track costs. I suppose an Excel program would be a way to keep track of the number of rounds fired, but I find it simpler to just write down the info needed to either duplicate or troubleshoot the load.

And no matter how you keep records, label the rounds in some way. Sooner or later you will find a half a box of your favorite caliber and have no idea what's inside the case.

 

[ocabj]

Search the forum. Someone posted an Excel or Access DB awhile back.

If not, it takes all of 5 minutes to make an Excel spreadsheet to calculate cost per round (and hours on end trying to make it look 'pretty').

But real men use paper and pen while dorks like me use MySQL+PHP.

 

[whipper]

Snagglepuss,

Try these, the Reloading Record.xls is my own concoction it is for 8 ½ x 14-landscape printing. And the Reloading.xls is the coast calculator you are looking for.

Have fun.

P.S. had to zip them THR does not have xls as a valid file extension.

 

[bobaloo]

Just a suggestion, if you want to calculate cost per round, a spreadshoot works well. Myself, I don't worry about it, or try not to think about the cost, but I do like to keep records and for that I have a nice harbound journal that I use. In 20 years who knows what kind of computer or operating system or what you'll be using, but a nice quality paper journal will last you the rest of your life and be something you can just pull off the shelf and read. I suspect it will bring back a lot of memories.

Computers are great for some things, but paper is more reliable over the long haul.

 

[Matt Dillon]

Please check out the free database Pointblank reloading database, found at http://www.HuntingNut.com. I have used it for years and it is very stable!

 

[Nhsport]

I agree that it is good to track performance (speed,accuracy ect)but good god man,don't ever track cost of a hobby!
Just kiddding,do as you wish of course. Do yourself a favor and label your boxes,I buy sheets of return address labels (staples) and run them thru the printer with a caliber and a couple of lines that I fill in with bullet weight and style,powder type and weight. I usually put one label on the outside end of the box so I can read it when stacked on a shelf,and another label inside the box in case the outside one gets knocked off.
Be extra carefull if you had a special load not sutable for a gun it could fit in. An example of this is heavy loads for a Ruger blackhawk 45 long colt if you or someone you know owns a colt SAA in 45 long colt.