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When I first started handloading - as opposed to "just reloading" - the first piece of advice I got from the old fellers who helped me get started is, keep a pet loads book. It's my set of personal recipes for what works, what doesn't, what I've tried and what I was told "might" work. I lost my original book decades ago in a move. Started a new one. Then got out of hand loading and reloading for some time. Lost the second one from carelessness during that lapse. Started a third one and it's still with me. I also keep some recipes just in a spreadsheet or a label-making database, not written down anywhere else. I'm thinking that's a mistake I need to correct over the holiday break.
Anyways, I'm curious what other experienced hand loaders and reloaders do. Do you keep a book? If so, is it written, typed, just digital, a blend...? And, if you don't keep a pet loads book, how do you keep track of your best - and worst - loads?
This place is a fantastic resource of personal experiences and data I do not intend to let go to waste.
Anyways, I'm curious what other experienced hand loaders and reloaders do. Do you keep a book? If so, is it written, typed, just digital, a blend...? And, if you don't keep a pet loads book, how do you keep track of your best - and worst - loads?
This place is a fantastic resource of personal experiences and data I do not intend to let go to waste.