Range Report AB Kestrel and the Data Book

[NevadaZielmeister]

I have been using the AB Kestrel for 2 months and just completed the 2014 Sniper's Hide Cup with it. It was DEAD ON THE ENTIRE TIME. So now I find myself wondering why I even need to fill out my data book since the Kestrel is right every darn time, no need for adjustments. I also think about why I used a data book: to register prior DOPE in calculating my future DOPE. Right? I might be missing something here, but with an FDAC backup, I am just not sure I need to enter in the data anymore when I already have the correct data ready to use on the AB Kestrel.

So my question is to AB Kestrel owners only: Do you even write into your Data Book anymore? If yes, then why?

 

[DocUSMCRetired]

Yes I still keep a log book just in case. While its not as specific. It still has powder, primer, load data. MV, adjustments made. Hits.

 

[ZiaHunter]

Still keep certain information in my data book such as cold bore data and round counts. Keep a separate book for load development.

 

[atlsniper6.5]

I have been using the AB Kestrel for 2 months and just completed the 2014 Sniper's Hide Cup with it. It was DEAD ON THE ENTIRE TIME. So now I find myself wondering why I even need to fill out my data book since the Kestrel is right every darn time, no need for adjustments. I also think about why I used a data book: to register prior DOPE in calculating my future DOPE. Right? I might be missing something here, but with an FDAC backup, I am just not sure I need to enter in the data anymore when I already have the correct data ready to use on the AB Kestrel.

So my question is to AB Kestrel owners only: Do you even write into your Data Book anymore? If yes, then why?

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