reloading notebook?

[beermj1]

So, I just tried searching and can't really find what I'm looking for. That's not to say that the info isn't on here; I'm just not sure what exactly sure how to search for the info I'm looking for.

I'm trying to put together my personal reloading info into a notebook. I was planning on using it to keep track of developing loads as well as keeping track of how many times I've used cases, tracking lot numbers...stuff like that.

So, my question is, what sort of things do you keep track of. Obviously lot numbers for everything, your general load data, but what else? Does anyone have any examples, something that I could possible model?

If this has been discussed before I apologize. Maybe someone could help me find it.

Thank for your help

 

[memo43]

Re: reloading notebook?

the things that I keep track off maybe wierd to some but it make sense in my head.

you already stated numbers of case fireings
the temp inside my garage (to try an make consistant sessions)
the temp of the day I fired them
results produced
chrono results if any
an lastly what kind of mood I was in (makes sense to me)
primer lots
powder lots
also how many times I have done case prepp on it.
Hope this helps

memo

 

[lightman]

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I designed a spread sheet that I make copies of,and keep in a loose leaf notebook.At the top,I have the rifle and caliber.Next is the date,case,times fired,primer,powder and charge weight,bullet brand,type and weight.Then comments,weather,seating depth,group size,and even my mood.I will staple the chronograph tape either to this or the target,if I save them.I may be able to scan one for you,but most computors will have some type of form that you can use. Pete

 

[Chiller]

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Would recomend you consider Impact Data.

http://www.impactdatabooks.com/Reloading_Data_Book_p/reloading.htm

 

[vman]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pete Theodore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I designed a spread sheet that I make copies of,and keep in a loose leaf notebook.At the top,I have the rifle and caliber.Next is the date,case,times fired,primer,powder and charge weight,bullet brand,type and weight.Then comments,weather,seating depth,group size,and <span style="font-weight: bold">even my mood</span>.I will staple the chronograph tape either to this or the target,if I save them.I may be able to scan one for you,but most computors will have some type of form that you can use. Pete </div></div>

Hehehehe

"
Dear Diary,
Today my shooting was rather sub standard due to a terrible feeling eminating from my lower bowels. I shall rectify this problem by drinking soy instead of full cream milk in the hope that my group size will shrink 1/2MOA

Signed,
Pete Theodore
"

 

[Longshot38]

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You mean something like this:

This is where I keep all my load data and data obtained via load development. I have some commercial load manuals also but find this a much better reference.

 

[triceratops3]

Re: reloading notebook?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Longshot38</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You mean something like this:

This is where I keep all my load data and data obtained via load development. I have some commercial load manuals also but find this a much better reference. </div></div>


That looks like a very useful notebook with all the information one would ever need. I'd like to start working on something like that.

 

[lightman]

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I'm thinking something more like a Fosters. Pete

 

[Clark]

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I have made lots of spread sheets and notebooks of my handloading results.

I have now settled on the range report format.
I hand load ~ 60 cartridges for ~ 300 beater guns.
I have just hoarded a lot of stuff, but I am doing an ok job on developing loads for ~ 25 of the cartridges and doing the gunsmithing on ~ 50 of the guns.

The report should have a description of the gun's configuration and a picture of it as tested as well as the weight as tested.

Sometimes a rifle will have a dozen parts that are being swapped around with other rifles. The configuration must be defined.

The handloads must identify the Quickload predicted velocity vs the chronographed velocity.

The load work ups should include the extractor groove diameter before and after each shot.

The pressure and velocity data should be used to sharpen the Quickload predictions next time.

I write up the range report and email it to anther engineer who is critical of everything I do.

Like any scientific lab report, there should be a purpose, a date, a location, conditions, personnel, equipment, and a drawing or pic of the test set up.

The results are tabulated, but the targets get stapled to a print out of the range report, and filed. When WTSHTF, that is the hard drive back up.

If I tell you I shot a 0.8" group with a .223 on May 20, 2003, and you ask me what scope was on the gun that day, I had better bee able to tell you.

If the gun was not functioning properly that day, there should be a good description of the problem, so it can get fixed before that gun goes to the range again.

If I wanted to load some ammo and shoot a broom handle 30 Mauser, I would do a search function in my range reports in email. If I had not touched the project in 10 years, I should be able to pick up where I left off.

 

[The_Hoff]

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longshot38 is it possible you could either PM me or Email me copies of the 22 cal. section? I am ALWAYS searching for data and info to compare to my own as well as info on the cartridge itself.

also, loved your layout so much I am adapting it into my logbook as well

 

[dragonjr45]

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I used to just write down all my data in a 7"x3" notebook. Always had trouble finding the info when I went back to look for it though. For my new custom rifle, I decided to go with a storm tactical sniper kit with write in rain pages. Then I just made reloading pages for it in word pad. Now everything is nice and orderly/easy to find, and i can take pages out or put new pages in depending on what I need. I would recommend it to anyone as its a great kit.

 

[vman]

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I got a handy little Rite in the rain pad with my Storm Data book. I just use that for load development.

 

[dragonjr45]

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I was going to do that, but last week was snowing and way too cold to do load development. I thought it would be neat to make some pages and they turned out ok. Only problem is, I don't have write in rain paper to print them out on. I guess I'll just cover them with clear box tape when each page is filled in.

 

[gunsnjeeps]

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I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that used case drawings in their book. I didn't use one when I started reloading pistol rounds. Then I didn't reload for several years. I forgot most of my pistol loads. Luckily most of them were written on labels on the boxes. Now I have my "go to" loads in a note book by caliber and most of my load data and chronograph results on my laptop.

 

[dogmessiah]

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I use Excel, and have started using the format posted by slugger here.
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/for...505#Post1777505
It is pretty kickass.

 

[rymart]

Re: reloading notebook?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mm3beer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, I just tried searching and can't really find what I'm looking for. That's not to say that the info isn't on here; I'm just not sure what exactly sure how to search for the info I'm looking for.

I'm trying to put together my personal reloading info into a notebook. I was planning on using it to keep track of developing loads as well as keeping track of how many times I've used cases, tracking lot numbers...stuff like that.

So, my question is, what sort of things do you keep track of. Obviously lot numbers for everything, your general load data, but what else? Does anyone have any examples, something that I could possible model?

If this has been discussed before I apologize. Maybe someone could help me find it.

Thank for your help </div></div>

I use the Sinclair Reloading Book from Sinclair International.

 

[beermj1]

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Thanks everyone for your input. I've got some great ideas and things to work with. Another question; if you change lot numbers for powder, do you rework your load? How do you check to make sure it's still shooting the way you want with the load you worked up?

 

[Longshot38]

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Just take note when you change lot numbers. Then go out and shoot a couple groups over the chronograph. If your still getting good groups and chrono numbers then leave thing alone. However if your groups open up and/or the chrono numbers are off then it is time to tweek your load.