Logging your shoots

[analog_kidd]

I was just wondering, how many people log their time at the range? I notice that many of the users here know exactly how many rounds they've fired from which gun. With a couple of guns and frequent visits to the range, I can see how that information would get forgotten.

If you do log your shoots, what information do you write down?

[Guest db99wj]

I just log, date, how many, brand, type of ammo(JHP, FMJ etc,) problems or any other notations.

[Guest Verbal Kint]

I just log, date, how many, brand, type of ammo(JHP, FMJ etc,) problems or any other notations.

Yep, I started doing this same thing with my Kimber today. It was the first few rounds (180, to be exact) that I've shot through it... so I made sure to pick up a small notebook to record the information above.

You could even go as far as recording your grouping, score of hits in the certain rings (most silhouette targets have this information in the upper corner anyway), etc... but I'm not getting that fancy with mine. Just using it as a log to record the number of shots taken, ammo used, and any problems with the gun/ammo... so I can see if patterns develop or not.

Logging such information is a very good idea, IMO. Also acts as a reminder on when to pull maintenance on your guns... replacing recoil springs, firing pin springs, mainsprings, etc... based on the manufacturer's recommendation.

[VERO1]

Not me. I just shoot until I get tired or run out of ammo. I have started taking fewer guns to the range in order to reduce cleaning chores. Got to stay after the lazy factor, you know.

[Guest dotsun]

I just shoot until I'm out of ammo or time. Or until my Glock goes kaboom, whichever comes first. I don't chronicle any of my other tool's histories, so I really don't see much point for me. I guess I could see it if you're running thousands of rounds and want to change springs and other wear items at a particular count.

[bteague2]

I keep track of how many rounds I have put through my carry gun. It's not alot yet, and I don't have any real reason but I like knowing if for nothing else.

[Im Neero]

Every now and then I'll start logging range sessions, but I quickly lose interest. It's a great idea, but I've never managed to stick with it. It's a lot like the time that I decided that I was going to do 200 pushups a day

[Guest gcrookston]

I don't log, per se, but I keep dope books.

I keep a dope book for each of my long range target rifles, noting my scope setting with regards to atmospheric conditions, altitude, ammuntion and I also keep a round count to estimate barrel life.

For instance: with my M1a1, I know that M118 @ 6,320' in 70 degree, 30% rh needs 15 clicks down from zero @ 500 yrds vs. my "zero" set at 86' @ 80degrees, 60% rh. These two locations are where I have done most of my shooting (Colorado/Louisiana/Maryland).

I also know that when switching from M118 to 168gr Gold Medal Match @ 1,000yrds I need to adjust up 9 clicks to obtain the same zero in Colorado and 7 clicks @ sea level.

When I go shooting this weekend outside of Bowling Green, I'll be recording my dope for additional reference (I'm going to start with my dope from Ortonville - 920' - which should put me pretty close to their 800').

Refering to my dope book prevents me from wasting shots sighting in for a particular location and condition.

[molonlabetn]

I used to... I really need to start doing that again.

It just got so boring once I owned XDs and Sigs... there was never any malfunction notes, just a round-count and pictures of the targets.

[Mike.357]

I like to log the date, how many rounds, what type of ammo etc. I also note if something of exception happens.

Or until my Glock goes kaboom, whichever comes first.

Oy, here we go again. Dotson ever stirring the pot. I am laughing considering what happened to some other thread.

[creeky]

I don't keep track of anything really. I wished I had thought about

it though. I would have liked to keep a round count that has went through

both my HK, and AR. Oh well...

[The Rabbi]

Keeping a log book sounds too much like work to me.

I have reduced the guns I take to basically one, the Smith 19 2 1/2 inch. I'll shoot it until it wont shoot no more.

[Guest DrBoomBoom]

Every now and then I'll save the targets from a range trip and log the data on them.

[Marswolf]

Only gun I log is my Remington 700 VS, and that one only because I reload for it and want to keep track of what loadings and other factors like bullet set depth give the best accuracy.

[Guest canynracer]

I dont log, I usually shoot until I am out of ammo and the thumb knuckle is bleeding

[Guest c.a.s.]

No log, I shoot until I'm done and then I clean everything.

[Beretta Racer]

I log gun and ammo info. Gun: serial number, date of purchase, springs rate and date of install. Ammo: rounds as of date, type and load data.