How much do you use a shooting log book?

[Stevie-Ray]

Only time I've ever used a logbook was when working up loads. Unecessary for me any other time.

 

[spacecoast]

I wouldn't say that I log LOTS of factors, but I do note the date, range, gun, ammo used, # of rounds, shooters, and make notes if something happened that I want to track like FTFs or what my score was if it was a match.

If/when I sell a gun I would like to be able to honestly tell the buyer how often it was shot and how many rounds are through it. Much like selling a car with records.

 

[4runnerman]

With a new load always.Once i find the load im looking for i chrono a few dozen and if all looks ok im done. But i only shoot in the summer. If i shoot all year i would probebly do it more often. I keep a bullet count my gun has fired and thats good enough

 

[demigod]

Excel Spreadsheets are wonderful for this.

That's what I use. I log round count for a handful of guns and my silencer. But I do have guns that are just recreational and I don't keep round counts on those.

 

[rclark]

I use a digital camera to document my search for the perfect load. I write relevant data on the target and take a picture of it. A picture is worth a thousand words sometimes.... Works for me! Only time I bother. Otherwise I just go out and have fun!

FWIW, there is a good free alternate to 'Excel'. It's called Calc in Open Office . And it's cross platform Linux/Windoze/Mac/Solaris. http://www.openoffice.org/ .

 

[obxned]

Each gun has a file on my computer. Along with scans of important paperwork, digital owners manuals, and interesting information, I note every shot for the first 2-300 rounds. After that, only modifications, new ammo, or unusual events get noted.

 

[FairWarning]

I keep up with my inventory of rounds on a spreadsheet just so I know when it's time to reorder.