What information do you keep on your re-loaded ammo?

[rajbcpa]

I keep the following info:

Powder type
Powder charge
projectile weight
Primer maker


Lately, I'm thinking this is the minimum and that I should include more data.

What info do you keep?

thx....

[rebs]

I keep the following info

case brand and number of times reloaded
brand, type and charge of power
primer brand and number
bullet brand, weight and type
accuracy in group size

[allaroundhunter]

Case: type, manufacturer, trim-to length, number of times trimmed, lot number and times fired.

Bullet: type, weight, seating depth, manufacturer and lot number

Powder: type, charge, manufacturer and lot number

Primer: type, manufacturer, lot number

Cartridge specific: OAL, muzzle velocity, temp and elevation sighted in at; expected group size

[WESHOOT2]

I keep its lot number.

I use and recommend the Lyman Data Log book to record my info. I keep them in 3-ring binders, one for 357 and smaller, one for 40 and larger.

[NWPilgrim]

I keep:
Bullet mfg, style and weight
Powder, and charge weights tested
Case headstamp (all cases are trimmed or otherwise within trim length)
Primer
COL
Accuracy results of tested powder weights, and the rifle/optic, yardage, date and target numbers
Any other comments on the load.

[Magnum Wheel Man]

I add a piece of masking tape to each box of ammo I load...

Caliber...

Case... brand / head stamp, trim-to length, and times fired.

Primer... brand, size / type

Powder... brand, charge,

Bullet... brand, type, weight

Cartridge... OAL

Date Loaded

[vmaxmike]

MTM cases come with a nice load data sticker, I have photo copied them and thus have an endless supply. easy to use and include most of the listed data guy stated above.

[rajbcpa]

....some of the data you are logging is apparent from looking at the ammo without any recorded reference like head-stamp, caliber and bullet shape and type; right?

These seem like good information to log:

Projectile maker
Number of times reloaded
Trim Length
Date reloaded
Accuracy


I put most of re-loaded ammo in zip lock bags. I just have not found anything that is more handy and not too pricey.

For this method of storage (bulk), do you use paper info stickers?

[vmaxmike]

My LGS sells MTM plastic cases for $2 - $3 per 100 round case, well worth the money to me.

[vmaxmike]

If I can figuer out how to upload a PDF file I can scan and post the load data stickers I use.

You can then print ur own then, they'd just be paper but you can tape them on ur box or bags.

[Technosavant]

I keep two data records. One goes in the ammo box, one is kept on a sheet of paper.

Ammo box: caliber, powder type and charge, projectile, primer type, and my own lot number*.

Paper record: caliber, case type, powder type, charge, and lot number, primer type and lot number, projectile type.

This lets me, if I have any kind of recall on a lot of powder or primers, know exactly which batches of ammunition have those in them so I don't need to scrap EVERYTHING.

Here's a link to the paper record I keep. Feel free to use it if you like. If you are into shotshell reloading, I have a data sheet for those too.

*Usually the date and the batch on that day- like one made today would be 01MAY13A... if that were, say, a .45ACP batch and I made a batch of .38spl too, the second one would be 01MAY13B, and so on.

[schmellba99]

I got tired of not having the information I wanted, so I made up my own load stickers. Uses Avery shipping labels and the forms on the word document can be pre-filled before printing (print to .pdf), or I can print some blank ones and write everything in by hand.

Caliber
Date loaded
Projo Brand
Projo Weight
Primer Brand
Primer Type
Powder Brand
Powder Weight (grains)
OAL
Comp OAL (# comp number used to measuer)
Calculated Velocity
Actual Velocity (one day I will actually get a chrono)
Number of times Loaded
Brass Manufacturer

Things like brass trim length, headspace, etc. are kept in my loading log book.

If anybody wants a copy of the word document, shoot me a PM and I'll email it to you - it is very customizable and I've found that each of us want something just a little different, so this works great.

[Old Grump]

I keep the following info:

Powder type
Powder charge
projectile weight
Primer maker


Lately, I'm thinking this is the minimum and that I should include more data.

What info do you keep?

thx....

Only thing I add is the date made and I log the same information in my log book. If there is a problem I can find all the boxes with the same date and do something about it. Conversely if the load is a particularly good one in a specific gun that too is noted but only in the log book.

[Sure Shot Mc Gee]

Its a matter of choice. Some fellows keep a list as long as their arm. Others get by with one, two, or 3 items at most they keep tabs on. Competition shooting. Yes a detailed list helps. But for a weekend shooter doing the same. Quietly I may have a thought in mind that individual may have a touch of (OCD) after observing his Range Journal. Openly in public I again think its a matter of choice is all. Since I prefer Federal brass and use only one brand of primers. That is all I use. No other brass or primers are found on my bench. So there's no need to list them. My list consists of:

1. bullet weight.

2. powder brand

3. charge weight

4. A quick synopsis of my recipe. (Including it's groupings.)


S/S

[boondocker385]

For my plinking loads I keep the same info as you. For hunting I add case maker, times reloaded, goal, bullet data,

[BigJimP]

All I would add to your list is date.../ and primer number as well as mfg (CCI 500) / Projectile mfg and weight ( MG 115 RN - for Montana Gold, 115gr RN ) - on handgun ammo.

( I don't trim or keep track of head stamps ..or how many times a case has been reloaded ).....they bounce all over the range ( concrete floors) and whatever I sweep up, goes back in my process ( some of my rounds, or whatever is bouncing around).

I'm real careful on higher pressure cases -- like .40S&W ...I clean and then inspect the cases carefully - and toss out anything that looks like its pretty worn or with any dents at all...
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On shotshells I keep same data ...but add shot size, how many ounces..
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I don't reload rifle anymore ....but when I did, I kept same data as handgun ammo.

[TATER]

As I have a few of the same calibers, I tend to load special for specific rifles and HAVE to label them as such..Or bad things could happen

[mehavey]

See
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...83&postcount=6

That little 1/2 x 3" strip of paper is kept inserted into the cartridge case along with the loaded rounds
and then taped into logbook upon firing. It tells me
- Bullet Weight
- Bullet type
- Bullet Manufacturer
- Powder type (and Lot#)
- Primer size/manufacturer
- Case Manufacturer, firing history, water volume weight
- OAL (and somtimes comparator dimensions if match)
- Quickload's predicted chamber & muzzle pressure
- QuickLoad's predicted velocity
- Loading date

The Logbook page shows:
- 5-shot string velocity average
- Sequential bullet strike location on th target
- Firing date
- Sky condition
- Temperature
- Wind (if any)

[rox]

Loading Records:
Brass batch (defines brass type, manufacturer, batch, date obtained, supplier, price paid).
Bullet batch (defines bullet type, manufacturer, batch, date obtained, supplier, price paid).
Primer batch (defines primer type, manufacturer, batch, date obtained, supplier, price paid.
Powder batch (defines powder type, manufacturer, batch, date obtained, supplier, price paid.
Date loaded.
Quantity loaded.
Powder charge.
Brass times previously loaded.
Shoulder position.
Case length.
Head to ogive measurement (and tool used to obtain this).
COAL.
Dies, tools and steps used to prep and load, including bushing sizes and vernier settings.
Comments.

Usage Records:
Date, place, event, distance, batch and quantity used per rifle, comments.
(Detailed plots or prints are stored elsewhere on paper).

Calculated Reports:
Loaded ammo stock per batch.
Brass stock (loaded and empty) per brass batch broken down by times fired.
Barrel counts.

[balderclev]

I use an Iphone app for keeping track of my loads and test shooting sessions called AmmoTracker. Lets me have all my load data (not much of it yet) with me all the time. Also tracks session info and stores notes and images.

[hooligan1]

I only record load data that is bonifiable "The One" for each rifle, and bullet it was loaded for, for instance: Weatherby Vanguard 7 mm remington magnum, Leupold VXII 4-12x40 AO, 160 grain Accubond, 61.8 grains of IMR 7828, CCI 250 primer, Winchester brass,,oal 2.800 (zeroed comparator) 3/4 moa at 100 yds, zero is 2 1/2 inches high at 100.

I don't list anything that I don't intyend to keep loading like failed test loads, or should I say test loads that I didn't feel had enough precision and accuracy to keep a record of it.

[TATER]

Hooligan, If I tried it, Its in my notes under that caliber with performance comments.
Don't want to repeat failed recipes.. Kinda learn from history ya-know.

[orionengnr]

I list exactly what you do:

Powder type
Powder charge
projectile weight
Primer maker

...and I add the date. That's it for me.
Note that I am only loading straight-walled pistol ammo, so trim length and number of times fired are non-critical information for me...

[pathdoc]

I list:

Cartridge type
Powder type and charge weight
Primer type
Projectile brand, type and weight
Case type (I recycle ammo boxes, but what's on the box is not always what's inside case-wise).

e.g. ".303 British; 174gn Sierra FMJBT; ADI AR2209 43gn over CCI LRP; Prvi case."

I admit I have in the past been remiss in keeping track of number of firings, but it's something I'll be doing with any new brass I load from now on. I have, however, bought a broken shell extractor in the event that I might need it some day. I hope to have this happen on the range sooner rather than later so that I can get used to using it before I need it in the field (God forbid).

[jcwit]

I believe in KISS=Keeping It Simple Stupid.
I shoot my own cast bullets.

Bullet mold number--This gives me the type of bullet and the weight.
Name of powder and charge weight in grains of course.
Date reloaded.

That's it boys & girls. No need to mention primer as I have only 3 types of primers.
A. Small Rifle Primers--used in both handgun & rifle calibers
B. Large Pistol Primers--used in pistol calibers
C. Large Rifle Primers--used in rifle calibers

Have enough of each, likely will never need to buy more.