Compiling a Shooter's Log

[Ventura_Yak'r]

Thinking about compiling a "Shooter's Log" for my range trips to assess/learn/improve my shooting. Just curious how many of you keep such a log and what do you include in it (Shooting position, range type, distance, target used, # of rounds, ammo, any failures, grouping). Planning on transferring the data to an excel file too. Anything else I may be missing? Is this how grouping is measured: center to center of widest spread? Would appreciate everyone's input.

Thanks!

[ThortheDog]

I keep a maintenance log: date, # of rounds fired, total rounds, any failures and of what nature. I could include type of ammo, but I haven't bothered. Log lets me keep track of when to replace springs, etc., and any ongoing problem.

[theneko]

I keep this info:

General: date, location, comments, goal for range session
Each gun: gun make/model, ammo brand/weight/type, # shots, any failures/jams - note mag # and type.

There is also a online service for this...

[konata88]

Bulleye only? Or defensive / IDPA? If latter, how about times / splits for a particular drill?

How about a printed and/or digital picture of the target to attach to your log? Picture are worth a thousand words sometimes...

[jakuda]

I keep a notebook. Date, time, weather conditions (if outdoor). Pistol, ammunition, Target, and goal of that string. I note down location of all shots. I note anytime I correctly "call" my shots. This is for bullseye shooting, but is transferable to all shooting sports. Listing short term goals for each your training sessions and objective evaluation of your shots are invaluable.

[CALI SHOT DOC]

For me it depends on what i'm training for or what my goals are for the day.
Typically I record:
Date
Location (weather condition if outdoor)
My goal or reason for shooting (IPSC practice or testing a new load, etc)
Distance to target
Position of shooter (standing isosceles, bench rest, left/right handed only, etc)
Rounds fired total
*if shooting for IPSC* - # of rounds shot in string/stage and the results
*if testing new load or POI* - # of rounds shot per grouping and take a pic with my
iPhone so i can later add it to my journal for reference.
Remarks on my grip, sight picture, sight acquisition, recoil control, etc.
Note down if i made any adjustments to my gun and if i liked them or not