Tracking round count, training, and failures

[cindynles]

I use a log (small notebook) for my competition guns.

[Divernhunter]

I just shoot. I have for many years.
I do have a log of all my firearms. I do have test load shooting data in a couple of 3-ring notebook binders.

When I sell I do not care what the "round count" is. Neither should the buyer as long as the firearm is in good condition. I would not believe most people who advertise a round count anyway. It does not matter when I buy. If the gun is sound and the rifling good ......so what.

[CSACANNONEER]

The only way I've sort of kept track of round count for a one gun is by knowing how many matches I've shot it at and guessing how many more rounds I've shot plinking. For one of my handguns, I can guess based on how many runs of +/-5000 rounds I've cast and loaded for it. For the other +98% of my firearms, I don't know nor do I care.

[Eddbot]

Does anyone keep a log of stats of their competition practice?
Just starting out and think it would be a valuable tool to analyze performance.
Maybe in combination with video recordings to catch mistakes and wasted time.

Probably going to keep track of hits/misses, avg distance from target, strong/weak hand, body/cover positioning, shots fired and time to finish.

Can anyone else think of other information worth logging?

Going to begin doing this to track my progress and identify areas where I need more deliberate practice (which is everywhere right now).

Not so concerned about round counts per gun.

[postal]

Mark your mags. If you have problems, you might trace it to a mag that needs looked at for a new spring/follower.

THIS!!!!!!

I only see what malfunction, likely cause, and what mag was being used.

Multiple problems with 1 specific mag is obvious. I always mark each magazine with a number.

I use silver nail polish or a metallic sharpie.

[AreWeFree]

Interesting feedback, I see I'm definitely in the minority on this.

So far the data I record has only been useful for showing the frequency and amount of practice I've put in, although my primary reason for starting a log was for keeping a maintenance schedule on my most used guns.

It's also a bit of a curiosity to look back and see patterns and changes. I think I'm going to start a spreadsheet, add my current data to it, and use a separate sheet to track my performance.

I'm thinking of setting up the workbook like this:
1. Single sheet for each caliber to track current ammo stock, overall expenditure, date, firearm used, round count for maintenance, and any notable failures, service records, etc.
2. Separate sheet to record range time, firearm used, notable achievements/errors/failures, then maybe columns for different training exercises so I can put an X in the cell to mark what I practiced, possibly recording times or scores next to it.
3. Overview sheet to consolidate data and quickly show current inventory of ammo and firearms.

[Waking Heavy]

I have one of these on my AR:

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/04/11/caa-secubit-gun-shot-counter/

[postal]

Interesting feedback, I see I'm definitely in the minority on this.

So far the data I record has only been useful for showing the frequency and amount of practice I've put in, although my primary reason for starting a log was for keeping a maintenance schedule on my most used guns.

It's also a bit of a curiosity to look back and see patterns and changes. I think I'm going to start a spreadsheet, add my current data to it, and use a separate sheet to track my performance.

I'm thinking of setting up the workbook like this:
1. Single sheet for each caliber to track current ammo stock, overall expenditure, date, firearm used, round count for maintenance, and any notable failures, service records, etc.
2. Separate sheet to record range time, firearm used, notable achievements/errors/failures, then maybe columns for different training exercises so I can put an X in the cell to mark what I practiced, possibly recording times or scores next to it.
3. Overview sheet to consolidate data and quickly show current inventory of ammo and firearms.

Doesnt matter.

If I ever sell one,

It'll show up in the classifieds as 200 rounds through it.

The less I keep track, the less I have to lie to tell myself it only had 200.

Training is a personal thing- however, training should be basically universal as to all your handguns. So did "x" drill with this handgun... Do I really need to do "X" drill with ALL my handguns?

Or, I know the drill, and can apply it to any gun I own?

Some people simplify, and some people LOVE to overcomplicate simple things. I'm the former, and you appear to be the latter. It boils down to whatever your comfort zone is. I wont say I'm right, or you're right. We just have different approaches to things.

[Chapped Hide]

I've never kept track. If I sell a gun, I always over estimate if the buyer is concerned about round count.

[stevie]

No, too much work