Reloading logs

[mroels]

Two months ago I started using a simple excel spreadsheet to keep track of everything. One file for each gun that I reload for. I've just been putting everything on the same sheet since I've really not been changing up components that much yet. I've been trying to play as little as possible with stuff and just learn how to reload, especially with my .308. But know my supplies are starting to run low so I'm going to order a bunch of different bullets and powders.

So my question is do you guys just keep everything on one sheet? Or organize it by powder or by bullet? Or by combinations?


I attached a screenshot of my excel spreadsheet. (guess you can't attach xls files)

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[mindwreck]

one sheet per cal. unless its for precision gun. then every gun gets its own sheet

[ExtremeX]

I keep track of the entire hobby related purchase in excel. From gun purchase, serial numbers, ammo and accessories mainly to keep track of what I own, see what I’ve spent and also for insurance purposes.

Added to that was reloading to that when I started to keep track of equipment, components, then another sheet which is basically to calculate cost savings...

I however don’t keep any of my actual load data in excel. I use “Microsoft OneNote”… think digital paper notes. It’s basically a digital folder / filing cabinet with sections, tabs, and pages.

I like it because I can store my load data there with pictures of the actual targets, random notes, videos, links from websites, emails, files, dope data graphics from Ballistics FTE software, along with importing from excel and any other source for that matter.

Here a link to the OneNote software if you are interested.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/player.aspx?assetid=va101837684&vwidth=650&vheight=330&locat=frame&videoId=76d71592-bb83-4072-8340-f814737ce30a&from=sharepermalink&src=v5:share:sharepermalink:&from=mpl_en-us_MOD_OfficeCom_Test_en-us_VA101837684

[Noonanda]

I do something similar but it is based on Caliber. each caliber is its own Excel Document, an entry for each of my loads when I run them over the chronograph. I can then reference that data later on and depending on the accuracy may call a load "my go-to" for that caliber. For example my .243 Win load using 58 Gr V/Zmax bullets is 41.0 Gr of Varget, COAL 2.592, gives me a MV of 3530 FPS with my Chrony 12 feet from the muzzle. Extreme spread is 36.1 FPS. More info is in there as well, let me know if you want a copy of the doc.

[bruceflinch]

I just use a Lyman Logbook...paperwork don't crash, tho it will burn...

[Quinc]

I keep all of my load data by bullet weight for my long range .223 in excel as well.

[SixPointEight]

I use a comp book. One for rifle, one for pistol and give about 10 pages per caliber. Once I work up a load I usually don't need to fudge with it much

[Noonanda]

I just use a Lyman Logbook...paperwork don't crash, tho it will burn...

My logs get backed up to drop box, it is free for like 2 GB, which is alot of room. I have alot of my reloading docs backed up there, I can then access them from multiple computers.

[SixPointEight]

Here's what I do use though for chrono data, mostly for pistols. Everything with formulas. Plug in and read