Thread: The Importance of Records for Older Handloaders

Originally Posted by johnd

When doing a new run, of any change, whether it's primers powder or projectiles I will write it on a case in vivid (one case in each row) and on the outside like this. I have also gone to 100 rd mtm cases so you can separate and identify loads.

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Each rifle has its own folder with GRT data and relevant details targets, costs etc


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I also use a drawn up data sheet like this for load development that can be tapped inside the lid
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My memory is shit so I cover my bases. I will also pull rounds and verify if I think I have stuffed up.

Greetings @johnd,
I find it useful to have a log of the loads for each rifle as below. Development notes including downloaded load data, chrongraphed velocities velocities and targets are in the binder as well. In some cases there is a copy of articles I wrote for NZ Guns and Hunting a few years back. This particular binder has loads for 3 rifles and is starting to get full.
Regards Grandpamac.