kalielkslayer
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I was reading another thread. A log book was mentioned several times. So I have had inventory logs. But I buy components and don’t always add them, thus a new inventory. I don’t remove inventory when I use it. I’ve had inventories of both factory ammunition and reloads. I don’t always subtract when I go hunting, or to the range. New inventory.
But my precautions are; shotgun. 1 powder container out at a time. Whatever powder container is on the shotshell bench is what’s in the hopper. (I learned to not throw it away until the hopper is empty)
Rifle, except.223, are done on a single stage so all powder is returned to the original container when I’m done.
Progressive. As you can see in the photos, the shell plates are marked permanently. The powder is marked with masking tape.
Loaded ammo is marked with all data. I do have a “Log Book” that on keep notes on each load; velocity, group size, OAL, powder, charge, brass. I also keep my old targets during load development. Once I “get” a load, I trash the targets.
But the reference in the other thread seemed to be more about what I actually produced at the bench (s)?
Sell me on the idea of keeping a log; why? What I get out of it? How does it make things safer?
I have a laptop, but don’t sell me on that. I’m old school and if anything, I will do a hard copy log.
I’m open to new ideas, but I have to see a benefit.
But my precautions are; shotgun. 1 powder container out at a time. Whatever powder container is on the shotshell bench is what’s in the hopper. (I learned to not throw it away until the hopper is empty)
Rifle, except.223, are done on a single stage so all powder is returned to the original container when I’m done.
Progressive. As you can see in the photos, the shell plates are marked permanently. The powder is marked with masking tape.
Loaded ammo is marked with all data. I do have a “Log Book” that on keep notes on each load; velocity, group size, OAL, powder, charge, brass. I also keep my old targets during load development. Once I “get” a load, I trash the targets.
But the reference in the other thread seemed to be more about what I actually produced at the bench (s)?
Sell me on the idea of keeping a log; why? What I get out of it? How does it make things safer?
I have a laptop, but don’t sell me on that. I’m old school and if anything, I will do a hard copy log.
I’m open to new ideas, but I have to see a benefit.