Keeping Gun Records

[gregkl]

At one point I reloaded 26 different cartridges, each cartridge had multiple loads depending on the gun and the purpose. A total of 87 different loads. I have 14 different loads for 38 Special alone. I don't load some cartridges much anymore since I don't shoot them very often, but it's good to have the data if I ever need a specific load.

That's impressive. My brother has been reloading for decades now. I'm not sure how many different calibers and loads he has, but I suspect he is sorta like you.

The other day I asked him about some 115 gr 9mm with Titegroup and he sent me a page of probably 6-8 loads.

 

[55fairlane]

I have a machine shop in my garage (home hobby ) and a nice collection of guns, I keep a file of pictures/ description/ serial numbers/ specific info , on file in my will (at the lawyers) just to be on the safe side

 

[Cameramonkey]

And a note about thumb drives. They do fail. I just helped a coworker recover some of her files after hers went bad. Couldn’t recover all of it though.

So make multiple copies of your data.

 

[d.kaufman]

I use these

Personal Firearms Record Book 51 entry

rkffl.com

 

[russc2542]

I use excel to track it all because I'm the excel guy at work.

Firearms (where I got it, basic specs, when sold but minimal info), round counts, rough ammo inventory, I sometimes note when I clean them. Some general reloading tools (like powder speed tables, load data (and references)) and reloading cost tracking (fixed & consumable).

 

[Deimos]

I ran across an app to keep track of your firearms and accessories (Guntrack), and was wondering if anybody uses this app, and if not, what does everyone use? Pen & paper, Excel, no records means wife doesn't know?

I just created an excel file with Model / Type / Serial / Accessories + ammo that go with it / Price purchased and sale price

 

[manifest destiny]

I wish I had a large enough collection to warrant an inventory sheet.

 

[gregkl]

I wish I had a large enough collection to warrant an inventory sheet.

I'm at the point I really don't need it, but I have a record of everything I have owned. Plus I have the purchase details.

I recorded range sessions and rounds shot. That lasted about a minute.

 

[bwframe]

I wish I had a large enough collection to warrant an inventory sheet.

Me too. I just keep selling them off.

Down to just a small few now. No need for any records.

If there is anything left when I kick, another member will have them in the INGO classys.

 

[Vodnik4]

I'm with you 110%. A pen and a pad will never get hacked.

There’s definitely an advantage to using a spreadsheet, but any (networked) unit can be hacked or just “calls home” by design.
I don’t even like keeping paper records.

When I croak, kids will fight over the collection, so there will be nothing to sell anyway.