Anyone Keep a Shooting Log?

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I started keep one during my first range session of the year. I basically am logging where I shot, what guns I shot, what type of shooting I did and if I did any drill what the results were. I am also considering starting one logging my dry firing practice.

I thought it might help me see trends positive or negative in my shooting over 2020. It might be helpful to have the performance in drills from early in the year to compare to later in the year.

I stuck the range session one in my range bag so I can take notes while I am there if I want to or at least log times if I am running a timer. I can then sort of do a recap when I get home if I feel the need.

Anyone else do anything like this?
 
I have, what was the best help was to do skills by percentage. Meaning pistol 40%, rifle 40%, Shotgun 20%. Then break each on of these three groups down to skill sets with each a value monthly. Nice thing is based on your budget you know how much you will shoot each month in each category.

By the years end, you have a real log of cost, a developed skill set and a ton of fun on the range.
 
I have, what was the best help was to do skills by percentage. Meaning pistol 40%, rifle 40%, Shotgun 20%. Then break each on of these three groups down to skill sets with each a value monthly. Nice thing is based on your budget you know how much you will shoot each month in each category.

By the years end, you have a real log of cost, a developed skill set and a ton of fun on the range.

I am not worried about cost tracking. I am only focusing on skill development.
 
I am not worried about cost tracking. I am only focusing on skill development.

Ok then, divide up your time by platform and then fill every minute of the time up with an activity that leads you to your end state
 
Yup....keep reloading data and a round count/maintainance / problem log.
 
I started to. I rapidly decided it got in the way. Now I shoot and if it's slow, sloppy, or whatever I feel needs work, I might make one quick note on that before departing.

If you're the kind that needs it or isn't sure I'd suggest a note or two on what went well also.
 
I used to keep one just for my long range rig. Load/weight, shot group etc.

but never one for just General shooting.
 
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I dont keep a shooting log per se, but I'm a numbers junkie so I always document my round counts and any mods that I've done.
 
I started keep one during my first range session of the year. I basically am logging where I shot, what guns I shot, what type of shooting I did and if I did any drill what the results were. I am also considering starting one logging my dry firing practice.

I thought it might help me see trends positive or negative in my shooting over 2020. It might be helpful to have the performance in drills from early in the year to compare to later in the year.

I stuck the range session one in my range bag so I can take notes while I am there if I want to or at least log times if I am running a timer. I can then sort of do a recap when I get home if I feel the need.

Anyone else do anything like this?
I have found my shooting log helps me track the number of rounds and types of ammo. It comes in handy when trying to determine when to replace such parts as recoil springs and doing magazine maintenance. Like others, I own and shoot a variety of 9mm handguns and a log helps me determine which type of ammo has the best performance for each gun.
 
@Jeppo shoots trees, not logs.
 
I have a nice shooting log, but it’s more appropriate for the private section of forum. It’s a pretty big log from hunting trip.
 
I try to keep a basic round count for the various guns. In case I sell/trade and anyone asks. That's about it.

(Since I do it on the calendar app on my phone, once I get a new phone, it might get lost in the the transfer, though. But I can sometimes turn the old phone on and maybe it might still be there. lol.)
 
I have not kept a log for about 2.5 years since my wife had her little medical episode that has put some serious limitations on my time but have a journal of all my fishing and hunting trips going back to the early 1970's. It is fun to go back and remember hunts and fishing trips from years ago. I also keep a file of all my loads but do not record round counts or shooting range sessions.
 
Only for my long range rifle. It helps to track the data at various weather/temp/DA conditions.
 
I should... Would make remembering what I have zeroed at what range and with what ammo...
 
Dope books on all my custom guns. Includes specs, load data, come ups with wind and weather data, and barrel (rnds fired) log. Had a 6BR barrel quit shooting bug holes after 1200 rnds. Nuther dope book helped me sell a PRS gun. I buy those half size 3 ring binders at Office Depot. Dope sheet pdf's on line. 3 hole puch and you're in business. Store bought dope books, covers and sheets are very spendy for some reason. Sinclair used to make a good one for high power rifle shooting but I dont think they do anymore.
 
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