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Identifying loads during load development
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<blockquote data-quote="crkckr" data-source="post: 1619122" data-attributes="member: 78056"><p>I keep a card for each 50 round box and ID each row with powder charge, powder, case, primer, and OAL. I also put a date, caliber or specific rifle, and what's to be tested, accuracy or chronograph Each case (sometimes 3 rounds, sometimes 5) is ID'd with a row number. That way if 'ol fumble fingers manages to spill the box, they can all be put back in the correct row. The cards are also marked with a box number as well. When shooting, I will put up several sheets (4 target diamonds on each 100yd sheet) and then mark each sheet as T1, T2, etc. When actually shooting, I keep a sheet of paper on a clip board and write down the box number and row for each target dot (T1A,T1B etc.) and put wx data, rifle, range and whatever else might be important on the sheet. I can bring in a cardboard backer board with up to 8 sheets on it, measure groups, transfer all the load data and such, then I add all of the target sheets to a manila folder for that specific rifle. I also have a seperate info sheet that I keep the data on, usually by bullet type or weight. On some rifles I also have a log book where I keep all load data, wx & group size and any cleaning data. On some targets I will also keep track of each shot on my clipboard if I'm getting 3 & 2 groups or other weirdness.</p><p>I will admit to chasing after my little box data card when the wind grabbed it but I'm usually very careful with them. I'm much too old (and lazy) to be chasing down a wind blown card these days! </p><p></p><p>As to the cases, i put a small nick on the rim of the case with a fine dremel cutting wheel each time the case is sized. On some rifles I weight sort the brass and will engrave the group or weight of the case on the base of each case.</p><p></p><p>My bottom line is to keep note of anything that can make a difference in group size or velocity info. </p><p>Cheers,</p><p>crkckr</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crkckr, post: 1619122, member: 78056"] I keep a card for each 50 round box and ID each row with powder charge, powder, case, primer, and OAL. I also put a date, caliber or specific rifle, and what's to be tested, accuracy or chronograph Each case (sometimes 3 rounds, sometimes 5) is ID'd with a row number. That way if 'ol fumble fingers manages to spill the box, they can all be put back in the correct row. The cards are also marked with a box number as well. When shooting, I will put up several sheets (4 target diamonds on each 100yd sheet) and then mark each sheet as T1, T2, etc. When actually shooting, I keep a sheet of paper on a clip board and write down the box number and row for each target dot (T1A,T1B etc.) and put wx data, rifle, range and whatever else might be important on the sheet. I can bring in a cardboard backer board with up to 8 sheets on it, measure groups, transfer all the load data and such, then I add all of the target sheets to a manila folder for that specific rifle. I also have a seperate info sheet that I keep the data on, usually by bullet type or weight. On some rifles I also have a log book where I keep all load data, wx & group size and any cleaning data. On some targets I will also keep track of each shot on my clipboard if I'm getting 3 & 2 groups or other weirdness. I will admit to chasing after my little box data card when the wind grabbed it but I'm usually very careful with them. I'm much too old (and lazy) to be chasing down a wind blown card these days! As to the cases, i put a small nick on the rim of the case with a fine dremel cutting wheel each time the case is sized. On some rifles I weight sort the brass and will engrave the group or weight of the case on the base of each case. My bottom line is to keep note of anything that can make a difference in group size or velocity info. Cheers, crkckr [/QUOTE]
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