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Posted: 9/7/2008 7:09:36 PM EDT
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...how many rounds you have fired through each firearm? Or do you even keep track at all? Why keep track? I can think of 2 main reasons: 1) to know when its time to change parts, springs etc. 2) curiosity/info-how many rounds before a failure occured, how many rounds did i put thru this friggin thing already!? I started keeping track by keeping one box of each type of ammo I shot, when I fired more than one box of a certain type I would write "x2, x3, x4," etc. When I acquired multiple guns in the same caliber I started writing on the box which gun had fired what. I threw all the boxes in a drawer and the system worked just fine for years, I knew exactly what and how many had been fired by what. Now, its getting a little tougher to keep track with more guns in the arsenal and the fact that I'm reloading now and its a little more of a hassle to keep track of everything. I finally emptied the drawer and jotted everything down on paper. Here's what was in the drawer.  So, questions: 1) do you keep track of rounds fired? (if no, skip #s 2, 3, and 4  )2) whats your method? 3) do you keep track of just the number of rounds or what type, brand, etc.? 4) do you keep a general number or do you feel you have to document every single round? |
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I have a software program that lets me keep an inventory its called gunsafe and is free http://somanyroads.org/gunsafe/ You can add all kind of info, inlcuding purchase info, maintainance info, pictures, etc. The best part is it doesn't "install" and can easily be kept on a memory stick and kept locked up. |
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2.) I have a 'LOG BOOK' with a page for each firearm. On that page, after cleaning my gun, I typically note: Date that I fired the gun. Location (Which range I was at - I usually Skip this). Number of Rds Fired. Type of Rounds Fired (If Factory, brand/type, or I write down Load Data). 3.) Answered above. 4.) I can total it whenever, but usually just at the bottom of each page. I also note when I've changed out springs/parts on a line in between range visits... This way I can see how many rounds have been through which springs, and replace the others as necessary. I've already destroyed a good firearm by not keeping track of the rounds I put through my springs. I shot the gun so much it warped the frame so much it could have failed catastrophically in the not-so-distant future.  At my job around 2005, we started keeping these kinds of log-books for our various field equipment / vehicles (Tractors, Mowers, Trucks, Etc.), and I thought, well, this would be a good way to keep track of my firearms as well (as far as round counts, maintenance, and parts replacement) so I don't destroy another good gun! 
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thanks for all the replies  I think I'll probably start carrying a notebook with me, although Excel is a good idea and the Gunsafe program sounds pretty cool. For handguns I'll probably just keep a round count, all my handguns shoot pretty well with cheap factory ammo and my reloads. Once I get the chance to shoot rifles more often I will keep a more detailed log to determine what works best. |
| With my FALs and Hi Power, I keep a rough tally in my noggin. The rest (bolt guns, shot guns, .22's) don't get shot enough to warrant such a tally. When I get around to getting a precision rifle, I'll be more meticulous about keeping count of the total rounds fired and other relevant stats. |
I use small spiral notebooks, one for each weapon like bolt guns or M14's, and one for each barrel/upper to record AR use. Being extra OCD, I have green notebooks for 1/7 barrels, blue for 1/9, and red for 1/12 barrels. What ammo and range the barrel is zero'd with is also kept up to date. Paladin |
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