Lee Loader

I've got a notebook on my reloading bench.
When I make a change or discover something new in my reloading process, I like to make handy notes and notations. I have learned to write clearly and be concise. Future me is always thankful to past me in the present.

Crumb Castle wrote:I've got a notebook on my reloading bench.
When I make a change or discover something new in my reloading process, I like to make handy notes and notations. I have learned to write clearly and be concise. Future me is always thankful to past me in the present.

I need to start doing this. Mostly it's 45 acp that I reload but have been through several different boolits and loads. And now I can't remember all the details.

I actually keep a spiral bound "diary" on my reloading bench, a dated entry for every time I stood at it and did something. I have several of the bound volumes and go back and look up just about anything I've done in the last 20 to 25 years.

I keep the same type of "Bench" journal for my shooting bench as well. Every time I chrony, pressure trace, or adjust a turret or sight, it is recorded. I've learned the hard way out there and ended up repeating too much.

I use comp. Books for rifle journals or loading journal's

I keep 2 books 1 for working up and 1 for the proven loads and notes about what failed. Some of the pages are complex due to having had a 357 that stuck nickeled cases tight w a start load Blue Dot and 06's that will not share loads. I include sizing and wrapping info.where needed. I need to go back and bring it up to date gun by gun I guess.

I also have a small booklet with my reloading tools, and keep track of whatever I do.

On my labels for the loaded ammo I also state the measured velocity (or power factor).