Here is some information on how to make your own custom DIY data book. Thanks to tip2oo3 on the Sniper's Hide forum. Scroll down for quick reference, I posted the information here.
http://forum.snipershide.com/s4-sniper%92s-hide%AE-equipment/86700-make-your-own-databook-part-2-rite-rain.html
Don't know what a Data book is and how to use it?
see the video below.
Binder, I didn't have much luck finding a cheap Franklin Covey binder. I went to Staples and found this binder instead;
1" Ring Avery® 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Binder, but I'd rather have a 1/2" Ring Avery® 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Binder. I only found the 1/2" ring type on the U.S. Staples site.
Paper, Your call.. After shipping and the cost of the Rite in the Rain brand paper, I'm just going with the regular copier paper.
Data Sheets, The FREE to print pages can be found below at Shooting Voodoo, so much awesomeness. If you want, you can even get custom pages made up by Shooting Voodoo.
http://www.shootingvoodoo.com/
http://www.shootingvoodoo.com/index.php/library/
Covers, There is a bunch of choices, Tactical Tailor, CP Gear, and Triad.
Cards, JBM Ballistics, for ballistic reference cards
http://www.arcanamavens.com/LBSFiles/Shooting/Downloads/DA/
http://www.jbmballistics.com/ballistics/calculators/calculators.shtml
* Updated, added some more data sheets from Hooper Ordnance May-14-2013 *
http://hooperordnance.com/page1.aspx
http://hooperordnance.com/DownloadableContentHandler.ashx?mediaId=6156a5e6-2135-4da2-81d1-21ca39ceca84
** Updated, added more information May-17-2013 **
Data Sheets,
From PrimalRights.com (Data sheets also a good DIY section)
http://www.primalrights.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1477
Another member from Sniper Hide's forum under the username Fusilier
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/AMA/SniperLogBook20081217.pdf
Paper, If regular paper won't do. I found "Rite in the Rain" All Weather Copier Paper for $40 shipped in Canada
Green
http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/writing/309-weatherproof-copy-paper-green.html
Tan
http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/310-weatherproof-copy-paper-tan.html
Data book user manuals,
From Storm Tactical
http://www.stormtactical.com/stu/How_to_use_the_Sniper_Data_Book.pdf
From U.S. TACTICAL SUPPLY
http://www.stormtactical.com/stu/How_to_use_the_Sniper_Data_Book.pdf
http://forum.snipershide.com/s4-sniper%92s-hide%AE-equipment/86700-make-your-own-databook-part-2-rite-rain.html
Don't know what a Data book is and how to use it?
see the video below. Make your own databook Part 2: Rite in Rain 05-25-2011, 07:39 PM By tip2oo3
I started with making my own databook with general supplies gathered at Staples to start on the cheap.
Now that I have a good idea of what i wanted out of my databook, I have upgraded to some new supplies. What I needed was something weather resistant and contained the pages I need for my training.
Supplies:
1. One Pack of Rite in the Rain Tactical Copier Paper. I obtained mine through ebay for around $30 for 200 sheets.
2. Franklin Covey binder cover. Ordered directly from Franklin Covey's website under the clearance section. $3.00 before shipping costs.
Step 1: I printed off databook pages provided by www.shootingvoodoo.com and Hooper Ordnance (LTR David is original source for the Hooper files) They are both formatted to print two data cards per 8.5x11 sheet.
Step 2: Ran to the Zerox machine and inserted the RIR paper into the copier. Using the printouts from the website I made copies unto the RIR paper. I reinserted the papers after the first copy to have print on both sides.
Note: Do not attempt to use an ink-jet printer on the RIR paper. The ink will not adhere to the paper. You need to copy or laser-print these.
Step:3 Cut the 8.5x11 sheets in half and punched holes.
Step:4 Insert pages.
A big thanks to shootingvoodoo, TriggerMonkey, Hooper Ordnance and LTR David to have these resources available for us DIY'ers
Also I am in no way trying to detract from the awesome hide vendors who provide these books for you guys, This is my way of doing things and it works for me. If you want the best pre-made books support your hide sponsors!
Binder, I didn't have much luck finding a cheap Franklin Covey binder. I went to Staples and found this binder instead;
1" Ring Avery® 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Binder, but I'd rather have a 1/2" Ring Avery® 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Binder. I only found the 1/2" ring type on the U.S. Staples site.
Paper, Your call.. After shipping and the cost of the Rite in the Rain brand paper, I'm just going with the regular copier paper.
Data Sheets, The FREE to print pages can be found below at Shooting Voodoo, so much awesomeness. If you want, you can even get custom pages made up by Shooting Voodoo.
http://www.shootingvoodoo.com/
http://www.shootingvoodoo.com/index.php/library/
Covers, There is a bunch of choices, Tactical Tailor, CP Gear, and Triad.
Cards, JBM Ballistics, for ballistic reference cards
http://www.arcanamavens.com/LBSFiles/Shooting/Downloads/DA/
http://www.jbmballistics.com/ballistics/calculators/calculators.shtml
* Updated, added some more data sheets from Hooper Ordnance May-14-2013 *
http://hooperordnance.com/page1.aspx
http://hooperordnance.com/DownloadableContentHandler.ashx?mediaId=6156a5e6-2135-4da2-81d1-21ca39ceca84
** Updated, added more information May-17-2013 **
Data Sheets,
From PrimalRights.com (Data sheets also a good DIY section)
http://www.primalrights.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1477
Another member from Sniper Hide's forum under the username Fusilier
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/AMA/SniperLogBook20081217.pdf
Paper, If regular paper won't do. I found "Rite in the Rain" All Weather Copier Paper for $40 shipped in Canada
Green
http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/writing/309-weatherproof-copy-paper-green.html
Tan
http://www.modernoutpost.com/shop/310-weatherproof-copy-paper-tan.html
Data book user manuals,
From Storm Tactical
http://www.stormtactical.com/stu/How_to_use_the_Sniper_Data_Book.pdf
From U.S. TACTICAL SUPPLY
http://www.stormtactical.com/stu/How_to_use_the_Sniper_Data_Book.pdf
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