Firearm logbook.

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McHoss

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I saw a reference to a firearms logbook in a thread and it got me thinking about a few questions.
How many keep a logbook?
What info is recorded?
Where is it stored (safe, safety deposit box...)?
What is a good format (type of book or software)?

Any other info would be great. I hadn't ever considered this but do see a value in it.
 
Not sure what everyone else marks in theirs but I usually keep a tally of my ammo purchases in one and a record on how it performs in different rifles.
It's interesting to go back over the years and see what a box of .22lr was going for (2.49vs5.99)
That one stays by the ammo locker.

Also I'll keep a log of the conditions on the days I get outdoors to shoot.
This one is in my range bag
For indoors I usually just write on the targets.

Brands and rounds consumed and any side notes I think of at the time.
 
I keep a record of all my firearm related purchases on a couple computers so if I decide to sell any of it later I know what I paid for it .
The list is an eye opener as the money sure adds up and hope my wife never sees it ...:eek:
As far as specific firearm info I keep track of all the mods to them and what type of ammo they like etc .
 
I keep a record of firearm purchases (and sales) in a notebook. I record price paid,date bought, serial number, any details about the gun (year made etc) and the registration certificate number (if restricted). If nothing else, if I ever came home and found I'd been burglarized it would be a neat, complete package for the police and my insurance company.
 
I am surprised so many people keep logs. I have never even considered doing it. I have also never met anyone personally who keeps such logs.

I understand why people do it though
 
i keep a log firearms owned sold serial numbers values
with photos all with the original registrations as much for insurance purposes as anything else
also if you dont keep track its easy to get carried away .
i used to for ammo but stopped , i just note when something is getting lower than im comfortable with
so i can keep an eye out for deals
 
I like the idea of tracking firearms purchases and sales etc. Not so much the amounts spent though. ;)
It would make a good insurance record as mentioned.
I don't think it's in me to record every shooting event. Even though it would be fun to revisit them someday in the future.
 
I keep a log in similar format to a pilot's log book. I use a small hard cover accounting leger book that I bought at Business Depot. They are very durable.

I reserve a couple pages for each gun type. I use one line for each trip to the range. I record the date, number of rounds fired, brand of ammo, grains, and any remarks, such as FTE/FTF. I total the number of rounds fired at year's end. This makes it easy to keep track of maintenance requirements, such as changing springs every 5,000 rounds, etc.

Another section of the book I record any maintenance performed, such as installed g10 hogue grips, replaced hammer spring, etc.

This helps us older folk to keep track of things and is most useful if you have multiple firearms.

I keep the book in my ammo bag.

Hope this helps.
 
Protege said:
I currently log shots fired, date, ammo used. Helpful when selling the gun. I also log the serial numbers and certificate numbers just in case i lose the documents.
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I do this plus purchase price and any mods done in an Excel spreadsheet and backup up the file on my NAS drive
 
Funny I read this right now. I just started yesterday on an Excel spreadsheet of all my firearms and high end optics for insurance reasons in case I ever get robbed, or something like a house fire happens. I'm keeping track of model and serial number of everything along with a digital picture linked to the spreadsheet. I'll put it on a flash drive and keep it at work as well so I do have a backup copy in case the house burns down.

I already keep all my firearm related receipts in a drawer, I'd be a little scared to add them all up though.
 
I'm regretting not have kept a log of all the firearms I have bought and sold. Would make for some very interesting reading.

Probably kind of sobering as well. Like calculating out what that deer actually cost:rolleyes:

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gnmontey said:
I'm regretting not have kept a log of all the firearms I have bought and sold. Would make for some very interesting reading.

Probably kind of sobering as well. Like calculating out what that deer actually cost:rolleyes:

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The secret is to never add the "bought for$###x" columns up.:d

OTOH Seeing that sometimes you owned and enjoyed a gun and then got most/all/more than your money back can put a smile on your face. I view buying desirable used guns in good condition more a case of storing money rather than spending it.
 
sailor723 said:
The secret is to never add the "bought for$###x" columns up.:d

OTOH Seeing that sometimes you owned and enjoyed a gun and then got most/all/more than your money back can put a smile on your face. I view buying desirable used guns in good condition more a case of storing money rather than spending it.
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I like your thinking :)
 
Have one Excel file for everything.
Wrote a databaseonce, then an application. Found them too excessive and heavy. The Excel spreadseet is just right for me.
 
silverfoxdj said:
I do this plus purchase price and any mods done in an Excel spreadsheet and backup up the file on my NAS drive
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dmazay said:
Have one Excel file for everything.
Wrote a databaseonce, then an application. Found them too excessive and heavy. The Excel spreadseet is just right for me.
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I just finished up mine and used Excel as well. Sheet 1 has columns for Make / Model, Serial# and Sheet #.
Each firearm has a separate sheet that contains all the necessary info on that particular gun.

It was a fair amount of work but well worth it. I should have done it a long time ago.
 
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