Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? - The Firearms Forum

Pow ba te Pow · 12-08-2008, 07:14 PM

I document each time I go shooting.

I have a notepad in my bag. Each time I go to the range, I note the date, how many rounds and bullet type.

Anyone else do this?

artabr · 12-08-2008, 08:32 PM

LoL I don't know how many times I've said that I would and then forget to.

I get a fairly good idea by primer use on the handguns and case firing count on the rifles. I pretty much shoot only reloads other than the rimfire stuff. I have a 1911 with over 100,000 rounds through it, only 100 (2 boxes) were factory. Several of my guns have no clue as to what a factory round is.

Art

44-40 Willy · 12-08-2008, 08:40 PM

My OCD isn't that bad yet.

Vladimir · 12-08-2008, 08:49 PM

I realized I don't, mostly because the gun is used so doesn't really matter... but I realized I bought a case before I even bought the gun, shot one box of Lawman and nothing else so could easily figure out exactly how much I have actually shot heh.

CTM · 12-08-2008, 09:18 PM

most of the guns i get are used so it doesnt do much good.

Gabob · 12-08-2008, 10:00 PM

I documented all the shots from my long range rifles. Do not keep up with the others

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 12-08-2008, 10:13 PM

No, but I wager around 500-600 in my Mosin, about 1000-1350 in my brother's Marlin 795, about 56 in my 16ga, 1 in my Ranger (Marlin 80) (missing extractor) and 0 in my S&W 10-2 (Haven't gotten it to the range, yet).

My previous guns go from 25rnds to 200rnds.

308 at my gate · 12-08-2008, 11:50 PM

I have no idea how many rounds I have put through my guns. I document the loads and which brass I have shot through which gun and which loads are the most accurate and the date, but that is about it.

gunfreakboy · 12-09-2008, 12:37 AM

I can't remember was it six shots or only 5...

redrick · 12-09-2008, 12:46 AM

[QUOTE=Pow ba te Pow;371299]I document each time I go shooting.

I have a notepad in my bag. Each time I go to the range, I note the date, how many rounds and bullet type.

I do the same thing, it is especially important to do it in your carry pistol to keep track off when to change the recoil spring.

carver · 12-09-2008, 07:15 AM

I shoot mostly reloads, and have no clue as to how many rds. go through my guns. Factory ammo is for SD use, and is shot to some extent to be sure that brand functions well. When I want to shoot, I just grab a handfull of targets and go to the back yard, two - three times a week with one gun or another.

mrkirker · 12-09-2008, 08:11 AM

Yes, with guns purchased new. Noting the wear on these helps me evaluate the used guns that I consider purchasing.

USMC-03 · 12-09-2008, 09:53 AM

I keep detailed data books on my target rifles but don't bother with any others.

Shellback · 12-10-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artabr

LoL I don't know how many times I've said that I would and then forget to.

I get a fairly good idea by primer use on the handguns and case firing count on the rifles. I pretty much shoot only reloads other than the rimfire stuff. I have a 1911 with over 100,000 rounds through it, only 100 (2 boxes) were factory. Several of my guns have no clue as to what a factory round is.

Art

Sheesh Art my guns haven't a clue what factory ammo is either, I just don't use it..
Tim

bogus bill · 12-10-2008, 12:03 PM

Ya kidding? I shoot for fun.

swanshot · 12-10-2008, 06:04 PM

I know what I shoot, always reloads, but wouldn't have a clue how many.

bikemanutah · 12-10-2008, 08:32 PM

I reload everything I shoot. The other stuff is getting too expensive. I count the number of primers I use and keep the empty trays. When I open another box, I count the empties to see how many rounds I have shot. My wife shoots an doesn't count sometimes. Drives me nuts. But, that is her way and she is entitled to it. To date I have sent near 150,000 rounds through my Sig P220. Amazing firearm. In all that time I have had to repalce the extractor only once.

GMFWoodchuck · 12-11-2008, 04:29 AM

I could only imagine documenting rounds that were shot for a reason. Like trying out reloads, or for shot patterns. I only keep a mental record as to what shoots the best out of my guns. Beyond that I haven't needed to really know that exactly. I might pay more attention with my new varmint rifle, but only because I'd like to know whether or not I can hit woodchucks and crows at 400 plus yards. But everything else is sub-150 yard stuff.

GMFWoodchuck · 12-11-2008, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikemanutah

I reload everything I shoot. The other stuff is getting too expensive. I count the number of primers I use and keep the empty trays. When I open another box, I count the empties to see how many rounds I have shot. My wife shoots an doesn't count sometimes. Drives me nuts. But, that is her way and she is entitled to it. To date I have sent near 150,000 rounds through my Sig P220. Amazing firearm. In all that time I have had to repalce the extractor only once.

Wow, 150000 rounds. It's funny how some types of machines/gadets/tools can last forever. While these so-called high tech computers crash everytime I turn around. Make me wonder.

millwright · 12-11-2008, 05:29 PM

Run a pretty good total on the varmiter - on a new barrel. I log all the reloads, (all I shoot in it ) so I'm pretty confident on the numbers.... Others I don't care - for a variety of reasons. >MW

rclark · 12-11-2008, 07:45 PM

Not really... but I do reload, so I mark my boxes with the 'number' of times the cases have been reloaded. So I 'could' come up with a pretty close number! Of course this only works if you have only one gun per caliber .... Now I have two Ruger .45 colts .... So won't exactly work now for that caliber

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Suwannee Tim · 09-22-2009, 08:18 PM

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10............????????????

Freebore · 09-22-2009, 08:30 PM

I keep track of barrels rather than rounds (its easier), if accuracy starts to fall-off its time to rebarrel, or better yet, look for something new.

"Caution" never buy a used gun from me.

TOOHSOTKIL · 09-22-2009, 08:50 PM

Only on my Barrett .416 & .50

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 09-22-2009, 09:01 PM

I'd like to restate my last statement and vote as no.

View Poll Results: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired?
Always: I'm very meticulous about this	9	13.43%
Usually: My running total is pretty close	4	5.97%
Not really, but I have a good idea of how many	24	35.82%
I don't bother, not a biggy for me	30	44.78%
Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

12-08-2008, 07:14 PM	#1
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12-08-2008, 08:32 PM	#2
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? LoL I don't know how many times I've said that I would and then forget to. I get a fairly good idea by primer use on the handguns and case firing count on the rifles. I pretty much shoot only reloads other than the rimfire stuff. I have a 1911 with over 100,000 rounds through it, only 100 (2 boxes) were factory. Several of my guns have no clue as to what a factory round is. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!

12-08-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
44-40 Willy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 213	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? My OCD isn't that bad yet. __________________ Politicians should wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers. That way we could see who their corporate sponsors are.

12-08-2008, 08:49 PM	#4
Vladimir Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Issaquah WA Posts: 3,558	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I realized I don't, mostly because the gun is used so doesn't really matter... but I realized I bought a case before I even bought the gun, shot one box of Lawman and nothing else so could easily figure out exactly how much I have actually shot heh. __________________ -JVRR меня зовут Владимир или Джеймс. Я знаю только немного русский язык (я американец, но мой пра дедушка русски). STEAM (CSS, TF2, etc): Ask me! Xbox LIVE! GT: "Vlad is Rad" PS3 PSN: "Vlad_Is_Rad"

12-08-2008, 09:18 PM	#5
CTM V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: middle tennessee Posts: 85	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? most of the guns i get are used so it doesnt do much good.

12-08-2008, 10:00 PM	#6
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,160	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I documented all the shots from my long range rifles. Do not keep up with the others __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry

12-08-2008, 10:13 PM	#7
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? No, but I wager around 500-600 in my Mosin, about 1000-1350 in my brother's Marlin 795, about 56 in my 16ga, 1 in my Ranger (Marlin 80) (missing extractor) and 0 in my S&W 10-2 (Haven't gotten it to the range, yet). My previous guns go from 25rnds to 200rnds. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

12-08-2008, 11:50 PM	#8
308 at my gate Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost in SW USA. Posts: 847	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I have no idea how many rounds I have put through my guns. I document the loads and which brass I have shot through which gun and which loads are the most accurate and the date, but that is about it.

12-09-2008, 12:37 AM	#9
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12-09-2008, 12:46 AM	#10
redrick V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 67	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? [QUOTE=Pow ba te Pow;371299]I document each time I go shooting. I have a notepad in my bag. Each time I go to the range, I note the date, how many rounds and bullet type. I do the same thing, it is especially important to do it in your carry pistol to keep track off when to change the recoil spring.

12-09-2008, 07:15 AM	#11
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,243	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I shoot mostly reloads, and have no clue as to how many rds. go through my guns. Factory ammo is for SD use, and is shot to some extent to be sure that brand functions well. When I want to shoot, I just grab a handfull of targets and go to the back yard, two - three times a week with one gun or another. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

12-09-2008, 08:11 AM	#12
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? Yes, with guns purchased new. Noting the wear on these helps me evaluate the used guns that I consider purchasing. __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

12-09-2008, 09:53 AM	#13
USMC-03 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,825	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I keep detailed data books on my target rifles but don't bother with any others. __________________ Let not the rifles of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots. - Fortes Fortuna Javat -

12-10-2008, 12:03 PM	#15
bogus bill V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 124	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? Ya kidding? I shoot for fun.

12-10-2008, 06:04 PM	#16
swanshot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth western australia Posts: 1,436	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I know what I shoot, always reloads, but wouldn't have a clue how many. __________________ If you don't bleed you haven't bin trying

12-10-2008, 08:32 PM	#17
bikemanutah Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 45	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I reload everything I shoot. The other stuff is getting too expensive. I count the number of primers I use and keep the empty trays. When I open another box, I count the empties to see how many rounds I have shot. My wife shoots an doesn't count sometimes. Drives me nuts. But, that is her way and she is entitled to it. To date I have sent near 150,000 rounds through my Sig P220. Amazing firearm. In all that time I have had to repalce the extractor only once.

12-11-2008, 04:29 AM	#18
GMFWoodchuck Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,369	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I could only imagine documenting rounds that were shot for a reason. Like trying out reloads, or for shot patterns. I only keep a mental record as to what shoots the best out of my guns. Beyond that I haven't needed to really know that exactly. I might pay more attention with my new varmint rifle, but only because I'd like to know whether or not I can hit woodchucks and crows at 400 plus yards. But everything else is sub-150 yard stuff.

12-11-2008, 05:29 PM	#20
millwright Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,436	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? Run a pretty good total on the varmiter - on a new barrel. I log all the reloads, (all I shoot in it ) so I'm pretty confident on the numbers.... Others I don't care - for a variety of reasons. >MW

12-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#21
rclark Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 9	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? Not really... but I do reload, so I mark my boxes with the 'number' of times the cases have been reloaded. So I 'could' come up with a pretty close number! Of course this only works if you have only one gun per caliber .... Now I have two Ruger .45 colts .... So won't exactly work now for that caliber .

09-22-2009, 08:18 PM	#22
Suwannee Tim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,227	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10............????????????

09-22-2009, 08:30 PM	#23
Freebore V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 265	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I keep track of barrels rather than rounds (its easier), if accuracy starts to fall-off its time to rebarrel, or better yet, look for something new. "Caution" never buy a used gun from me.

09-22-2009, 08:50 PM	#24
TOOHSOTKIL V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Curracus Posts: 318	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? Only on my Barrett .416 & .50

09-22-2009, 09:01 PM	#25
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Do you document how many rounds your gun has fired? I'd like to restate my last statement and vote as no.