Delta66 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Do you actually count every round fired through your guns? I see a lot of people saying "my Glock has x number of rounds through it." I have a general idea how many rounds are through my guns, but I don't keep a written tally. So what say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennJeep1618 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I don't keep up with the exact number, but I know the ballpark. Whenever I sell a gun, I estimate on the high side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagoRed Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I thought about doing that when I started uspsa. Decided that it took away from my fun ballpark will have to suffice. I'm just not organized enough Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul788 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I run a .45. Since it uses large primers I keep up with purchases of primers and when I need more I know I have put 5000 rds downrange. Its not exact but close enough. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I keep up with purchases of primers and when I need more I know I have put 5000 rds downrange. Buying primers or bullets by the case make it easier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 i always see round counts of round numbers (300, 1000, 10k), and not of exact numbers like 13,328. That makes me think everyone is just providing a ballpark guesstimate based on ammo/component purchases or typical practice schedule over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I count the ammo going into and coming out of the range bag. Fairly exact count (except for any rounds lost at UASC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmlyDeMented Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Just ballpark numbers here. As the round count gets higher, the more ballpark my guesses become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinZA Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I base my count on bullet purchases for my reloading, minus current stock - if they're gone then i shot them. Since each of my guns is a different calibre, this system works for me Sent by Jedi mind control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta66 Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 That's about what I figured. I shoot a mix of reloads and factory so I just ball park everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vixty Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I keep a small note book in my shooting bag and I have 2 blank pages per gun. Every time I get done shooting I write the number of shots in the book and show the new sum. I go by 50's and 100's and I always round up to the 50th or 100th. I always write in the book when I change a component on my gun so I can keep track of the age of all my springs and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I have a pretty good ballpark estimate. I like to keep track for spring replacements as well as just overall count. I try not to sell guns so I don't usually have to worry about someone wanting an exact count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-gun Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I have a notebook I use to keep track of the data for each reloading session so I can note performance/accuracy of the load, any issues, or any tinkering with the recipe. Depending on how many rounds I have loaded on the shelf I can get within a hundred or so of how many rounds through each gun. So when you get into the thousands, that's pretty exactish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js1130146 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I can guess within about a thousand of where they are at. So I just round up to err on the high side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) I keep a log of my shooting sessions: date, location, gun, approximate round count,comments. The old one was lost Now it is an excel sheet in Dropbox. Edited June 10, 2016 by perttime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckham Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I keep an Excel file for every pistol with a round count from every outing. I keep track of type or ammo, failures and anything thing I notice during the outing. This helps me to know when to perform maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I thought about saving the 5K primer boxes so I could keep track, but when I got up to my armpits in primer boxes I figured it didn't matter anymore and threw them all in the recycle bin. Now I have only guesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I keep an Excel file for every pistol with a round count from every outing. I keep track of type or ammo, failures and anything thing I notice during the outing. This helps me to know when to perform maintenance. I do something similar. I have spreadsheets where I track reloading data and rounds used for practice/competition for the various pistols I have. Like others have said it helps with maintenance schedules as well. I think the reason folks see round numbers on estimates is that even if an exact count is known it's just easier to ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan454 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I have a complete record of every bullet order in my reloading journal but I have to ballpark the factory ammo I bought before that. When I sell guns I try to give the best estimate I can, people usually think it's an absurdly high number. They clearly aren't shooting very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta66 Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Wow some of you guys are over the top! I just figure that I'll change the springs in my competition handgun at the beginning of every season. I don't plan to ever sell any guns, so that's not a problem. I do keep a log for my .308 so I know when it's going to be time for a new barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I started counting rounds, then stopped. (I'm lazy) now just go by how many bullets are purchased. It's a hobby done for enjoyment, tracking things really close would make it more of a chore. Now, if I was more skillful, it might make a difference. But, I'm too old to be really competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboslice Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I just keep track of bullets bought And used since I only use certain weights in certain guns. Then just keep a yearly total going. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7sst Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I'm another that estimates by the number of cases of primers shot. Since I usually by 4 cases (20,000 primers) each time, its fairly simple math. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEAVYKIRK Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I keep a notebook for each gun and tally every round Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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