Greetings Again AWBates,
A few more suggestions on load management. First to be clear I would likely qualify as one of Micky Duck's anally pedantic hand loaders so read the following with that in mind.
First keep good records. I use a table type hard copy system in ring binders dating back to 1981. Currently I record the following, date loaded, number loaded, projectile, powder now including lot number, charge, case, times loaded, primer and notes. Notes would include trimmed length, chronographed velocity and accuracy. I could set up a spreadsheet in Excel, which would have the advantage of being able to add columns when required, but haven't done it yet.
Second store your loads so you can match the cartridge to the record. The reason for this is to keep track of the times each batch of cases has been loaded and allow them to be trimmed or annealed as a batch when needed. It also prevents the development of a collection of mystery cartridges.
Finally resist the temptation to load every case you have. Starting out the look of all those loaded cartridges is very satisfying but it leaves you nothing for further load development. Currently I try to keep a batch of loads for the current working load for each rifle, sufficient for current needs, with the balance ready for loading.
This is how I go about it but you will need to develop a system that works for you.
Regards Grandpamac.
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