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Ammo count by caliber (filled example)
Know what you actually have, by caliber and load, so you can restock before a class or a long range day. It counts rounds only, with no prices.
- Count sealed boxes × rounds per box, then add loose rounds. It's faster and you'll make fewer mistakes.
- Copy the lot number from the box flap, so you can trace a bad batch, or keep your DOPE tied to one lot.
- Set Min as your restock point and Target as where you want to be. Mark anything under Min.
- Log every range day, class and delivery on the running tally. Do a full recount every few months and note it.
- Keep carry ammo as its own line and rotate it. Shoot the old rounds in practice and load fresh ones.
Everything on the example is made up: serials, names, phone numbers and lots are placeholders.
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Ammo count by caliber
Kept byA. Example
Last full count2026-10-18
Storage notesCans sealed with desiccant. Basement, off the floor. Carry rounds rotated every 6 months
On hand by caliber and load rounds only, no prices
| Caliber | Load (bullet weight, type) | Use | Lot # | Rds / box | On hand | Min | Target | Status | Storage location | Last counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 55 gr FMJ (M193-type) | Training | S-2291A | 20 | 1,320 | 1,000 | 2,000 | OK | Cans 1-2, basement shelf A | 2026-10-18 |
| 5.56 NATO | 62 gr FMJ green tip (M855-type) | Training | S-2304C | 20 | 600 | 500 | 1,000 | OK | Can 3, basement shelf A | 2026-10-18 |
| 5.56 NATO | 77 gr OTM (Mk 262-type) | Match / DOPE | S-2417B | 20 | 180 | 200 | 500 | BELOW MIN | Safe 1, shelf B | 2026-10-18 |
| 9mm Luger | 115 gr FMJ | Training | S-3110 | 50 | 1,840 | 1,000 | 2,000 | OK | Cans 4-5, basement shelf B | 2026-10-18 |
| 9mm Luger | 147 gr JHP | Carry | S-3152 | 20 | 140 | 100 | 200 | OK | Safe 1, top shelf | 2026-10-18 |
| 12 ga 2¾ in | 00 buck, 8-pellet, reduced recoil | Home | S-4120 | 5 | 35 | 25 | 50 | OK | Safe 1, shelf C | 2026-10-18 |
| 12 ga 2¾ in | 1 oz rifled slug | Hunting | S-4133 | 5 | 30 | 15 | 30 | At target | Safe 1, shelf C | 2026-10-18 |
| .22 LR | 40 gr LRN, standard velocity | Training | S-5007 | 50 | 1,850 | 500 | 2,000 | OK | Can 6, basement shelf B | 2026-10-18 |
How to use: count sealed boxes × rounds per box, then add loose rounds. Copy the lot number from the box flap so you can trace accuracy or a bad batch. Min is your restock point; Target is where you want to be. Before a class, check its round-count list against On hand. Log every range day on page 2.
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Ammo count by caliber
Running tally one line per load per event; the balance is for that load only
| Date | Caliber | Load · lot | In + | Out − | Balance (this load) | Reason (range day, class, received, recount) | Init. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 5.56 NATO | 55 gr FMJ (M193-type) · S-2291A | 1,000 | 1,000 | Opening count | AE | |
| 2026-09-01 | 5.56 NATO | 62 gr FMJ green tip (M855-type) · S-2304C | 600 | 600 | Opening count | AE | |
| 2026-09-01 | 5.56 NATO | 77 gr OTM (Mk 262-type) · S-2417B | 300 | 300 | Opening count | AE | |
| 2026-09-01 | 9mm Luger | 115 gr FMJ · S-3110 | 1,200 | 1,200 | Opening count | AE | |
| 2026-09-01 | 9mm Luger | 147 gr JHP · S-3152 | 160 | 160 | Opening count | AE | |
| 2026-09-01 | 12 ga 2¾ in | 00 buck, 8-pellet, reduced recoil · S-4120 | 50 | 50 | Opening count | AE | |
| 2026-09-01 | 12 ga 2¾ in | 1 oz rifled slug · S-4133 | 20 | 20 | Opening count | AE | |
| 2026-09-01 | .22 LR | 40 gr LRN, standard velocity · S-5007 | 2,000 | 2,000 | Opening count | AE | |
| 2026-09-06 | 9mm Luger | 115 gr FMJ · S-3110 | 250 | 950 | Range: pistol drills, par times | AE | |
| 2026-09-12 | 5.56 NATO | 77 gr OTM (Mk 262-type) · S-2417B | 60 | 240 | Range: zero check + DOPE confirm 100-400 yd | AE | |
| 2026-09-12 | 5.56 NATO | 55 gr FMJ (M193-type) · S-2291A | 120 | 880 | Range: carbine drills | AE | |
| 2026-09-19 | 5.56 NATO | 55 gr FMJ (M193-type) · S-2291A | 1,000 | 1,880 | Received: 2 cases (50 boxes) | AE | |
| 2026-09-26 | 5.56 NATO | 55 gr FMJ (M193-type) · S-2291A | 560 | 1,320 | 2-day carbine class | AE | |
| 2026-09-26 | 9mm Luger | 115 gr FMJ · S-3110 | 110 | 840 | 2-day carbine class (transitions) | AE | |
| 2026-10-03 | 12 ga 2¾ in | 00 buck, 8-pellet, reduced recoil · S-4120 | 15 | 35 | Patterned at 7, 15, 25 yd | AE | |
| 2026-10-03 | 12 ga 2¾ in | 1 oz rifled slug · S-4133 | 10 | 10 | Slug zero check, 50 yd | AE | |
| 2026-10-03 | 12 ga 2¾ in | 1 oz rifled slug · S-4133 | 20 | 30 | Received: 4 boxes | AE | |
| 2026-10-10 | 9mm Luger | 115 gr FMJ · S-3110 | 1,000 | 1,840 | Received: 20 boxes | AE | |
| 2026-10-11 | .22 LR | 40 gr LRN, standard velocity · S-5007 | 150 | 1,850 | Range: new-shooter basics | AE | |
| 2026-10-17 | 5.56 NATO | 77 gr OTM (Mk 262-type) · S-2417B | 60 | 180 | Range: DOPE confirm 450-600 yd | AE | |
| 2026-10-17 | 9mm Luger | 147 gr JHP · S-3152 | 20 | 140 | Carry rotation: fired old carry rounds | AE | |