About DOPE Book
What is DOPE Book?
DOPE Book is a free digital logbook for shooters to record and review their shooting performance. DOPE stands for Data On Previous Engagements - the information precision shooters record about how their rifle and ammunition perform at various distances and conditions.
Whether you're a precision rifle shooter tracking lot-to-lot variance, a long-range steel shooter logging hit percentages at distance, or just want to keep records of your range trips, DOPE Book provides a simple way to log and review your shooting data.
Early Access
DOPE Book is currently in early access. The database is still being populated with ammunition entries, and new features are being added regularly.
If you don't see your favorite ammunition in the database, you can add custom ammo entries for your own use, or submit a feature request to have it added to the main database.
How to Use DOPE Book
1. Create an Account
Sign up for a free account to start recording your shooting data.
2. Record a Range Session
After each range trip, create a new session with your chronograph data. Record average velocity, extreme spread, standard deviation, and group size. Add photos of targets or ammunition boxes for reference.
3. Log Steel Games
Track long-range steel shooting separately from paper groups. Use Hit/Miss mode for simple hit rate tracking at each distance, or Scored mode for competitions with multiple target sizes and point values. Set up scoring templates for repeatable match formats.
4. Track Your Data
View your session history to see how different ammunition performs in your firearms. Compare lot numbers, barrel configurations, and environmental conditions.
5. Browse Community Data
See what other shooters are recording in the public sessions feed. Find ammunition that performs well in similar firearms to yours.
What Can You Track?
Ballistics Data
- Average muzzle velocity (FPS)
- Extreme spread (ES)
- Standard deviation (SD)
- Total shots recorded
Accuracy Data
- Group size (inches)
- Mean radius (inches)
- Distance shot
- Target photos
Equipment
- Firearm description
- Barrel specifications
- Chronograph used
- Muzzle devices (brake/suppressor)
Ammunition
- Brand and product name
- Caliber and grain weight
- Lot number tracking
- Custom ammo entries
Steel Games
- Hit/Miss mode (hits and total shots per distance)
- Scored mode (multiple target sizes with point values)
- Multiple rifles per game
- Reusable scoring templates
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DOPE Book free?
Yes, DOPE Book is completely free to use. There are no premium tiers or paid features.
What happened to AmmoLots?
DOPE Book was previously called AmmoLots. The original name reflected the app's initial focus on tracking factory ammunition lot performance, but the feature set has grown well beyond that. DOPE Book better reflects what the app does: recording your shooting performance data across range sessions, steel games, and equipment configurations. All existing accounts and data carried over - nothing changed except the name.
Can I keep my data private?
Yes. Both range sessions and steel games have a "Public" checkbox. Uncheck it to keep a session or game visible only to you. Private data will not appear in the public listings or be visible to other users.
Note: private data may still be included in anonymized, aggregate analytics in the future (e.g., overall hit percentages at a given distance with a given ammo). These would never include identifying details about who shot the data.
My ammunition isn't in the database. What do I do?
You can add custom ammunition entries for your own use when creating a session. If you'd like it added to the main database for everyone, submit a feature request or contact support.
What chronographs are supported?
DOPE Book works with any chronograph - just enter your data manually. We have entries for popular chronographs like Garmin Xero, LabRadar, and MagnetoSpeed so you can track which device you used.
How do I report a bug or request a feature?
Use the Feature Requests page to submit and vote on features. For bugs or support, use the Support page.
Get in Touch
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