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Offline cftj

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Project Appleseed September 15-16
« on: September 02, 2018, 10:00:32 PM »
I signed my son and myself up for this event.  I have one Ruger 10/22. 

I was hoping to be able to borrow another for him to use.  I thought u read they may have loaner rifles, or perhaps some one has one he could use.  Otherwise I'll have to see if I can round up some funds to buy a second.
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Re: Project Appleseed September 15-16
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2018, 01:40:27 PM »
Usually an instructor (namely me) has a couple ready to loan.  Ammo is on you- please nothing dirty *cough Remington cough*  (I hate to clean)
(insider secret- CCI standard velocity is the go to .22 ;) )
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Re: Project Appleseed September 15-16
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2018, 09:13:41 PM »
Great.  I appreciate it. 

I've got 1k of Winchester M22. 550+ of assorted CCI, and even some old Remington, Winchester I got after my dad died.   $2.69 for TG&Y
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Re: Project Appleseed September 15-16
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2018, 11:32:13 PM »
Why weren't you there? I was surprised how much I learned.  It was a great weekend and I really appreciate all the help and knowledge that was shared by the instructors.
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Re: Project Appleseed September 15-16
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2018, 08:17:35 AM »
Quote from: cftj on September 16, 2018, 11:32:13 PM
Why weren't you there? I was surprised how much I learned.  It was a great weekend and I really appreciate all the help and knowledge that was shared by the instructors.
By YOU are you referring to me?  or the membership in general.  ;)
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Re: Project Appleseed September 15-16
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2018, 08:50:30 PM »
The membership in general.. ;D

This was my first Appleseed, and I didn't realize how much I needed it.   I took my son, he is 16, thinking I was going for him.  We were both a little apprehensive about what was going on, but that soon faded.   

The days started with a safety briefing, if there was one thing I was sure of, it was a very safe day.

The first shots fired were at a target of 'redcoats' to give you a reference on where you are at the beginning.    I had struggles with the rifle i brought (a ruger 10/22). so my first redcoat target was without holes.  Luckily there were plenty of people willing to loan what they have.     My son was also using a borrowed rifle, he didn't hit anything either (but it was his first time behind a rifle)

Then there was some 1" squares to help you sight in your groups. then we went on to the ghost targets.   Interspersed throughout the day was bits of history about the day the US revolution started and proper use of a sling and other marksmanship skills.

Sunday the pace stepped up with the clock putting what you have learn to the test, reinforcing the training, and testing your skill.  At the end of the day, I managed (to my own surprise) to shoot a Rifleman qualifying score.  Can you put shots into a postage stamp at 25 yards? No rest, no bipods, just you and the slinged rifle...

Even my son was able to shoot quarter sized groups by the end.  (and we found out he shoots leftie)

To top it off, one of the instructors stuck around after we cleaned up on Sunday to help me diagnose and repair my rifle.

All it all it was well worth the weekend spent to improve my skill and make some new friends.  I'm looking forward to going again next year, and bringing my daughter, you should too...

now i need to buy another rifle...
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