CortJestir
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Hey guys and gals,
By far, it was the best $70 I have spent on anything!
True to New England fashion, I think we made 8 (maybe 9?) rifleman out of 36 shooters throughout the weekend. It could have been more, I don't have the exact numbers. But the point is that our group was hungry to learn, we all had a great time on the line and the marked improvement in everyone's collective shooting skill was very impressive -- all due to the training, of course!
The attendees ran the gamut from beginner (like me) to designated marksmen. All were made to feel welcome and all certainly learned something that day.
Not to mention the history - both the retelling and remembrance of our colonial heritage but also making history by being on the largest firing line assembled. What a treat!
For me personally, not counting the 2 times I shot my rifle to get familiar with its operation, this is the first time I've ever shot a rifle. So I'm pretty much a n00b when it comes to long guns.
I used my recently acquired 10/22, converted into a "Liberty Training Rifle" (upgraded peep sights, sling, upgraded hammer).
I started day one shooting in the high 130s to low 140s on the Quick n' Dirty Army Qualification Test and being able to put 3 rounds in a 100 yard redcoat silhouette reliably (from prone, open sights). You need to shoot a 210 to earn your rifleman patch. By the end of the weekend, I was in the high 170s and able to put 3 in the 300 yard redcoat reliably (also from prone with open sights). It's starting to "click in". I wish there was a 3rd and 4th day to get zeroed in on it! But I guess I'll have to come up to the next Appleseed.
So this is a big thanks to any TFLers out there involved in the Appleseed Project. And for those who own a rifle, you need to attend an Appleseed.
http://www.appleseedinfo.org/
By far, it was the best $70 I have spent on anything!
True to New England fashion, I think we made 8 (maybe 9?) rifleman out of 36 shooters throughout the weekend. It could have been more, I don't have the exact numbers. But the point is that our group was hungry to learn, we all had a great time on the line and the marked improvement in everyone's collective shooting skill was very impressive -- all due to the training, of course!
The attendees ran the gamut from beginner (like me) to designated marksmen. All were made to feel welcome and all certainly learned something that day.
Not to mention the history - both the retelling and remembrance of our colonial heritage but also making history by being on the largest firing line assembled. What a treat!
For me personally, not counting the 2 times I shot my rifle to get familiar with its operation, this is the first time I've ever shot a rifle. So I'm pretty much a n00b when it comes to long guns.
I used my recently acquired 10/22, converted into a "Liberty Training Rifle" (upgraded peep sights, sling, upgraded hammer).
I started day one shooting in the high 130s to low 140s on the Quick n' Dirty Army Qualification Test and being able to put 3 rounds in a 100 yard redcoat silhouette reliably (from prone, open sights). You need to shoot a 210 to earn your rifleman patch. By the end of the weekend, I was in the high 170s and able to put 3 in the 300 yard redcoat reliably (also from prone with open sights). It's starting to "click in". I wish there was a 3rd and 4th day to get zeroed in on it! But I guess I'll have to come up to the next Appleseed.
So this is a big thanks to any TFLers out there involved in the Appleseed Project. And for those who own a rifle, you need to attend an Appleseed.
http://www.appleseedinfo.org/