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Posted: 3/3/2023 5:22:36 PM EDT
If you've qualified as Rifleman, post where and when.
For me, July 29-30, 2022 at Newberry, SC, 232 score Requalified with an annoying 236 score that did not earn a Distinguished patch October 29-30, 2022 in Gaston, SC. Took an Orange Hat October 30, 2022. |
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Posted: 3/3/2023 5:25:21 PM EDT
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Last fall and on 2/20, will post more details
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2023 5:38:05 PM EDT
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I shot a barely Distinguished score (231) with my 10/22 and Tech sights last weekend in Gainesville, TX
I also took an Orange Hat as well. 
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Posted: 3/3/2023 6:33:09 PM EDT
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Many years ago. I suppose I should look at getting back into it.
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Posted: 3/3/2023 7:50:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: thomasplaster223]
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First time - Davilla, TX November 6, 2007.
Began instructing November 9, 2007. |
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Posted: 3/3/2023 8:11:47 PM EDT
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Been years, but I still practice
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Posted: 3/3/2023 9:10:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Unpierced]
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Rifleman 11-15-20 Jackson,TN 214
Known Distance 9-18-22 Puryear,TN 40 Still chasing that shingle 
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Posted: 3/4/2023 7:01:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: FighterFixer1]
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Earned my first Rifleman in Oct of 2020 in Gaston, SC with a 232. Got two more between April and Oct 2021. Newberry SC, 223--with an AR in 5.56! Charlotte NC with a 234 but I could only attend the first day due to a move. I finally earned my Distinguished Oct 30, 2022 in Gaston SC with a 242.
I've been practicing so I can earn my 250 rocker. I've got my sitting and prone positions dialed in, but offhand kicks my butt every time. Until I get that figured out, those 8 little points I need for a perfect score may as well be on the moon!  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 12:35:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Lomshek]
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August 12, 2009. It was the first Appleseed I ever attended and hosted at my home town range I was president of.
I'm on the far left and now a shoot boss and the guy beside me in the orange hat is now my neighbor and one of the red hats in Kansas! I took my orange hat from Fred when he came out to run a shoot at my range.  Attached FileI was shooting a ban era Bushmaster A2 I purchased used in 2000 and shot Wolf steel case ammo. 6 MOA is about the best that ammo would shoot but it was enough! |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 12:42:14 AM EDT
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My high score is 242! Gonna try hard to get a 250 next go around.
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NM, USA
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Posted: 3/5/2023 1:07:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DanielleMorgan]
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First event, Oct. 2015, El Paso, TX. Scored Rifleman and took an Orange Hat in May of 2016. I think it was a 219. I have the target around here someplace.
I do all right. Still haven't hit that elusive 250, but I do ok.
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Posted: 3/5/2023 5:20:34 PM EDT
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25 yard Appleseed 3/6/2022
Keystone Accuracy AR 22 (250) Iron sight bolt action Springfield M1922 (243)    200 yard Rimfire KD 10/29/2022 Keystone Accuracy AR 22 (48/50) Iron sight bolt action Springfield M1922 (44/50)   Pistolseed 10/1/2022 S&W model 41 w/dot (227) S&W M&P 22 compact irons (213) Glock 19 irons (214)   |
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Posted: 3/5/2023 9:42:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A6BN: 25 yard Appleseed 3/6/2022 Keystone Accuracy AR 22 (250) Iron sight bolt action Springfield M1922 (243) https://i.imgur.com/MA51zGuh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/1XRnWBnh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0427xIrh.jpg 200 yard Rimfire KD 10/29/2022 Keystone Accuracy AR 22 (48/50) Iron sight bolt action Springfield M1922 (44/50) https://i.imgur.com/DmnCB8Rh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Ewvi7AJh.jpg Pistolseed 10/1/2022 S&W model 41 w/dot (227) S&W M&P 22 compact irons (213) Glock 19 irons (214) https://i.imgur.com/0JW7WSkh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TpCzcjRh.jpg Wow! |
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Posted: 3/6/2023 9:19:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A6BN:.....  I doubt that I could do that shooting all stages from prone. You, sir are one helluva shooter!! |
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Posted: 3/6/2023 11:02:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 57plymouth]
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@A6BN I'm freaking impressed! That's an awesome collection of targets!
@FighterFixer1 Your 250 patch looms large on the horizon. |
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Posted: 3/6/2023 11:40:50 AM EDT
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Blue Cord March 1997, CIB April 2003
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Posted: 3/6/2023 12:42:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A6BN: 25 yard Appleseed 3/6/2022 Keystone Accuracy AR 22 (250) Nice! I had John make a .22 trainer a couple of years ago and it shoots very well. Shot an Appleseed last fall and managed a 248. I shot the first day without a coat and and the next day with a coat. I think the coat gave me about 7-9 points over no coat. Fun time on a beautiful fall day. |
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MA, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2023 5:48:16 AM EDT
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I have earned a bunch of Rifleman and Patriot Pistol patches but this one is my most treasured.
 February 15, 2016 The temperature was in the single digits, the windchill was well below zero and I shot a 234 with my 5.56 BCM Midlength AR with a 4x14 Athlon Scope. My first Rifleman Score was shot on 8/30/2015 at Harvard Mass with my Colt M4 Carbine equipped with an Aimpoint Pro and a 3X Magnifier. I earned my Red Hat 4/21/2018 at Mansfield Mass Earned a pistol patch and became a Pistol Instructor on 4/16/2019 also in Harvard Mass with my Sig MK25 9mm. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2023 10:02:28 AM EDT
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Proud Patriot on Appleseed forum
First qualified 9/2021 in Charlotte (Waxhaw), NC with a score of 223 |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2023 11:29:38 AM EDT
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i'm going to my first appleseed in July....
What does it take to shoot distinguished? Thanks |
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Posted: 3/7/2023 1:10:20 PM EDT
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210 for Rifleman
230 with irons for Distinguished 240 with a scope for Distinguished 250 is a perfect score |
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Posted: 3/7/2023 1:14:09 PM EDT
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Count me in
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Posted: 3/7/2023 10:57:59 PM EDT
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Sometime in the mid-late 90's the first time
I think it was 240 something with an M1A and irons |
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Posted: 3/12/2023 8:35:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ManiacRat]
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College Station 12/4/22 I think it was. Basic 10/22 carbine with tech sights and bulk CCI ammo. I refused to use better anything until I got Rifleman with that.
Switched to an optic and my LVT and was shooting mid 230s still with CCI bulk. Hoping to chase down Distinguished here one weekend. I might actually even use good ammo too. I'd also like to get it done with center fire too. I have to drive at minimum 3 hrs for a class unfortunately. I'd love for us to have them closer. I think it would do well. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/12/2023 8:51:22 PM EDT
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Long ago at Ramseur. Rifleman Boot Camp and several Appleseeds as well.
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Posted: 3/12/2023 8:53:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR-180: Long ago at Ramseur. Rifleman Boot Camp and several Appleseeds as well. |
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Posted: 3/12/2023 9:40:07 PM EDT
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I earned a Rifleman patch (237) with my Savage FVSR and scope using federal black pack on Sep 19th of 2021, and the same event I used a 20" AR using irons with a 22LR conversion to squeak out a rifleman score (217).
I went to another event and used my FVSR with a proper web sling this time to shoot distinguished with a 244 on Oct 2, 2022. I am still chasing that elusive 250! I plan on attending a rimfire and centerfire KD this year as well. I have enjoyed the instruction I have received at each of the events I have attended, I am positive it has made me a better shooter and I have learned something new each time. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/12/2023 10:17:01 PM EDT
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2008 in Davila, TX
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USA
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Posted: 3/14/2023 11:45:57 AM EDT
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November 2018 at Sevierville, TN. I think my first Rifleman score was 217.
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Posted: 3/16/2023 10:57:03 AM EDT
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@A6BN
Holy crap, dude. 
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KY, USA
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Posted: 3/18/2023 10:18:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: carrollms]
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Rifleman - Knob Creek Range - West Point Kentucky, 17 June 2018 - DonD Shoot Boss
Known Distance - Puryear, TN Rimfire KD - Ramseur, NC Distinguished - Ramseur, NC |
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Posted: 3/18/2023 5:21:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DanielleMorgan]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat: College Station 12/4/22 I think it was. Basic 10/22 carbine with tech sights and bulk CCI ammo. I refused to use better anything until I got Rifleman with that. Switched to an optic and my LVT and was shooting mid 230s still with CCI bulk. Hoping to chase down Distinguished here one weekend. I might actually even use good ammo too. I'd also like to get it done with center fire too. I have to drive at minimum 3 hrs for a class unfortunately. I'd love for us to have them closer. I think it would do well. Define "closer," please. Where are we talking about? |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/18/2023 7:41:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bpm990d: Nice! I had John make a .22 trainer a couple of years ago and it shoots very well. Shot an Appleseed last fall and managed a 248. I shot the first day without a coat and and the next day with a coat. I think the coat gave me about 7-9 points over no coat. Fun time on a beautiful fall day. I am just getting ready to shoot my first Appleseed next month and I am wondering if I would be allowed to use my 3-p shooting jacket like the one above. And even if I can SHOULD I? |
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Posted: 3/18/2023 8:17:47 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kjk200: Coat? As in a shooting coat like this-- https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.79be38eaa4d731065f20f74db0d1ca98?rik=q9844VVfW7fwsw&pid=ImgRaw&r=0 I am just getting ready to shoot my first Appleseed next month and I am wondering if I would be allowed to use my 3-p shooting jacket like the one above. And even if I can SHOULD I? I can't see your image, but you want to wear a shooting coat there is nothing stopping you. I just did the first day without it for shits and giggles. You are basically shooting all day and a coat makes it comfortable. Even if you don't wear a coat, you are going to want somthing for padding around your arm. I wore a sweater and a tight fitting fleece over that. Without some kind of padding it's painful. |
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Posted: 3/18/2023 8:29:56 PM EDT
[#34]
You can certainly wear a shooting coat if you want. Absolutely. Just remember that Appleseed teaches field shooting. The disciplines are definitely compatible, but if you're out in a field taking aim at a buck, it's a good bet you won't have your shooting coat on
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Posted: 3/18/2023 8:56:53 PM EDT
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When I think of field shooting, I think of what PRS shooters are doing or even possibly what is going on at Ft. Benning last week (U.S. Army Small Arms Championships). I think I would disagree with your definition.
I would say that Appleseed is teaching fundamental three position marksmanship. The use of a shooting coat and a sling does facilitate learning those fundamentals because it makes it steadier and more comfortable. |
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Posted: 3/18/2023 9:42:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kjk200: Coat? As in a shooting coat like this-- https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.79be38eaa4d731065f20f74db0d1ca98?rik=q9844VVfW7fwsw&pid=ImgRaw&r=0 I am just getting ready to shoot my first Appleseed next month and I am wondering if I would be allowed to use my 3-p shooting jacket like the one above. And even if I can SHOULD I? Sure, you can wear a coat. This is 3 position shooting so a coat would be a benefit if you have one or want to wear one. No one will stop you and your arms will appreciate the padding for the sling. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 12:44:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DanielleMorgan]
[#37]
Perhaps.
But a shooting jacket is neither required nor necessary to build and refine solid fundamentals. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 12:59:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ManiacRat]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DanielleMorgan: Define "closer," please. Where are we talking about? I've gone as far as Waco. Which is about 4-4.5 away. Going to try and make a pistol one in May in Temple which is 4ish. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 1:36:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DanielleMorgan]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat: Houston would be nice. I'm about an hour east of Houston. Closest is College Station which is 3-3.5 hrs depending on traffic. I've gone as far as Waco. Which is about 4-4.5 away. Going to try and make a pistol one in May in Temple which is 4ish. What about Kerrville? Appleseed's SW Regional Coordinator is from Spring. He makes the run to Kerrville on the regular. Apparently Houston itself is a bit of a pickle. Range issues, as I understand it. None of them will give us the time off day. |
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Posted: 3/21/2023 1:59:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ManiacRat]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DanielleMorgan: What about Kerrville? Appleseed's SW Regional Coordinator is from Spring. He makes the run to Kerrville on the regular. Apparently Houston itself is a bit of a pickle. Range issues, as I understand it. None of them will give us the time off day. I could imagine Houston is that way. I have no idea if the two big clubs here would play ball or not. They might. Lots of folks teach at both. |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 10:07:02 AM EDT
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Ooohhh. I guess I could have looked at a map and seen that for myself lol
I'd be very surprised if there were a single range in the Houston area that hasn't been approached, now than once. But maybe it's time to try again. |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 2:03:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DanielleMorgan: Ooohhh. I guess I could have looked at a map and seen that for myself lol I'd be very surprised if there were a single range in the Houston area that hasn't been approached, now than once. But maybe it's time to try again. |
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Posted: 3/22/2023 2:28:02 PM EDT
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The second RBC held at Ramseur, NC. Either February of 2004 or 2005 (not sure which year - the Appleseed historians would know).
The instructors for the week were Birdman, Son of Martha and (sorry I can't remember the guy running the RBC's RWVA user name, might later). Got a 219 or 221 at 25 meters later in the week and a 211 (if I remember correctly) on the full distance AQT the last day of the RBC. It was really windy that day and the wind was shifting every little bit from one direction or the other and changing speeds as well. You could look at the flags, look through the scope, look at the flags and the wind was different, that fast. The M1A didn't care as much as the .223's had to care. The neat thing about the 25 meter scores was my back was really hurting and getting in/out of prone was tearing me up. Son of Martha walked over and said, "I can tell your back if bothering you. You've got a pretty good sitting position, why don't you shoot the next AQT using the sitting position for stages 3 and 4. I did and still got the 219. Then a little bit later I did it again. Got that target somewhere with the info on it. Might be in the garage. |
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Posted: 3/24/2023 9:12:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: rwadley]
[#44]
RBC #2 was Feb. 2007. You attended.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M1A4ME: The second RBC held at Ramseur, NC. Either February of 2004 or 2005 (not sure which year - the Appleseed historians would know). The instructors for the week were Birdman, Son of Martha and (sorry I can't remember the guy running the RBC's RWVA user name, might later). Got a 219 or 221 at 25 meters later in the week and a 211 (if I remember correctly) on the full distance AQT the last day of the RBC. It was really windy that day and the wind was shifting every little bit from one direction or the other and changing speeds as well. You could look at the flags, look through the scope, look at the flags and the wind was different, that fast. The M1A didn't care as much as the .223's had to care. The neat thing about the 25 meter scores was my back was really hurting and getting in/out of prone was tearing me up. Son of Martha walked over and said, "I can tell your back if bothering you. You've got a pretty good sitting position, why don't you shoot the next AQT using the sitting position for stages 3 and 4. I did and still got the 219. Then a little bit later I did it again. Got that target somewhere with the info on it. Might be in the garage. |
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Posted: 3/29/2023 10:39:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: thomasplaster223]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DanielleMorgan: What about Kerrville? Appleseed's SW Regional Coordinator is from Spring. He makes the run to Kerrville on the regular. Apparently Houston itself is a bit of a pickle. Range issues, as I understand it. None of them will give us the time off day. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DanielleMorgan: Originally Posted By ManiacRat: Houston would be nice. I'm about an hour east of Houston. Closest is College Station which is 3-3.5 hrs depending on traffic. I've gone as far as Waco. Which is about 4-4.5 away. Going to try and make a pistol one in May in Temple which is 4ish. What about Kerrville? Appleseed's SW Regional Coordinator is from Spring. He makes the run to Kerrville on the regular. Apparently Houston itself is a bit of a pickle. Range issues, as I understand it. None of them will give us the time off day. I probably handed the well earned Rifleman patch to ManiacRat. I'm one of the Houston area Shoot Bosses. Lord knows we tried to get a "Kingwood" Appleseed going on private land (church) on the North Bank of the San Jacinto River. It was not to be. Pastor was on board. Pastor's wife was not. A former SB is Vice President of their ministry. |
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Posted: 3/29/2023 10:50:25 AM EDT
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west virginia 2014, winterseed
alaska, 2014-2018 orange hatted in 2015 shooternotrifle (10-22,ar15-22, ar15, cz455, never found a lever gun to try with) |
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Posted: 4/2/2023 8:19:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thomasplaster223: I probably handed the well earned Rifleman patch to ManiacRat. I'm one of the Houston area Shoot Bosses. Lord knows we tried to get a "Kingwood" Appleseed going on private land (church) on the North Bank of the San Jacinto River. It was not to be. Pastor was on board. Pastor's wife was not. A former SB is Vice President of their ministry. |
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Posted: 5/4/2023 8:09:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: raffi383]
[#48]
April 22-23, Fenton, MI
Shot a 224 and 228 using a 10/22. My boss shot a 207. He wants to go back to get a patch. I'll likely go too. |
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Posted: 6/8/2023 2:54:47 PM EDT
[#49]
   Earned in Texas 
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Posted: 6/9/2023 5:25:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat Texas KD patch is no more, brother. You got one just in time! |
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