I attended the last appleseed shoot outside of mechanicsville and have to say I was very impressed with the quality instruction and great guys you'll meet at these shoots I'm sure many of you have heard of them or attended but for those who haven't this is the link
http://appleseedinfo.org/
I believe there are no more shoots in VA for the year but the upcoming ones in NC are at the home range of the RWVA and have the full range up to 500 for the price you cannot beat the range time and instruction not to mention the people you meet. Myself and some co workers will be going to the Ramseur NC and if anyone would like to carpool or share a camp site your more than welcome to join us the program really cant be beat for the price if you'd like to work on your marksmanship.
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Re: appleseed project
Agreed I went to the on in Buckingham and it taught a lot. Unfortunately. I didn't get to don't the second daypnkmdfnky wrote:I attended the last appleseed shoot outside of mechanicsville and have to say I was very impressed with the quality instruction and great guys you'll meet at these shoots I'm sure many of you have heard of them or attended but for those who haven't this is the link
http://appleseedinfo.org/
I believe there are no more shoots in VA for the year but the upcoming ones in NC are at the home range of the RWVA and have the full range up to 500 for the price you cannot beat the range time and instruction not to mention the people you meet. Myself and some co workers will be going to the Ramseur NC and if anyone would like to carpool or share a camp site your more than welcome to join us the program really cant be beat for the price if you'd like to work on your marksmanship.
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Re: appleseed project
I volunteered for this back when I lived in ND. A great program indeed.
Re: appleseed project
I've been involved with the Appleseed Project since October of 2006. Took my youngest son to one out in western VA. We had so much fun and learned so much and the the instructors seemed like such great folks that I attended a Rifleman's Boot Camp (RBC) at the Ramseur, NC range (the home range mentioned above). I spent the first couple of years doing Appleseeds and boot camps (rifleman and instructor) and had a really great time and met a lot of really good folks. Some medical issues as well as the need to work for a living has resulted in me stepping away from the weekend Appleseeds and week long RBCs but there are still a lot of great folks working to make the program successful.
I haven't seen a 2012 schedule yet but in the past they've had Appleseeds at the Black Creek Range in Mechanicsville, a private range out in Buckingham County, the C2 Shooting Range in Virginia Beach, the Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club in Montpelier and a couple of other small Appleseeds on private property.
The schedule for 2012 for Virginia Appleseeds (locations and dates) hasn't been set yet but hopefully will be soon.
You can probably get a lot of the stuff you need for a weekend of training right here at AIG. You need hearing protection. You need some 1&1/4" sling swivels to take advantage of the GI surplus 1&1/4" web sling you'll need for the sling supported firing positions (real aid to steadying up that rifle). You could use the leather slings similar to the GI leather slings used in WW1 and the start of WW2 but they are slower to adjust and to "get in and out of" than the cotton web slings issued later.
AIG has ammo, too. You're better off with a .22 for your initial training (most of its done at .25 meters and a .22 and 25 meters go together great). Iron sights and optical sights on a rifle are like the old saying about manual and automatic transmissions in cars. If you learn the iron sights first (providing your eyes can do iron sights) learning the scope later is easier and you won't forget how to use iron sights.
Be sure to check out the Appleseed website concerning the cost of the weekend. In the past there have been several groups of people who could attend/learn/shoot without paying for the training. Women and children under the age of 21 (makes it easier for dad to attend when he can take the family for no additional cost - other than meals and ammo) as well as active duty military (others have been added but you need to check to make sure if you qualify) attend free.
Have fun. We sure did.
I haven't seen a 2012 schedule yet but in the past they've had Appleseeds at the Black Creek Range in Mechanicsville, a private range out in Buckingham County, the C2 Shooting Range in Virginia Beach, the Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club in Montpelier and a couple of other small Appleseeds on private property.
The schedule for 2012 for Virginia Appleseeds (locations and dates) hasn't been set yet but hopefully will be soon.
You can probably get a lot of the stuff you need for a weekend of training right here at AIG. You need hearing protection. You need some 1&1/4" sling swivels to take advantage of the GI surplus 1&1/4" web sling you'll need for the sling supported firing positions (real aid to steadying up that rifle). You could use the leather slings similar to the GI leather slings used in WW1 and the start of WW2 but they are slower to adjust and to "get in and out of" than the cotton web slings issued later.
AIG has ammo, too. You're better off with a .22 for your initial training (most of its done at .25 meters and a .22 and 25 meters go together great). Iron sights and optical sights on a rifle are like the old saying about manual and automatic transmissions in cars. If you learn the iron sights first (providing your eyes can do iron sights) learning the scope later is easier and you won't forget how to use iron sights.
Be sure to check out the Appleseed website concerning the cost of the weekend. In the past there have been several groups of people who could attend/learn/shoot without paying for the training. Women and children under the age of 21 (makes it easier for dad to attend when he can take the family for no additional cost - other than meals and ammo) as well as active duty military (others have been added but you need to check to make sure if you qualify) attend free.
Have fun. We sure did.
Re: appleseed project
My wife and I both have gone to a few Appleseed shoots and we now have our Rifleman’s or Riflewoman’s Patch. I would encourage everyone to at least go to one and if you can get your Rifleman’s Patch, which is getting a passing score of 210 or better on the Army’s Qualifying Test or AQT. It is also a great time to learn more about the few days surrounding April 19, 1775 and the shot heard around the world. In hearing all that went on in that time period and what they had to go through will give you a new respect for those that fought for our freedom and rights.
If you do go to and Appleseed shot most people use .22 because it is easier and cheaper, 300 to 500 rounds of ammo is what you more than likely shoot. Most people use a Ruger 10/22, because it is affordable and has the most aftermarket parts. If you plan on going to an Appleseed shoot to their website http://appleseedinfo.org/ and read all of the information about what to bring. Plan ahead for any kind of weather and bring anything you might need. If you are going to use iron sights get something much better than the factory ones. Most people end up using Tech-Sights or using a scope. Most if not all factory sights are not accurate enough to be able to shoot a one inch square at 25 meters. You will end up being frustrated if you just want to use factory sights. The GI sling is also an important part of the whole thing to make you be able to shoot your best. The goal is to give you the instructions and why they work, in order for you to be able, with practice, to shoot your best and become a Rifleman.
If you do go to and Appleseed shot most people use .22 because it is easier and cheaper, 300 to 500 rounds of ammo is what you more than likely shoot. Most people use a Ruger 10/22, because it is affordable and has the most aftermarket parts. If you plan on going to an Appleseed shoot to their website http://appleseedinfo.org/ and read all of the information about what to bring. Plan ahead for any kind of weather and bring anything you might need. If you are going to use iron sights get something much better than the factory ones. Most people end up using Tech-Sights or using a scope. Most if not all factory sights are not accurate enough to be able to shoot a one inch square at 25 meters. You will end up being frustrated if you just want to use factory sights. The GI sling is also an important part of the whole thing to make you be able to shoot your best. The goal is to give you the instructions and why they work, in order for you to be able, with practice, to shoot your best and become a Rifleman.
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Sorry to take so long to respond I used a Remington 597 which posed some problems not having sling attachment but made it work with zip tie. I borrowed the rifle because I don't have a .22 right now and the ammo was cheapest of course. When I attend the Feb one in Ramsuer I will have my own Ruger with the advised sights and hopefully my FAL if i can work out the kinks. We got a hut reserved and i think i have filled that up but again if anyone wanted to ride down or caravan we should have seats available. Can't emphasize how great a time we had and how good the people are.
