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Your Appleseed State Board => Florida => Topic started by: hornblower on May 14, 2010, 09:37:53 PM

Title: QUIET FLORIDA
Post by: hornblower on May 14, 2010, 09:37:53 PM
It seems like we can go for days with no new posts on the Florida State Board.

I get lonely for some of that Appleseed communication.

Got my Marlin 795 in Stainless Steel.

I put a set of Tech Sights on it, sling swivels, and a GI Sling.

I have been practicing dry firing every day in preparation for the May 29-30 Appleseed in Myakka, my second, and at that location.

Still waiting for a shipment from Fred's - 3 weeks have passed since I placed the order on April 24.

I want that shooting jacket in time for Appleseed on the 29th.

Is anybody out there?

Title: Re: QUIET FLORIDA
Post by: Fred on May 14, 2010, 10:06:05 PM

    Horn, PM your name, and I'll find out what the delay is...
Title: Re: QUIET FLORIDA
Post by: hornblower on May 14, 2010, 10:12:20 PM
PM Sent

Thank you.
Title: Re: QUIET FLORIDA
Post by: caseyblane on May 14, 2010, 11:16:23 PM
Hi, Hornblower.
I understand and sometimes feel the Appleseed loneliness. I look forward to the next shoot up here. I'm in Jacksonville/St. Augustine. I read the FL posts almost daily, though I don't say much.  I think there are a lot of folks involved with the program who don't use the forum. I felt like the forum was promoted pretty well at the last event I went to. The activity on the forum seems to have actually picked up since April 17/18.

Are you on Facebook? I've got a Florida Appleseed Project page going trying to attract new folks to the program.

I've shot a black Marlin 795 at both Appleseeds I've been to. As long as I run CCI mini mag through it, it performs flawlessly. I added the tech sights too, but just have a hasty sling. I noticed Dick's Sporting Goods has them for $99 again. Tempted to buy another one.
Casey

Title: Re: QUIET FLORIDA
Post by: Fred on May 15, 2010, 12:46:28 AM
Quote from: caseyblane on May 14, 2010, 11:16:23 PM
I read the FL posts almost daily, though I don't say much.

   That, of course, makes for a quiet board...

    casey, if you will take up an Orange Hat, your speechless days will be over! O0
Title: Re: QUIET FLORIDA
Post by: NHale on May 15, 2010, 08:25:53 AM
Quote from: caseyblane on May 14, 2010, 11:16:23 PM


I've shot a black Marlin 795 at both Appleseeds I've been to. As long as I run CCI mini mag through it, it performs flawlessly. I added the tech sights too, but just have a hasty sling. I noticed Dick's Sporting Goods has them for $99 again. Tempted to buy another one.
Casey



I have a few 795s I am going to polish. They choke on bulk ammo and I'm too cheap for CCIs.
Title: Re: QUIET FLORIDA
Post by: hornblower on May 15, 2010, 09:05:15 AM


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I have a few 795s I am going to polish. They choke on bulk ammo and I'm too cheap for CCIs.
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So far, I have only shot Lapua Midas + through the Marlin, maybe 200 rounds or so.

I have not had a single problem.

I have a bunch of Federal from K-Mart that I will have to try to see how the rifle handles it.