AAR Harvard 10/29-30
Appleseed returned to Mansfield Fish & Game this past weekend. The clubhouse had been flattened, along with the shelter on the 100 yard line, by the weight of last winter's snow. The clubhouse has had a new shell erected but was unavailable for use (it's JUST a shell!), so in true New England fashion, our dozen shooters toughed it out with warm clothes... and a covered firing line. ;-)
The weather was OK on Saturday morning, clouding up towards noon, when the monsoon began. We simply moved the firing line back under the shelter and continued to shoot in the rain. Some new shooters, some repeat shooters - some father/son teams.
The rain turned to snow Saturday night (leading to massive power outages all across New England and lots of trees down as well (the shoot boss was trapped in his driveway until judicious use of a chainsaw cleared it!), however when you don't have power on the line to start with, you don't miss it! Sunday dawned warmer and brightly sunny. Shooting commenced at noon (club rules) and continued until we couldn't see the sights.
No Riflemen but several very improved shooters, with at least three shooters knocking on the door - they will likely get that Rifleman score at their next shoot.
IIT Abby Oakley trying to stay warm that first cold morning.
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Instructor Round Trip
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A bad neck keeps Derick from shooting seated or prone - he did the whole weekend in standing. What was that again about a Rifleman persisting?
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Shooter Joel chasing that Rifleman patch - he'll likely get it next shoot!
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::) and I was thinking it was cold down here at 45... Good job to all.