Thanks to everyone who came out to Bench Rest Rifle Club this weekend. You were not scared off by the rainy forecast, and it paid off - 3 Riflemen!
Our first AQT on Saturday was done in the pouring rain, but then the clouds parted and the sun came out. So we shot a second AQT, when the scores were counted up, Ray had a score of 210 - our first Rifleman!! :) Since we were all still soaking wet from the rain, I didn't see the need in dunking him in the water from under the North Bridge.
Sunday's forecast was for rain with the possibility of severe storms. Well, a storm did roll through, but it was around 5 AM and that was it. It turned out to be a beautiful day.
Early Sunday, Ray scored a 216 on an AQT to show that his first Rifleman score was not a fluke. (I knew it wasn't) :cool2:
After lunch, Matt put it all together and scored a 221 on a bolt action rifle! Quite impressive. ^:)^
Now, all day on Sunday Ashley was shooting 200+ on her AQT's, but couldn't quite get over the threshold. At the end of the day, she finally earned her patch with a score of 210. Since it didn't rain on us Sunday, there was some water involved as she received her Rifleman Patch. >:D Thanks Ashley for being such a good sport.
Thanks to the instructors who came out, Survival Doc, Borderraid, M-Dawg, and SoundMoney. (And of course Emily who was my unofficial Blue Hat) You guys all made this Appleseed Shoot a safe, fun event.
These are just a few of the highlights of the weekend, there were lots of good times, and much improvement shown by all. Please add your comments and pictures. I will add pictures in the coming days.
It was a little rainy on Saturday
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Survival Doc going over Inches, Minutes, Clicks
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Ray, our lone Rifleman on Saturday
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Emily going over Instructional Points with M-Dawg Sunday morning
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Youth shooter - Way to go Declan!
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Rifleman Matt, good job!
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Finally! Ashley earns her patch. Well done.
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Looks like it was a great event. Congrats to our new riflemen-women.
We had a group of 10 meet up for this Appleseed event (all brought together and organized by Matt - BlackThunder). We chose this event because of the location (Bench Rest is the best ;)) and because we have been to a couple of 209Ken's Appleseed events in the past and we really like his style and his instructors (Survival Doc, Borderraid, M-Dawg, SoundMoney and Emily too). O0
Our group wants to shout out a great big 'Thank You' to Ken and to ALL the instructors who assisted us during our shoot. They always have a keen eye and are very helpful with instruction and advice. You all Rock!! :bow:
This is NOT our last Appleseed even for sure. We each have a Rifleman score to improve upon and can't think of a better group to do it with.
Future young Appleseeders in the making!
Here is my very first rifleman score of 221 (only took 4 Appleseeds) with my cleared red coat target.
Second pic is my best score of the day of 226.
Rifle used was a bolt action BRNO Model 1 made in 1951 with a 3x9 scope.
After getting soaked the first day, we went home and had a cleaning party!
Ashley getting the obligatory dunk after earning her patch.
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Mother/Daughter & Husband/Wife Rifleman.
All 4 of us earned our patch at the Bench Rest Rifle Club under Ken's instruction. Thanks Ken!
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Future Appleseeders with their Rifleman daddy.
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New Rifleman in the house. Woot! Woot! Ashley worked so hard for this but she will be back to improve her score.
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Fun shot of part of our group at the end of day 2. We had a blast! ^:)^
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Mother & Daughter Bonding
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Mother & Son Bonding
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Father & Son Bonding
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Even the pouring rain and puddles didn't stop them. ^-^
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First Appleseed, First Day and Ray earned his patch. Day 2 he improved his score. Way to go Ray!
We are so glad you decided to join us at this event.
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Second Appleseed for this guy. So glad you decided to come back with us again. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks John.
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Looking down the line.
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:) Tremendous Focus. They were all in their bubble.
Ray
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Ashley
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Matt
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John
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Matt & John
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Beth, Jake & John
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Ashley checking her AQT between shots
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Group instruction. The meat and potatoes. These guys know their stuff. :bow:
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