2 Hearty Patriots joined us at the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office on Saturday morning after a deluge the night before. Big thank you to Sheriff Frank Reynolds and the CCSO for letting us use their facilities. And beautiful facilities I might add.
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We began the day with Introductions and then got down to business with a little history on Francis Marion, The Swamp Fox. Then the marksmanship instruction began. We started with a review of Inches, Minutes and Clicks. Next, we discussed trajectory, come ups and reading a ballistic table. We talked about how to shoot a Rimfire AQT, before discussing environmental factors (temperature, altitude, and wind). We went over safety, took a bio break and then headed to the line.
Our first target was an unofficially scaled down Morgan's Shingle shot from 100 yards. Our first round saw 3 cooks, but they'd have other chances later on. We hoofed it to the 25 yard line and took some time getting our data.
Senior Instructor CokeGuy joined the shooters on the line.
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We also learned why "Crookneck" is named so.
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After gathering our data, we shot stage 1 of the Rimfire AQT. After that it went like clockwork. We moved to 50 yards, spent time getting a zero, gathered data and shot stage 2. Then we moved to 75 yards, got our come ups, and shot stage 3. Then moved to 100 yards, got our come ups and shot stage 4. Cokeguy earned another Rimfire KD patch to add to his collection. Well done sir! O0
At this point we took a lunch break and heard the story about the Battle of Cowpens and Daniel Morgan. We cleaned up, took a bio break and got back at it. Now, that everyone had there data at 100 yards we shot the shingle again. Cokeguy hit it and won an Appleseed koozie. Then we shot the Rimfire AQT from stage 4 up, working our way closer and using the data we had gathered.
After reviewing our 2nd AQTs, it was apparent we needed to spend some more time re-establishing come ups. So, we did just that on the way back. Again, we moved like Riflemen. 25 yards, we got our data, shot stage 1. Then we moved to 50 yards, got our zero, shot stage 2. Then it was 75 yard, got our data, shot stage 3. Then back to 100, got our data, shot stage 4. We took another break and then shot an AQT using the data we had gathered working our way from 100 to 25 again. By this time, the shooters were pretty worn out. So, we moved back to 100 yards for one more time and shot the shingle. George earned himself a koozie and a huzzah!
We closed the day with the story of Ephraim Brank and the Battle of New Orleans and proved that one man can make a difference. We then cleaned up and headed home. Come back and see us again Mark and George! Both of you were so close with each of you shooting a 39. :slap: You will get it next time I'm sure. Just keep practicing! A Rifleman persists! ~~:) I hope to see you both again down the road. Also, thank you to Leadslinger66 for your help calling the line all day and a great IMC Presentation. Always a pleasure to work with you sir.
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In Liberty,
Roswell