Special thanks to the Tulpehocken Rifle and Pistol Club for hosting us yet again. They donated their entire 200 yard rifle range to us for the weekend and were very helpful in all aspects of getting ready for two days of an Appleseed Rifle Clinic. And we will be returning there again this year in September!
The weather was not very hospitable either day, CalienteSeed level of hot and humid on Saturday, but we couldn't have asked for a better weekend of marksmanship and heritage! The shooters were all experienced, which was obvious on the first Redcoat – all scored at 300 or 400 yards, with 2 clearing the target!
Several marksmanship improvement drills were used, and everyone was very receptive to the course of instruction. We tried the 50 yard AQT followed by a 25 yard version. Improvement was obvious, with several personal bests. And the Cold Bore test was a real eye-opener for many.
Everyone returned on Sunday, and we were able to take advantage of the 200 yard range. A long-distance Parker's Revenge type team event was a great hit, won by the decisively by the Green team. Rain and humidity cut our day short, but we all learned a lot and had a great time.
The shooters showed those pesky Redcoats the strength of our cause on both the AQT and Hits Count Targets, and we have many Rifleman who requalified – Katie, John G, Conway, Jim, Rob and Aaron. And five cleared the Redcoat target as well, with Katie doing so at 50 yards! Huzza!
Thanks to all the shooters and the Tulpehocken Rifle and Pistol Club for a great weekend.
This was such a great event! Thank you to all who planned and worked it, especially Yates.
I thoroughly enjoyed my first time at a 200 yard range.
A couple photos (https://imgur.com/a/cpBHoz4)
Some seated attempts on the final Hits Count
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Enduring the heat and humidity
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50yd Hits Count Cleared!
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Riflemen
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This event was beyond fun, regardless of the heat, humidity, and rain on Sunday. It was great to make new friends while we all endured the weather and learned new skills. Can't wait to go back for another event. My first KD didn't go so well a few years ago, but this weekend absolutely helped my skills. Even though this wasn't an official KD, my first target didn't qualify, but my 2nd (Sunday) got me on the 40 hit mark. So now knowing I can achieve a KD Rifleman score, I cant wait to return to another Offical KD.
The Instructors were great, told some awesome stories of our country's history, and due to the extended rain on Sunday, we got to learn a little bit about each other while waiting out the storms.
So much fun, as always!!!
John G. :F :snipersmi