Looks like the closet event to me is in San Antonio in November. It's a one day event how does that differ from the two days. I am a brand new shooter will not even get my rifle until the first of October. Should I wait until there is a two day event, the next and closet one will be two hours from me in College Station.
For San Antonio at Lonestar Handgun Range, the October and December events are one day only (Saturday). The November event is two days (Friday-Saturday). The difference is that the one-day event covers all of the instructional material and is the same as the first day of a two-day event. The second day of a two-day event mainly consists of taking the Rifleman (Appleseed Qualification) test over and over throughout the day with breaks for history. We will introduce you to the Rifleman test in a one-day event, but we may only shoot one or two tests on the first day of a two-day event or in a one-day event. I hope that's not too confusing :).
Tim
Thanks Tim,
I'm in New Braunfels, for now so maybe i can get ready for the November 3rd and 4th event. If not I'll try the December 2nd.
the New Braunfels Known Distance event on November 11-12, 2017 is SOLD OUT. Sorry.
It looks like San Antonio, TX November 3-4, 2017 will be your best choice. What kind of rifle are you getting?
Ruger 10/22, I thought a .22 would be easiest and least expensive to start with and then I can work my way up since the techniques I learn at Appleseed will transfer to larger calibers.
Quote from: capnjim01 on September 23, 2017, 05:02:56 PM
Ruger 10/22, I thought a .22 would be easiest and least expensive to start with and then I can work my way up since the techniques I learn at Appleseed will transfer to larger calibers.
Be sure to at the very least put on a GI Sling - see this: https://appleseedinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LTR.pdf
Also the pdf link above says to use open sights - if you want a scope ignore that part - a scope is OK.
The Appleseed store sells the sling and swivel here if you need all that:
http://store.rwvaappleseed.com/page13.html
Yeah I'll get the sling and probably several other things, knee and elbow pads, I've done some research. I'll be using a scope my old eyes just can't focus like they use to. Thanks.
Quote from: capnjim01 on September 23, 2017, 05:39:40 PM
Yeah I'll get the sling and probably several other things, knee and elbow pads, I've done some research. I'll be using a scope my old eyes just can't focus like they use to. Thanks.
Just make sure you don't get one of those big honkin' scopes. Most 22s I've seen with scopes have really big scopes and you can't get them far forward enough to get good eye relief. So people have the do what I call 'turtle neck' so they can see through them. They have to pull their head back towards the rear in order to see through them.
I'd just bought a semi cheap one that I've been really impressed with. You can get scopes 1/2 the price but most of them aren't worth it.
http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-6x-scope-with-the-patented-acss-22lr-reticle-pa6x32-22lr
And get the 'cantilever' mount that will get it setup just right - far forward enough:
http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-ar15-basic-scope-mount-pabasicsm
Those two items will almost be as much as your rifle. However buying the cheapest is usually a waste of money. Ask me how I know.
Thanks, and I don't need to ask you how you know I've been there also. I'm looking at the UTG Bug Buster CQB scope and a picatinny rail so it willbe easier to change the position of the scope. Thanks everybody for the advise, it's much appreciated. I've got 1K round of .22 I think it's called Magtech, I bought it when ammo was scarce and been waiting to use it shouldbe alright for shooting redcoats.