I live in W-S, have been shooting and competing with pistols for a few years, but have just now begun to learn how to shoot a rifle and would like to join an outdoor range to practice. I will be signing up for a summer session of Appleseed (probably one in June) and will ask to join RWVA as well.
After reading info on the main website, I still have a few questions.:
*Does the RWVA in Ramseur have an open range that I can practice at if I join and pay the $175/yr fee? Or is that just to participate in special shooting events?
**Can I complete the qualification course of fire with a bolt action (5/10 rnd mag fed) iron sights only .22 rifle? Or will it be too difficult with the bolt action to complete the course of fire reasonably within the time limit?
Thanks
I can't answer the membership/range question, but I'm happy to tackle the other.
This can ABSOLUTELY be done with a bolt action. It is, however, a greater level of difficulty. But I just came from an event a couple of weeks ago where an older gentleman qualified rifleman with a very respectable score with a bolt gun, and it was only his second event. Practice getting smooth with the bolt and mag changes, amd you'll be that much better prepared.
My first Appleseed was with a Ruger American Rimfire with Tech Sights and it was a fantastic weekend. And rifleman score is well within reach of a bolt gun. Bring what you've got and the instructors will help you get the most out of it. I will say, however, that it's best if you have a military web sling installed. If you don't have one, you can pick one up pretty cheap from a lot of places online, including the Appleseed Store.
As to your first question, I'm in Ohio, so I don't know.
Quote from: Mrs. Smith on March 09, 2018, 10:18:17 PM
This can ABSOLUTELY be done with a bolt action. It is, however, a greater level of difficulty.
Glad to hear it. Between the iron sights and bolt action, I am definitely expecting a greater level of difficulty but I will do my best and have fun chasing the dream ;D
Thanks for the encouragement O0
Fynn
Look forward to seeing you on the line in Ramseur this summer!
If you have any pre event questions just ask.
Creaky
Fynn, I'll add another welcome & encouragement that a Rifleman score is absolutely achievable with a boltie. While it requires more from the shooter, I've seen it done & done it myself many times.
Here are few suggestions that I found helpful:
Practice working the bolt while keeping your face on the stock & maintaining a good cheek weld. The idea is to reduce or eliminate the need to reacquire your sight picture each time after cycling the bolt.
Use a countdown timer at home & practice dry-firing the two rapid-fire sections of the AQT. That will give you a feel for the speed you'll need to get your shots off in time.
The Ramseur range is used for Appleseed events, but to the best of my knowledge the general use of the range is no longer done ... at one time there was a fee for use by members of the range, but that is not the case any longer.
Quote from: Nashville Stage on March 11, 2018, 12:19:21 PM
Practice working the bolt while keeping your face on the stock & maintaining a good cheek weld. The idea is to reduce or eliminate the need to reacquire your sight picture each time after cycling the bolt.
Use a countdown timer at home & practice dry-firing the two rapid-fire sections of the AQT. That will give you a feel for the speed you'll need to get your shots off in time.
Thanks, I went to an indoor range yesterday with the scaled AQT targets just to get an idea of sight picture. Went through the course of fire (standing, not timed) and tried to maintain cheek weld to work on cycling the bolt - good times. Heck of a lot harder than it looks - I will keep at it and try the home dry fire practice for sure. Thanks for the welcome and good advice :)
Quote from: Thaddeus on March 11, 2018, 01:05:10 PM
The Ramseur range is used for Appleseed events, but to the best of my knowledge the general use of the range is no longer done ... at one time there was a fee for use by members of the range, but that is not the case any longer.
I hope to find an outdoor range somewhat close that'll allow me to shoot from the different positions. Thanks for clarifying about the Ramseur range O0
Hi Fynn,
There are a few threads here, probably in the rifle knowledge area, on shooting score with a bolt.
Quote from: Charles McKinley on March 11, 2018, 06:46:04 PM
Hi Fynn,
There are a few threads here, probably in the rifle knowledge area, on shooting score with a bolt.
Hi, Yes, found one started by Kennebago that really gave me some specific things to work on. Glad I found this site; really enjoying this journey ;D
I am looking for any help that I can get. I attended the 2 day the Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic at the Charlotte Rifle and Pistol Club on 9/16 and 9/17/17. I want to join the RWVA and received a form the bottom of which has a place where a signature would certify that I completed the clinic. It was not signed by any of the instructors upon completion. Do I just send it in without a signature??
I have sent multiple emails to Stephen Mckee as well as the main office in Ramseur, NC. No response!!
Any suggestions?
Quote from: Red Charlie 6 on March 15, 2018, 10:56:13 PMI am looking for any help that I can get. I attended the 2 day the Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic at the Charlotte Rifle and Pistol Club on 9/16 and 9/17/17. I want to join the RWVA and received a form the bottom of which has a place where a signature would certify that I completed the clinic. It was not signed by any of the instructors upon completion. Do I just send it in without a signature??
I have sent multiple emails to Stephen Mckee as well as the main office in Ramseur, NC. No response!!
Any suggestions?
Red Charlie 6 please send an e-mail to kfoster@projectappleseed.net letting him know the date and location, and he will send you an attendance confirmation.