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Can anyone recommend a good book(s)?

Started by Legend, June 19, 2013, 08:18:25 PM

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Legend

Looking for a good book on basics that would be helpful foa a upcoming Appleseed

olefido

"That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." -George Orwell

Legend


Charles McKinley

Suggestions to Military Riflemen, by Townsend Whelen
http://books.google.com/books/about/Suggestions_to_military_riflemen.html?id=TphJAAAAIAAJ

If you want it in hard copy it is available from amazon as well.  I used this to master a bolt gun for the AQT.

Check out the youtube videos:  Search "M1 Garand" and watch the marksmanship videos from the War Department.  I have heard of videos on sling use. and Appleseed videos.
Last evening, it occurred to me that when a defender of Liberty is called home, their load lands upon the shoulders of the defenders left behind. Just as the Founders did their duty for Liberty, every subsequent generation must continue their work lest Liberty perish. As there is no way for the remaining adults to take on the work of those that die, we must pass the ideals and duties on to the children. -PHenery

Legend

I'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion

wingwrench

May I humbly suggest "Fred's Guide To Becoming A rifleman" Available from Fred's M-14 stocks; Lots of REALLY good info...... And it ties right in with an Appleseed shoot......

sprntrcr

If you have a Barnes & Noble nearby,  stop in and pick up the July/August issue of Backwoods Home magazine.  Massad Ayoob's article is "Preparing for an Appleseed event".


Alex

If you have an Ipad or Kindle this is a really good text written by an Appleseed Shoot Boss. It is very complete.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_1NvcNCoIFdZDd5MFZaWUFSbzQ/edit
Intellect is invisible to the man who has none.
Arthur Schopenhauer

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.
Thomas Paine

Legend

Quote from: wingwrench on June 20, 2013, 01:54:16 PM
May I humbly suggest "Fred's Guide To Becoming A rifleman" Available from Fred's M-14 stocks; Lots of REALLY good info...... And it ties right in with an Appleseed shoot......

I went to the Site and didn't see it

Charles McKinley

http://www.fredsm14stocks.com/searchquick-submit.sc?keywords=guide

This is the results for searching fo "Guide" on Fred's m14 stocks.  The instructor package gets you a bunch of targets.  If he has a Jacket in your size that package is a great deal.
Last evening, it occurred to me that when a defender of Liberty is called home, their load lands upon the shoulders of the defenders left behind. Just as the Founders did their duty for Liberty, every subsequent generation must continue their work lest Liberty perish. As there is no way for the remaining adults to take on the work of those that die, we must pass the ideals and duties on to the children. -PHenery

wingwrench

Look under "Targets" 25M AQT targets, Ten sets w/ guide. sixteen dollars.

May I submit, one of the BEST uses for under $20 spent!!!!!

Legend

Just order thanks. Tell Fred I sighted up for a 5 year membership and never received anything.

scuzzy

Quote from: Legend on June 23, 2013, 01:02:21 PM
Just order thanks. Tell Fred I sighted up for a 5 year membership and never received anything.

PM me with the details and I'll make sure you get your membership card.
"There is no difference between Communism and Socialism, except in the same ultimate end: Communism proposes to enslave men by force, Socialism by the vote. It is merely the difference between murder and suicide." Ayn Rand

Legend


Jumpboot

Two that I found helpful are Service Rifle Marksmanship Guide by the USAMU sold by the CMP and Sight Alignment, Trigger Control and "The Big Lie" by M/SGT James Owens sold on his site Jarhead Top and Midwayusa. Non shooting Paul Revere's Ride helps add to the whole Appleseed experience. If you have earned your Rifleman's patch already these book are still great for refreshers.

PHenry

Legend,
I would be happy to send you some Appleseeds-specific information that would help you study in order to better prepare you for an event. Just send me a PM with your regular e-mail address and I will reply with several Word documents.

In Liberty,
PHenry
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle

Para ser Libre, un Hombre debe tener tres cosas. La Tierra, una Educacion, y un Fusil. Siempre, un Fusil!  Emiliano Zapata

Legend

Quote from: Jumpboot on June 24, 2013, 03:16:24 PM
Two that I found helpful are Service Rifle Marksmanship Guide by the USAMU sold by the CMP and Sight Alignment, Trigger Control and "The Big Lie" by M/SGT James Owens sold on his site Jarhead Top and Midwayusa. Non shooting Paul Revere's Ride helps add to the whole Appleseed experience. If you have earned your Rifleman's patch already these book are still great for refreshers.

I'll check them out , I am reading the Paul Revere book. I love to read history books that is why this program is so appealing to me the blend of history and rifles. I have been a pistol shooter for many years and have never really got serious about rifle save the box of shells to sight in at hunting time. I'm going to do the Appleseed in October, too busy and too hot before then. I got to get these old bones used to the positions. Thank you for your suggestions.

Charles McKinley

History books you say, try this:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/american-rifle-alexander-rose/1009164707?ean=9780553384383

"American Rifle: a biography" by Alexander Rose.

Bought my coppies at Half Price Books for about $8.  Great read. Rifles and their development here form colonial times to now.
Last evening, it occurred to me that when a defender of Liberty is called home, their load lands upon the shoulders of the defenders left behind. Just as the Founders did their duty for Liberty, every subsequent generation must continue their work lest Liberty perish. As there is no way for the remaining adults to take on the work of those that die, we must pass the ideals and duties on to the children. -PHenery