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AAR - Lapeer, MI WINTERSEED January 28-29, 2023

Started by number6, February 05, 2023, 10:20:12 AM

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February 05, 2023, 10:20:12 AM Last Edit: February 05, 2023, 11:01:26 AM by number6
What a weekend,  Michigan in January is always a gamble,  however for the most part the weather held out, well at least the part we were on the range for....

4-6 inches of snow on the ground for Saturday,  then more overnight, made for an interesting drive in on Sunday.

However 14 patriots braved the snow to improve their marksmanship and learn the story of our country's founding.

After a chilly safety briefing out in the cold, we immediately had four shooters hit Morgans Shingle on the first Redcoat.

We then moved into our course of fire and by the end of the day had two requalified Riflemen.  Al and Biery, both returning students, wanting to face the challenge of the Winterseed.  Biery even scored Distinguished on the first day.

Sunday added more requalifications, so many that I had to hunt down additional Winterseed Patches, and still ran out.  But wait, of those rifleman scores on Sunday from Steve, Josh, Ali and Amy, was another Distinguised.   Steve earned that patch as well as the icicle one.

Ali and Amy were new Rifleman qualifiers,  Ali scoring with Tec-Sights and Amy (our own AppleCore volunteer) breaking through with a 225.

Now there also was great improvement by others as well.   First timers, Sam and Colin were knocking at the door of 210 on the AQT.  Christopher as well was impressing us with groups all weekend.  Josh, Bill, Chris and Elizabeth, returning students showed how much improvement they had made in their time off.   


Sunday held a special treat, as LCSC Member, Roundballer, once again visited to allow students to try a Brown Bess musket.  RB is always a favorite and all who desired got a chance to send a very large chunk of lead downrange.

I want to thank everyone for a great event.  Thanks especially to our volunteers:  Bogie, Macula Mama,  Mr. Zeke, Mr Surplus, TL, PocketWatch

I'm horrible at remembering to take photos, and I hope that those who did, will post them up below, along with your thoughts on the class.


number6
You still have a choice. You can still salvage your right to be individuals. Your rights to truth and free thought! Reject this false world of Number Two . . . reject it NOW!!
Number 6, The Prisoner, Episode 11 "A Change of Mind"


"To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them..." � Richard Henry Lee, "Letters from the Federal Farmer to the Republic"

"Rifles don't read" YellowHouseJake

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T. WOLF

#1
February 06, 2023, 08:31:54 PM
I'm pleased to hear this was such a successful event.  Hats off to number6 for stepping up on short notice when I got sidelined with a medical concern.  :bow:  I was bummed to miss this one, but grateful to all the shooters and instructors for forging ahead with it.  I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to see you all on the firing line.
"There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leaders, and concerting measures in opposition to each other." ~John Adams 1780

Piper

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February 11, 2023, 10:06:43 PM

Piper

#3
February 11, 2023, 10:11:59 PM
Unique experience

ThreadNLead "TL"

#4
February 13, 2023, 10:03:01 PM Last Edit: February 13, 2023, 10:05:24 PM by ThreadNLead "TL"
1st and foremost I apologize for not uploading pictures sooner!!!! The site I use was down when I had time, then work has taken over my life. I apologize! I hope everyone checks back and sees these...

That being said...
What a great event with a bunch of troopers!! Sooo many Winterseed patches given out! Impressive shooting. Every shooter had great groups! Hope to see you all on the line again soon!

As promised... :pics:


















































"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."  - Benjamin Franklin
"Liberty must at all hazards be supported. We have a right to it, derived from our Maker. But if we had not, our fathers have earned and bought it for us, at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasure, and their blood." -John Adams
Super Trooper, forever in my heart.
First Patch: (was a) KD 10/27/18
Winterseed Patch: 11/11/18
Orange Hat: 11/11/18
"InfernoSeed": 7/20/19
Red Hat: 4/18/21
KD: 11/26/23
Morgan's Shingle/Star (prone and standing): 11/26/23

Roundballer

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February 20, 2023, 10:40:52 PM
I had been asked a few questions of the Spec's on the Bess.  I didn't have all of the answers right at hand, so I will list them here.  Just remember that these were "contract guns" so there are variances in in some spec's.

OAL  58.5"
OAL with Bayonet 76"
LOP  14.5"
Barrel length 42"
D@C ~ 2.5"
D@H ~ 3.25"
point of balance from butt ~ 24"
Bore of a gauge of 11 to the pound (0.751)
weight 8.6 lbs
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