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Lessons in verifying NPOA

Started by Smallbore, March 23, 2025, 11:59:57 PM

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Smallbore

It seems like I forget the lessons each month, but targets don't lie.

To paraphrase a great literary quote,
 "the difference between almost NPoA and the verified NPoA is really a large matter—'tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning."

When you lock in, it's magic.

Standing off-hand reminded me of the importance of rest. Each off shot was called, albeit with colorful language preceding the word, "right."  :wb:
First Appleseed 9/17/2022
Rifleman - 10/6/2024 - Ruger Mini 14
Cleared the Red Coats same weekend.
Cleared the Red Coats - M1A, 4/27/2025
Pistoleer - 9/28/2025 - Ruger Mark I Bicentennial
Requalified Pistoleer - 10/11/2026 - Mark I
Pitcairn's Button - 10/11/2026 (team challenge)

eaglescouter

NPOA really is magic sauce when properly applied.

Those who know, they know, the others just think they understand.
Old Guy:  Do it long enough and you get really good at it.

Rifleman:  Sacramento:  Four Ought Nine
Full Distance:  Red Bluff:  What year was that?
Pistoleer:  Hat Creek:  Three Twenty One

Make yourselves good scouts and good rifle shots in order to protect the women and children of your country if it should ever become necessary.
--Lord Baden-Powell
Scouting for Boys (1908)