Ramseur 12/12-13 2009 Appleseed AAR

[7.62BBQ]

  This was another great Appleseed. It was a cold weekend, overcast on Saturday with rain on Sunday. We had 9 shooters on Sat. and 6 on Sun. Of the 9 shooters 5 were active military.

 Saturday started with the safety briefing then the Red Coat targets. Only 3 shooters made the 200 yard target, 2 made the 100 yard target and 1 shooter got the head shot. By the end of the day we had 3 at the 400 yard, 2 at the 300 yard, 2 at the 200 yard and 4 head shots.

 Next came the 4 MOA squares: Sling and prone position, 6 steps to firing the shot, Natural Point of Aim, Inches/Minutes/Clicks, and Riflemans Cadence. We took a break for lunch and told the 4/19/75 story. Next was the Ball and Dummy drill. We followed up with the sitting and standing positions and then on to the AQT.

 We had 2 Rifleman patches awarded on Saturday. The 1st one of the day went to a citizen soldier in the 82nd Airborne from Ft. Bragg. This young man was shooting a box stock Ruger 10/22(with the factory sights), with a GI web sling. He made Rifleman after the 1st AQT. I offered to loan him my LTR 10/22(with Tech-Sights) but he declined(he shot it for a bit on Sunday  ).

 Sunday started with a little more history, dangerous old men, a review of the handouts, the 7th step,etc. We  had a few shooters go up to the KD range with the rest wanting to get their Rifleman's patch down on the 25 yard range. We hit the AQT grind and got 2 more Rifleman scores and then everyone went up to the KD range to engage pop-ups and confirm their 200 or 300 yard BSZ.

 It was a cold and wet weekend but I know everyone had a good time. I'd like to thank all of the Instructors: Hawkeye, Stimey, len1459, Law Man, and The Kid. It was a pleasure Instructing with all of the Red Hats this year, hope to see everyone on the trail real soon.

 Kevin

[AFTERMATH]

We had 2 Rifleman patches awarded on Saturday. The 1st one of the day went to a citizen soldier in the 82nd Airborne from Ft. Bragg. This young man was shooting a box stock Ruger 10/22(with the factory sights), with a GI web sling. He made Rifleman after the 1st AQT. I offered to loan him my LTR 10/22(with Tech-Sights) but he declined(he shot it for a bit on Sunday  ).

That settles it!  It is possible to score expert with factory ruger sights...
Now my Appleseeders shall have no excuses!
44% Riflemen!  You all did good!

5 active military; awesome!

[hawkeye]

I can't remember his score but it was a good solid one. He started with loose groups but tightened up, I keep offering my 10/22 also. The cold and wet was not noticed until we were finished, but it was one of the better Appleseeds.   

[layke]

I was signed up to come down for my birthday shoot, but some last minute family issues canceled those plans. I'm unsure what cold and wet means, coming from where I am at. 
I was so looking forward to the KD range and thought about it all weekend. Maybe next year.
Great results though. Shows good military discipline. Congrats to all that made rifleman.