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Midland, TX 4/17-18/10 AAR

Started by ashrn03, April 20, 2010, 11:36:12 AM

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ashrn03

April 20, 2010, 11:36:12 AM
Twenty Four persistent Appleseeders stepped up in the Saturday mist and cold for the April Appleseed at the Midland Sportsmans Association range.  They were rewarded with steady improvement through the day and by really nice, sunny weather for Sunday.  And we were able to finish up just ahead of the first mosquitoes of the Spring season!

Congratulations to new Riflemen Frank, Eric, and Steve.  Steve can attest that dropping just one point on Stage 4 makes up for a whole lot of minor errors (like saving 4 shots on Stage 2!).  Special mention to young shooters Ruby and Carson who, on sandbags, fired on every stage (with bolt-action repeaters!) and turned in some really good scores (like around 200+?).  Pictures are pending.  Carson was using the families starter rifle - an elderly (Remington?) with a cut down stock (maybe 8" long?) which fit her very well.  Next time I'll use her or Ruby to demo proper bolt action technique for the rapid-fire stages.

More updates soon.   
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RainmanJS

#1
April 21, 2010, 12:55:42 AM
We had a great shoot!  Great weather on Sunday,

three new riflemen,



two fantastic children,

and a wonderful group overall. 

The location was great, thank you to Midland Shooters Association for their help and hospitality.  I had a great time working with both the shooters and the crew, and hope to work with you again.


RainmanJS
No man should bring children into the world who is unwilling to persevere to the end in their nature and education.  -Plato

BDG

#2
April 21, 2010, 05:45:20 PM
yup, that looks like a great line. I hope I can make it up there one day for a shoot. :)

Good work there, Ashrn!
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POP

#3
April 21, 2010, 05:54:51 PM
BDG,  i'm a thinkin' the same thing.
Maybe we can plan a road trip next fall ... not too hot, not too cold.
Nice looking Range.
Great Pics.
Thanks, ashrn03.
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#4
April 21, 2010, 11:29:50 PM
Ahhh Midland! Looks like it was a great shoot! I missed being there with you guys.

I recognize a couple of those Riflemen from 1109 and 0409. Glad to see them rewarded for their persistence.  ..:..

Midland Shooters Association is a fine range and the people in Midland are top notch. I hope to make it up there in November.
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wcmartin1

#5
April 22, 2010, 08:26:22 PM
Thanks for comin' y'all - shooters and instructors!

Hope to fill the line better in November.

See you then.
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