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They're called "Peep" sights, aren't they?

Started by Cooper, April 25, 2011, 10:13:33 PM

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Cooper

April 25, 2011, 10:13:33 PM
An Easter tradition at Chicken Ridge Orchard is the "Peep Sight Revenge."

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AFTERMATH

#1
April 25, 2011, 10:18:02 PM
I wouldn't recommend their consumption, post perforation....  Looks like fun, though! :---
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"Tyrants rise and fall, but tyranny lasts forever." -Me

[What kind of megalomaniac quotes himself?]

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April 25, 2011, 10:19:22 PM
Gotta love it.  **)  **)  **)
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wcmartin1

#3
April 25, 2011, 10:19:50 PM
Too cute, Coop!  ;D
"Unhappy it is, though, to reflect that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast and that the once-happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood or inhabited by a race of slaves.  Sad alternative!  But can a virtuous man hesitate in his choice?" - George Washington - from a letter to a close friend after the events of April 19, 1775

"There is no nation on earth powerful enough to accomplish our (the United States) overthrow.  Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter.  From the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness and negligence, I must confess that I do apprehend some danger.  I fear that they may place too implicit a confidence in their public servants, and fail properly to scrutinize their conduct; that in this way they may be made the dupes of designing men, and become the instruments of their own undoing." - Daniel Webster, June 1, 1837

Puma Mami

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April 25, 2011, 10:47:27 PM Last Edit: April 25, 2011, 10:52:17 PM by Puma Mami
So fun!!!  ..:..  Sheridan said, "Can we do that!?" But of course, we don't even have a range membership. So sadly, no.

This is even better than that contest the Pioneer Press had  ;)  Although.... maybe next year my family can build an Appleseed event with Peeps and enter that to build awareness. or we could do April 19, 1775 Peeps! O0

They did have some fun ones in the contest:
http://twincities.upickem.net/engine/ApprovedSubmissions.aspx?PageType=APPROVED&contestid=27999
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Blue Five

#5
April 25, 2011, 11:25:01 PM
That's great!   ;D
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Molōn labe! :--- 

Garand69

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April 26, 2011, 09:38:56 AM
Great idea, will have to try that next year! We were limited to BB Guns this Easter so we used the plastic eggs for targets. They are nicely reactive!
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sparks1

#7
April 26, 2011, 06:19:30 PM
Just when I thought you had a chance of NORMAL  :D ...you post this. Harumph!! Po' widdle chicks.

Funny one Cooper. Took the AQT slayer to my in laws for Easter. Thought maybe some striped gophers would show their heads. Ended up having Zachery (nephew) shoot pop cans off the woodpile. He hasn't shot in a year...but still quotes verbatim the 4 safety rules and safe rifle mantra. Also remembered SHF for standing and made those pop cans jump.
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Puma Mami

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April 27, 2011, 12:57:59 AM
Quote from: sparks1 on April 26, 2011, 06:19:30 PM
Ended up having Zachery (nephew) shoot pop cans off the woodpile. He hasn't shot in a year...but still quotes verbatim the 4 safety rules and safe rifle mantra. Also remembered SHF for standing and made those pop cans jump.
That's great that he remembered after a year! I'm glad you're able to bring him out shooting. It's always more fun when you can shoot stuff that moves when you hit it, too  ;)
"Saving America...lots of things are easier to accomplish, few are more worthwhile." ~Fred

"In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer."  ~Albert Camus

sparks1

#9
April 27, 2011, 08:36:46 AM
Yeah....jumping reactive targets are fun. Got to say I was impressed....no dry firing practice,yet he did well. Even rememberef to take breaks during the firing to help steady in standing. ADHD kid, so his concentration was supetb.
He'll be at Hinckley with his Dad and a new shooter in May.
Integrity is easier to keep, than to regain.

The Truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great accomplishment. 
(John Maxwell)

Puma Mami

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April 27, 2011, 10:33:56 AM
Quote from: sparks1 on April 27, 2011, 08:36:46 AM
...Got to say I was impressed....no dry firing practice,yet he did well. Even remembered to take breaks during the firing to help steady in standing. ADHD kid, so his concentration was superb.

He'll be at Hinckley with his Dad and a new shooter in May.
Maybe he will make rifleman! I'm glad we also have a new shooter going to Hinckley.  O0

ADHD is in my family, too. I've done some research on it, and it actually brings some strengths to people. One strength is the ability to "hyperfocus." That's why there is no ADHD with a good video game, or something they are very interested in. ;)  Scientists have actually found that ADHD traits are "positively selected" over time, so that means there are benefits for success and survival in life.

I've read some of Thom Hartmann's books, and he describes it as the "hunter" genetic (ADHD) vs. the "farmer" genetic ("normal"). Our society is geared to farmers, of course, and the schools are geared to girls, not boys. So lots of difficulty there for rambunctious boys. :D Their learning style is just different from girls.  Here is a page that describes Thom Hartmann's theory. http://www.thomhartmann.com/articles/2007/11/thom-hartmanns-hunter-and-farmer-approach-addadhd

I'm pretty sure that my very successful ancestors who came over on the Mayflower, pioneered in the colonies, fought in the American Revolution, etc. had these "hunter" genetic traits (and passed them down to us). In that kind of environment they are helpful! But in modern society it's very different.
"Saving America...lots of things are easier to accomplish, few are more worthwhile." ~Fred

"In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer."  ~Albert Camus

sparks1

#11
April 27, 2011, 04:14:14 PM
Zach got the north bridge dowsing at Elk River las year. 210 aqt.
Now he has his own .22 AQT slayer. Custom 10/22...lets see  how he does.




Integrity is easier to keep, than to regain.

The Truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great accomplishment. 
(John Maxwell)

Puma Mami

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April 27, 2011, 04:23:05 PM
Quote from: sparks1 on April 27, 2011, 04:14:14 PM
Zach got the north bridge dowsing at Elk River las year. 210 aqt.
Now he has his own .22 AQT slayer. Custom 10/22...lets see  how he does.
Wow! He did it on his first try...he sure beat me...but he has a great coach, too. ;)
"Saving America...lots of things are easier to accomplish, few are more worthwhile." ~Fred

"In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer."  ~Albert Camus

sparks1

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April 27, 2011, 06:37:03 PM
Quote from: Puma Mami on April 27, 2011, 04:23:05 PM
Quote from: sparks1 on April 27, 2011, 04:14:14 PM
Zach got the north bridge dowsing at Elk River las year. 210 aqt.
Now he has his own .22 AQT slayer. Custom 10/22...lets see  how he does.
Wow! He did it on his first try...he sure beat me...but he has a great coach, too. ;)

Actually, it was his 2nd try. First time out of the gate he was cross shooting targets...(which helped my score :) )LOL

Twas the 2nd time out when he did the deed. Coaching??? All AS instructors doing what we do. All I did was prep mags and keep him focused. And lots of encouragement of course. Good kid, and very interested in firearms. Kind of thinks he is an expert. Be forewarned.
Integrity is easier to keep, than to regain.

The Truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great accomplishment. 
(John Maxwell)
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