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Manchester, TN April 21-22

Started by TN_Dadx5, April 21, 2012, 01:07:00 AM

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TN_Dadx5

This page has moved ..:.. ..:.. ..:..; click on the link below to see all the pictures and comments from those who attended the Manchester, TN Appleseed clinic on April 21 & 22.
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=29067.0
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TN_Dadx5

Appleseed events held the weekend of Patriots day are not usually typical Appleseeds, but when an Patriot Weekend Appleseed is opened by a Color Guard in Revolutionary War period regimental outfit you know this no typical Appleseed. 

Thirty Patriots signed up to spend this weekend learning marksmanship and more about the history of their country.  I'm sure most got more than they imagined. O0

Our first Redcoat target showed us that the Instructors had our work cut out for us :(.  At best about 1/3 were 100 yd marksman.  But they persisted, listened well and applied what they had heard. At the end of the day they had advanced to 300 yd marksman with 8 getting the shingle and 2 cleaning the target ^:)^.

It wasn't but a couple square targets after completing the 6 Steps to Firing the Shot that I noticed that 20 of the 30 had groups smaller than 6 MOA.  That sure does make an instructor's heart glad.

For the History, we got all of the Three Strikes told and extra history lessons from the live history re-enactors from Maryville, TN.  These intrepid folks really know their history and can pass it on well.  They set up camp and fed us on tin & wooden plates.  A couple even shot the Redcoat target with us using musket.  Imagine retelling the North Bridge Battle while it being played out live!  It was a great treat for the instructors as well.

Three cheers for our three Riflemen! ^:)^ ^:)^.  Josiah, John and Micah were able to put it all together and exceed the 210 score.  We also had several knocking on the door with better than 190.  We even had several people getting 49 on stage three.  Now that's an accomplishment!

I think that you all know what you need to do before next time; lots of dry-firing and practice getting into steady positions.  I look forward to seeing everyone of you at a future Appleseed; with a friend!

Now, on to the pictures!

The Whole Line!


Stage 1


Family Time!


'Nuff Said!


A brother and sister study their first AQT!


A Unique Demo Stock!


Luther Blanchard Award Winners!


Rifleman Josiah!


Rifleman John!


Rifleman Micah!


What's Missing Here?  YOU!


;D'See You Next Month!!! ;D
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BeSwift

Great write up, great pics... Good job to you, your team, and the students!  BeSwift
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