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Orwell OH, September 8, 2018

Started by Texas T, September 11, 2018, 06:33:55 PM

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Texas T

What a weekend. The weather was pretty good on Saturday, overcast, but only a little rain.

We started the weekend with the Saturday morning Redcoat. Only 8 of 13 shooters made the grade at 100 yards. There was definitely some room for improvement, so we opened with a little instruction on the Steady-Hold Factors, Six Steps and NPOA.

Trevor came all the way from New York to lend a hand and demonstrate the positions.
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

Things improved, after that, and by the end of the day, we had 10 on target at 100, 5 at 200, 3 at 300, 2 at 400, and 2 joined Mr. Morgan's team. Rob even cleared the entire Redcoat!!
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

Sunday morning dawned wet and a little colder, but that didn't dampen everyone's spirit. We welcomed a new Orange Hat to the ranks. Welcome aboard, 'Bama!
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

After that, it was time to brave a little weather. We took a new approach to posting targets, covering the cardboard stands with plastic so they would hold up through the day. The rain kept coming, which turned the firing line to mud...
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

The team held it together and, after some instruction on the AQT, and hearing about some Dangerous Old Men, decided that they were ready to face the afternoon.
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

Mud? Even under cover! But this group didn't let that stand in their way.
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

If the mud gets too deep, just kick off your boots and shoot bare-foot. You get better contact with the ground that way.
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Texas T

We'd like to thank the Orwell Gun Club, for hosting us and preparing lunch on Saturday. Can you believe the club president was the cook? Thanks Darren.

And thanks to all of the instructors who came out, under adverse conditions.

See you all next time. Bring your friends and come back soon.
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Corvette

Sounds like great shoot and welcome to Bama, thanks for stepping up. While you all were enjoying just overcast, we had rain from Friday night to Sunday afternoon in New Philly. Glad you all didn't have to put up with it.

Again, thanks to Orwell for hosting us and my thanks to all the instructors for working the event.

Corvette

Be bold, brave and forthright and the bold, the brave and the forthright will gather around you!

Crazyduckhunter

Another great weekend Appleseed at Orwell has come and gone. We always seem to have such a good time at Orwell. Always a great team to work with and great Americans show up to spend the weekend drinking from the Appleseed fire hose of instruction. I would like to once again thank the parents of the 7 young Americans that spent the weekend with us. These kids were amazing! Every one of them.

Thank you Trevor for making the 4 hour drive down from New York. Look forward to working a line with you again.

BamaFan - You look good in that orange hat. Thanks for stepping up!!

Did Texas T mention the mud? Even though we had two 10X20 canopies we turned this range into a mud pit. I will have to go throw out some grass seed this week sometime.

Looking forward to next year at Orwell.

Crazyduckhunter

MXCGMDVIII

Thank you to everyone for putting this together. Here's a link to a little video I put together from the weekend.

https://youtu.be/2hnYNx1EsMw

We'll definitely be back with more friends.

Thanks,
MXCGMDVIII
Appleseed Promotional Video: https://youtu.be/2hnYNx1EsMw
They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power.
-Patrick Henry

We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.
-Benjamin Franklin

cwcdl79


Texas T

Thank you, so much, for putting this together.  :bow:

You captured the spirit of the weekend. Come back again, and bring your friends.
"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."  Mark Twain


First Appleseed, September 26-27, 2015;   First Rifleman, September 27, 2015;   First Redcoat, September 27, 2015;   Second Rifleman, September 27, 2015

Thanks Corvette, great instruction!!!

MI IBC, February 2017

Crazyduckhunter

WOW. I was just able to watch this you tube that was created by MXCGMDVIII. Very nice video and I really enjoyed seeing the mud again. Especially with the boots kicked off in order to keep the shooting mats somewhat mud free. See you all on the line again very soon hopefully.

cwcdl79

a day late and a dollar short, the story of life. What an exciting weekend at Orwell gun club this was, rain, mud, and all! So many patriots out and persevering despite the conditions. Thank you all for coming out, and hope to see you down the trail in the future!