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AAR: Marriottsville, MD (AGC Baltimore) Sat-Sun Dec 08-09, 2018

Started by WhyWon, December 11, 2018, 06:07:21 PM

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WhyWon

It was balmy 30ºF when we started on Sat Dec 08 and was similiarly sweltering on Sun Dec 09 at AGC of Baltimore in Marriottsville, MD.  We had a total of 16 shooters on Saturday, and a total of 13 shooters on Sunday, most of whom were first time attendees.Without a doubt - due solely to the exceptional instruction I offered this weekend* - we saw some phenomenal shooting.


Captain Morning's Shingle:

       
  • Sat am:  4 shooters
  • Sat pm: 6 shooters
  • Sun am: 6 shooters
  • Sun pm: 6 shooters



Rifleman AQT scores:

       
  • Dave F.: 218, 232
  • Jonn F: 211, 233, 226, 226
  • Charles E. S.**: 213, 229, 232 (scope)


MD Front Sight Patch: (Cleared RedCoat)

       
  • Sun am & pm:  Dave F. , John F.***, Charles E. S.***

MD Distinguished Rifleman: (Cleared RedCoat and an AQT > 230 w/ iron sights or AQT > 240 w/ scope)

       
  • Sun: Dave F. with a 232 w/ iron sights

NavyBowHunter (Chris M.) did a surprise drop-in "hello" as he was shooting in an NRA high-power match @ AGC.  Always fun to see Chris!

Despite the chilly conditions, all our Appleseeders did a phenomenal jobs of learning and applying the 6 Steps, SHF, and NPOA as the weekend progressed.   


I was really happy to see groups tightening up so well, with Appleseeders rapidly diagnosing their own SHF defects. 


On Sunday, I had misplaced my stack of square sighter targets and so we improvised using a stack of 5'x7' index cards with two 1'" squares drawn in markers. That was all that was needed to get folks confirming their zeros!


During a break on Saturday, Dave and John expressed interest in getting a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor (RPR6.5).  I told them I have one of those outfitted with a "hearing protection device" and that I'll bring Sunday for everyone to try out. 


Below are a couple pics of two shooters enjoying the trigger and greatly reduced noise and recoil.  The RPR6.5 brought a similar smile to everyone's face who tried it.


Many thanks to:

       
  • AGC Baltimore and their vigilant and courteous RSOs for being great supporters of MD Appleseed
  • Bob and Jim for preparing and shuttling 20+ target frames to and from the range
  • Dan (Etervigila, IIT) for helping on Sunday including braving the elements to watch the line while I did history indoors, and
  • All our safe and teachable jovial attendees who diligently returned all loaner gear

Thanks again everyone and I hope to see you all again soon on the path to gunlightenment.


V/R,


WhyWon


* = Humor: Dave F. used to compete in NRA matches and definitely knew which end was up on his rifle.
** = Returning Appleseeder, requailified as Rifleman.
*** = !!!! These attendees are due a MD FSP !!!
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