RAMSEUR, NC AAR-NOV 7-8, 2026 25M EVENT

[Bulldog14]

12 Patriots filled the firing line at the RWVA Home Range in beautiful Ramseur NC, to hear history and learn marksmanship. The weather could have not been more perfect.

The first strike was presented by Bulldog14, after which we jumped right into the course of fire and soon took on that pesky hits count Redcoat. The hits showed that we had some work to do.

Formal instruction began with Bulldog14, Lucky3, Fred, and CompressingFire taking on the tasks. All shooters displayed great attitudes and seemed to take the instruction to heart. The first sighter square was engaged with some great first groups appearing. (maybe they were just nervous with the redcoat)

Lunch slipped up on us and Lucky3 told a great second strike. After lunch a couple more sighter squares continued to produce great groups, so Fred taught IMC which allowed the shooters to bring those groups right where they wanted them....in the black square.

Upon finishing the remainder of the formal instruction for the day, we moved right into AQT's, and was able to complete a pair, which produced one new rifleman. The afternoon Redcoat showed tremendous improvement with one shooter clearing the target.

Day two arrived and the first order of business was the Third Strike, which was told by none other than Fred. Reviews began with a lot of participation from the shooters. At 12:02pm the first shots were sent to Mr. Redcoat. Again, great improvement prevaled with 2 shooters clearing it. After a sighter square to verify zeros, we moved to the KD range. Fred gave the KD presentation. The shooters engaged the 100yd target with 5 rounds. Everyone walked to the target line and figured their MOA's and comeups. The shooters all elected to do hold overs and the results were excellent.

We moved back to the 25m range and took on some AQT's. After 2 were completed we broke the grind with Parkers Revenge. The shooters also rang steel at 100 and 150 yds. Then it was back to AQT's. A total of 4 were completed Sunday and a total of 6 for the weekend. Those AQT's produced 4 new Riflemen and 2 re-qualifications. The final Redcoat showed that the shooters listened and applied what we taught...400yd 8  300yd 1   200yd  1   shingle  4   cleared  4.

I could not have asked for a better group of shooters. Everything was safe and smooth.

Lucky3 and CompressingFire did an outstanding job...and Fred contributed his knowledge and encouragement.
 
Pictures will follow soon.

[CompressingFire]

I never really understood the phrase "we are paid in riflemen" until now, but after working my first Appleseed as an IIT, it's clear that passing on what I've learned is just as rewarding as learning it myself.  I am proud to have been able to be a small part in the skill development that we saw from the shooters last weekend. 


Also, Bulldog, I couldn't have asked for a better first experience as an IIT.  You and a Lucky are wonderful mentors, and I appreciate the patient instruction and grace that you showed me, and all the shooters this weekend. 

I also think everyone can agree that Fred's depth of knowledge (both historical and ballistic) is something that both the shooters and the instructors can draw inspiration from. 

I'll see you all at the firing line again soon. 

-CompressingFire

[Tar Heel]

I never really understood the phrase "we are paid in riflemen" until now, but after working my first Appleseed as an IIT, it's clear that passing on what I've learned is just as rewarding as learning it myself.  I am proud to have been able to be a small part in the skill development that we saw from the shooters last weekend. 


Also, Bulldog, I couldn't have asked for a better first experience as an IIT.  You and a Lucky are wonderful mentors, and I appreciate the patient instruction and grace that you showed me, and all the shooters this weekend. 

I also think everyone can agree that Fred's depth of knowledge (both historical and ballistic) is something that both the shooters and the instructors can draw inspiration from. 

I'll see you all at the firing line again soon. 

-CompressingFire

CF, so many of us have the same experience moving from an Appleseed shooter to a volunteer! I'm glad you've so quickly found satisfaction in helping others achieve new levels of marksmanship and in passing on the messages of the founding generation.

It sounds like a great shoot all around. Many thanks to everyone who participated as a student or an instructor!

[gunjunkie]

Sounds like a great shoot. Can't wait to get back up there.