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2011 Harvard, MA Appleseed Shoots
- Thread starter dwarven1
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They have a 100 yard and 2-300 yard range shown http://www.harvardsportsmensclub.net/usgs.jpeg Whether or not we get to use the longer one I have no idea, but I hope so!
Just wanted to send a quick thanks to the instructors at the Appleseed this past weekend. I learned a great deal and will definitely be returning. Next time I attend I'll make sure to bring some Excedrin. Had to leave earlier than expected due to a migraine which is very frustrating. Anyways, if you have never attended an Appeleseed I highly recommend going. The experience is priceless.
I'm confused about the July 17th event. Went to the following URL to register:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1412291201
It says the event is Sunday (which the 17th is), but the Ticket Information and Schedule both refer to Saturday.
Which is it?
Thx
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1412291201
It says the event is Sunday (which the 17th is), but the Ticket Information and Schedule both refer to Saturday.
Which is it?
Thx
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
It's Sunday. All the remaining odd-numbered months this year at Harvard are one day shoots on Sunday - we've had requests for one day shoots, and we've also had folks asking about Sunday shoots. You'll get the same material but all in one day.
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
The drinkin' kind or the kind to kill off one of G-d's biggest mistakes (the mosquito)?
Drinking kind - I'd bring at least a couple of liters of water a day, maybe more. The firing line is dirt and it's not shaded.
The DEET kind? Not much, actually - because the lines ARE dirt there aren't many bugs hanging around. Bring some DEET but you don't have to bathe in it... unlike, say, Enfield NH or Leyden Rifle Club.
Drinking kind - I'd bring at least a couple of liters of water a day, maybe more. The firing line is dirt and it's not shaded.
The DEET kind? Not much, actually - because the lines ARE dirt there aren't many bugs hanging around. Bring some DEET but you don't have to bathe in it... unlike, say, Enfield NH or Leyden Rifle Club.
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
How strongly recommended is a sling? I already know reloading will be a joy with the tube-fed Marlin model 60; why make life even harder?
Very strongly. A sling stabilizes your aim tremendously.
As for the tube-fed rifle, just get reloader from someplace like Midway or Brownells, or pick up half a dozen or so McDonald's straws. Staple one end shut and they make good field-expedient speed loaders.
Thanks, I found the speedloaders on midwayusa.com ($18.99 ea for the Spee-D-15). Not sure what sling I can use on the Marlin yet, though; I'll have to look at it later to see what it can take.
Also noted the tarp & mat tip; thx sevenMMmag. Is that tarp to keep the me & the mat cleaner, or is it to catch the brass so we're making less of a mess and cleaning up easier (or both)?
Thx again for the advice on making the day an even better experience
Also noted the tarp & mat tip; thx sevenMMmag. Is that tarp to keep the me & the mat cleaner, or is it to catch the brass so we're making less of a mess and cleaning up easier (or both)?
Thx again for the advice on making the day an even better experience
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
It makes it easier to police the brass at the end of the day, and I've noticed a lot of shooters like to have the tarp underneath the mat when it rains... which it seems to do on Appleseed Shoots at Harvard with depressing regularity.
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I had fun today. It was more challenging than I expected, especially the bottom row on the AQT. My thanks to the instructors and especially to Dwarven1 for his Liberty Training Rifle thread. It was hard to remember all the instructions while shooting, but I intend to practice more until I can get that rifleman patch.
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
Hey, 'Seeders!
If you're one of the 13 pre-registered shooters for this weekend at Harvard, plan to bring your lunch - the cowboy shooters got the truck before we could, so no lunch truck for us.![[sad]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/004.gif "Sad [sad]")
If you're one of the 13 pre-registered shooters for this weekend at Harvard, plan to bring your lunch - the cowboy shooters got the truck before we could, so no lunch truck for us.
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
davemata:2092239 said:
Depends on the weather. If it's 50 and sunny, no. If the weather is winter weather, then it's a Winterseed.
Why couldn't you get into the November shoot? I didn't think it was sold out.
Yeah, was sold out a couple days ago when I was deciding between the pumpkin shoot and the appleseed this month. Work is going to be wrecking my free time until the end of the year. (Well, to be honest, hopefully longer if you catch my drift.)
dwarven1
Lonely Mountain Arms
Dave, that shoot is NOT sold out - as of last night, there were 5 shooters signed up and we can handle a LOT more. If a one-day shoot is what you want, we should be able to accommodate you. (If you have the time for a full weekend, I recommend the two day shoot as you're not so rushed to get all the material in!)
