I remember it being something like 4-5 minutes total. You are correct, the times listed on the targets do not reflect what I did at Harvard either.
We run it two ways. Stage by stage reflects what you'd get at actual distance, if we had to move the firing line or the target lines. That's the times printed on the paper, with the on-the-clock transitions and reloads for stages 2 and 3. The other way, which we run a lot of in the northeast, is the Rapid Fire AQT. 4 minutes for the whole target, including all transitions and reloads. That one puts more expectations on your rifle manipulation and time management, but if you have NPOA down and get a good cadence going, you wind up with a little extra time, which can come in handy if you have a jam or a misfire. You'll shoot both this weekend, but expect to see lots of RFAQTs on the 'Accelerated' line.
I was hoping to try again, this time with my bolt CZ .22 this weekend but family plans taking precedent.
Good luck everyone and I'll definitely be at one this summer/fall.
We'll hope to see you there. A bolt action CZ should give you no problems - just make sure you have enough mags.
I think we have one guy doing it with a Mosin!
Aim, who will be running the beginner line, has shot a few AQTs with his M39. Reproduction stripper clips make it pretty hard, I'm told.
My money is on the target. I tried it on a JC Higgins tube fed .22. At least I had 10 rounds loaded for each stage. Stock Mosin is not gonna happen in the time allowed.
If the Appleseed forum is to be believed, it's been done.
How large is the sheet of paper the AQT target is on?
It's bigger than 11x17. The black part of the top silhouette is ~9 inches wide, ~5 high.
Cut the guy a break and run one target the long way as if it were actual distance - do it toward the end for maximum benefit to the shooter.
it will also help acclimate new shooters to CMP,kmnow known distance etc.
We do at least one every shoot - frequently one at the beginning too, demoing positions and transitions between each stage.
I am bringing a 10/22 and I currently have four 10 round mags. Should I grab another before Saturday?
You only need 4. If you want a spare, you're not crazy, but 4 will get you through the whole weekend, and the Ruger mags are pretty reliable.