Appleseed at Saratoga April 21/22 2018

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Thanks J, you got me (hopefully, LOL). Just bought ticket for me and my boy. Better late than never...
 
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Taking pistol instructor April 6-8 so should be good to go. Been wanting to do this for a long time and the boy is finally old enough (without the wink wink, lol). Anyway, I bought the tickets hopefully things will pan out this time around. Thanks for doing this.
 
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This list was compiled from the experiences of past Appleseed attendees. It includes those things that did or would have made their experience more enjoyable. Keep in mind that not all items are absolutely necessary.

What Should You Bring?
Download a checklist which you can print and use.

** Very important things

Personal items
  • A teachable attitude (most important thing) **
  • Ear protection Muffs and plugs **
  • Eye protection **
  • Elbow pads or shooting Jacket
  • Ground cover (Rug remnant will work)
  • A hat
  • Little notebook (those little 2.5 X 3.5 work well)
  • Pen – not only for taking notes, but for marking your targets. A Sharpie marker is handy as well – and can mark your sights as well, so you won’t lose/forget your zero.
  • Sun Screen
  • Lots of water (Must stay hydrated)
  • Light Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Folding Chair (not necessary but nice)
  • Wet wipes
  • Bug spray
  • Necessary clothing for any kind of weather
Rifle specific preparations
  • See the Appleseed Liberty Training Rifle document: Word Doc or PDF
  • Rifle preferably zeroed for 25 meters
  • At least 500 rounds of ammo for a two day event
  • At least 250 rounds of ammo for a one day event
  • At least 250 rounds of ammo for a Known Distance event
  • Sight adjustment tools
  • GI style web Sling (as seen here at the The Appleseed Store)
  • Two mags. 10 rds. each. Bring extra mags. if you have them. 20rds works well if State law allows
  • Gun cleaning supplies and lube
  • Instructions for your rifle (if you have them)
  • Know your rifle
  • Something to cover your rifle to keep blowing sand or rain off it.
  • Staple gun, or thumb tacks, or push-pins.
  • Staples
  • Know the laws of the State you are going to and only bring that which is within the law
  • Back-up rifle (if you have one)
Ready your equipment
  • Be prepared for blowing sand and dust, rain, mud all those weather conditions a rifleman would have to generally put up with.
  • In event of blowing sand and dust, you’ll need to totally degrease your rifle. Any lube should be a dry lube, like graphite. Be ready to protect your rifle with a plastic rifle bag or a simple waterproof wrap for the action.
  • Be ready to protect ammo and mags from the same weather. Ziplock bags are great for this.
  • Again, be prepared. You should function-test your rifle and, if possible, have it zeroed for 25 meters. Doing so will leave you properly sighted for the 25m AQT.
  • It’s a good idea to get down into the prone position and dry-fire ten shots “by the numbers.” If you will do this three times a week, you’ll be way ahead of everyone else. Hey, while you’re at it, put a GI web sling on your rifle, and get it adjusted so it supports the rifle in prone, too.
  • Practice at home is a GREAT way to prep for arriving at the range. By doing so your range time will be FAR more productive.
** Due to a gun industry safety bulletin, .17HMR semi-autos are not recommended.

** Effective immediately the use of Smith and Wesson M&P 15/22’S at and Appleseed are hereby temporarily prohibited due to recent safety issues.

The one thing I would say is 4 10rd mags not 2!
 
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Patriots’ Day is coming, Patriots’ Day is coming!” Yes, the anniversary of the day the American Revolutionary War began April 19th 1775.

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In celebration of Patriots’ Day, Project Appleseed would like to invite you to come celebrate with us. So we are offering a special price for you to join us.

In honor of April 19th 1775, the price of 2-day Appleseeds held on April 21-22, 2018will be reduced to $41.90 for adults and $17.75 for youth’s.

If you haven’t earned that Rifleman’s badge, now is a great time. If you have already earned your Rifleman’s badge, now is a great time to earn your “Distinguished” Rifleman’s designation and badge or even the highly coveted “250” patch for a perfect AQT.

Come join us for a great Patriots’ Day weekend!


The normal price is $60.00 adults and $20.00 for youths!
 
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The weather looks to be good this coming weekend, clear in the low 50's! We will be shooting from under cover some it will be a bit cooler! Rubber boots or water resistant boots would be a good idea! I know I'll be wearing my Muck boots for sure! I took Friday off from work for the set-up.
 
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Phauxtoe said:
I love that range!
how many Riflemen?

you guys need to have more, it always fills up!
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There 6 or 7 shooters that shot Riflemen and two of those also took an orange hat!

As for doing more then the spring and fall shoots there are a lot of other events that go on that shut the Club down for the general membership, so that has to be balanced out. And there is also just so much volunteering one can do!

Hope you can make the trip up again!
 
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