RWVA Appleseed Rifle Clinic 03/31 - 04/01

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RIFLE MARKSMENSHIP TRAINING
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What is Project Appleseed? It's a program to train people in basic rifle marksmanship using rack-grade rifles and surplus ball ammo. A program to revitalize the tradition of the Rifleman.

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Appleseed! - Chestervield, VA (Mar. 2007)
From Saturday, March 31 2007 - 8:30am
To Sunday, April 01 2007 - 5:00pm
Every day

Appleseed! AQT/Rifleman Training Event - 2 days, Saturday and Sunday

Its $70 for both days, sign up at their website or just show up. http://www.rwva.org


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Here are the directions to the Chesterfield Appleseed. There are three of them(depending where you are traveling from, and Hotel info:

From north of Colonial Heights, VA: 95S to exit 61B. 4.2 miles turn left onto Branders Bridge Rd, bear right onto Bradleys Bridge Rd follow for 4.1 miles. Turm left on Woodpecker Rd (VA 626) .7 miles turn left onto Sandy Ford Rd. .7 miles to the cul-de-sac, go through gate, 400yds to house on right.

From the south: 95N to exit 54, at stop light turn left. At T intersecton, approx 1mile, turn right at Rt 1. At second traffic signal(Lakeview Dr) make a left. Follow for 2.1 miles, make a right onto Woodpecker Rd.1.6 miles make a right onto Sandy Ford Rd. .7 miles to cul-de-sac, through gate 400yds to house on the right.

From the Hotel ( located at exit 58B on 95, behind the Mc Donalds):
Right onto Woods Edge Rd, Left on Rt1(Jeff Davis Hwy) approximately 3miles( or fourth traffic signal) Right onto Lakeview Dr, follow for 2.1miles. Right on Woodpecker Rd for 1.6 miles. Right onto Sandy Ford Rd,.7 miles to cul-de-sac. through gate 400yds to house on right.

Hotel info: (currently) Block of ten rooms in name of RWVA, Group rate of $45 per night(regularly $58)
All rooms together, can get more if secured early.

Days Inn 2310 Indian Hill Rd Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Ph: 804-520-1010, fax 804-520-8586
email: pateljay@hotmail.com
Off 95 at exit58B follow signs to hotel (behind McDonalds)

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http://www.rwva.org/yabbse/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2308.0;attach=1269 Appleseed Brochures

 

[K31]

What kind of training is this?

 

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What kind of training is this?

RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING


What is Project Appleseed? It's a program to train people in basic rifle marksmanship using rack-grade rifles and surplus ball ammo. A program to revitalize the tradition of the Rifleman.

There is more information on the rwva.org website, check out their forums. This is a nation wide effort to get more people introduced to riflemanship and for people who are already into shooting it will help them shoot better. There was a mini-Appleseed shoot back in January at the Delmarva range in Mardela Springs, MD. According to the schedule there are two each in PA and VA per year. One in the spring and once more in the fall.

 

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So, what exactly is the Appleseed Project?

"In the early 1800's, one man traveled the Northwest Territory (now known as Ohio), planting Apple orchards all along the Ohio river. His efforts helped our fledgling country to gain a toehold in the wilderness and his fellow citizens to maintain their independence. His name was Jonathan Chapman, otherwise know by posterity as Johnny Appleseed, and his spirit lives on. Now we're using his example as an inspiration to help accomplish something even more important.

More than two hundred years ago, our hard-won liberty was protected by the readiness of the average citizen, equipped and trained to stand in defense of our nation. No enemy could hope to prevail against such a force - and so, no enemy tried to do so. Today, few are ready and our liberty is being threatened by those who care only about power and control. The survival of our Republic is at stake and we must work together to assure that freedom continues to triumph over despotism.

RWVA is launching a nationwide effort to rebuild America as a Nation of Riflemen. Instead of Apple trees, the goal is to plant the Spirit of the Rifleman. It is time once again to sow the seeds of the Tree of Liberty in every town, village and city of America. This is our new Appleseed program.

With your help, we'll spread the American tradition of practical rifle marksmanship across our great land. We'll work together to find or create the facilities and resources to allow every able and willing citizen to learn to shoot a rifle safely and well close to home. We'll help each other gain the skills and equipment needed to defend our country, if the need arises.

We will establish again what once stood as the primary protection of our unalienable liberties. Once again, trained citizens will stand ready in every city, town and village across America, equipped and trained to defend their homes, their families and their communities against those who would take away our birthrights.

More information is coming in the days and weeks ahead. Meanwhile, we need your input and suggestions about we can best achieve our goal.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, we need your willingness to volunteer your own time and energy to help in this vital work.

If you want to be an active part of Project Appleseed, we'll help you get started! Contact Fred or me for information!" -Believer

http://www.rwva.org/yabbse/index.php?topic=457.0

 

[BusDriver]

Excuse me for being a dunce but what do you mean rack-grade rifle ? I never heard that term before . Is that like milsurp stuff ? Enlighten me cause it sounds like fun .

 

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The real poop on what to bring to an Appleseed shoot.

#1 most important thing.... A teachable attitude. If you already think you know everything, then don't go yet, wait until you grow-up and mature and when you are ready to listen and learn then and only then will you learn what you need to know to be a rifleman. (a sense of humor is a good thing too...)

#2 Bring 5 empty magazines. Don't try to get ahead of them by loading in advance, you will just have to unload. They have a bad habit of telling you to load 5 mags with two cartridges each in them. Ideally, Mags should have a 20 cartridge min capacity. That's Ideally, they will take you anyway they can get you, but this would really be helpful.

#3 A ground cover. This is really important, you will spend a lot of time on the ground, it may be rocky or in the case of Worland, infested with fire ants. Ok, we stayed away from them, but still this will make your life easier. A carpet remnant works great. We went to Walmart, got a indoor/outdoor area rug 8'X6' for $20 and cut it in two. It worked great, people were envious. There are lots of shooting mats around and those worked good too, but they really weren't big enough for spending 8 hours on teh ground. And, the shooting mats blow away, the carpet stays put and keeps your rifle and gear out of the dirt. Deal of the century. Tongue

#4 Elbow pads These were life savers. I bought them at Walmart for $6 they were the soccer Knee/elbow pads. Measure around your arm before going so you know what size to get. Another guy had hockey pads, and I'm sure they make specialized tactical models. But get something to protect your elbows.

#5 A hat, it would be best if it covered your neck. My other half is still suffering from a bad sunburn, even though he used sunscreen. It was so bad, he stopped on the way home and bought a floppy hat.

#6 A little note book and pen. I'm talking those little spiral notebooks about 2.5" x3.5" approx. The ones that will fit in your back pocket. And of course, a pen. No time or space for a big one. Great for taking notes of sight settings and scores.

#7 The standard list of no brainers... Sunscreen, eye protection, hearing protection, both the muffs and plugs used together are recommened, but I found I couldn't hear the instructor with both. Lots of Water!!! Lots of sunscreen. One guy said he went to Gurnsey and got burned so bad he blistered!!!!!. Lots of sunscreen, put it on throughout the day. esp on your neck and ears.

#8 Lots of water, yes, this is so important, it's worth mentioning twice. It's real easy to get dehydrated out there and not drinking enough.

#9 A light lunch. You will need to feed yourself, but I wouldn't recommend anything too heavy. It's too hot (of course it might not be where you are) too much getting up and down, and in the case of Worland, the bathroom was too far away. Grin Fruit worked well for us. It was easy to keep and eat and helped rehydrate us also.

#9b Snacks. Especially if you have a blood sugar problem. Sometimes the lunch break is later than you usually take it. I had 2 cereal bars in my range bag, that helped. Other suggested ganola from Sam's or Costco, that has the fruit and M & M's, Just something to help you not get through, and be sure to clean your hands with #15 before you eat. Too much lead dust floating around on the range, we don't want anybody going home dumber than they came Grin

#10 Bring a Rifle, this is extremely important. Grin I have recommendations here, but I'll keep my mouth shut. They will take you anyway they can get you. Lips Sealed Be sure you know how your rifle works and breaks down. I know all the pre-shoot things say "check your rifle" but there were multiple people who brought new to them rifles who didn't know how to break them down, nor how to adjust the sight. I brought a new to me gun, but we had gun out twice before and run a couple hundred rounds through it to make sure it worked and worked well. My husband also made me break it all down to clean it. He claimed it was so I knew, but I think it was so he could get out of cleaning it. Tongue There actually was somebody who didn't bring a rifle. Luckily we had a spare and lent it to him, but it would have really slowed up our group with two people shooting one rifle. Bring a spare rifle, even if it's a .22LR. I KNOW it says that on the what to bring to the shoot. It's going to be windy when Fred is around and that's going to get grit in the gun. Be sure you understand how to clean it and keep it clean and running. Good rifleman practice too. We had a MUCH better appreciation for what our boys in the sandbox are going through after only a couple hours in the sand and wind at Worland.

#10B Know how to adjust your sights and bring the tools to do it. Know what a click on your rifle equals....

#11 I found a folding chair to be helpful. You stand and wait a lot and my feet don't like that.

#12 Bring a sling for your rifle, leather doesn't work too good, but any web style adjustable sling should do the trick. Any good gun store should have them for $10 or less. You really MUST have one. If you have never shot with a sling you will be amazed what a difference it will make. If you don't know how to use it, don't worry, they teach that! Wink they will help you get it together.

#13 Be prepared for any kind of weather. Dress accordingly, preferrably in layers so you can change with the weather. We had blowing sand at Worland, something to cover your rifle to keep the dirt out is very helpful.

#14 Stuff to clean your gun. I wish I had had a can of compressed air to clean the grit out at night. It was terrible.

#15 Wet wipes for your hands, were helpful too.

#16 Some kind of bug spray to kept the bugs off you if you are in a buggy environment.

#17 Bring plenty of the SAME KIND AND BRAND OF AMMO. If you are shooting Black Hills .223 55gr, then shoot that the whole time. Your impact area will change everytime you change ammo. It will drive you crazy. This is a good argument for only buying the same kind of ammo. You can do it, but you will find that it changes where the bullet hits and that will mess up your scores.

It felt like our truck was loaded, but we were prepared for anything. Most people showing up were prepared and ready to learn, but one person not being prepared, can hurt the pace of the whole group. It's not possible to be over prepared.

Oh, did I mention to bring a good teachable attitude? It's a must have. Grin

Oh, here's an addition. #18 Ibuprofen for those sore muscles you are going to have, because you didn't do your exercises before the shoot. I didn't find it as bad as I thought it was going to be, but I was sore. My Chiroprator was happy to see me this morning. Grin (Thanks Fordtruck for reminding me)

Additions:

#19 As Spartacus said, getting Fred's Guide To Being a Rifleman in advance and practicing would be a great help.

#20 A shooting jacket could really be a help. I don't know, because I don't have one, and have never tried one, but they look hot to me. They also look like they could be great. I'd like opinions here since I was wondering.

#21 Know which eye is your dominate eye. This is really important, and not taught at appleseed, but could be a source of frustration to somebody who doesn't know. To find out which is your dominate eye, put your hands out in front of your face, arms outstretched. Put your thumbs and index fingers out, thumbs touching, forming a square. With both eyes open, view a distant object and focus it in the center of your square, (like a wall clock or something) Now, close your eyes one at a time, note with which eye the object remained centered in your square, and which one the object moved. The eye where the object did not move, is your dominate eye. So if you are like me, and you are right-handed, but are left eye dominant, (or left-handed and right eye dominate) you have two choices, 1. You shoot left-handed like I do, or you train your right eye to be the dominate eye. Which I don't know how to do. I just shoot left-handed and it isn't a problem for me. So, if you are trying to sight your target with the wrong eye, you could be very far off and not know why.

#22 Staple gun and staples Bring a staple gun and staples if you have one. Be sure to mark it some how so you know which one it yours. This really speeds things up on the range if everybody is stapling up their own targets.

-RifleWoman

http://www.rwva.org/yabbse/index.php?topic=886.0

 

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Excuse me for being a dunce but what do you mean rack-grade rifle ? I never heard that term before . Is that like milsurp stuff ? Enlighten me cause it sounds like fun .

http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/m1garand.htm explains it a little. Basically it can be a well used (not new) but in good enough shape to shoot safely.

 

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Thanks

 

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I've signed up for the event in Chesterfield, VA and after searching this forum I noticed this information is no where to be found I figured it needs to be here to get the word out.

 

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Appleseed Primer - Rifleman Basics in a nutshell

http://www.rwva.org/yabbse/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2301.0;attach=1268 Appleseedprimer5.pdf

"This PDF file was designed to help YOU get the most from an Appleseed Shoot. If you know these basics, then you will be ahead of the game. An Appleseed Shoot is a rapid paced adventure. The more you learn before you get there, the more you will learn while you are there. So, make the most of this wonderful event and learn these basics.

AND...Memorize The Six Steps to Firing a Shot, forwards and back... I'm not kidding.

And most importantly--- Know the Safety rules!"


-TruckinMike

Note: For a complete Rifleman guide, all Appleseeders should look to "Fred's Guide to Becoming a Rifleman" at www.fredsm14stocks.com/catalog/acc.asp

 

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2007 Nationwide Appleseed Tour Registration
Print this form out and mail to RWVA, POB 756, Ramseur, NC 27316 with
$45/one day or $70/two days (circle one)
(Age 20 and under shoots free) A small additional Range fee may apply at the door.

Refunds will be made for changes in registration up to 1 week prior to an event. After that, no refunds will be remitted.

Event Location You are Registering For _____________________

Name: _____________________________________________

Birth date: ____________ email _____________________________

Street Address: ______________________________________

Town: _____________________ State: ________ ZIP: ___________

Phone: (Area code) ________(number) ____________________

[ ] Yes! I want to sign up with RWVA to satisfy the CMP club requirement. Enclosed is $20 for RWVA associate membership!

For special squadding, circle if you are: NoR, FALer, Surplusrifle.com,
M-14 Forum, AR15.com, Etc.

(If you don't know, skip)

I will be coming with friends. Please make sure you squad me with:

________________________________________________________________
(names)

Tell us your skill level at present (no fibbing - we want you to get the most out of attending!):

_____Absolute newbie

_____ Been a little while, got some rust...

______ I have my rifle cleaned, lubed, and zeroed

_____ Crack shot, want to learn to teach, rarin' to go!

_____ YES! I plan to camp overnight, AVAILABLE North Carolina ($10 per night). (Electricity and portajon, no water)

If signing up for one day, which? ____Saturday ____ Sunday

If signing up for both days, what is your t-shirt size? _______________

If you want a confirmation of your registration, please send a SASE!





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