Appleseed

[orbitup]

Has anyone been to one? From what I've read it looks like it would be fun and the training would be good for me.

There is an event next month in the DFW area and I want to sign up but I would like to hear about some of our member's personal experiences.

 

[London]

It's essentially a history lesson with military-emulated shooting. They even use Army targets. Each one is run by different people so you can get a really good one or a pretty bad one.

I was in the military so I've never gone myself. I did my Appleseed on Uncle Sam's dime. I'd still like to go some day just for the experience.

 

[matefrio]

I've been to three. In DFW you should get some of the better instructors. Some of the cheapest training around.

 

[inceptor]

Appleseed is on my to do list.

 

[orbitup]

The one on April 22nd is a .22 only event which is okay. I have a 10/22 but it has a cheap scope on it with no parallax adjustment now.Should I buy a set of target sights for it and loose the scope altogether? I've never used open sights at the ranges they talk about but I guess that's kind of the point. I might learn more.

 

[Sigmar]

any stipulation on type of 22 ? Could get a diff bolt for the AR. post a link if you would to the event

 

[orbitup]

Appleseed Schedule
I have a bolt action .17 with a good scope but it's a heavy barrel tactical type rifle.

 

[Mic]

I am contemplating doing the one in Smithville next month - 2 days (21 and 22nd I think).

 

[Stukaman]

Thought you could use any rifle just that most people used a 10/22?

 

[orbitup]

Well I should have know that I waited too long to sign up for the April shoot. I'll have to go in October.

 

[Acera]

.22's are better because they are cheaper to shoot and don't induce a flinch like a lot of rifles would after a few hundred rounds for a inexperienced shooter.

They want you to learn with iron sights.

They want to teach you how to properly use a sling.

You only shooting 25 meters so most guns are good enough in the accuracy department.

Taking a magazine fed semi-auto rifle is best, because it's easier to keep up with the fast pace.

 

[Stukaman]

I thought about using my SKS

 

[matefrio]

I thought about using my SKS

3rd time I took the class there was a gal that qualified with an SKS. I really think a magazine fed simi auto .22lr with good sights is the best.

If you have nothing a Marlin 795 is a great gun to get, buy 2 or three extra magazines, drop a proper sling on it and some tech sights.

Marlin 795 - Marlin Model 795 +2 or more mags. 3 total.

Tech Sights - Marlin 60 & 795 Rifle - adjustable aperture sights

Sling - CJ Weapons M1 Garand Web Sling Cotton Olive Drab

Take it while the weather is nice.

If anyone in the Houston area wants to go to an Appleseed::

IF you don't have a rifle or if you want to take you son or daughter and don't have a rifle PM me and I'll let you use my Ruger 10\22 setup with Tech Sights, a few magazines and a sling. I'd offer ammo but I can no longer do that.

 

[Stukaman]

I do alright with the original commie sights have been considering a Mojo after seeing hickock45 use them on some of his Marling lever guns.

 

[equin]

Have never done an Appleseed, but want to do one. Already have a Ruger 10/22 with Tech Sights. Main problem, though, is .22LR ammo is next to impossible to find right now.

 

[orbitup]

I think I read somewhere that they are running them with a lower round count now because of that.

 

[Stumpy]

I have never shot Appleseed, but would love to. I have a Ruger 10/22 with Williams peep sights and a sling. How many rounds do you need? How many magazines?


From the desk of a literate squirrel named Leonard.

 

[orbitup]

Appleseed - How to Prepare for an Event

Notice: During the present shortage of .22 ammo of all kinds, Appleseed offers a new Low Round Count Course of Fire, so that instead of the usual 400-500 rounds we suggest you bring 200 rounds. Be sure to check with the Shoot Boss of your event to see if it is an LRC event. Always, as long as this shortage lasts, if you can bring more to share with others on a cost reimbursement basis, please do so.

Two mags. 10 rds. each. Bring extra mags. if you have them.

 

[orbitup]

Okay, I just signed up for the event in Sept. Anybody else going? There are 6 spots still available.

Appleseed Schedule

 

[inceptor]

Okay, I just signed up for the event in Sept. Anybody else going? There are 6 spots still available.

Appleseed Schedule

I would but the schedule says is Ladyseed.