I finally scored Rifleman!

[k-os]

Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

I did it! At the end of my third Appleseed Project event, I scored high enough to qualify as Rifleman. Now, after NOOB and his friend's scores, I am quite humbled to tell you my score, but such is life . . . I scored 211, on the second to last AQT of the last day. (A score of 210 qualifies as Rifleman, and my previous highest was 209). These were steamy hot and rainy days, and we all had a difficult time keeping our eye protection and scopes from fogging.

I had 206, 202, 205 (and a few that were just under 200) and one time I thought I had it, but I just had really bad math skills. That was disappointing, not to mention embarrassing. But finally, I did it!

On the drive home, I was able to see at least 6 different city's fireworks displays. There's no other way I would have rather spent this Independence Day.

[crazychicken]

Then let me be among the first to wish you a big HOO-RAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

CC

[MNeagle]

Way to go!!! Super kudos to you!!

3rd time IS the charm eh?

[the riot act]

Well 211 in the rain sure is something to crow about. Probably could shoot 230 on a clear dry day!

Congrats, and a happy forth to you!

[willie pete]

CONGRATULATIONS a regular Annie "k-os" Oakley :D

[sunshine05]

Yay!!! So happy for you. Congratulations:)!

[EE_]

Congrats!

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[Glass]

congrats. I could tell You were pretty dedicated to get this so, well done to you!.

[TPTB]

Way to go K-os... you're fast becoming a GSUS super star. Like Annie Oakley without the fame and fortune. :D

In fact, Annie lived for a while in Florida too, just like you. :)

[wildcard]

Congrats chickeroo. That's hot. :)

*let me know if I can help with your prone. ;)

[Liquid]

Congrats K-OS. Quite an achievement, btw 211 is code for robbery. Maybe that's a sign that you are qualified to rob the gov and protect the people. I like it. ;D

[Heimdhal]

Congrats K-Os!!!! What, no call, no email, no "hey I finaly got it!"??? I feel left out. :-[ Sorry I missed shooting with yall today, just wasnt in the cards. Maybe next month!


Anywho, Im happy for ya, I really am. I know how bad you wanted it, and how hard you worked for it. Even dragging me out in 95 degree weather, with 100% humidity and no shade, only to find out the quiet ammo wasnt quiet enough! :P

Maybe we can head down to pops some time this week if the rain clears up and get a few more rounds off ;)

[cedarchopper]

Congratulations K-os! Way to stick with it and reach your goal.

[Mister_Pennyweather]

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I know how you should celebrate!

[Johnny Ringo]

I stand in awe (and envy) of your accomplishment! Well done!

[Libertarian_Guard]

I sometimes get a bit squeamish when I read threads here about shooting. I'm sure you're quite responsible K-os, and will always handle a firearm as if loaded.

Others I'm not so sure of!

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[Ironfield]

Congratulations K-os on your achievement. A great way to celebrate the 4th :)

-Ironfield

[zusn]

That's so frickin' awesome! It's nice to see someone get off their ass and actually do something positive. Who here is next? ;D

[zap]

Yeah !!!!! Good job glad to hear it!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :sun:

[the riot act]

Even dragging me out in 95 degree weather, with 100% humidity and no shade, only to find out the quiet ammo wasnt quiet enough! :P

Maybe we can head down to pops some time this week if the rain clears up and get a few more rounds off ;)


They make you use subsonic ammo down at Pops? What is this world coming to?

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k-os 211 using a 10/22 with quiet ammo was great like I said last night. No doubt you would shoot 240-250 with a well sighted AR.

[StackerKen]

Congratulations K-os! Good work!
and in those conditions too. wow

[NOOB]

Congratulations K-os. If the shtf I would welcome you by my side.

As far as score-- 211 is great. The only reason my buddy and me scored high was because we practiced for a year between appleseeds. A year from now you will out shoot me easy.


Alright guys, who is gonna be the next gsus rifleman?

[Heimdhal]

Even dragging me out in 95 degree weather, with 100% humidity and no shade, only to find out the quiet ammo wasnt quiet enough! :P

Maybe we can head down to pops some time this week if the rain clears up and get a few more rounds off ;)


They make you use subsonic ammo down at Pops? What is this world coming to?

.................

k-os 211 using a 10/22 with quiet ammo was great like I said last night. No doubt you would shoot 240-250 with a well sighted AR.






No, you can use real ammo at pops. We were shooting in K-os' back yard last weekend for practice. ;D

[Awoke]

I sometimes get a bit squeamish when I read threads here about shooting.


::)

Man up.




I did it! At the end of my third Appleseed Project event, I scored high enough to qualify as Rifleman.

Congratulations!!

Out of curiousity, what range do they shoot at these functions?

[Libertytree]

Mega congrats my friend!!! I know how badly you wanted that and you damn well went after it and got it! I'm proud of ya! :) I wish I could have been there.

[Heimdhal]

Mega congrats my friend!!! I know how badly you wanted that and you damn well went after it and got it! I'm proud of ya! :) I wish I could have been there.



You're the only one left lib.....you can do it brother! I believe in you!

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[Libertytree]

Mega congrats my friend!!! I know how badly you wanted that and you damn well went after it and got it! I'm proud of ya! :) I wish I could have been there.



You're the only one left lib.....you can do it brother! I believe in you!

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LMFAO Heim!!!!

There may very well soon be time to accomplish it, as the work schedule won't be in the way.

[Sparky]

Way to go! Kud-os to K-os!

[osoab]

Nice job k-os.

(Note to self: Do not $#ss of this woman.) ;D

[ximmy]

Congrats!

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[General of Darkness]

Very cool.

[k-os]

Thanks everyone!

I've been physically recovering since Sunday evening, and ignoring the interwebs too.

I think I'll be back to my old self by tomorrow morning.

[k-os]

Congrats!

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Love it! Thanks, ximmy!

[k-os]

Congrats K-Os!!!! What, no call, no email, no "hey I finaly got it!"??? I feel left out. :-[ Sorry I missed shooting with yall today, just wasnt in the cards. Maybe next month!


Anywho, Im happy for ya, I really am. I know how bad you wanted it, and how hard you worked for it. Even dragging me out in 95 degree weather, with 100% humidity and no shade, only to find out the quiet ammo wasnt quiet enough! :P

Maybe we can head down to pops some time this week if the rain clears up and get a few more rounds off ;)


:lies:

I am waiting for a public apology since by now you would have checked your voice mail, and you'd know that I called you Sunday night, just as I left Pops, and long before I posted the original message. Pllttth. :plll

There are two other ranges out west of me in Okee and one on the Hooker Highway (love that name), but that's a Sheriff's range and it's only open 1 day a month to the public. We should try them too.

[bellevuebully]

Way to go K-os.

[k-os]

I sometimes get a bit squeamish when I read threads here about shooting. I'm sure you're quite responsible K-os, and will always handle a firearm as if loaded.

Others I'm not so sure of!



I'll tell you what . . . the second time I ever shot a rifle was at my first Appleseed event. (The first time was a week or so before that at an indoor range with Heimdhal.) I was so nervous about the safe handling of my rifle, and even more so about others around me safely handling theirs.

The Appleseed Project is perfect for someone like you. Safety is absolutely number one. Because of their very strict safety rules and procedures, my mind was at ease within an hour (at least about safety).

[k-os]

That's so frickin' awesome! It's nice to see someone get off their ass and actually do something positive. Who here is next? ;D


Excellent question, zusn. I wonder how many GSUSers have their rifleman patch. I know there are a couple of guys interested in attending an Appleseed Project Shoot.

I am going to continue to attend different events in Florida, or wherever I am at the time. I have met so many cool people (attendees and volunteers) at these things, it's a great social outlet for me.

So, who's next?

[k-os]

Out of curiousity, what range do they shoot at these functions?


Most of the shoot is at 25 meters, and we're aiming at 1 inch squares, or the AQT (Army Qualifying Test) which has shapes of a man's upper body simulated for 100m, 200m, 300m, 400m.

Later on the second day, you can choose to do "known distance", and go out further to 100 yards (or however far that range will allow). I haven't done that yet, but I will next time.

[k-os]

They make you use subsonic ammo down at Pops? What is this world coming to?

k-os 211 using a 10/22 with quiet ammo was great like I said last night. No doubt you would shoot 240-250 with a well sighted AR.


No, Heimdhal and I tried shooting some quiet ammo at my house one day. It wasn't quiet enough, unfortunately. :'(

Well, I had a new titanium trigger installed on Sunday by a gunsmith who was volunteering at the event. It is unbelievable what a difference it makes, and I think after getting used to it, my score will certainly go up. I am not sure about that high, but I appreciate your confidence in me! ;D

[k-os]

Way to go! Kud-os to K-os!


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Now you've got to attend an Appleseed Project event in your neck of the woods. I think you would benefit greatly, and meet some nice people too. You might find that there are like-minded people within driving distance of you. ;)

[EE_]

I called Pop's and asked them for a copy of your targets.
A guy named Pete told me your rifle is not sighted in yet and you were consistantly shooting low. He said this problem is common with a lot of women shooters.
Maybe you need some help adjusting your sights?

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[ximmy]

I called Pop's and asked them for a copy of your targets.
A guy named Pete told me your rifle is not sighted in yet and you were consistantly shooting low. He said this problem is common with a lot of women shooters.
Maybe you need some help adjusting your sights?

http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww217/MaggiegirlEE/target-1.jpg

CLASSIC!!! LOL

[Ponce]

Good show K, I hope that next time you can hit something :oo--> ;D

[k-os]

I called Pop's and asked them for a copy of your targets.
A guy named Pete told me your rifle is not sighted in yet and you were consistantly shooting low. He said this problem is common with a lot of women shooters.
Maybe you need some help adjusting your sights?

http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww217/MaggiegirlEE/target-1.jpg


Ha! Nice!

[Bullfrog]

Congrats. I haven't been to an Appleseed event yet, but I would like to go, I have heard a lot of good things about them. I love to shoot and do so year round. I got this some years ago.
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[NOOB]

For you folks that have not tried the appleseed project, go to there website and look at the targets.
When you tell people the target is at 25 yards they act like that should be easy. It's not easy.

Congrats again K-os.

Its not just about shooting either. Seems to me to be a group of liberty minded individuals. Its nice to see other people that value liberty.

[BabushkaLady]

That's Awesome K-os!!

[silver_surfer]

congratulations