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Good day to hit the Range
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allen-1
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Two days from now marks four weeks from rotator cuff surgery. I was told ten weeks until i can shoot a match. Went to the range today to see how much work i have to do.
Ended up shooting 7 mags before swapping to the ar. So 154 rounds.
From seven yards, starting with holstered pistol, hands “relaxed at sides”, (uspsa).
1 - draw and put one shot on target. Sub-second consistently.
2 - draw, one shot on target, transition, one shot on second target. Most 1.6 to 1.8. Couple just over 2
3 - draw, two on target, transition, two on target. Sub 3 consistently.
I tried a couple of raised hands facing uprange - slow and yanked the shot. Shoulder’s not ready for that.
14 shots outside of the down zero. 11 of them i called as i shot them.
I’m not unhappy. Much further along than I thought I’d be at this time.
Ended up shooting 7 mags before swapping to the ar. So 154 rounds.
From seven yards, starting with holstered pistol, hands “relaxed at sides”, (uspsa).
1 - draw and put one shot on target. Sub-second consistently.
2 - draw, one shot on target, transition, one shot on second target. Most 1.6 to 1.8. Couple just over 2
3 - draw, two on target, transition, two on target. Sub 3 consistently.
I tried a couple of raised hands facing uprange - slow and yanked the shot. Shoulder’s not ready for that.
14 shots outside of the down zero. 11 of them i called as i shot them.
I’m not unhappy. Much further along than I thought I’d be at this time.
DarthRevan
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mikelawtown
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allen-1
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Rotator cuff surgery four weeks this past Tuesday. Shot a USPSA match today, first match since the end of January, almost 3 months.
Good news is that I didn't suck. Too badly.
114 Alphas
25 Charlies
2 Deltas
3 Mikes and one FTSA, (yeah, that's where two of the mikes came from)
Need to practice now that I can shoot, need to move faster, I was sloppy. Time off from shooting shows.
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I've had a chance to look in depth at my stage scores. Movement is definitely still the issue, I take too long to shoot the stages.
We had two static stages, and I did okay on them.
One - facing three targets, draw and put three in the body, one in the head; Virgina (limited).
10 alpha, 6 charlie in 6.11 seconds.
Probably should have taken a little more time, four of my body shots were an inch below the A-zone.
Two - "El Presidente" classifier - Facing away from three targets, turn, draw, 2 on each, mandatory reload, 2 on each; Virginia (limited).
10 alpha, 2 charlie in 9.16 seconds, same problem with shooting low and my reload sucked.
Good news is that I didn't suck. Too badly.
114 Alphas
25 Charlies
2 Deltas
3 Mikes and one FTSA, (yeah, that's where two of the mikes came from)
Need to practice now that I can shoot, need to move faster, I was sloppy. Time off from shooting shows.
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I've had a chance to look in depth at my stage scores. Movement is definitely still the issue, I take too long to shoot the stages.
We had two static stages, and I did okay on them.
One - facing three targets, draw and put three in the body, one in the head; Virgina (limited).
10 alpha, 6 charlie in 6.11 seconds.
Probably should have taken a little more time, four of my body shots were an inch below the A-zone.
Two - "El Presidente" classifier - Facing away from three targets, turn, draw, 2 on each, mandatory reload, 2 on each; Virginia (limited).
10 alpha, 2 charlie in 9.16 seconds, same problem with shooting low and my reload sucked.
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slap shot
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Hit the range after work to try out/break in my new AR22. It's a Bear Creek Arms 22 upper on a dedicated lower I built for it. Magpul grip and CMC 2.5 lb drop in trigger. Here's the specs on the upper. BC-22 | .22 LR Right Side Charging Upper | 16" Black Nitride Heavy Barrel | 1:16 Twist | Blowback Gas System | 15" MLOK
SKU: 9007N-UASCH22LHB16116M-15M3
Ran it wet as they suggest and the good news, about 250 rounds without a hiccup. Phew, that was my biggest concern. I ran 4 different types of ammo and 4 different mags.
Accuracy varied with the different ammo, but as the clouds rolled in and skies opened I got one 10 shot group off with the Federal auto match. About an inch at 25 yards,(ignoring the low one i figure was my fault) so not great, not awful, but I have some good SK and Eley I'll try next. The exciting part is it ran perfect. Jury is out on whether it's Appleseed worthy but if not, I think it did pretty good.
SKU: 9007N-UASCH22LHB16116M-15M3
Ran it wet as they suggest and the good news, about 250 rounds without a hiccup. Phew, that was my biggest concern. I ran 4 different types of ammo and 4 different mags.
Accuracy varied with the different ammo, but as the clouds rolled in and skies opened I got one 10 shot group off with the Federal auto match. About an inch at 25 yards,(ignoring the low one i figure was my fault) so not great, not awful, but I have some good SK and Eley I'll try next. The exciting part is it ran perfect. Jury is out on whether it's Appleseed worthy but if not, I think it did pretty good.
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allen-1
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2a collevtive at my range. Helped out as SO.
Shot DD’s H9 plus a couple of their carbines.
Did a little night shooting but most monitored with an insane pair of night vision binoculars. That pic was taken in full dark. Downside - they’re about 30K
Shot DD’s H9 plus a couple of their carbines.
Did a little night shooting but most monitored with an insane pair of night vision binoculars. That pic was taken in full dark. Downside - they’re about 30K
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Today was three runs of Tom Givens' Armada Standards (and also a series of three runs of Pat Mac's One to Five Drill).
Best of three:
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Soundwave
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I learned at that same range with a similar rifle. Looks a little different these days.
mikelawtown
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They are working on a 250 yard now
allen-1
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peterk123
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308 practice today. The 22lr rifle training is engraining some good habits. Two eyes open. No blinking. Staying on target after the shot, even when re-chambering a round. Only 200 yards today since focus is only on form. But accuracy is better.
I did the first day of a two-day Pistolseed in Dunbarton, NH this weekend.
One of the shots got away from me on the 100y scaled target, so I really took my time with Pitcairn's Button and nailed it.
Last PQT of day one and I earned the Pistoleer Patch (G17, iron sights).
Good times!
One of the shots got away from me on the 100y scaled target, so I really took my time with Pitcairn's Button and nailed it.
Last PQT of day one and I earned the Pistoleer Patch (G17, iron sights).
Good times!
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headednorth
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Pistolseed!? Why was I not informed of this?
Are you subscribed to the Appleseed Rifle Training sub forum?
peterk123
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Handgun training today with the 10mm. Fun fact. My wife's g17 fit perfectly in my g20 chest holster. My 9mm reloads cost me 9 cents, which makes practice drawing from the holster pretty cheap.
I really like that g20. Manages recoil nicely and the sights make acquiring the target easy. I know a lot of people think they are cheap. And the probably are. But it just works.
I really like that g20. Manages recoil nicely and the sights make acquiring the target easy. I know a lot of people think they are cheap. And the probably are. But it just works.
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Im not. Ive been to a few Appleseeds over the years but I never knew they did pistol courses.
This was the first Pistolseed in NH, and I believe maybe the first one in New England?
The Shoot Boss came from Michigan to run the NH Red Hats through the qual in preparation for an IBC.
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I did skim through the schedule a little while ago and didnt see anything else listed in MA or NH this year.
413guy
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there was one in CT last year iirc.
not many instructors around for them from what I am told. been keeping my eyes open for one to attend.
Took my latest CMP Garand to range today with some second hand comp ammo from a friend. St Louis 1943 Head stamp. Stuff definitely had an extra kick, but shot great ! 4” groups , not bad for 80+ yr old milsurp. !
