Machine Posted June 7, 2010 at 07:01 PM Share Posted June 7, 2010 at 07:01 PM Just went to my first Appleseed this past weekend. Why can't I read my text while replyinhg!!!! Honestly, I have tried to come back to this site for months and keep getting discouraged at the inconvenience of using it. Nevermind....later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted June 7, 2010 at 07:53 PM Share Posted June 7, 2010 at 07:53 PM Just went to my first Appleseed this past weekend. Why can't I read my text while replyinhg!!!! Honestly, I have tried to come back to this site for months and keep getting discouraged at the inconvenience of using it. Nevermind....later. I believe you will find the fix for the problem here:http://illinoiscarry.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=20120&pid=198404&st=0entry198404 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted June 7, 2010 at 09:18 PM Share Posted June 7, 2010 at 09:18 PM Thank you, Molly B - it works! Let's try this again....I went to an Appleseed this past weekend. Saturday was a little rough. The weather was bad and I wasn't expecting it to be such a large group fitting into such a small space. Certainly this is a good sign as far as participation and interest. I shot a decent group before training, but vertically way off since my rifle was bore-sighted in for 100 yds. I found the shooting position very uncomfortable, especially coupled with my legs getting blistered with hot brass from my neighbor. My decision to wear shorts hadn't reflected this possibility of being on top of each other like this. It was impossible for me to keep any kind of rhythm with the hot brass thing. They did put a deflector on my neighbor's rifle in the end, so that helped. Sunday was much nicer and I now knew better what to expect. The weather was better and so was my own attitude, so the day was more enjoyable. My shooting still was terrible and the groups were declining, but I met some good people and learned plenty to work on. Hopefully this won't end like the advanced golf lessons that killed the game for me by adding 6 strokes to my scores. I'm going to try to be a little more persistent and make the new techniques work. I think I am getting a 2nd reminder of my development of 'old eyes' after getting 'computer glasses' from my eye doctor last month. I couldn't get a clear image on my front sight much past the first hour at the range. My vision is 20/20 or 20/25 and crisp at 10'+ but the near thing is becoming a problem. I didn't bring my computer glasses to the range so I didn't try that. What are others doing for this? Special glasses? It's seems like an impossible feat when your target is small (especially simulated 400'!) and intentionally low-contrast (green AQT), your front sight is wider than the target and blurry, and you are not relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted June 7, 2010 at 09:40 PM Share Posted June 7, 2010 at 09:40 PM My solution for old eyes is technology. An Eotech works wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templar223 Posted June 7, 2010 at 11:56 PM Share Posted June 7, 2010 at 11:56 PM My solution for old eyes is technology. An Eotech works wonders. Machine introduced himself to me Saturday. Nice guy. Sorry 'bout the shorts thing, Machine, but FWIW, you never, ever wear shorts to a shooting class - no matter how hot it's going to be! Ditto for open toed shoes or low-cut tops for the ladies. And yes, an EOTech works wonders for tired old eyes that don't work like they are 15 any longer. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted June 8, 2010 at 08:36 PM Share Posted June 8, 2010 at 08:36 PM Thanks for the inputs, guys. I was looking at Eotechs several months ago, but never pulled the trigger. This is a convincing reason to go forward with it, so I placed my order today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Posted June 11, 2010 at 03:01 AM Share Posted June 11, 2010 at 03:01 AM Ringing the steel at 100 yards at the Waterman Appleseed.I got into a nice cadance and got the targets swinging. Lots of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boog Posted July 13, 2010 at 09:38 PM Share Posted July 13, 2010 at 09:38 PM Is the Appleseed still a go at Kenny's on the 24th and 25th?boog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Posted July 16, 2010 at 06:50 PM Share Posted July 16, 2010 at 06:50 PM Is the Appleseed still a go at Kenny's on the 24th and 25th?boog I think there is construction going on at the range. Kenny needs to confirm this.OTOH there are some people pre-registered and it is still on the schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boog Posted July 27, 2010 at 07:47 PM Share Posted July 27, 2010 at 07:47 PM Anyone going to Waterman at ASC this weekend?boog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Posted July 28, 2010 at 02:49 AM Share Posted July 28, 2010 at 02:49 AM Anyone going to Waterman at ASC this weekend?boog I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boog Posted July 30, 2010 at 03:04 PM Share Posted July 30, 2010 at 03:04 PM Anyone going to Waterman at ASC this weekend?boog I'll be there.Where do we meet? The clubhouse or the range?boog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Posted July 30, 2010 at 04:47 PM Share Posted July 30, 2010 at 04:47 PM Anyone going to Waterman at ASC this weekend?boog I'll be there.Where do we meet? The clubhouse or the range?boog Range. Looks like we are on the 200 yard range. Look for all the goofy guys in orange/red hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted August 12, 2010 at 03:03 AM Share Posted August 12, 2010 at 03:03 AM I hope we can get enough of a burm at the durand range for at least one more this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted August 12, 2010 at 03:36 AM Share Posted August 12, 2010 at 03:36 AM I hope we can get enough of a burm at the durand range for at least one more this year.I'm hoping so too! My grandson id a little miffed at me for not doing an Appleseed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashes Posted August 12, 2010 at 04:13 AM Share Posted August 12, 2010 at 04:13 AM I hope we can get enough of a burm at the durand range for at least one more this year. How is that going? Should we bring some shovels and wheelbarrows out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemidji Posted August 24, 2010 at 02:03 PM Share Posted August 24, 2010 at 02:03 PM Had a great time at the McLean shoot Aug 21 & 22. My first Appleseed but not my last. We were down right spoiled by GunsSaveLife.com feeding us lunch both days and our fantastic range hosts the Holland family. Mr. Holland even sprayed the range for bugs each morning! Seems all we shooters had to do was drink from the fire hose, shoot, eat and hear moving history lessons never taught in school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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