Posted: 3/4/2016 5:41:15 AM EDT
| Finally signed up after many years of lurking. I'm from the Tyler area and might make a trip down to Waco for one of the Appleseed events. I plan on using my BCM middy with iron sights for the event. I have a good 2 point sling also. Can anyone who has been to Appleseed in this specific location give me anymore insight on what to bring? What kind of experience did you have at the Waco event? I plan on tent camping and staying the full weekend. Basically just want to know what I'm in for. Thanks in advance! Also, happy late Texas Independence day! |
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I am a instructor at the Waco event. You need a GI sling or a sling that you can create a loop in.
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I thought they only allowed 22LR in those shoots, but maybe not. Might check before you head that way. It would be cheaper. Maybe depends on the location. I used to shoot at Davilla, and shot with an M-1, a 10-22, and an AK at various times. They showed us the "loop" method, but most used the hasty sling. Either way, a GI sling is worth it's weight in gold. |
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Do remember to take pictures and post for us. And do your best writing about the event. I have two grandchildren, plus myself, that I would like to take to one of these. Appleseed teaches the history of marksmanship in the Revolution and gives young people possibly their best chance at learning the history of the events and people involved. This is done between the range sessions. Safety is also emphasized. |
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The limit of using a .22LR rifle at an Appleseed only depends on the range. The Appleseed program accepted calibers are from .22LR to 8mm.
From what I recall it was mostly the DFW area Texas Appleseed shoots that had that caliber limitation. Aside from that area you can shoot centerfire or rimfire - your choice - at most Texas Appleseed shoots. College Station, Waco and Fredericksburg Appleseed shoots welcome centerfire rifle shooters. I run the College Station Appleseed shoots. There was a good number of centerfire rifles at the last College Station Appleseed. http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=4411.0 OP - the only extra piece of equipment I would suggest that hasn't already been stated that might make your experience more enjoyable with your mid-length AR would be a "match type" front sight post. There are 4 Stages on the Appleseed Qualification Target - the size of each stage's silhouettes gets smaller. On AR rifles with mid-length and carbine length irons sight radius with the standard width front sight post the post will be visually wider than the very small silhouette on Stage 4 of the Appleseed Qualification Target. AR rifles with a longer sight radius (rifle gas system or "dissapator" type) typically don't have that issue. I'm not saying that it cannot be done with a standard width front sight post - just that it will be more of a challenge. I used an AR with carbine iron sights and a standard width front sight post at my first Appleseed almost 10 years ago - that front sight post width in relation to target size really ate my lunch on Stage 4 (but I got better). This type of front sight post helped a lot. KNS Precision makes them. 
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Thanks! That's the type of advice I was hoping to get.
I have a 10/22 that I'm debating on adding sights and just shooting it. I wanted to use my AR to become more proficient with it, but that's a lot of money in ammo. It would also give me an excuse to mod the .22 
I could always bring the AR and shoot some with it too. |
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I just noticed this thread and wanted to give the OP a quick update. I work with Gunner01 as an Appleseed instructor at the Waco range, and this range is now 22lr only for Appleseed events. (Kind of a long story and not worth going into all the details here.) Sounds like you'll be good to go with your 10/22. In addition, we have several 22 rifles available to lend to anybody who wants/needs one. You'd just need to bring ammo and let us know and we'll set one aside for you. Also, we are working on scheduling some Known Distance (100 to 400 yards) shoots at a nearby facility later this year, at which we will use centerfire rifles. These would be for folks who have already attended an Appleseed and are shooting Rifleman scores or close to it.
Facilities: Hands-down the most comfortable and nicest outdoor venue I have been to for an Appleseed. The shooting line has a solid wall to the rear and is covered by a huge overhanging porch-like roof. The roof is corrugated steel, and the underside has a thick layer of spray-on acoustic foam. The result is a shooting line that is completely shaded, relatively cool, and pretty darn quiet. There are also about 30 concrete bench-rest stations just behind the shooting line, where you can store your gear and fill magazines. There is a small office area connected to the shooting bay, with a fridge with plenty of water and room to store some food if needed. The floor is concrete, so shooting mats or other padding are definitely nice to have. There is also FREE camping/RV space available at the range. (Just work it out with the shoot boss in advance.) Food: I recommend that you have your lunch/water/snacks all with you when you arrive in the morning, since the instruction/history keeps going during lunchtime. Bring a cooler and/or use the fridge there. If you want to grab some breakfast on the way in, Griff's is about 10 minutes away and does all kinds of egg sandwiches, etc. |