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rdmallory · February 1, 2014, 10:15 PM

Appleseed is not just about shooting. It has been described as a history lesson in shooting. From the Appleseed site "Our heritage program vividly portrays the Battles of Lexington and Concord with the kind of care and immediacy that is absent from most formal schooling. Modern listeners are confronted with the danger, the fear, and the heartbreaking separations that arose out of the choices made on April 19th, 1775. They are also reminded of the marksmanship skills and masterful organization that ultimately helped set the colonists on the path to success. Those who attend gain a better understanding of the fundamental choices faced by our ancestors as they began to set the stage for the nation we now enjoy."

I have seen a lot of "good shooters" get out shot by a 15 year old that knows how to hold a rifle and use a sling. 55 seconds in not a long time to shoot change positions get natural point of aim figured out and hit a 1" target EVERY TIME. No rest, no tripod, just your sling and body.

"Detailed instruction by instructors on each of these steps is taught to all attendees as a group with additional one-on-one instruction as necessary.

Natural point of aim is a firing technique that does not rely on the shooter's muscles to aim the rifle. Using a sling, a relaxed body, and the NPOA technique, a rifleman can consistently shoot 4 MOA groups at 500 yards.

Demonstrating the ability to achieve a 4 MOA accuracy and precision requires achieving a score of 210 or higher on an adapted ("Quick and Dirty") Army Qualification Test (AQT), out of a possible 250 points. The AQT uses timed stages to test shooting skill from standing, sitting, and prone positions. The test simulates ranges of 100, 200, 300, and 400 yards. The 400-yard simulated target is approximately 6.25 square centimeters (about one square inch), and is shot at a range of 25 meters. This translates into a 4 MOA wide target which is the rifleman standard in the Appleseed program.

You can do that at 25 yards. moving over to 200-400 yards is no problem.

February 1, 2014, 10:15 PM	#6
rdmallory Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 953	Appleseed is not just about shooting. It has been described as a history lesson in shooting. From the Appleseed site "Our heritage program vividly portrays the Battles of Lexington and Concord with the kind of care and immediacy that is absent from most formal schooling. Modern listeners are confronted with the danger, the fear, and the heartbreaking separations that arose out of the choices made on April 19th, 1775. They are also reminded of the marksmanship skills and masterful organization that ultimately helped set the colonists on the path to success. Those who attend gain a better understanding of the fundamental choices faced by our ancestors as they began to set the stage for the nation we now enjoy." I have seen a lot of "good shooters" get out shot by a 15 year old that knows how to hold a rifle and use a sling. 55 seconds in not a long time to shoot change positions get natural point of aim figured out and hit a 1" target EVERY TIME. No rest, no tripod, just your sling and body. "Detailed instruction by instructors on each of these steps is taught to all attendees as a group with additional one-on-one instruction as necessary. Natural point of aim is a firing technique that does not rely on the shooter's muscles to aim the rifle. Using a sling, a relaxed body, and the NPOA technique, a rifleman can consistently shoot 4 MOA groups at 500 yards. Demonstrating the ability to achieve a 4 MOA accuracy and precision requires achieving a score of 210 or higher on an adapted ("Quick and Dirty") Army Qualification Test (AQT), out of a possible 250 points. The AQT uses timed stages to test shooting skill from standing, sitting, and prone positions. The test simulates ranges of 100, 200, 300, and 400 yards. The 400-yard simulated target is approximately 6.25 square centimeters (about one square inch), and is shot at a range of 25 meters. This translates into a 4 MOA wide target which is the rifleman standard in the Appleseed program. You can do that at 25 yards. moving over to 200-400 yards is no problem.