Making sure the thing works and is accurate.
By Miguel.GFZ
Semi-retired like Vito Corleone before the heart attack. Consiglieri to J.Kb and AWA. I lived in a Gun Control Paradise: It sucked and got people killed. I do believe that Freedom scares the political elites.
My #1 recommendation for appleseed is a padded camping mat to go under your shooting mat.
#2 is aerosol spray CLP. Your 1022 is going to get so dirty.
I have a big ass can of Shooter’s Choice Quick Scrub ready to go. Can I park the truck next to my shooting position? I am gonna have to take half my shooting accesories 😀
If you’re going to Manchester, the shooting position is not 20 yards from the parking area. Or at least that is what I remember.
I would also recommend switching out the sling with a USGI sling. It’s made to quickly detach from the buttstock while remaining attached to the front, to make it possible to use it as a “loop sling”. You can use a two point sling, but won’t be able to do that part.
The aerosol CLP will be a big help- those 22s get pretty dirty/sludgy after a while.
A small thing if you have one- a rubbermaid style tote is handy to have. It keeps your stuff out of the sun and rain, and can be used as a small table while you prep magazines or do whatever else.
Enjoy your Appleseed!
I’ll be ordering one soon. Thanks!
Maybe add inexpensive elbow pads to the tool bag?
I’ve found that my senior citizen skin keeps getting more fragile.
My wife and I had a great time at an Appleseed event.
Agree with wizardpc and T – camping mat and USGI sling are both essentials. Elbow pads are also a great idea. Try out your rig shooting prone – eye relief isn’t an issue shooting from a bench, but… Oh, and recommend have aspirin or ibuprofen for later. Lots.
We’ve been told by various doctors that ibuprofen can be taken preventively, and that works well. (The example was “at the start of a day of hard skiing” but it would make sense here, too.)
Echo on the USGI sling. You will not believe the difference it makes! More than 100 Appleseeds later, I am still a believer.
For those us who are anti-coagulated-Americans, pre emptive Tylenol, aggressive hydration, and plenty of ice are useful alternatives. Without the, ya know, gi bleed risk.