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Second pistolseed ever, came close on my first class with a 204, I think I got it this time. Wish me luck...or better yet, skill.

I've been to Appleseeds with kids in multiple states but the one at the Wyoming Antelope Club in Clearwater was horrible.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good one to take kids to?

Thanks!

Pulled Pork and Smoked Cream Cheese. The Pistol IBC at Albuquerque New Mexico is going to be well fed.

If you go home hungry, it's your own fault.

I'm really excited that my first Project Appleseed event is only a few weeks away! I've been putting together my 10/22 and doing some dry practice at home. I went with a Magpul X-22 stock, a TandemKross Advantage Charging Handle Rail, and a Primary Arms 1-6x24 LPVO.

I've been trying the standing, cross leg sitting, and prone positions, and I'm having some trouble getting comfortable in the sitting and prone positions. When I get my support arm to roughly 90 degrees, my hand directly covers the mag well.

I'm 5'8", but my arm span seems to be only about 5'5" (assuming I measured it correctly), so maybe the X-22 is just a little long for me.

The tricky part is that if I shorten the stock, I'll probably need to move the scope as well to keep the right eye relief. That might mean a longer Picatinny rail or an extended scope mount.

For those of you with more Appleseed experience:

• How do you figure out the right length of pull for the Appleseed positions?
• Would you recommend a longer rail or an extended scope mount to move the optic forward?

I do need an optic because unfortunately my eyesight isn't great. Without one, I can barely see the target clearly anymore.

I'd also prefer not to remove the TandemKross rail if I can avoid it. Some of the receiver threads on my 10/22 aren't particularly consistent, so I used threadlocker when I installed it. I'd rather not disturb it unless I really have to.

Any advice would be appreciated!

I'm signed up for my first appleseed next month. I was planning on bringing my 10/22 with the m1 carbine stock/sling setup.

I was wondering if that sling would work. I've got some time in case i need to figure something else out. Thanks! Looking forward to it.

That's right! October 2026 is the OFFICIAL public launch of our updated, revamped, and incredibly awesome Pistolseed Program. And in celebration of that, all pistol events scheduled for that month will have FULL COLOR PQT Targets and FULL COLOR Pistoleer patches!

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We've just added a new event to the calendar. September 5-6, 2026, Cheshire County Shooting Sports Education Foundation is hosting a Project Appleseed 25M Rifle Clinic. Both rimfire and centerfire are allowed at the event. this is our first time at this facility, let's fill that firing line !!!

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How do we feel about the Ruger 10/22 250th Anniversary Edition? It seems to have everything you'd want in an Appleseed rifle:

• BX-Trigger
• Modular Stock System
• Factory-installed Picatinny rail
• Receiver incorporates a rear cleaning port
• Extended magazine release
• Adjustable rear aperture ring sight
• Match bolt release
• Stainless barrel & receiver

So long as the sights are serviceable, it seems like you can slap a sling (and optic, if desired) on this and it's good to go. I'm seeing retail prices at $450, which is still about $90 more than a stock rifle + parts, but this looks a bit nicer.

Thoughts?

https://ruger.com/products/1022250th/specSheets/32039.html

https://palmettostatearmory.com/ruger-10-22-250th-anniversary-edition-22-lr-18-5-10rd-semi-auto-rifle-liberty-blue-32039.html

A wise man once said "If you're going to be a Rifleman, be a KD Rifleman"

You know the fundamentals, come challenge yourself and stretch your centerfire rifle out to 400 yards and beyond. This next level course will cover the three challenges of the Rifleman; target detection, range estimation, and making the shot. Understand your bullet trajectory, battlesight zero, and environmental factors.

There is room on the firing line, come join us at Camp Ethan Allen in Vermont, or find one in your area.

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Just a few days left for our Amazing 50% off any 25M rifle clinic on the schedule for the rest of 2026. The code expires July 14th. Visit: https://appleseedinfo.org/schedulemap/ to find an event near you !!!

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Project Appleseed is offering half off tickets to any 25m Rifle Clinic on the 2026 schedule!

• Use coupon code 1776USA250 during checkout at appleseedinfo.org
• Purchase from July 1 to July 14
• Get 50% off all tickets to any 25m event on the 2026 schedule
• This discount is only available for a limited time, so don't wait!
• Take advantage of it today at appleseedinfo.org
• Happy Birthday America!

On May 30-31, the NorCal crew conducted a Rimfire 200yd Known Distance (RKD) class at the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center, and it was a great weekend of instruction, shooting, and history. 

Six students and six instructors attended the class—a wonderful group of people to spend the weekend with. The weather was beautiful, sunny and warm, with just enough wind for a bit of a challenge and learning experience, and the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center range is a top-quality facility.

Because everyone at the event was an experienced Appleseed shooter and already familiar with the safety rules and fundamentals, the class was able to get through the review very quickly and straight to shooting and learning the new material.

The first order of business was to zero the rifles at different distances and record DOPE (Data On Personal Equipment). The class zeroed their rifles at 50 yards, moved the targets to 100 yards, and zeroed again, writing down every scope adjustment required to adjust zero from 50 yards to 100 yards. Next the class moved the targets to 150 yards, zeroed again, wrote down every adjustment, and then moved and zeroed again at 200 yards, writing it all down. If there’s one thing the class learned, it was to WRITE IT DOWN!

The class used the information written down during the zeroing process to develop their own DOPE on their own rifle and ammo, enabling shooters to quickly make scope elevation adjustments between 50yd, 100yd, 150yd, and 200yd targets during the AQTs.

Shooting the AQTs at an RKD is a whole new experience if you have not done it before, with many new steps for each stage. First, consult the DOPE book and adjust the scope elevation, focus distance, and magnification for the distance of the target. Write down the adjustment! Take the shots, check the target, and record hits on the witness target. Write down more notes! Tape the holes, move the target for the next stage, and then do it all again. It’s a challenging amount of detail to keep track of!

At lunch on both days, the instructors told a new set of stories about the American Revolution. It was refreshing to hear about new battles and new historical figures not typically discussed at the 25m events. 

During the weekend, five shooters earned their RKD Rifleman patch or requalified, including two instructors. One student earned his first Rifleman patch at the same time as earning his RKD Rifleman. And one student earned his RKD Rifleman, then his Distinguished Optics patch, and his Morgan’s Shingle Cold Bore shot at 125 yards! Not bad! Everyone had a great time, and many committed to coming back and doing it again. 

Here is the official After Action Report for this event on the Appleseed forum: https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=71786.0

If you are interested in joining this same crew for an RKD in Sacramento on October 17-18, read the details and register here: https://appleseedinfo.org/location/?locationid=110&eventid=11309

RKDs are held throughout the country, and there are many more happening this year. Check out the whole nationwide list here: https://appleseedinfo.org/schedule/?eventtype=rkd

Is the https://appleseedinfo.org/ website down? I've tried pulling it up a few times in the last week and get an error, but I can't tell if it's down or if it's just me (sometimes my computer freaks out about 2A websites).

For the current $269 price, this looks like a pretty good, affordable option for an Appleseed Liberty Training Rifle. I don’t know if that scope is very good, but I’m sure it’s adequate for a 25m rifle clinic. I think you might want to swap out the rail for an extended one. Then add the sling, swivels, and probably a cheek riser of some kind, plus some extra mags, and it should be good to go.