Appleseed Sucking

[Trigger Monkey]

I went out to the range today and at the end of the session I shot an AQT target for funsies and wow, I'm rusty.

I still got an "expert" score but compared to the last time I shot this target I was down over 20 points and I was exhibiting bad habits, so it'll just have to be something I work on. I'm thinking about putting a red dot on the rifle, since I tend to shoot red dots better. Does anyone have any experience with these mounts?

https://armadynemfg.com/shop/optic-plate/ruger-10-22-vortex-venom-adapter-plate/

 

[RTH1800]

Because red dot sights are known for benchrest accuracy?

 

[corsairpilot62]

https://www.anschutznorthamerica.com/store/p44/1903L_Target_Walnut_Stock_Left_Handed_%28000280%29_-_Sold_Out_-_Discontinued.html

Find one of these. Maybe not lefty if you’re not a freak like me.

 

[Pomyluy]

Because red dot sights are known for benchrest accuracy?

Benchrest accuracy isn't really necessary to shoot a 25 m AQT well. The smallest targets are what, 4 MOA?

 

[308pirate]

Because red dot sights are known for benchrest accuracy?

Your dumb comment makes sense if we were talking about benchrest

If you can't score 240+ on an appleseed with a red dot on a sporter bolt action, you suck.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

How about a 10/22 with irons? Thank you though for reinforcing that I was sucking lol.

 

[corsairpilot62]

How about a 10/22 with irons? Thank you though for reinforcing that I was sucking lol.

Im not sure, i have a 10/22 that is a safe queen (dad bought day i was born and its still unfired) but if you can find anschutz or redfield olympic irons i think you will do perfect!

 

[Trigger Monkey]

My brother in Christ you can't shoot an Appleseed AQT with a single shot Anschutz, there are mag changes and time limits involved.

 

[corsairpilot62]

My brother in Christ you can't shoot an Appleseed AQT with a single shot Anschutz, there are mag changes and time limits involved.

I never said i was smart but would those type of iron sights help ya?

 

[RTH1800]

My point was a red dot is not an accuracy aid. It’s a speed aid.
You are correct, I have not a fucking clue about Appleseed. Nor do I care. I know enough to realize that if you cannot hit that target with iron sights nothing is going to help.

 

[308pirate]

My point was a red dot is not an accuracy aid. It’s a speed aid

I know enough to realize that if you cannot hit that target with iron sights nothing is going to help.

LOL You know a lot less than you think you do.

 

[RTH1800]

I’m certain there is some of that in this thread.

 

[fedupflyer]

Well, some days you just suck.
Get over it and try again another day.

 

[Old Man with Gun]

My scores bounce around from event to event. I'm in the expert range too, never got a perfect score, but been close. Sounds like you need dry fire practice.

Personally, I think the dot sights far inferior to a good parallax adjustable scope.

 

[BoilerUP]

TM were you using OEM irons or Tech Sights?

 

[Fig]

I don't think some people realize that Appleseed is offhand sling shooting...

 

[Trigger Monkey]

TM were you using OEM irons or Tech Sights?

I'm using Tech Sights and they're very effective but in my experience, between iron sights and red dots on the same rifle, I'm more accurate with the red dot.

I don't think some people realize that Appleseed is offhand sling shooting...

Haha no doubt, but it's not all offhand, there's also sitting/kneeling and prone stages with the sling.

 

[Old Man with Gun]

The prone position is very stable with lots of time. The points are also double, a perfect score on the prone isn't hard, and I like a scope for that. My eyes are also old, so maybe not needed though.