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Bedding a 10/22 barreled action

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Les Jones

Bookmarking this for reference. Last summer I used sandpaper and free time on the porch to freefloat my Ruger 10/22 barrel (picture above). A dollar bill wrapped around the barrel slides freely from the muzzle all the way back to … Continue reading →

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Appleseed schedule for 2009

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Les Jones

Appleseed 2009 schedule right here. In Tennessee there are multiple weekends in the cities of Manchester, Puryear, and Kingsport. I went to the Manchester shoot last year. Kingsport is much closer and I have relatives on my wife’s side there, … Continue reading →

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Natural point of aim – aiming with your feet instead of your hands

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Les Jones

Someone emailed me a question: “You mentioned in one of your Appleseed Shoot writeups about ‘aiming with your feet.’ Could you please elaborate on that?” Sure. This is all part of the natural point of aim, which is the body … Continue reading →

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Pictures and Ruger 10/22 notes from the Manchester, TN Appleseed shoot

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Les Jones

Notes and pictures from last weekend’s trip to the Appleseed rifle training class at Arnold Air Force Base in Manchester, TN. Ruger 10/22s Gun-wise, way more than half of the shooters were using the Ruger 10/22. It’s accurate, affordable, shoots … Continue reading →

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Home from Appleseed

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Les Jones

The Appleseed shoot was lots of fun and I learned more than I expected. I met Oleg Volk the first day and picked his brain about cameras. He already has pics up. I qualified marksman the first day. I had … Continue reading →

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Ruger 10/22 buying advice

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Les Jones

Some advice on buying a Ruger 10/22 sent in by a “humble reader” who prefers to go nameless. Either go with a 18″ barrel or (if you can find them) a 20″ or 22″ barrel. The latter is for increased … Continue reading →

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