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melissa5
09-21-2012, 12:39 PM
Hey guys/gals! Hope everyone is doing just fine and dandy. I can't complain. :) A nice gentleman messaged me inquiring about my absence, so I thought I would do kind of an update post.

As some of you already know, I've been involved in the Appleseed program for about the past 9 months and have been to 3 different shoots trying to get my Rifleman patch. Well, I finally got it at the beginning of this month. :D A 210 is needed to qualify for rifleman and I shot a 217 and then backed it up with a 219. Now I want to do it with my AR15. Here's a link for anyone that is interested in learning about Appleseed. http://appleseedinfo.org/

The weekend after the Appleseed was the GA State USPSA match. That was only my 5th USPSA match and I pretty much suck right now. LOL Anyway, it was a lot of fun and my percentage point was the hightest so far, so I can't complain. My first two matches, I used a Glock 34, but am now shooting a Glock 35. It has helped point wise because I don't start the match at a disadvantage for shooting minor (9mm). My powder puff reloads are working great in the G35 and there is not very much recoil.

Last weekend, I traded my G26 for a G36 (Glock 1911 :p) and also sold my Lee Loadmaster. I grew to hate that machine after popping several primers. Made me kind of flinchy whenever I pulled the handle. OTOH, my Lee Classic Turret keeps slowly making perfect ammunition. I have been thinking about trying a Hornady Lock n Load progressive. Anyone have one of those and what are your thoughts about it?

This weekend I'll be going to the biggest GSSF match of the year. The Gunny (R. Lee Ermy) will be there. Hopefully, I can do the whole slow is fast thing and get some good scores. At the match a few months ago, I won $150 in a random drawing, but I'm hoping for another random pistol.

I don't remember the last thing I really posted about as far as guns. I bought an Armalite AR10, sold my S&W Shield, and bought a NAA .22 magnum revolver. I guess that's been about it lately.

JohnR
09-21-2012, 12:41 PM
I've been wanting to do the Appleseed thing, but I'd have to get a .22 first.

melissa5
09-21-2012, 12:43 PM
I've been wanting to do the Appleseed thing, but I'd have to get a .22 first.

You can shoot just about anything you can drag to the line, but it is a lot less expensive with a .22. ;)

ruf45
09-21-2012, 12:43 PM
Very good,seems like your staying busy with shooting matches. Good luck
on your upcoming matches

melissa5
09-21-2012, 01:05 PM
Very good,seems like your staying busy with shooting matches. Good luck
on your upcoming matches

Thanks, ruf45. Yeah, between work, matches, and reloading, I have been pretty busy.

Bawanna
09-21-2012, 02:37 PM
We sure miss you when you don't get to visit. I hope you know that. I'm anxiously awaiting for your response to itsthelaw on the other DD thread, I know you won't let me down.

I have a Hornady Lock N Load and I love it immensely. It takes a bit (like any progressive) to get everything dialed in and doing what you want but once it's set you can crank em out.

With the die bushings it's easy to swap dies for a different caliber. I wasn't gonna do that but I started loading some 45 Colt on my old Rock Chucker and I just said bug it, we're swapping. It was quick and painless.

I gotta get some 45 bullets and get to cranking it again, I'm way way way low on inventory. Not a good time for that neither.

Thanks for visiting, check in whenever you got time.

itsthelaw
09-21-2012, 03:03 PM
Congrats on all of it! Busy, busy, busy...

Alfonse
09-21-2012, 03:15 PM
I just can't believe she called any of this crowd "nice gentlemen." Can't imagine who that could be. :)

Bawanna
09-21-2012, 03:19 PM
I just can't believe she called any of this crowd "nice gentlemen." Can't imagine who that could be. :)

Good point. I missed that.

melissa5
09-21-2012, 03:26 PM
LOL! It's a mystery for ya'll to figure out.

Bawanna
09-21-2012, 03:30 PM
Maybe she's talking about Johnh. He could pose as a gentleman on one of his good days.

Or maybe GB Greg, he's generally proper and wicked smart too.

CJB
09-21-2012, 03:34 PM
I just can't believe she called any of this crowd "nice gentlemen." Can't imagine who that could be. :)

Yah, none of them here, just us biker chick magnets ....

CJB
09-21-2012, 03:41 PM
Personally... I'd like to see a picture of Melissa and Gunny. I'd hang that up, and not for a target either!

Bawanna
09-21-2012, 03:42 PM
Personally... I'd like to see a picture of Melissa and Gunny. I'd hang that up, and not for a target either!

Yeah, I'll second that motion. I got room next to my Mrs. Moon autographed poster for that picture.

Don't let us down Melissa!

melissa5
09-21-2012, 03:44 PM
OK, I'll see what I can do. I'd like for him to autograph my hat also. :)

Knight92
09-21-2012, 06:12 PM
Congrats on the Appleseed! Always wanted to try it but always seems to happen when I have to work :(

best of luck with the upcoming match

jocko
09-21-2012, 06:22 PM
I just can't believe she called any of this crowd "nice gentlemen." Can't imagine who that could be. :)

she was referring to ol Jocko. . WTFis the matter with u guys???:der:

muggsy
09-21-2012, 06:50 PM
she was referring to ol Jocko. . WTFis the matter with u guys???:der:

Nice gentleman must be a euphemism for old reprobate. Just sayin.

PYROhafe
09-21-2012, 06:51 PM
Sounds awesome melissa! Congrats on the appleseed, and best of luck with the upcoming matches. I hope one day I can be involed in as many matches as you :D

JFootin
09-21-2012, 08:46 PM
Hey Melissa! ;) Glad you're having fun! Are you getting any use out of that Sub 2000?

melissa5
09-22-2012, 07:09 PM
Hey Melissa! ;) Glad you're having fun! Are you getting any use out of that Sub 2000?

I sold it when I bought my AR15. It just wasn't as fun. :)

Sorry, guys! The Gunny had crowds of people around him all day long and I wasn't able to get a picture. :(