Can anyone tell me about these events? Ive read their site and basically i took away its 400 rounds rimfire or centerfire non restricted no bipods. Are all 400 rounds fired at 25 yards? Or is there a course of fire and various targets at various ranges? Just wondering how the day plays out. Id like to show support but driving 6 to 9 hours each way just to shoot 25 yards isnt worth the gas and time. I realize its also for younger shooters but they state any experience level and open it to centerfire as well
Project maple seed
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Cameron SS
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Ground Zero
Yes you can shoot centrefire, but most do it with a .22. No real advantage doing it with a centre fire, but its meant to be open to people bringing what they have.
Its all at 25 yards, but the targets get appropriately small.
The format of the day alternates nicely between theory presented in manageable bite sized portions, and then a practical to confirm the theory.
The instructors are top shelf marksman and great people.
Regardless of your experience level, you will learn something, and spend the day working to master the basics, learning your rifle and improving your attitude.
6 to 9 hours is a brutally long drive though.
Its all at 25 yards, but the targets get appropriately small.
The format of the day alternates nicely between theory presented in manageable bite sized portions, and then a practical to confirm the theory.
The instructors are top shelf marksman and great people.
Regardless of your experience level, you will learn something, and spend the day working to master the basics, learning your rifle and improving your attitude.
6 to 9 hours is a brutally long drive though.
"just" 25 meters can be (and has been) a humbling experience for a few people
The first 2/3 of the day is a mix of theory and practice, followed by several rounds of qualification shoots (timed stages with transitions).
Restricted firearms may or may not be allowed, depending on the host range. Most people shoot rimfire, although some have brought SKS and AR.
Keep an eye on the schedule - there may be an event reasonably close to you
The first 2/3 of the day is a mix of theory and practice, followed by several rounds of qualification shoots (timed stages with transitions).
Restricted firearms may or may not be allowed, depending on the host range. Most people shoot rimfire, although some have brought SKS and AR.
Keep an eye on the schedule - there may be an event reasonably close to you
Ok. Thanks for the info. I think ill wait for one reasonably close one to try just to show support. I have a local indoor and out door 25 m range and and outdoor 100m range i can use whenever. I was hoping it was more shooting at various ranges and various targets
Out of a dozen people, only 3 of us qualified. It was immensely humbling.
Some of the guys who didn't are crack shots with handguns and rifles, having to do it only supported by a sling and body position is a whole new game.
The most important thing, it is FUN, great way to spend a day.
Sounds like a great opportunity to help new people to get into the sport. Our club put on a "balloon shoot" years ago. One "expert" showed up and wondered why we had the balloons "so close" We had them stapled to the PPC backstops. Expert boy soon found out why they were "so close". It was loads of fun. The only thing we had to do was have the rimfire event shooting by itself, and the big boomers in their own event, but all in the same day, at the same distance.
The website:
https://mapleseedrifleman.com/
It sounds like a very worthwhile endeavour, and fun at the range.
https://mapleseedrifleman.com/
It sounds like a very worthwhile endeavour, and fun at the range.
Well worth going to one, I've been twice.
Still no patch.
First time I used a 94/22 not a good choice but my son was using the 10/22
Second time I used the 10/22 with iron sights, at my age I can't use iron sights all day
I want it to be a challenge and not a "gimme" so next time I will use a bolt 22 and a scope.
As I said it is great fun, met some nice people and learned alot about shooting using a sling.
Still no patch.
First time I used a 94/22 not a good choice but my son was using the 10/22
Second time I used the 10/22 with iron sights, at my age I can't use iron sights all day
I want it to be a challenge and not a "gimme" so next time I will use a bolt 22 and a scope.
As I said it is great fun, met some nice people and learned alot about shooting using a sling.
Cameron SS
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Ground Zero
Running a bolt gun when 90% of everyone else is rocking semis certainly keeps it sporting. I used my savage mark 2 TR and 4x12 scope. Accuracy was easy, speed not so much.
You are welcome to attend the Mapleseeds that are held in Woodview Ontario. This is my parents property, and we allow camping for those who wish not to leave so early in the mornings however ours are only rimfire events (Don't want to annoy the neighbors too much and get shut down). We have been also providing a hot cooked lunch with snacks, coffee and sides as part of the range fee. Our range fee is a bit higher but it covers the rental porta-john, and the food (and it usually doesn't 100% cover our costs).
yes the Mapleseed is shot at 25m (Currently, keep your eye on their website for the Known Distance mapleseeds that will be coming), but on targets that are scaled to simulate shooting a target from 100m to 400m. On the "furthest" target, the v Bull is about the diameter of a bic Pen (I just measured). Not an easy task to accomplish near the end of your day shooting. The mid ranges are a bit larger but you also have a time limit (55 and 65 seconds), a reload and a transition from standing to prone or standing to kneeling.
Its worth the drive just to receive the training learn how to manipulate yourself to suit the rifle and vice versa. I have seen a few dozen shooters show up and claim that they were just their for their "rifleman" patch and that they didn't need the training... only to walk away without a patch and be quite humbled. I have attended 3 Mapleseeds personally now, and have only achieved the rifleman score once (with a scope), the other times I was attempting to achieve it with Iron sights and that is a real challenge. If you are into CRPS (Canadian Rimfire Precision Series) "PRS" matches, then I would highly recommend taking a Mapleseed. 1st Mapleseed is a sponsor of CRPS, 2nd everything you learn at a MS, can be applied to CRPS, 3rd you will see a lot of the same people at both matches, staff and shooters alike!
If you have any other questions feel free to PM me, and I'll either answer them or put you in touch with the right person inside the Mapleseed Family.
I appriecate the info. 4.5 hour drive each way is a little better. For the timed events. How many shots in that 55 second time?
The shooting is based on M1 Garand, 10 shots at the targets so you load up a mag with 2, and another with 8
Timed shooting
If I recall correctly
2 minutes standing (large target)
1 minute sitting (medium)
I forget the other medium target time
4 I think 2 minutes prone for small targets
There are tons of Youtube videos of people shooting Appleseed (Mapleseed) targets.
My comments regarding times are from memory and my well be incorrect.
Timed shooting
If I recall correctly
2 minutes standing (large target)
1 minute sitting (medium)
I forget the other medium target time
4 I think 2 minutes prone for small targets
There are tons of Youtube videos of people shooting Appleseed (Mapleseed) targets.
My comments regarding times are from memory and my well be incorrect.
chrisward3
Regular
- Location
- Ottawa, ON
If the drive is too far, look for opportunities to host an event at your home range or at a private piece of land (with approval of course).
I can't recommend Mapleseed enough...I went in with pretty high expectations for myself (who shot exclusively off my belly, bipod, and rear bag)...and was quickly humbled by the large "groups" (if you could call them that) on the first few targets of the day. Listen to the POIs, drink the kool-aid, and focus on the fundamentals, and you will be surprised at what those groups look like by end-day.
I can't recommend Mapleseed enough...I went in with pretty high expectations for myself (who shot exclusively off my belly, bipod, and rear bag)...and was quickly humbled by the large "groups" (if you could call them that) on the first few targets of the day. Listen to the POIs, drink the kool-aid, and focus on the fundamentals, and you will be surprised at what those groups look like by end-day.
Cameron SS
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Ground Zero
Typically 10. Definitely requires a brisk pace of shooting, but not too bad with a good stable position for quick follow up shots. At least with a semi. With a bolt gun its definitely a sprint to get off all ten shots.
