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by SailAwayAK
Mon Mar 06, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: FWB 800x not grouping well
Replies: 9
Views: 2138

Re: FWB 800x not grouping well

and how much air in they cylinder? I noticed that when it starts dropping it doesn't group as well.
by SailAwayAK
Sun Oct 23, 2016 11:52 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Weights for Air Rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 1853

Re: Weights for Air Rifle

Sooooo with this taped rule are they talking about my duct taping the weights on or are the self stick car weights flat on the stock still allowed?
by SailAwayAK
Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Does any team/club use the Orion Scoring System and....
Replies: 7
Views: 4395

Re: Does any team/club use the Orion Scoring System and....

Loads of programs in Alaska use Orion. Easiest way to get people to match against is to set up your own open virtual match and see what takers you can find. I know plenty of ROTC programs here who would be interested. Most shoot sporter. BE ADVISED------------------- The newest version of ORION --- ...
by SailAwayAK
Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: JROTC invites lists
Replies: 5
Views: 2614

Now, as far as I know Air Force and Alaska have never competed in precision. There are multiple AFJROTC teams in Albuquerque that have precision shooters. All are in rebuilding modes with young shooters. I would love to help the AFJROTC unit here build a precision program. Sadly, that won't happen ...
by SailAwayAK
Tue Dec 31, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: JROTC invites lists
Replies: 5
Views: 2614

Yeah, that's what I figured. Clear as mud. LOL! Technically, Alaska is part of the Eastern grouping and they don't take individual precision shooters. I figure that is why Virginia and Alaska shooters who did score higher than the Western shooter are listed there. However, we are on the western seab...
by SailAwayAK
Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:45 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: USA Shooting - 4H Passport - is the program defunct?
Replies: 15
Views: 5857

I will say that while the program through 4-h has defunct I am glad to have the information and knowledge of what expectations need to be met for shooters interested in continuing on to upper levels. I saw USAS as something different from CMP and NRA programs but a nice middle ground for a long term...
by SailAwayAK
Sat Dec 21, 2013 12:22 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: JROTC invites lists
Replies: 5
Views: 2614

JROTC invites lists

I need some help, specifically with the invites supposedly out for AFJROTC units. I have two shooters in in our club that may have qualified for their JROTC championships. However, I do not know if they supposedly got an invite. If they are on this spread sheet does it mean they should have gotten a...
by SailAwayAK
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Kneeling geometry
Replies: 7
Views: 2255

taking a few photos out of gear might help. I wonder if you are placing to much weight forward. My daughter is tall like you and it took a bit to get the position to a point where her elbow was behind the knee. but after we had the weight back she does well.
by SailAwayAK
Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: 3p Air Championships
Replies: 26
Views: 8529

Here is my thing on wanting to shoot for a university. Just my opinion. If a shooter has a program in mind, the shooter needs to being the contact. They can do that during their Junior year. Why wait for a school to solicit? It's nice that they make a showing at championships, but it is just face ti...
by SailAwayAK
Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:51 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: SHOOTING BOOTS FOR KIDS
Replies: 5
Views: 2597

I too start all of our shooters buying a pair of chucks/converse style shoes or a pair of indoor soccer shoes. Something with minimal shock absorbtion and insole. I want them to know if they are rocking on the toes or heals. More connection with the ground.
by SailAwayAK
Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:47 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Starting a new Junior 3P Air Rifle Program.
Replies: 11
Views: 4351

......From what I've seen most Legion Posts contribute mostly motivation & recognition ... which is very helpful in communities that are either ambivalent or somewhat hostile to any shooting sports. Some can even contribute monetarily, especially if they have any gaming in the Post (I think the...
by SailAwayAK
Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Thoughts on FWB Mod 700 evolution?
Replies: 5
Views: 3338

ON this one I disagree with Devine Creation. For the price I would tell you to get an Anchutz 8001SR. I have one of these for our team at the high school. Right off hand I can't remember all of the things I found annoying. It has been almost a year since I had a shooter working with it. OH! I rememb...
by SailAwayAK
Wed Aug 21, 2013 1:39 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: 3p Air Championships
Replies: 26
Views: 8529

Disregard the above graphic as the dates and locations are not correct. JO's and CMP Championships will be conducted together at Camp Perry in June. Details to be posted soon. Selection criteria will be slightly different and a lot more individuals will be invited. Do we have an estimation for when...
by SailAwayAK
Wed Aug 21, 2013 1:27 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Starting a new Junior 3P Air Rifle Program.
Replies: 11
Views: 4351

Actually, our club is both American Legion Affiliated and 4-H. That being said, our Legion doesn't provide anything that I am aware of.
by SailAwayAK
Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: USA Shooting Set to Enhance U.S. Olympic Shooting Center wit
Replies: 1
Views: 769

Bravo! No more goofy waist high target runners! YAY!
by SailAwayAK
Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:42 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Shooting Pants
Replies: 9
Views: 1754

Ok I have my new pants and I love them! They are supposed to be snug correct? They're not too constricting but they're not loose by any means! They feel good in kneeling and offhand but its tight getting into them? That should be fine right? You should have the zippers open and the waist open in kn...
by SailAwayAK
Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:03 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: National Events on 2014 not held together again?
Replies: 1
Views: 1988

National Events on 2014 not held together again?

OK so I am trying to wrap my head around all of this again. Last year events were held separate, this year together, next year separate again? March & April Regional Qualifiers 12-14 June 3PAR National CMP Anniston, AL 26-28 June 3PAR National JO Camp Perry, OH So is the NRA going to have events...
by SailAwayAK
Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Should shooters expect to pay for coaching?
Replies: 33
Views: 6380

This year is the first time I have ever been asked what my coaching fees are. A new shooter to the club came in and her parents expected to pay fees. In previous years they had paid fees for hockey, soccer, and dance. They were amazed to find we didn't charge. I figure I get ya in the end *wink*, wh...
by SailAwayAK
Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:13 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Shooting Pants
Replies: 9
Views: 1754

Thank you! I'll get a 34 pair and a 36. And I have contacted them and they said that a 34 was fine Good luck. Hope you get the right fit first off. I still say measure in the right places. Most men and women do not wear their jeans at the natural waist. Measuring at the proper height will give you ...
by SailAwayAK
Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:37 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Shooting Pants
Replies: 9
Views: 1754

Re: Shooting Pants

What size should my shooting pants be? Same size as jeans? Not necessarily. You need to get the measurement guide for the brand you are interested in. Shooting pants sit above the hip bone more at the waist. Measure and get the right fit for the pants. Even then, I usually advise getting two sizes ...