Any Winter Appleseed tips?

[rhino]

I liked the "greenhouse"!!!

I forgot all about the Chinese food after!

 

[Rayne]

1. wear shorts!

You can only wear shorts to a Winterseed if you have the manly physique that Rhino has.

 

[rhino]

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You can only wear shorts to a Winterseed if you have the manly physique that Rhino has.

1. You are correct.

2. You are clearly an erudite and perceptive individual, with an excellent ability to recognize the epitome of masculine pulchritude.

 

[ATM]

 

[grunt soldier]

I got a winterseed patch at this appleseed also I however was not in shorts lol

 

[rhino]

I'm a chubby midget. Highly resistant to cold weather, but a chubby midget nonetheless.

 

[ol' Huff]

OP-Don't ever think it. Bring warm clothes. Bring a rifle with simple systems. Bring ammo. Bring a good attitude.

 

[Rayne]

1. You are correct.

2. You are clearly an erudite and perceptive individual, with an excellent ability to recognize the epitome of masculine pulchritude.

Dang it Rhino! I had to look three words up in that sentence to decide whether it was a compliment or an insult.

OP-Don't ever think it. Bring warm clothes. Bring a rifle with simple systems. Bring ammo. Bring a good attitude.

Original Poster, Listen to what ol'Huff says. A bunch of us are goofing around in your thread, and that's what is great about Appleseed. You will meet people who will become buddies that you can horse around with. In all seriousness though. Dress in layers for the weather. Don't wear shorts to a winterseed. Have some well placed hand warmers if it's really cold and if possible bring something warm to eat at noon. Keep your hands and feet dry and keep your head covered and you'll be good to go.

 

[brianheeter]

One thing I forgot to mention in my first response to the OP is that if things get really nasty you can put on Carharts (did I spell that right?) or whatever you wear for snowboarding or snowmobiling if you do either of those.

One of the things that has already been mentioned is that you will have to deal with the extra bulk so be mindful of that. Something that may not have been mentioned yet is that the more layers you have on the more the buttstock will tend to slip in your shoulder pocket. If each layer moves just a little then several layers means a lot of movement. Just be prepared for it and prepared to deal with it. Life is full of compromises and in this case you have give up a little convenience for the sake of not freezing.

C ya,

brian

 

[dusty88]

Hmmm..... just looked at the Appleseed calendar because I was anxious to see what will be in Cville this year. Then I saw January on the schedule and wondered how anxious I really am....

I've got the gear I guess, after years of various running, skiing, hunting etc in the winter but something about laying down in the snow and only exercising my finger just makes me feel cold all over.

Somebody tell me that an Appleseed in January is going to be fun. I do need the practice, so there's that.

 

[ATM]

Appleseed in January?

That just sounds crazy.

 

[Rayne]

Hmmm..... just looked at the Appleseed calendar because I was anxious to see what will be in Cville this year. Then I saw January on the schedule and wondered how anxious I really am....

I've got the gear I guess, after years of various running, skiing, hunting etc in the winter but something about laying down in the snow and only exercising my finger just makes me feel cold all over.

Somebody tell me that an Appleseed in January is going to be fun. I do need the practice, so there's that.

It is so totally worth it. A winter Appleseed is like no other. You will never regret it. Afterwards you will be amazed how good you feel about yourself for having endured the cold to prove to yourself that you have the medal to do this. You've got to give it a try, take my word for it. I have my Winterseed patch. It was snowing and sleeting the day I shot mine. Windy too. Loved every minute of it.

 

[rhino]

Hmmm..... just looked at the Appleseed calendar because I was anxious to see what will be in Cville this year. Then I saw January on the schedule and wondered how anxious I really am....

I've got the gear I guess, after years of various running, skiing, hunting etc in the winter but something about laying down in the snow and only exercising my finger just makes me feel cold all over.

Somebody tell me that an Appleseed in January is going to be fun. I do need the practice, so there's that.

It will fun as long as you wear shorts!

I prefer the cold weather for shooting, especially for activities where you don't have to fish under your clothes to draw your pistol or a magazine from your belt. There is less sweating when it's 7 deg F.

 

[ATM]

Appleseed in January?

That just sounds crazy.

Indeed, ATM, crazy like a honey badger!

Who's coming out for an epic winter shoot? We've got shoots scheduled at Crawfordsville JAN 24-25 and then at Bedford FEB 7-8.

For more info or to sign up, click here for the current Indiana event schedule.

 

[TiMMaY]

Indeed, ATM, crazy like a honey badger!

Who's coming out for an epic winter shoot? We've got shoots scheduled at Crawfordsville JAN 24-25 and then at Bedford FEB 7-8.

For more info or to sign up, click here for the current Indiana event schedule.

If it is cold enough, you might catch me at Bedford.

 

[dusty88]

Indeed, ATM, crazy like a honey badger!

Who's coming out for an epic winter shoot? We've got shoots scheduled at Crawfordsville JAN 24-25 and then at Bedford FEB 7-8.

For more info or to sign up, click here for the current Indiana event schedule.

I may make the Cville event. I work most Saturday mornings but now that I've been to my first one I think perhaps I can start mid-afternoon without disrupting the flow.

 

[rhino]

Well now I feel like doing it too.

 

[TJ Kackowski]

Woo hoo ... this is beginning to sound like a Winterseed party at Crawfordsville!

Any other brave soles willing to test their rifle skills on the frozen tundra that is Crawfordsville in January?

 

[dusty88]

Woo hoo ... this is beginning to sound like a Winterseed party at Crawfordsville!

Any other brave soles willing to test their rifle skills on the frozen tundra that is Crawfordsville in January?

I should perhaps admit that I plan to retreat into my vehicle or the clubhouse frequently depending on temps.

Afterwards you will be amazed how good you feel about yourself for having endured the cold to prove to yourself that you have the medal to do this.

Nope, probably not I've endured a few other things to prove myself and now I've decided it's OK to say when I just don't wanna.

But I will hang in there as long as I'm having fun and/or learning. When the cold starts to cause frustration to overcome both of those, I'm hiding away with my hot chocolate.

Maybe I'll get out my giant thermos and I'll bring some for everybody

 

[hawkhavn]

Dang always hate to miss a shoot in Nashville!

And Rhino I remember that shoot as well, and the Chinese food and how nice, sunny and warm it was after we broke everything down.

HH
Checking in from Teton Valley, Idaho where it's currently -7* F on a beautiful, cloudless moonlit evening