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by stevehdz
Thu May 08, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: How to make your own prone mat.
Replies: 4
Views: 3707

prone mat

If you know anyone with sewing skills. Get some carpet padding. Can be had for free if you talk to a carpet place and tell them you only need 3 ft width and pieces are ok. A little begging helps. For old timers you can build these up in layers and still be regulation legal. Then find a boat canvas s...
by stevehdz
Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Coaching advice for high school rifle club
Replies: 7
Views: 3716

Other coaches

One thing that has always been helpful is to solicit the help from other coaches. Seeing the same children all the time and the same positions you tend to overlook many obvious things. Have some practice sessions at other clubs with good shooters and little things that make a big difference are inva...
by stevehdz
Tue May 14, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Youth Mats...best solution?
Replies: 8
Views: 5131

carpet mats

We've used carpet mats. The cheap ones doubled up. Covered by material. Canvas or something similiar. Then just sew the edges shut. Carpet shops usually have the mats left over from jobs.
by stevehdz
Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Vinyl or clothe backstop material recommendation needed
Replies: 5
Views: 4197

canvas

I know someone that sews boat canvas and he helps us out with our jr team. They have some material that is reinforced nylon that is extremely durable. I'd imagine it can take air rifle shots. The trade names are tuff stuff, weblon, herculite. it is a real thick and has threads running through it. if...
by stevehdz
Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: first post
Replies: 16
Views: 5653

training classes

Where in New England are you located? I'm in NJ and hear from time to time about classes in the general area.

I haven't looked at a schedule lately but if it's in driving range I'd say it would be worth it to do a little travel for a class. There is a lot of material covered.
by stevehdz
Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:00 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: camp perry conditions
Replies: 7
Views: 3456

camp perry conditions

For everyone who has heard of the difficult conditions at Camp Perry. Here is some proof. 107 degrees and take a look at the large wind flag in the background. This was during the 3P matches.
by stevehdz
Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:23 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: shooting mats
Replies: 3
Views: 2271

Mats

We measured them and will be making our own. according to reg they can be as thick as 1.9inches , that sounds pretty comfy for me. And in any colors we want because we have a great canvas guy. Archies boat tops in south amboy,nj. He makes kneeling rolls also, and alters any shooting jackets. Maybe o...
by stevehdz
Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: New Junior 3P Smallbore shooter's Dad
Replies: 23
Views: 11185

NRA training

How about taking an NRA Rifle coaches class? While it does not make up for years of experience it does give you a lot of information and gives you the information on proper positions. It would be a jumpstart on your knowledge of the sport and also what a proper postion looks like. That way if you on...
by stevehdz
Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Crosman Challenger PCP vs. Air Force Edge
Replies: 25
Views: 31546

in stock

Just got the following email: Per your request from 2008-08-27 we are letting you know that the following item: AirForce Edge, Front & Rear Sights http://www.pyramydair.com/cgi-bin/model.pl?model_id=1575 is now in stock and ready for shipping. If you are still interested in this item feel free t...
by stevehdz
Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: 1 rifle for 2 shooters lefty/righty
Replies: 9
Views: 3943

Altering stock

Hmmm.. I guess that leaves the question, If I cut off the extra inch or alter the stock in other ways to fit properly, does this invalidate the rifle for competitions?
by stevehdz
Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: 1 rifle for 2 shooters lefty/righty
Replies: 9
Views: 3943

t200 sporter

I did look at that T200 sporter and it's my number one pick right now. The bolt can be changed to either side which is great. But to change you have to unscrew it. I might try to come up with a quick release system to make it easier to change. I like that it is pretty small in size. My daughter coul...
by stevehdz
Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: 1 rifle for 2 shooters lefty/righty
Replies: 9
Views: 3943

1 rifle for 2 shooters lefty/righty

Here's a question. I have 2 youth shooters, 8yr old girl and 11yr old boy. the girl is a lefty and the boy is a righty. At the club we practice there are rifles for them to use. My girl is using a lefty precision anshutz which is too big for her though. She uses a rest. I'd like to purchase a sporte...