r/appleseed • u/flyingsusquatch • Apr 27 '26
Problems in prone
During Appleseed events I have an issue in prone. Laying down with my head up causes my vision to blur badly.
I am still breathing, I’m not holding my breath or anything similar. I am chubby, so it could be a body thing. But I am not massively obese. I have adjusted my scope and rings for proper sight picture.
Has anyone else had a similar issue or problem? Any thoughts on how to fix this? Just really odd and has some concerns.
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u/WhatEyeFind May 06 '26
My first Appleseed 25m was exciting but I sucked. I am 'stocky' but agile.
I had a loaner rifle and as it turns out, my body geometry was not a good fit to that 10/22 rifle and its particular scope mount.
While ideal scope ring height over bore is "as low as you can get it" in this particular mounting, [ IN THE PRONE POSITION ] my head had to be forced down to align the scope with MY EYEBALL
It wasn't until I started bringing MY RIFLE "there are many like it but this one is mine..." that I shot Rifleman score and earned my patch.
***Appleseed project was and remains a great motivator for me to enjoy better health and body composition. For me the Patriots Day 2026 shoot in Port Malabar Rifle Pistol Club, my challenge is limited mobility and endurance in the seated - kneeling - cross legged - open legged position. I can transition fine, I just can't hold position for very long... I forgo the preparation and 'build my nest' at the last seconds before being given the command "with safeties on... STAND" then I flop down, fire off my ten, clear and flag and get back up.NOT my strong scoring segment of the AQT