Noah Cash Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 New seaason of top shot is on now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Will Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 SHHHHHHH!!!!! I'm tryin' to watch..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 New seaason of top shot is on now...... Yep, it is recording on Tivo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Will Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Jim Finch, LONG HUNTER is teaching competitors how to shoot a '73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've been seriously disappointed with this show. It is no longer shown on the television in my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've been seriously disappointed with this show. It is no longer shown on the television in my house. Well, Doc, it beats the heck out of 95% of TV programs IMHO. But then again, TV is pretty much a wasteland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scatterbrain Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Any guess on what cartridge was used in the nomination pistol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 It replays at 2 and 3 am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've only caught it a time or two in the past, and was put off by the reality drama content that is all the rage these days. This past Saturday they had a marathon of all of last season and I did watch some of that. If you can look past the drama, the shooting parts are enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Phil Peeno #50923 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I wonder how far is the nomination target? I think it should be at least 10 yrds out. Whoever misses should be included in the nomination. I can't believe that some missed the 10 ring being that close to the target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I just finished watching the first episode -- not their best effort for sure, but it beats watching Dr. Phil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 The nomination gun is a single action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foolery U.S.M. #2348 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Any clues as to who the ammo sponsors are??? Kinda hard to miss TF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Haven't watched it yet, always record the program. That way can miss all the balognia and watch only the shooting. Takes only around 15 minutes to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I haven't watched it seriously in the past, just when it was on and I had nothing else going on. I watched last night. Still beats a lot of the television out there. If you think the reality part is bad, tune into "Real Wives of...." sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulp, SASS#28319 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I was really impressed by how fast some of them shot the S&W .500Mag. The women were clearly out of their league with that gun. I'm already taking a dislike for the red headed guy. He was griping about folks missing the targets, while he was the one that fell off the log 42 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I was really impressed by how fast some of them shot the S&W .500Mag. The women were clearly out of their league with that gun. Anybody around here ever shot a .500? I've shot the .454 Casull, and it was not what I would call a fun gun to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scatterbrain Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I was really impressed by how fast some of them shot the S&W .500Mag. The women were clearly out of their league with that gun. They did better than I would have. I have no interest in anything beyond a .44 magnum or hot .45 Colt, and don't much care to shoot those unless necessary. I'm already taking a dislike for the red headed guy. He was griping about folks missing the targets, while he was the one that fell off the log 42 times. He's not my favorite, but the guy who won the elimination needed to go instead of the female. Everyone was talking about high-strung he is, and I agree. Yes, the female missed alot during the competition, but since last season very clearly became a popularity contest... It seemed odd that they put all the "losers" on the same team. That puts them at an automatic disadvantage, at least hypothetically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint McCloud 3103L Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Anybody around here ever shot a .500? I've shot the .454 Casull, and it was not what I would call a fun gun to shoot. Okie... like you, I've shot a full bore .454 Casull before and it had all of my attention, but I've never been around anybody who owned a .500 or a .460 Smith... Even when I hunted deer with a handgun, I used a Model 29-2 Smith and Wesson and that was enough gun for Mule Deer with 240 grain soft points... Vaya con Dios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry T Harrison Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I don’t see what all the fuss is about. Top Shot is just another reality show, nothing but a soap opera with guns. Every time one of these “reality or court room shows” comes on I feel the collective IQ of this country drop 10 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scatterbrain Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Anybody around here ever shot a .500? I've shot the .454 Casull, and it was not what I would call a fun gun to shoot. Never shot either. Frankly, I was quite surprised at how well most of them did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I don’t see what all the fuss is about. Top Shot is just another reality show, nothing but a soap opera with guns. Every time one of these “reality or court room shows” comes on I feel the collective IQ of this country drop 10 points That is why I Tivo it -- I fast forward to the shooting parts, which makes up 15 minutes of the hour long show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Never shot either. Frankly, I was quite surprised at how well most of them did. Me too. Did you notice the slow-mo of how the impact rippled up their arms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scatterbrain Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I don’t see what all the fuss is about. Top Shot is just another reality show, nothing but a soap opera with guns. Every time one of these “reality or court room shows” comes on I feel the collective IQ of this country drop 10 points I agree there is too much infighting and drama, but watch any other "reality" show and compare it to this one. Not even close. Most of the others shouldn't even be on television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Phil Peeno #50923 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Anybody around here ever shot a .500? I've shot the .454 Casull, and it was not what I would call a fun gun to shoot. +1 with a sore wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Scatterbrain Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Me too. Did you notice the slow-mo of how the impact rippled up their arms? Missed that, have to catch it on the reruns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I was really impressed by how fast some of them shot the S&W .500Mag. The women were clearly out of their league with that gun. I'm already taking a dislike for the red headed guy. He was griping about folks missing the targets, while he was the one that fell off the log 42 times. A few of them ripped through it pretty fast to be shooting that gun. The red headed guy wasted a WHOLE lot more time getting up the log that anyone did shooting. Think I might have just grabbed him and shoved his *&^ up there. THAT is what really cost them the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Windshadow Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Just record it on the dvr and fast forward past all the reality garbage and commercials and just look at the actual shooting... that way it is a useful filler for when I an watching something live and need something to watch while the live show goes to commercial the 4 to 6 min breaks that are not the norm for Tv fit nicely with the shooting recorded on the DVR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasted Cap Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Anybody around here ever shot a .500? I've shot the .454 Casull, and it was not what I would call a fun gun to shoot. Yep. The ones with the 8" barrel aren't real hateful. A friend of mine owns one of the backpacker kits with the 3 1/2" barrel. He dared me to try a cylinder full. I got 5 through before it felt like something gave way in my wrist. Went to have it looked at because it was swollen for almost a week. Nothing wrong but what's between the old ears. Never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Trouble Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 It seemed odd that they put all the "losers" on the same team. That puts them at an automatic disadvantage, at least hypothetically. That would be true if the entire remainder of the competition were solely with the Smith and Wesson. It didn't test AT ALL the myriad of other firearms, types of shooting, plus the physical challenges, that they will go through on this show. People have different strengths and weaknesses and not every skill in shooting relates to handling recoil, which is the main issue with the S&W. The guy who has the muscle to handle the S&W the best might be a dismal failure on the sporting clays range if he can't lead well, or in a timed event if he's nervous on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Just watched it off the DVR. I'm sorry to see Amanda go so soon, the stagecoach really wasn't a fair test of overall talent, but then again, that is the game. That would have been cool to try though, but really tough for me as I'm left handed. I think they need a special episode or mini series, Top Shot - the Experts challenge. Have all the experts go head to head. Now that would be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Almost didn't recognize Long Hunter in civilian clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse River Kid #16901 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I like the fact that it's a shooting show and they always have CAS represented in it. It was good to see Long Hunter on there. Some of the shooting was pretty god awful especially at the distances they were. All in all I enjoy the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have let other guys shoot my .454 and my .480 Ruger. They usually load it with 6, shoot 3 and give it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Anybody around here ever shot a .500? I've shot the .454 Casull, and it was not what I would call a fun gun to shoot. Never shot one but do have a Contender 14" in 45-70. Have fired 50 rounds right after another without any problem, just ran out of ammo I had with me. How does the big 50 compaire to the Contender in 45-70?? Was very easy shooten fer me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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