Just to let you guys know, I was supposed to be on the program but the producer said that shooting a beer can off my wife's head from 15 yards with my model 10 two inch while seated in a lawn chair was too tacky.
Top Shot on History Channel
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FlYFiShErMaN
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Thanks for the heads up! I missed it and now I am not interested. I cant stand reality shows.
I enjoyed it, a whole lot better than most.
michael thornton
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beats ice road truckers i guess
Peter J.
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I agree 100%. And bring on R. Lee in complete Full Metal Jacket Gunner Sgt. Hartman mode. Not "Mr. Nice Guy" from his "mail call" series. Now that would be a show to see some of these guys cry.
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mm6mm6
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A few points:
- This was the first episode of 16. Give it a chance. They have to establish a little bit of the personalities of the participants.
- Seeklander explains in his online blog that the rear sight on his Springfield was loose. That's why he couldn't hit anything with the rifle. He said he only has himself to blame for not checking the rear sight. Rookie mistake made by an expert. It happens under pressure.
- People who first watched Survivor thought it was going to be all about "surviving" in the wilderness. They were disappointed when they didn't understand the whole concept that it's a tv show. Top Shot is hosted by Colby Donaldson, a three time competitor on Survivor and one of the best players ever. I really like Texas Colby and he brings alot to the show, but for those who don't know him from Survivor, the opening episode of Top Shot hasn't showcased him much yet.
- As the each week progresses, there will be more time in an hour to get to know the participants. A one hour show can't focus much on 16 different people. Just wait until there's one hour to focus on just 6 people!
- The show is not about who can make the best shot or fire the best course. I see enough of that on all the Wed and Thur tv show like Shooting USA and Cowboys and the like. This is a totally different show. Notice how angry the 22 year old was that they voted for him to be in the shoot off against the guy who missed with the Springfield. The 22 year old was saying, "Why did they vote for me? I didn't even get to shoot at all." They voted for him because they know he's good. Think about it, if you want to win, you want to vote off your best competitors. Just like on Survivor. All of these participants are excellent shots.
- The real fun is going to be when they're no longer in two teams, but competing against each other individually.
- I love that they don't get to use their own guns. I love that they won't be just shooting firearms. I can't wait to see what other guns they are forced to use. I know guys who are great shots with their pet load .38s with big target sights. Stick a Colt SAA .45 in their hands and they can't even load or unload it, let alone hit anything with the fixed sights. I love that! Sight alignment, trigger squeeze, breath control. If they can do the basics, they should be good to go. It will be very interesting to see where people excell and where they fail.
- I really believe that all shooters should watch and support the show if they can view it. It's not like there are many choices out there to pick and choose among various shooting shows. Just for the HD slo-mo camera shots and the fun of seeing odd weapons getting fired, it's worth the one hour. Seriously, what are you gonna watch instead, Oprah?
- This was the first episode of 16. Give it a chance. They have to establish a little bit of the personalities of the participants.
- Seeklander explains in his online blog that the rear sight on his Springfield was loose. That's why he couldn't hit anything with the rifle. He said he only has himself to blame for not checking the rear sight. Rookie mistake made by an expert. It happens under pressure.
- People who first watched Survivor thought it was going to be all about "surviving" in the wilderness. They were disappointed when they didn't understand the whole concept that it's a tv show. Top Shot is hosted by Colby Donaldson, a three time competitor on Survivor and one of the best players ever. I really like Texas Colby and he brings alot to the show, but for those who don't know him from Survivor, the opening episode of Top Shot hasn't showcased him much yet.
- As the each week progresses, there will be more time in an hour to get to know the participants. A one hour show can't focus much on 16 different people. Just wait until there's one hour to focus on just 6 people!
- The show is not about who can make the best shot or fire the best course. I see enough of that on all the Wed and Thur tv show like Shooting USA and Cowboys and the like. This is a totally different show. Notice how angry the 22 year old was that they voted for him to be in the shoot off against the guy who missed with the Springfield. The 22 year old was saying, "Why did they vote for me? I didn't even get to shoot at all." They voted for him because they know he's good. Think about it, if you want to win, you want to vote off your best competitors. Just like on Survivor. All of these participants are excellent shots.
- The real fun is going to be when they're no longer in two teams, but competing against each other individually.
- I love that they don't get to use their own guns. I love that they won't be just shooting firearms. I can't wait to see what other guns they are forced to use. I know guys who are great shots with their pet load .38s with big target sights. Stick a Colt SAA .45 in their hands and they can't even load or unload it, let alone hit anything with the fixed sights. I love that! Sight alignment, trigger squeeze, breath control. If they can do the basics, they should be good to go. It will be very interesting to see where people excell and where they fail.
- I really believe that all shooters should watch and support the show if they can view it. It's not like there are many choices out there to pick and choose among various shooting shows. Just for the HD slo-mo camera shots and the fun of seeing odd weapons getting fired, it's worth the one hour. Seriously, what are you gonna watch instead, Oprah?
Brotus2
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I liked it, especially the ninja that couldn't hit a target. That was priceless!
It could be better but at least it's a "gun" show.
It's like bad breath. Better than no breath at all.
It could be better but at least it's a "gun" show.
It's like bad breath. Better than no breath at all.
gr8AmericanBash
Member
I enjoyed it, it was entertaining. It even got my wife's attention for the few minutes she sat on the couch with me to watch it.
I was surprised to see some familiar faces made it on to the show. People that I recognized from shooting competitions and other firearms related areas.
Guys like JJ Racaza from the Steel Challenge, Mike Seeklander from the United States Shooting Academy, and Caleb Giddings from Gun Nuts Media.
I was surprised to see some familiar faces made it on to the show. People that I recognized from shooting competitions and other firearms related areas.
Guys like JJ Racaza from the Steel Challenge, Mike Seeklander from the United States Shooting Academy, and Caleb Giddings from Gun Nuts Media.
safearm
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Missed it on Sunday, but watched the re-broadcast last night. There's enough to keep me entertained for awhile.
c.marsh
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i watched the show last night.an i was not impressed..my gosh a rookie could shoot targets that big.i do not care about their personality traits..i want to see great target shooting .i thought the guy shooting the 03 springfield (20 or 30) had no common sense at all.if you do not cut papper in 2 or 3 rounds you should know that something is wrong with the rifle or ammo and stop.the 22 year old shooter goes around patting himself on the back every time gets sicking.....i will stick to watching the deadliest catch..IMHO
i watched the show last night.an i was not impressed..my gosh a rookie could shoot targets that big.i do not care about their personality traits..i want to see great target shooting .i thought the guy shooting the 03 springfield (20 or 30) had no common sense at all.if you do not cut papper in 2 or 3 rounds you should know that something is wrong with the rifle or ammo and stop.the 22 year old shooter goes around patting himself on the back every time gets sicking.....i will stick to watching the deadliest catch..IMHO
Hi:
I was only able to view a few minutes of this show due to Granddaughter and "Sponge Bob".
On the elimination shot by each contestant with a Beretta Model 92 9mm Pistol, was the shots single action or double action?
Jimmy
I was only able to view a few minutes of this show due to Granddaughter and "Sponge Bob".
On the elimination shot by each contestant with a Beretta Model 92 9mm Pistol, was the shots single action or double action?
Jimmy
gr8AmericanBash
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Both. Looks like they let each shooter decide how they wanted to shoot at the targets.
35Rem
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Mike, the eliminated one, shot his double action. I think another contestant did, too, but all the other cocked the hammer first. Sissies....LOL
Palmetto Sharpshooter
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I was very disappointed by the show. It wasn't much of a competition. And lately the History Channel has been about everything but history.
I hear that the real top-ranked sponsored shooters were not allowed to participate due to the repercussions from losing.
BTW: War Eagle!
Was Seeklander using a Model 1903 or a Model 1903A3?
Out West
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I wasn't impressed. Eventually I lost interest and changed channels. Where did they find these "sharpshooters"? I can find a van load of guys that shoot better at my range.
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It seemed strikingly similar to the Big Break shows on the Golf Channel. Most of the competition seemed to be off the range,a nd the contestant commentary was more than I can handle. At least in theory its about shooting.
setxn
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I was looking forward to direct competition man to man,gun to gun.People in and out of their comfort zone, all firearms and methods.Down to the last standing-"Top Shot"- This Survivor,Big Brother, American Idol seems to be the wrong way to keep a large bunch of viewers interested.Might be surprised-butt I don't think so.
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