On a scale from 1 to 10 I give it a -34,6598. Fake drama.

 

On a scale from 1 to 10 I give it a -34,6598. Fake drama.

Maybe that's why it hasn't been renewed yet. Guess I am one of the few people that like the show. :001_smile:

I agree it's fake drama but most everything on TV is now.

 

Fake drama, yes.

.338 Lapua at 1500 yds- very cool.
Awsome camera work- very cool.
Exploding targets- very cool.
Hottie chicky snacks- very cool.
Head to head shootouts- very cool.

IMO, the coolness outranks the bs drama.

btw, my wife watches the show with me and she likes the drama part of it. Some chicks like that crap. She was happy when "token" got whooped.

Sorry to see Gabby leave. She was my favorite.

ETA: We TIVO it and fast forward through the parts where people aren't shooting.

 

My wife and I watch every week... Love the weapons, and the "history" behind them... the challenges are cool and would love to try some of them out. We FF through most of "the house" stuff because of the fake drama.

 

Funny...my wife TELLS me she doesn't like the show but when I have it on I catch her watching it. I also think it presents firearms in a positive way.

 

I like it as well. I hope they keep it going

 

Does any one besides me think that most of them are not very good shooters?

 

Does any one besides me think that most of them are not very good shooters?

They are good compared to me, but I'm not a very good shot. :tongue_smilie:

 

Does any one besides me think that most of them are not very good shooters?

Shooting under pressure is much harder than it looks. The timer can turn excellent marksmen
into mediocre shooters.

 

I like the show, I catch it all on hulu...

 

I hope it gets renewed.

 

Shooting under pressure is much harder than it looks.

I love the show, have watched every episode of the 3 seasons and really enjoy it. The scenarios they set up give me ideas on how to get better at home. Can't have enough gun shows IMO, and this is my favorite one. Hope it doesn't get cancelled.

And....What he said...many of the challenges are just that, a challenge. Moving stuff, swinging stuff, etc. It looks easy from the couch, tougher when you're doing it, and I'd say very tough when you know it's gonna be on TV.

 

get rid of the host and I might watch the show. He tries to make everything a big/huge/exciting/monumental/OMG deal. Just chill out!

 

get rid of the host and I might watch the show. He tries to make everything a big/huge/exciting/monumental/OMG deal. Just chill out!

Reread what I wrote, to harsh and was not the point I wanted to make. So I took it down.

John

 

I hope they renew it I like it also

 

I DVR it then skip everything but the shooting. I realy don't like reality show drama.

 

its a million times better than sons of guns!

 

My fiancee and I LOVE Top Shot. However, we both agree that all the drama could be left out. If you read some interviews with Colby, you'll see they are aware the shooting community isn't a fan of the "reality feel" the show has started to develop. I really hope this gets renewed.

Also, Terry (recently eliminated) is from Charlotte, NC. Anyone ever met him?

 

Also, Terry (recently eliminated) is from Charlotte, NC. Anyone ever met him?

Was wondering the same thing.

Like most everyone else I record it and FF through everything but the shooting.

Mark

 

I'd rather just see it become a game show, and take the house and them being there for 3 weeks, completely out of it. Invite 4-6 shooters out and film for 2-3 days, having them compete is several scenarios. No need to make it a "live in one house" reality show.

 

Shooting under pressure is much harder than it looks. The timer can turn excellent marksmen
into mediocre shooters.

This, come out and let me time you. Shooting under the pressure of time make you miss like you never did before.

 

If you think this type of competitive shooting might be fun, that you'd win it fer sure, I've got a real challenge for you:
CMP Rimfire Sporter Rifle
The CMP (civilian marksmanship program) will be hosting the Eastern Games at Butner soon, and this would be just the game to show what you can do.
60 shots total, at ranges of 50 and 25 yds, 3 position, with slow and rapid fire stages, NO alibies, and you can't use a target rifle!
Only two classes, well actually 3 now: Telescope (6x or lower, or peeps if your brave!), Iron sights, and recently they added a Tactical class for those looking to put zombie-mall-ninja rifles out there!
These sporters must weigh 7.5lbs or less, with a 3lbs or higher trigger pull, you can use a sling and work glove, but leave the shooting coat and other target accessories at home, this is about you and your gun.
This is the 10th year since the games creation, and so far NO ONE has fired a perfect 600/60X, think the target must be tiny? Oh no gentle reader, that 10 ring is almost 2 inches across! That target is HUGE, but most folks are so deliberate, or unused to true "field positions", or just too rattled by the rapid fire stage to do their best the first time out.
For a full rundown on the rules, and to register:
http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/Rimfire.htm
http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/EasternGames.htm
Along with that meager entry fee, you get a T-shirt, ticket for the cookout at the end of the day, and the chance to shoot shoulder to shoulder with Mom-Dad, Sis and Bro, or son and daughter, this is truely a competition for everyone, cause most that shoot have a .22 languishing in the corner just waiting for ya to blow out the dust.

Like most, I watch Top shot for the shooting, despise how the drama portrays shooters, and enjoy seeing the new target scenarios. I personally cannot stand the name, since there is so little actual firearm shooting, still I'm sure it appeals to someone and just might expose them to a gun they hadn't considered.
Take care,
warren

 

My fiancee and I LOVE Top Shot. However, we both agree that all the drama could be left out. If you read some interviews with Colby, you'll see they are aware the shooting community isn't a fan of the "reality feel" the show has started to develop. I really hope this gets renewed.

Also, Terry (recently eliminated) is from Charlotte, NC. Anyone ever met him?

Yes I have met Terry. He is a really nice guy. I met him at Pro-Shots in Rural Hall. He trained with Lonnie the owner for a couple of months before the show.He has some great stories about the show. Very funny stuff. He did say that everyone on the show were really great shooters.

 

re: the 1500 yard shot with the .338.
So the show gave them a sighted rifle to shoot with or was it not sighted in for that particular setup?
Basically, how did they make the playing field even on that?

And the cost of the rifle?

 

I would start watching again if they changed the show so the two worst shooters of the current event go to a shoot off , instead of sending a good shooter because he or she is not in your little group . The show should be called " Top Shot In My Little Group " .