Back in February Dave and I participated in the filming of a Mythbusters episode.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Proud Noob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Awesome science everyday... </div></div>
I wouldn't call it science though. They are wrong/off quite frequently.
However, real science isn't fun to watch and the problems they 'solve' can easily be solved with known math and physics on paper but of course nobody would watch me sitting around writing on my green graph paper... I think they need to hire an engineer to fact check their conclusions.
That being said, I do like the show and do watch it but sometimes they make me want to kill my TV. I'm looking forward to seeing your episode hopefully with you there to put them in check they wont get it completely wrong like they did on their last 'sniper' episode.
Was Adam as goofy in real life as he is on TV?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Proud Noob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Awesome science everyday... </div></div>
I wouldn't call it science though. They are wrong/off quite frequently.
However, real science isn't fun to watch and the problems they 'solve' can easily be solved with known math and physics on paper but of course nobody would watch me sitting around writing on my green graph paper... I think they need to hire an engineer to fact check their conclusions.
That being said, I do like the show and do watch it but sometimes they make me want to kill my TV. I'm looking forward to seeing your episode hopefully with you there to put them in check they wont get it completely wrong like they did on their last 'sniper' episode.
Was Adam as goofy in real life as he is on TV?
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hey they did mad science on the episode where they proved that suppressors DONT sound like the movies.......
hey they did mad science on the episode where they proved that suppressors DONT sound like the movies.......
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... got to ask why he is wearing a a plated vest? Pretty sure he didn't let you shoot in his general direction.
... got to ask why he is wearing a a plated vest? Pretty sure he didn't let you shoot in his general direction.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Proud Noob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Awesome science everyday... </div></div>
I wouldn't call it science though. They are wrong/off quite frequently.
However, real science isn't fun to watch </div></div>
I thought science was the study of the world through observation and experiments? Which is what they do. Even Einstein has been wrong. Not comparing those two to Einstein by any means. However, I think they conduct science in a fun and captivating way. Like you said, no one would really want to watch someone taking water samples and checking for bacteria levels...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Proud Noob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Awesome science everyday... </div></div>
I wouldn't call it science though. They are wrong/off quite frequently.
However, real science isn't fun to watch </div></div>
I thought science was the study of the world through observation and experiments? Which is what they do. Even Einstein has been wrong. Not comparing those two to Einstein by any means. However, I think they conduct science in a fun and captivating way. Like you said, no one would really want to watch someone taking water samples and checking for bacteria levels...
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What they do is use scientific principles to test myths for validity. And they do it well because they use a healthy dose of skepticism, testing and observation. This is the complete opposite of "Ghost Hunters."
What they do is use scientific principles to test myths for validity. And they do it well because they use a healthy dose of skepticism, testing and observation. This is the complete opposite of "Ghost Hunters."
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Kevin Mussack (the brains behind the ballistic calculator and spotting scope) is the guy who should be noted in the credits. A wise man knows when he needs help, and Kevin volunteered to help at the drop of a hat. I owe him HUGE.
The true hero of this story is his VERY understanding wife, recovering from surgery, who told him, "If you don't go you'll regret it." She's the real trouper.
Kevin Mussack (the brains behind the ballistic calculator and spotting scope) is the guy who should be noted in the credits. A wise man knows when he needs help, and Kevin volunteered to help at the drop of a hat. I owe him HUGE.
The true hero of this story is his VERY understanding wife, recovering from surgery, who told him, "If you don't go you'll regret it." She's the real trouper.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Proud Noob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Proud Noob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Awesome science everyday... </div></div>
I wouldn't call it science though. They are wrong/off quite frequently.
However, real science isn't fun to watch </div></div>
I thought science was the study of the world through observation and experiments? Which is what they do. Even Einstein has been wrong. Not comparing those two to Einstein by any means. However, I think they conduct science in a fun and captivating way. Like you said, no one would really want to watch someone taking water samples and checking for bacteria levels... </div></div>
Right, but that's not exactly what they do. They come close, close enough for the laymen viewer and usually close enough to be right but some aren't. They constantly fail to take into account other factors and instead concentrate on their single objective as if that objective exists in a vacuum. Their fuel mileage episodes are the worst, often using a crude and simple means of testing such as simply running a car on one gallon to establish a MPG number which fails completely to take into account other factors. Now don't get me wrong I'm not saying they don't know this, I'm saying that they don't allow for things like the aforementioned because it doesn't make for interesting TV and as a consequence they get some things wrong...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Proud Noob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Proud Noob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Awesome science everyday... </div></div>
I wouldn't call it science though. They are wrong/off quite frequently.
However, real science isn't fun to watch </div></div>
I thought science was the study of the world through observation and experiments? Which is what they do. Even Einstein has been wrong. Not comparing those two to Einstein by any means. However, I think they conduct science in a fun and captivating way. Like you said, no one would really want to watch someone taking water samples and checking for bacteria levels... </div></div>
Right, but that's not exactly what they do. They come close, close enough for the laymen viewer and usually close enough to be right but some aren't. They constantly fail to take into account other factors and instead concentrate on their single objective as if that objective exists in a vacuum. Their fuel mileage episodes are the worst, often using a crude and simple means of testing such as simply running a car on one gallon to establish a MPG number which fails completely to take into account other factors. Now don't get me wrong I'm not saying they don't know this, I'm saying that they don't allow for things like the aforementioned because it doesn't make for interesting TV and as a consequence they get some things wrong...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dogtown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> This is the complete opposite of "Ghost Hunters." </div></div>
Wait, are you saying Ghost Hunters is fake?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dogtown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> This is the complete opposite of "Ghost Hunters." </div></div>
Wait, are you saying Ghost Hunters is fake?
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I personally cannot stand Mythbusters' "science." It's entertaining about a third of the time, and the rest of the time it makes me seriously consider shooting my TV. Hopefully the presence of you fine gentlemen will make this episode one of the entertaining ones.
Excellent use of the DTA and SuB!
I personally cannot stand Mythbusters' "science." It's entertaining about a third of the time, and the rest of the time it makes me seriously consider shooting my TV. Hopefully the presence of you fine gentlemen will make this episode one of the entertaining ones.
Excellent use of the DTA and SuB!
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"Sniper Science" teaser added, with Kevin (the brains) on the spotting scope: http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-sniper-science.html
http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-grace-under-fire.html
"Sniper Science" teaser added, with Kevin (the brains) on the spotting scope: http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-sniper-science.html
http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-grace-under-fire.html
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Nice job... although I can't believe you actually cocked your leg up on National TV, Oh the agony, the agony...
Nice job... although I can't believe you actually cocked your leg up on National TV, Oh the agony, the agony...
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Kevin, wishing your lady well.
I like the show, and think they make seriously honest effort to get it right. When they do, it's educational; when they don't it's still highly entertaining.
Does Buster do a cameo?
They got the right folks for this specialist job; which just goes to prove...
Greg
Kevin, wishing your lady well.
I like the show, and think they make seriously honest effort to get it right. When they do, it's educational; when they don't it's still highly entertaining.
Does Buster do a cameo?
They got the right folks for this specialist job; which just goes to prove...
Greg
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That was pretty fun to watch, nothing new but interesting and glad to see some good shooting, good job!
I would have liked to have seen what the pigs in the bags looked like.
That was pretty fun to watch, nothing new but interesting and glad to see some good shooting, good job!
I would have liked to have seen what the pigs in the bags looked like.
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The "Dodge a Bullet Aftershow" had commentary on the sniper-spotter relationship.
http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-dodge-a-bullet-aftershow.html
We had two guns on-site (one with the Schmidt-Bender and a blank backup gun with the Premier). However they appeared was due to editing.
The "Dodge a Bullet Aftershow" had commentary on the sniper-spotter relationship.
http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-dodge-a-bullet-aftershow.html
We had two guns on-site (one with the Schmidt-Bender and a blank backup gun with the Premier). However they appeared was due to editing.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice job... although I can't believe you actually cocked your leg up on National TV, Oh the agony, the agony... </div></div>
Lol, that's the first thing I noticed too. I was sitting there wondering if his reticle landed back on target.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice job... although I can't believe you actually cocked your leg up on National TV, Oh the agony, the agony... </div></div>
Lol, that's the first thing I noticed too. I was sitting there wondering if his reticle landed back on target.
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And judging by your first round center punch, I think that method has been proven to be effective for you...
Nice shooting! Really enjoyed the show!
Thanks Dave and Kevin!
And judging by your first round center punch, I think that method has been proven to be effective for you...
Nice shooting! Really enjoyed the show!
Thanks Dave and Kevin!
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they also said that if you are 1200 FEET from the target you have to aim 30 feet above the target.... I thought a 338 was more of a "flatshooter" than that.
Good show though!
they also said that if you are 1200 FEET from the target you have to aim 30 feet above the target.... I thought a 338 was more of a "flatshooter" than that.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sinister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Diff'rent strokes.
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I'm just razzing you... LOL
There was a second there you were actually straight behind the rifle, but then, you got all sideways.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sinister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Diff'rent strokes.
I'm just razzing you... LOL
There was a second there you were actually straight behind the rifle, but then, you got all sideways.
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IMHO, the show does a great job of balancing science (enough to make it legitimate) and fun (enough to make me to want to watch it week after week). Plus, they blow a variety of stuff up pretty regularly
That was a great episode, and Kevin and Dave's presence (demeanor, professionalism, skill) added quite a bit to it. I thought it rocked.
IMHO, the show does a great job of balancing science (enough to make it legitimate) and fun (enough to make me to want to watch it week after week). Plus, they blow a variety of stuff up pretty regularly
That was a great episode, and Kevin and Dave's presence (demeanor, professionalism, skill) added quite a bit to it. I thought it rocked.
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Fun episode. Nice to see a good representation of our country's professional shooters.
Fun episode. Nice to see a good representation of our country's professional shooters.
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Frank was razzing me from a tactical point with my leg kicked up, i'm an old smallbore shooter and that's how I shot...
the episode was good, that was you eh? I just popped it on when I saw Adam dancing in a ghillie - THAT WAS COMICAL AS SH*T!!!!
I think SH needs a dancing ghillie contest!!
Frank was razzing me from a tactical point with my leg kicked up, i'm an old smallbore shooter and that's how I shot...
the episode was good, that was you eh? I just popped it on when I saw Adam dancing in a ghillie - THAT WAS COMICAL AS SH*T!!!!
I think SH needs a dancing ghillie contest!!
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OK So I went to VWVORTEX.COM after watching the after-show video posted above.
On the table is a VW Scirocco, and as you know I'm a Scirocco enthusiast as well...
Posted a link to the vid as there is a model Scirocco there and I got flamed by some Canadian ..
My response LOL
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.ph...02#post71877002
OK So I went to VWVORTEX.COM after watching the after-show video posted above.
On the table is a VW Scirocco, and as you know I'm a Scirocco enthusiast as well...
Posted a link to the vid as there is a model Scirocco there and I got flamed by some Canadian ..
My response LOL
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.ph...02#post71877002
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArcticLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.ph...02#post71877002 </div></div>
LOL ---> "It's like saying forks make people fat." Loved that one, but that Canadian is dee dee dee...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArcticLight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.ph...02#post71877002 </div></div>
LOL ---> "It's like saying forks make people fat." Loved that one, but that Canadian is dee dee dee...
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That last post with the model cars on the Glock is PRICELESS!
And I love how "Mr Informed" goes on about the 2nd Amendment like it was put in place to protect settlers from Indians...
That last post with the model cars on the Glock is PRICELESS!
And I love how "Mr Informed" goes on about the 2nd Amendment like it was put in place to protect settlers from Indians...
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pretty neat episode i am actually watching the dvr'd episode right now good job guys
pretty neat episode i am actually watching the dvr'd episode right now good job guys
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I just saw a re-run of this episode and I think you guys did a great job. All of the hits were dead center! Nice work, even if I'm 12 months late
Not sure how I missed this last year but I can say this is probably my favorite Myth Busters episode now.
I just saw a re-run of this episode and I think you guys did a great job. All of the hits were dead center! Nice work, even if I'm 12 months late
Not sure how I missed this last year but I can say this is probably my favorite Myth Busters episode now.
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I'm watching the episode now, definitely one of their better efforts. The part of the show where they drop the dummy and pigs from a helicopter was filmed near my house at Shadow Cliffs Park.
I'm watching the episode now, definitely one of their better efforts. The part of the show where they drop the dummy and pigs from a helicopter was filmed near my house at Shadow Cliffs Park.
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