New shooters
- Thread starter Tstroop
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Gosh stroop!!! Can't you read???
Don't get discouraged. There are rude people out there, including this forum. Pay attention to members like Boyd Allen and you will enjoy the website as well as the sport. Most of the members are a class act...some not so much.
Tim Singleton
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Nothing is free it seems like. You do have to pay the price every now and then with someone being a jerk. But the information and friends you can make here is worth the price
Let me know if I can help with anything
Tim
Let me know if I can help with anything
Tim
It's reasons such as this that a new guy like me almost has to fight the urge to participate. I'd rather read and gather information.
It's funny when you're new and ask a question. Most people take their knowledge for granted because they've been doing it for so long. But in the case of a new guy, even the simplest task is new and needs answered.
Granted I've only been around for a few days. I found this forum by Googling Sierra 22-250 load data. This site popped up with some PDF files of the info. So I decided that this might just be the spot to come and gather information. It appears that I'll be doing more observation and searching on my own than asking questions.
Chad
It's funny when you're new and ask a question. Most people take their knowledge for granted because they've been doing it for so long. But in the case of a new guy, even the simplest task is new and needs answered.
Granted I've only been around for a few days. I found this forum by Googling Sierra 22-250 load data. This site popped up with some PDF files of the info. So I decided that this might just be the spot to come and gather information. It appears that I'll be doing more observation and searching on my own than asking questions.
Chad
hogpatrol
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I like reading the keyboard metallurgical engineer posts.
hpshooter
Gold $$ Contributor
"It's funny when you're new and ask a question. Most people take their knowledge for granted because they've been doing it for so long. But in the case of a new guy, even the simplest task is new and needs answered."
At least 95% of the members here will bend over backwards to help and answer questions. At times the answers may sound condescending but the information is still good.
You are correct in the observation that many (including myself) sometimes fall into the line of thought that "everyone knows that" forgetting that we had to learn it at some point in the past.
Welcome aboard!
At least 95% of the members here will bend over backwards to help and answer questions. At times the answers may sound condescending but the information is still good.
You are correct in the observation that many (including myself) sometimes fall into the line of thought that "everyone knows that" forgetting that we had to learn it at some point in the past.
Welcome aboard!
Don't even remotely feel this way, yes observing and back reading good, but most will bend over backwards to answer your questions.
Plus it's the web and guy needs a somewhat thicker skin, the reply the op gave was uncalled for and childish, but rare.
Jet
Gold $$ Contributor
Chad
There are a few Social Hand Grenades on this site but the majority of folks are very helpful. Many very experienced and accomplished shooters/competitors here who are very generous with their information and time.
Keep researching, gathering data and asking questions. Weed through the chaff and select the data that keeps you moving towards your goal. Once you get more knowledgeable you will become one of the contributors. I haven't meet anyone in the accuracy and precision game that has figured out how to consistently shoot small groups and high scores completely on their own. They may exists but are likely few and far between.
Good Shooting
Rich
Oh I've got a thick skin. That's what 4 years in the infantry, college, and over 11 years of working law enforcement will give you. But one thing that I can't stand are these keyboard gangsters who put on their internet balls because no ones standing in front of them who will break their jaw for them.
I mind my own business and have fun. I can't stand drama, I deal with it for 8+ hours a day and don't need it when it comes to my hobbies.
Chad
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