Shooting Sports Proper References and Grammar

[ebb]

I totally understood what he was saying but others were upset because he didn't use the terminology properly. What phrase or misuse of words sends you over the edge. With me its when someone talks about having a barrel "spun up" Its like fingernails on a calk board going through a really poor amp system with a lot of feedback. tell us what is the worse.

 

[M-61]

pills, head, clips.
your-you're
We’re- were-where
Y’all - yawl- a sailing vessel- or maybe -all of you?
and lets not forget NAPTHA - NAPHTHA

 

[hogpatrol]

If you stay at the casino long enough you'll loose your shirt.

 

[Walt Krafft]

I want to stretch its legs.

 

[Adam in WI]

Welp...
Prolly...

 

[mtncwru]

If you stay at the casino long enough you'll loose your shirt.

That one might be correct, depending on the casino...

Break/brake for me: if you have a muzzle break, how are you still shooting your gun?

 

[WillyTP]

It’s not my job
it is what it is
at the end of the day
we need to have that conversation
I don’t understand why

 

[shoot4fun]

Ain't y'all got nuthin bedder to talk about?

 

[M-61]

I totally understood what he was saying but others were upset because he didn't use the terminology properly.

When your FB is being overrun 99.9% of the time the coordinates and terminology are correctly used when calling for air support. That .1% is sickening.
For both parties.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

I totally understood what he was saying but others were upset because he didn't use the terminology properly. What phrase or misuse of words sends you over the edge. With me its when someone talks about having a barrel "spun up" Its like fingernails on a calk board going through a really poor amp system with a lot of feedback. tell us what is the worse.

What’s a calk board?

 

[Mark W]

I totally understood what he was saying but others were upset because he didn't use the terminology properly. What phrase or misuse of words sends you over the edge. With me its when someone talks about having a barrel "spun up" Its like fingernails on a calk board going through a really poor amp system with a lot of feedback. tell us what is the worse.

Spelling! Yep, poor spelling really get’s on my nerves. Proof reading only takes a moment.

 

[jackieschmidt]

I would rather read what fellow shooters have to say rather than critiquing their grammar.
True, it is often tedious trying to decipher some of our fellow poster’s ideas, but that in no way should discount a valid point.
We all have our short comings.

Many of us know some skilled craftsmen who write as if they never got past the 8th grade.
That in no way deducts from their success in their chosen endeavor.

 

[justpassinthru]

Put the $ symbol on the correct end, don't use the word "like" 17 times in each sentence and we'll get along.

 

[M-61]

I would rather read what fellow shooters have to say rather than critiquing their grammar.
True, it is often tedious trying to decipher some of our fellow poster’s ideas, but that in no way should discount a valid point.
We all have our short comings.

Many of us know some skilled craftsmen who write as if they never got past the 8th grade.
That in no way deducts from their success in their chosen endeavor.

Yeah. Well I thought the OP was referring to grammar/spelling, not content.
I’m not critiquing anyone. I’m answering the OP inquiry.
The guy is now gone (thankfully) who thought Alzheimer’s was humorous. But newer acronyms I struggle with.
For those who even give a shit FB is a fire base.
Probably had to be there to appreciate it.

 

[46and2]

I think grammar and terminology is important, especially when communicating about firearm related information.

That's why caliber and cartridge should be used correctly.
Seriously, we're on a reloading forum.



Also, 'yeah' means yes. 'Ya' is Canadian for yes. Lol.

I hate it when someone tells me they're shooting a 6.5. 6.5 WHAT?????
When they tell me a 6.5 Creedmoor I really want to scream.

 

[D-4297]

As a former "FLO" ; I didn't have any problem when I saw the FB . Just made me smile . And for those who don't know , a "FLO" is a Foward Laison Observer . In simple English . They call and direct Air and Artillery strikes . If they even use that "term" any more .

 

[M-61]

As a former "FLO" ; I didn't have any problem when I saw the FB . Just made me smile . And for those who don't know , a "FLO" is a Foward Laison Observer . In simple English . They call and direct Air and Artillery strikes . If they even use that "term" any more .

In my time the term was FAC
Forward Air Controller
I think we’re referring to the same thing, maybe different times.

 

[Tim Singleton]

All day long
when I do my part

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Please forgive me and spell- check both.

 

[Ccrider]

I would rather read what fellow shooters have to say rather than critiquing their grammar.
True, it is often tedious trying to decipher some of our fellow poster’s ideas, but that in no way should discount a valid point.
We all have our short comings.

Many of us know some skilled craftsmen who write as if they never got past the 8th grade.
That in no way deducts from their success in their chosen endeavor.

Agreed. I write quite a bit at work and sometimes at a high level. Being clear and concise is important to me. Grammatical errors don’t get on this cite don’t get me the least bit upset.