(Mods, I put this here because it deals mostly with weapons, and I figured the gun guys would see it better here. If it's in the wrong place, my apologies.)
As some of you gun gurus may already be aware, there's a new reality series airing on The History Channel called "Top Shot".
It pits marksmen from all walks of life against each other to see who is the better shot, using all kinds of ranged weapons from throughout history.
The winner is winnowed down from out of 16 contestants over a period of weeks and earns the title "Top Shot", along with some prizes.
I saw the first episode and thought it was pretty good.
I've been a fan of reality tv and shooting matches for a while, so this is right up my alley.
It has a big Survivor vibe going on with the way they've structured the show, and especially with Colby Donaldson hosting.
The four main rifles they used are:
M1903 Springfield
SVT-40
Mosin-Nagant 91/30
M14
I'm ashamed to admit the only reason I've heard of some of these are because of the Call of Duty video games.
Anyway, here's the link to the article on the History Channel website.
Top Shot
Quote:
Whether it's William Tell using a crossbow to shoot an apple off his son's head, or Annie Oakley using a hand mirror to make a shot with a rifle slung over her shoulder, history is filled with legendary tales of amazing marksmanship. Now, HISTORY is tapping into these inspiring feats of sharp-shooting for its first-ever competition series, Top Shot, premiering Sunday, June 6, at 10/9c on HISTORY.
Sixteen of the nation's most skilled marksmen have been carefully selected to compete for the title. Some have professional shooting experience, some are amateurs--and all will showcase breathtaking timing, speed and accuracy in their quest to win the $100,000 prize package and the title of "Top Shot." The winner will ultimately have to be skilled in everything from muzzle-loading muskets and modern pistols to slingshots and throwing knives.
Each week, contenders will face both team and individual elimination challenges until one winner remains. Every challenge will focus on the weapons, technologies and techniques of different historical eras as high-speed HD cameras capture the skillful execution of each test in extreme slow-motion.
Contestants vying for "Top Shot" include professional shooters--like the first woman in the history of the Chicago Police Department to become "Top Gun" of her graduating class--and world-record holders, but there are also amateurs like a Wild West entertainer, a historical firearms collector and a radio gun show host. From a 22-year-old rifle prodigy to a 47-year-old retired city cop, they'll need skill, toughness and nerves of steel to claim the Top Shot title.
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Here's a link to the first episode on Hulu. Second ep airs this coming Sunday night.
IMDb Video: The Long Shot