Harnser Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 The tackle tarts are in all walks of life . As the old saying goes , " beware of the man who only has one cheap gun ,he's proberbly a good shot " . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 The tackle tarts are in all walks of life . As the old saying goes , " beware of the man who only has one cheap gun ,he's proberbly a good shot " . Harnser . But not the man with 5 cheap guns, 'cos he's probably a bit cack! FCS (Owner of 5 cheap guns, all of which have a mysterious bend in the barrel that means they don't shoot straight!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEREALTHRILLER Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I agree in part, in that I don't like to see snobbery and people being put down because they haven't got a posh gun (or house or car) However the other thing I can't stand is b******t cloth cap inverted snobbery. It's just as bad. If a bloke has worked hard, made a few bob and wants to buy himself a �9000 Krieghoff then get over it. I like to own nice things, problem is I can't afford to these days. If I had a lot of cash, I would buy a Krieghoff. If I had a bit more cash than I do, I'd buy a DT10. I know it doesn't make me shoot any better, but I like nice things. I'm not a snob and I wouldn't ridicule somebody else, because they shoot with a Baikal, but if they ridicule me because I shot with a Krieghoff, they'd learn some new language . Green-eyed envy and jealousy is just as bad as pomp and swank. Just because a bloke has an expensive gun and a big house, doesn't automatically mean he's a ********. It certainly doesn't mean he can't shoot, I'm not quite sure where that assumption comes from. Well put sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 But not the man with 5 cheap guns, 'cos he's probably a bit cack! FCS (Owner of 5 cheap guns, all of which have a mysterious bend in the barrel that means they don't shoot straight!) I do not know how you might call a $ 250.00 shot gun cheap? Dont worry fellas my life isnt based on out doing the next bloke.. Be happy with what you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 However the other thing I can't stand is b******t cloth cap inverted snobbery. It's just as bad. On April the 1st in the year or our lord 2009 I said these words... "Working class hero's" are just as, if not more, annoying as tackle tarts "Smoked salmon socialists" as they are also known Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 On April the 1st in the year or our lord 2009 I said these words... "Working class hero's" are just as, if not more, annoying as tackle tarts "Smoked salmon socialists" as they are also known Are you feeling unwell, Stuartp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Surely we all pay for our hobby that which we can justify (usually to our wives if not ourselves). Does it matter what anyone has paid as long as they are enjoying themselves Snobbery, both gun and social, is just bad manners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilstoat Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 But not the man with 5 cheap guns, 'cos he's probably a bit cack! FCS (Owner of 5 cheap guns, all of which have a mysterious bend in the barrel that means they don't shoot straight!) i think it must be a fault through mass production because i think i have the same fault with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaikalsRule90 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Buy a Baikal and annoy them even more Make it worse by it being a semi-auto and invite yourself to their clay/game events forget funny looks for having a cheap gun at a clay ground.... hows this... some snobby birk came up to me and said "surely they could let you borrow a better gun than that" as they left a stand and i unslipped MY gun luckily however he brought shame to his DT10 on the remaining stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) I agree in part, in that I don't like to see snobbery and people being put down because they haven't got a posh gun (or house or car) However the other thing I can't stand is b******t cloth cap inverted snobbery. It's just as bad. If a bloke has worked hard, made a few bob and wants to buy himself a �9000 Krieghoff then get over it. I like to own nice things, problem is I can't afford to these days. If I had a lot of cash, I would buy a Krieghoff. If I had a bit more cash than I do, I'd buy a DT10. I know it doesn't make me shoot any better, but I like nice things. I'm not a snob and I wouldn't ridicule somebody else, because they shoot with a Baikal, but if they ridicule me because I shot with a Krieghoff, they'd learn some new language . Green-eyed envy and jealousy is just as bad as pomp and swank. Just because a bloke has an expensive gun and a big house, doesn't automatically mean he's a ********. It certainly doesn't mean he can't shoot, I'm not quite sure where that assumption comes from. Maybe I came across wrong, I didn't mean a man with nice stuff is a ****head, I have no problem with people with loads or no money at all, I like to treat everyone the same. I have a few properties, decent car but a cheap gun. It's a choice I make, others may not be in a position or have the luxury to make that choice. My point is why look down at someone for any reason. The beauty of this sport for me, and I am reasonably new to it, is that you meet an array of people from all walks of life. For me it's a privelage to meet anyone. So I say it again, I personally think people who put others down for reasons such as owning a cheap gun are in my opinion ****heads. Edited April 1, 2009 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Are you feeling unwell, Stuartp? Cut me a little slack Chard, I woke up this morning to the realisation I have been married 20 years As for the guns/fishing tackle/whatever use waht you want or you can afford, don't go on about it - just enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno243 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I agree in part, in that I don't like to see snobbery and people being put down because they haven't got a posh gun (or house or car) However the other thing I can't stand is b******t cloth cap inverted snobbery. It's just as bad. If a bloke has worked hard, made a few bob and wants to buy himself a ?9000 Krieghoff then get over it. I like to own nice things, problem is I can't afford to these days. If I had a lot of cash, I would buy a Krieghoff. If I had a bit more cash than I do, I'd buy a DT10. I know it doesn't make me shoot any better, but I like nice things. I'm not a snob and I wouldn't ridicule somebody else, because they shoot with a Baikal, but if they ridicule me because I shot with a Krieghoff, they'd learn some new language . Green-eyed envy and jealousy is just as bad as pomp and swank. Just because a bloke has an expensive gun and a big house, doesn't automatically mean he's a ********. It certainly doesn't mean he can't shoot, I'm not quite sure where that assumption comes from. Well said that man, they are both as bad as the other......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Why have a nice car?Why have a nice house? Same thing. (I don't have a nice car, or house or gun BTW) A nice car is generally faster/quieter/handles better. A nice house might be bigger/more rooms/better garden/better neighbourhood. All things worth paying for. I'd like to be a good enough shot to appreciate what extra paying £9K for a gun gets you. Anyone? Nial Edited April 1, 2009 by Nial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Cut me a little slack Chard, I woke up this morning to the realisation I have been married 20 years As for the guns/fishing tackle/whatever use waht you want or you can afford, don't go on about it - just enjoy it 20 years - congratulations, Sir How are you going to celebrate, buy yourself a Purdey, you know it makes sense I must be coming up for 20 years, but I'm not totally sure, which poses a delicate problem Not sure where the marriage certificate is. How else can I confirm this milestone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'd like to be a good enough shot to appreciate what extra paying £9K for a gun gets you.Anyone? Nial It doesn't get you anything, except a nice thing to own and a load of gob from the bolsheviks I play classical guitar badly, but I own a very nice Spanish guitar. Ridiculously expensive, doesn't make me play any better, but it's a beautiful thing to own. My wife bought it for me when we were better off than we are now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Not sure where the marriage certificate is. How else can I confirm this milestone? bite the bullet and ask her and take whatever flack comes your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Not sure where the marriage certificate is. How else can I confirm this milestone? bite the bullet and ask her and take whatever flack comes your way. I can't do that, it would be a death worse than fate I've just thought actually, my mother might know. Mums keep records of stuff like that don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 A nice car is generally faster/quieter/handles better. A nice house might be bigger/more rooms/better garden/better neighbourhood. All things worth paying for. I'd like to be a good enough shot to appreciate what extra paying £9K for a gun gets you. Anyone? Nial A nice gun normally handles better, My F3 certainly does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhiannonBW Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Surely we all pay for our hobby that which we can justify (usually to our wives if not ourselves). Does it matter what anyone has paid as long as they are enjoying themselves Snobbery, both gun and social, is just bad manners Well said. At the end of the day, it's about enjoying yourself, and getting pleasure from shooting, and enjoying the company of those we shoot with. There are those who have worked hard or been fortunate, who can afford the fancy guns and fair play to them, and there are also those that need props for their self-esteem. Snobbery is always based on insecurity. Rhiannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 usually also has something to do with having a small member as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) A nice gun normally handles better, My F3 certainly does. You snob I bet you use cartridges with high brass as well My Mossberg handles like a bag of nails Edited April 1, 2009 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 You snob I bet you use cartridges with high brass as well My Mossberg handles like a bag of nails Only when I help myself to Munglers cartridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Only when I help myself to Munglers cartridges When I see you later this month, I'll educate you with a few tracts from "The Thoughts of Chairman Mao". We'll have that F3 on the boot fair by the end of the weekend Keep the red flag flying till then, comrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 What, you think I am going to let some greasy northerner within 6 feet of my beloved F3? I think you are mistaken my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I have read on many occasions how last weekend someone non specific went to a non specific part of the country where are non specific group of people (who were specifically dressed in tweeds) and who were driving non specific (but specifically expensive) 4x4's and who then: 1. frowned at or belittled the use of a [insert choice of [a] pump action semi auto [c] hammer gun [d] Baikal / cheap shotty] 2. refused to [insert choice of [a] pick up their empty cartridges stop speaking loudly] It's all ******. I have never seen anyone be rude to anyone at a clay ground about anything let alone whether their gun was expensive or nice enough. However, on a final word I would like to clarify that I do consider that Lanber shotguns are for gypsies and people who smell of wee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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