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Did you know Myth Busters are wrong sometimes?
Jim88
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Anyone who saw the episode that contained a story about TRACER bullets and knows firearms/ammo, would have laughed their AO. These bozos actually said on the show that a bullet will trace, BECAUSE of the painted tip. They said the bullet acceleration through the air resistance, makes the paint on the tip heat up and burn, hence trace.
NOPE! They never mentioned anything about the reality that the tracer compound impregnated in a cavity in the base of the projectile burns after leaving the muzzle and makes the trace effect. I knew this as a teenager. LOL
Sort of makes you wonder what other stories they lied about...
NOPE! They never mentioned anything about the reality that the tracer compound impregnated in a cavity in the base of the projectile burns after leaving the muzzle and makes the trace effect. I knew this as a teenager. LOL
Sort of makes you wonder what other stories they lied about...
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Anyone who saw the episode that contained a story about TRACER bullets and knows firearms/ammo, would have laughed their AO. These bozos actually said on the show that a bullet will trace, BECAUSE of the painted tip. They said the bullet acceleration through the air resistance, makes the paint on the tip heat up and burn, hence trace.
NOPE! They never mentioned anything about the reality that the tracer compound impregnated in a cavity in the base of the projectile burns after leaving the muzzle and makes the trace effect. I knew this as a teenager. LOL
Sort of makes you wonder what other stories they lied about...
Did they actually lie, or were they just misinformed?
quote:Originally posted by Jim88
Anyone who saw the episode that contained a story about TRACER bullets and knows firearms/ammo, would have laughed their AO. These bozos actually said on the show that a bullet will trace, BECAUSE of the painted tip. They said the bullet acceleration through the air resistance, makes the paint on the tip heat up and burn, hence trace.
NOPE! They never mentioned anything about the reality that the tracer compound impregnated in a cavity in the base of the projectile burns after leaving the muzzle and makes the trace effect. I knew this as a teenager. LOL
Sort of makes you wonder what other stories they lied about...
Did they actually lie, or were they just misinformed?
Well, think of it this way... They purport to be "experts" and supposedly research and perform as professionals for a broadcast TV show that is supposed to bust myths. What do you think?
Lie to me one time and I will forever doubt what you present as fact.
Yes I did know. [:0] [B)] [;)]
And yes, I have seen several episodes where their logic and explanation completely left the tracks of common sense and reality.
My question is what was the myth they felt they were busting? Did they believe that the portion of the bullet's base was the part that actually burned was the myth?
And yes, I have seen several episodes where their logic and explanation completely left the tracks of common sense and reality.
The Myth was the phony explaination they gave on how tracers work. The paint on the tip is only for identification. It has nothing to do with the function of the round. I believe it was in the episode called "car capers" with the exploding gas tank. Not 100% sure though.
Not having a clue and lying are 2 totally different things..[B)]
"Sort of makes you wonder what other stories they lied about..."
Not having a clue and lying are 2 totally different things..[B)]
I wouldn't give them the benefit of the doubt. Look at how the alphabet news for example creates false news and masks reality with smoke and lies. IE: CBS, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, TIME, NEWSWEEK, THE NYT, WASHINGTON POST, ETC. They wanted to know GWB's brand of soda and Romney's last 10 years of records. YET 0bama gets a free pass of UNKNOWN. Come on...
quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
"Sort of makes you wonder what other stories they lied about..."
Not having a clue and lying are 2 totally different things..[B)]
I wouldn't give them the benefit of the doubt. Look at how the alphabet news for example creates false news and masks reality with smoke and lies. IE: CBS, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, TIME, NEWSWEEK, THE NYT, WASHINGTON POST, ETC. They wanted to know GWB's brand of soda and Romney's last 10 years of records. YET 0bama gets a free pass of UNKNOWN. Come on...
Ahhh,
Got it.
You're saying that the Mythbuster's lies are Obama's fault?
Clearly, you're onto something. They're based in CA. Pinkos.
there is much more misinformation in the press daily
Anyone who saw the episode that contained a story about TRACER bullets and knows firearms/ammo, would have laughed their AO. These bozos actually said on the show that a bullet will trace, BECAUSE of the painted tip. They said the bullet acceleration through the air resistance, makes the paint on the tip heat up and burn, hence trace.
NOPE! They never mentioned anything about the reality that the tracer compound impregnated in a cavity in the base of the projectile burns after leaving the muzzle and makes the trace effect. I knew this as a teenager. LOL
Sort of makes you wonder what other stories they lied about...
You keep fact-checking and we'll keep watching for the entertainment.
Many of us might have tested a given myth in another way - but lets face it, it might not be quite as intesting.
I take MythBusters for a good show, while they're seemingly having a good time while doing so.
Are they wrong sometimes.?
Offcourse - but YOU try to explain/show just 3 myths or even subjects within any given area - can YOU keep all facts straight.?!?
I doubt it.!
BTW, auction hunters , storage wars, Am. pickers, any pawn show, and even antiques roadshow are "seeded" with good stuff.