Re: rimfire thread
I didn't say I wouldn't read it, I said I wasn't looking for a reply.
The reason I said that was because if you got it--if it had made sense to you--then what I said would have been all you needed to hear--and if you didn't get it--if it didn't make sense to you--then there would be nothing more I could say that would get the point across.
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sevenpoint62mm wrote on July 1st, 2004 07:29 PM:
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JohnKSa wrote on July 1st, 2004 03:37 PM:
I never called you a screw-up--I said that you could BECOME a screw-up--just like anyone can if they don't deal with their screw-ups properly.
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And yet you typed a good half page trying to convince me of "the facts" after I told you I wasn't even looking for a reply...
Come on kid. Like I said before, the only one you have a chance of convincing is yourself.
I'm very sorry to have wasted your time. And mine too, I suppose.
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sevenpoint62mm wrote on June 30th, 2004 11:51 PM:
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JohnKSa wrote on July 1st, 2004 05:07 AM:
Ok, chief, here's the problem and it has nothing to do with the title of the thread. It's painfully clear that 24 hours ago you had no clue as to the practical difference between a rimfire round and a centerfire round. But NOW, you're an expert on the sales figures for rimfire AND shotgun shells.
You might even be right, but it doesn't matter. You missed the whole point and there's a good chance you are going to keep on missing the point.
You screwed up. It happens to all of us--it's just part of life. I have a good memory and sometimes when there's nothing to do, my screwups play back in my head for me. Trust me, there are plenty of them for me to review.
But there's a difference between screwing up and BEING a screw up.
Do you know what to do when you screw up? You admit that you screwed up--even if only to yourself--and then you go on with life. You try to do better next time.
If you keep trying to make it look like you didn't screw up, or like your screw up was no big thing--all you're doing is continuing to screw up. If you do that long enough then you BECOME a screw up. You can't ever move on because you wrap yourself up in each screw up until you can't ever leave it behind and go on with life.
You know what's worse? When you keep arguing that you didn't screw up, the only person you have a chance of convincing is yourself. It's truly wasted time--worse than wasted time because not only is the time gone, the only possible lasting effect is your self-delusion.
Keep asking questions and don't be afraid to admit it if you screw up.
Also remember that when you ask a question, sometimes it's going to be elementary, and sometimes someone will jump on you over it. That's ok, because that's THEM screwing up, not you.
One more thing. There are a lot of really smart folks on this forum. There are a lot of folks who aren't so smart but know a lot of useful things. This is a really BAD place to hang out if your thing is trying to convince people you know more than you do. It's a great way to screw up.
There's nothing wrong with starting at the beginning--everyone does. And I'm not saying that you know nothing. I'm just saying that the beginning is where you are NOW. Don't feel bad about starting where you are now, and don't pretend you're farther along than you are. It never works out for long.
I'm not looking for a reply back from this. Maybe it makes sense to you, maybe it doesn't.
Good shooting,
John
P.S. I've had good luck with Federal Classic .22LR ammo. Quite frankly, a good pistol and decent ammo will outshoot you unless you're a truly outstanding shot. I've seen a stock Mark II put 10 rounds of non-match ammunition into less than an inch at 25 yards. Wolf .22LR ammo is pretty good too. It's made by an Austrian or German company unlike the rest of the Wolf line that is Russian made. But don't go spending a lot of money on match ammo--most folks won't ever shoot well enough with a pistol to make it worth the extra expense. Start with the Federal Classic and you'll be able to tell when you need better ammo.
Take a deep breath and relax. I'd like to point out reloading 22s was never even mentioned before the Berdan/Boxer relationship was talked over. As far as I know reloading 22 is a waste of time considering the low cost of 22 rounds. The Berdan/Boxer comments have nothing to do with reloading and where you got that I'm not sure. 
