If you look at the thread below you will see mostly Joe Average shooters and I think it gives you an honest and fair expectation of what an average shooter can expect from several different air guns. As you extend the range, past 30 Yards you would likely see larger groups, which this thread doesn’t show.
Getting tired of shooting groups? Try this game out. You shoot all 24 bulls once at 30 yards. Next, eliminate your two lowest pairs. Then, add up your score, with a Max of 200. My best target using my Vet Long is below, as is the target I used. It would be a really great shooter who could get a...
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I've shot this challenge with several different air guns with scores from 196-200. My $300 Avenger will shoot 198 scores very consistently. My RAW will shoot a perfect 200 score for a mere $1600 more money. Is it worth $1600 for 2 points? That is best answered in the eye of the beholder. I don’t compete with airguns but I might some day but my competition expectations are low because I shoot for pure enjoyment and realize airguns have shortcomings in the wind, which is our number one enemy.
Are you shooting in windy conditions? Perhaps the wind is your enemy and your wind reading skills may need to be honed?