@EagleEyes In what challenging aspects did/do you specifically find enjoyment? Reading wind? Shooting out at longer distances? Testing and pushing the capabilities of a specific rifle? Tuning your rifle(s) to your liking? Shooting with friends and engaging in friendly competition?I have to say it was first, the novelty, then the challenge
Problem is I don't consider myself an average shooter. On 22LR with 500 max points I come in top 5 out of 30+ and between 498 to 496. And I shoot a CZ457 not a Voodoo or Anschutz, by comparison I should be at least top half but not the case in air rifle.
At first it was the challenge but now I think I enjoy rimfire and centerfire more?
Shooting with friends in a collaborative competition.@EagleEyes In what challenging aspects did/do you specifically find enjoyment? Reading wind? Shooting out at longer distances? Testing and pushing the capabilities of a specific rifle? Tuning your rifle(s) to your liking? Shooting with friends and engaging in friendly competition?
And this is no longer enjoyable for you? If not, what has changed?Shooting with friends in a collaborative competition.
Get a early Cricket or Vulcan, both are super quite and will stack pellets. High shot count per fill. I have both for years and they still amaze me how accurate and silent they are.So I am toying with moving away from air rifles.
After spending a good amount of money I am getting frustrated with the results. Love the challenge but wow, I get beaten every time. Frustrating to say the least.
Went top of the line but even that, FX, has let me down, too much tweaking.
Someone want to talk me off the ledge?
This is wisdom, so well said it was worth quoting.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.