Bill Jackson's Outdoors has an indoor 25 yard range that was the closest in my area. The only pellets available at the store were Gamo Rocket 150's. Being my first time at a range or shooting at a target had a few humorous moments, but the embarrassment soon faded.

I finally had an opportunity to shoot my NIB 1988 34 .177. I have never shot a springer or any other pellet gun beside my old Sheridan. The gun has an easy cocking effort and generally smooth operation with increased effort required to close the last little bit. I only hit the bulls eye once and the rest were high and to the left. Is there a particular expectation for a novice to hit that quadrant or is it simply operator error? I'm guessing it will take some time to learn to shoot this gun. I was reluctant to adjust the sites thinking it might be my fault.

in fact in all likelyhood they won't be. every gun is different. if your hold on target is steady and you are constitantly hitting in one area by all means adjust the sights.

it will take some shooting before you actually settle in. your point of impact may change over time due to how your hold tecknique evolves. in fact your sitting position POI will be somewhat different from your standing POI. its the nature of spring air rifles.

You might be better going to the Wyoming antalope club it's in largo it's off i think 49 st and 118 ave near the big three truck junk yard the directions to get their is on line it cost 20 bucks for all day and the ranges go from 100 yds, 50 yds,& 25 yds. it's not that far away from bill jackson's and is a real nice range. howie

Thanks for the comments. I'll give the outdoor range a try next time.