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    Quote Originally Posted by tinbum View Post
    My fellow Boingeraté, could I call on your collective wisdom please? I am currently compiling a "Top Ten Tips" for successful and enjoyable springer shooting.
    I have my list but am now full of doubt that what matters to me actually really matters to others!

    I know on this thread alone I have hundreds of years of accumulated experience, so please pass on a few tips if you'd be so kind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tinbum View Post
    My fellow Boingeraté, could I call on your collective wisdom please? I am currently compiling a "Top Ten Tips" for successful and enjoyable springer shooting.
    I have my list but am now full of doubt that what matters to me actually really matters to others!

    I know on this thread alone I have hundreds of years of accumulated experience, so please pass on a few tips if you'd be so kind.
    Finding the pellets that best suit your gun
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    Quote Originally Posted by tinbum View Post
    My fellow Boingeraté, could I call on your collective wisdom please? I am currently compiling a "Top Ten Tips" for successful and enjoyable springer shooting.
    I have my list but am now full of doubt that what matters to me actually really matters to others!

    I know on this thread alone I have hundreds of years of accumulated experience, so please pass on a few tips if you'd be so kind.
    Clean barrel before first use.
    Shooting Air Rifles is like being a pubic hair on a toilet seat.
    Eventually someone comes a long and P's you off.
    They usually have a PCP

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    @ Tinbum:
    You're sure to know this already but I've found these helpful:

    1. Learn Artillery Hold

    2. Keep both eyes open

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    Seize the Day! Quigley Hollow is a great place to start.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slinger69 View Post
    @ Tinbum:
    You're sure to know this already but I've found these helpful:

    1. Learn Artillery Hold

    2. Keep both eyes open

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    Make every shot count. Pellets are cheap, but concentration is limited. And fatigue of mind and body comes silently, like ninja...

    Technique. Doing the right things, and doing them the same every time. Not as easy as it sounds.

    Practice. But as above - only good practice is good. Repeating bad practice is, err, worse than not practicing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tinbum View Post
    My fellow Boingeraté, could I call on your collective wisdom please? I am currently compiling a "Top Ten Tips" for successful and enjoyable springer shooting.
    I have my list but am now full of doubt that what matters to me actually really matters to others!

    I know on this thread alone I have hundreds of years of accumulated experience, so please pass on a few tips if you'd be so kind.
    I find a good fitting stock improves things
    Put on heading 270, assume attack formation

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    A reactive target is also most enjoyable as is a bit of informal competition/shooting with a buddy.
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    Don't be scared to plink. There is a lot of satisfaction in making holes in a tin

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    Rule no 1 in my humble opinion, enjoy yourself. Have fun, its amazing how much faster you learn when its fun

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    Where's everyone gone???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mole trapper View Post
    Where's everyone gone???
    I'm here Jamie. Well, in Ireland anyway. Left London at 3am and been in the pub on the Guinness since midday so not 'quite here' at the moment but....... Happy!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by NewPaul View Post
    I'm here Jamie. Well, in Ireland anyway. Left London at 3am and been in the pub on the Guinness since midday so not 'quite here' at the moment but....... Happy!!!
    Just said to mel that you should be on the guiness by now, and low and behold you confirm it.
    Where's tone? He's not been on!

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    Where's everyone gone???
    Are you home Jamie ? As I have something coming back from the blackers tomorrow for you .
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    Quote Originally Posted by baldinio View Post
    Rule no 1 in my humble opinion, enjoy yourself. Have fun, its amazing how much faster you learn when its fun

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    The MOST important bit Chris

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