I too find that concentrating on shooting a few quality shots is very therapeutic as well. In saying that, I also enjoy shooting a tins worth of pellets which all helps with learning correct hold and technique, so it comes as second nature.

Having been going through a bit of a bad period myself since last spring, I look forward to shooting my springers as often as possible as it genuinely helps my mood improve. Those reading this who are serious anglers will understand that I become totally absorbed in the act and just forget about all the s--t thats going on elsewhere. Not that the same level of enjoyment cant be had by chucking a load of lead down range with a dead gun, just that it takes more thought, effort and concentration to do so with a living gun.

Going back to the point of my initial posting, I am honestly noticing more people starting to use spring powered rifles than I have seen for a long time. for example, one of the younger members of our club yesterday part exchanged his R10 for a new TX. I asked him today why he had done this. His reply was "with a springer I am aware that I am part of the shot cycle and when a decent shot comes off, it is far more enjoyable." I think many of us can relate to that. My own PCP target rifle has not seen the light of day for four months now. I cant see that changing any time soon. I would actually flog it but have been prevented by my son who reminds me that I might have to resort to using it to record some half decent scores in HFT. Thing is now though, I would rather enjoy the challenge of using a springer and enjoy it, than score the usual low 50s with the Anschutz. No, for me I am now totally committed to mechanically powered guns and the dead gun is now very much in the past. Having used the TX in a competition last week, I really and genuinely enjoyed what is a considerable challenge on today's course layouts. Not that you have to shoot competitions to enjoy using a springer of course!

Anyway, I hope you all have a good week.

Andy