Right now I'm shooting a springer (TX200) and I'm shooting an average of ~0.5" CTC groups with the occasional "stupid" and self-recognized mistake that produces a flier (a long ways before going to the Olympics! Ha...) and I know the gun is capable of at least 0.2" groups at 10 m.
Like all the others, I would recommend the FWB 300S or the Diana 75 T01. I have the Diana 75 and have shot it for almost 30 years. I still LOVE it and it still shoots better than I do. On sand bags, mine will shoot a ragged hole all day at 10 m.QuoteRight now I'm shooting a springer (TX200) and I'm shooting an average of ~0.5" CTC groups with the occasional "stupid" and self-recognized mistake that produces a flier (a long ways before going to the Olympics! Ha...) and I know the gun is capable of at least 0.2" groups at 10 m.I'm assuming that's from a rest? What kind of shooting are you planning on doing at 10 m?
BTW, if you know your first 15 shots are not the best. You should use the first 15 shots as sighters/warm up shots. And then start shooting for score from shot 20.
One thing, to be aware of is the progression curve.In the beginning it is easy to make improvements (5 and 10 point improvements), as you get better it becomes harder and harder to get each additional point. That is when the little things make a difference.At 85% you are up there on the curve. In AP, above 85% I was fighting for each additional point, till I cracked 90%. Above 90% each point was even harder.
Maybe we can make a new 10m AR match using regulation 10m targets.Maybe a 20 shot AR20 format. Not as difficult as a AR40 or AR60 format.