Thread: Does a new air rifle get more accurate with use?

Does your springer have open sights? Why not just get super proficient with them instead?

A spring piston air rifle recoils both backwards and side to side (unlike a firearm) from what I know, and this can place undue stress on a scope. Spending the extra money on a specialized scope designed for airguns may not be worth it.

Practicing shooting your air rifle with open sights, off-hand, will allow you to grow a lot more as a marksman (in my opinion). That would be utilizing your airgun to your full advantage. If you've got an opportunity to practice shooting cheaply, then I reckon it's worth challenging yourself as much as possible!

That's what I would do, anyway. I'd love to get another airgun sometime down the line. Good fun.