As others have said, get into some kind of firearms competition. Keeping score lets you judge your progress, you start loading ammo for a reason, not just to burn it up, and you will meet dozens of nice people who will (for the most part) graciously share their knowledge with you.
I started to shoot bulleyes pistol a couple of years ago, and shoot in a league once a week. I've been doing highpower rifle for quite awhile and try to compete in 2-3 matches a month. I've been making an annual pilgrimage to Camp Perry for the last 20 years or so. I keep trying to get better which is a never ending quest considering I'm getting older. But that doesn't stop me from trying!
I remember you saying that you planned to compete in a 300 yd. match this year. If you like that, maybe that will lead you into F-class or something similar. Competing shouldn't be all about winning. It should be a personal quest to get better.
Camp Perry is in your backyard. Look at a schedule and try to get over their to check it out this summer. Stock up on your handloading supplies on Commercial Row.
I started to shoot bulleyes pistol a couple of years ago, and shoot in a league once a week. I've been doing highpower rifle for quite awhile and try to compete in 2-3 matches a month. I've been making an annual pilgrimage to Camp Perry for the last 20 years or so. I keep trying to get better which is a never ending quest considering I'm getting older. But that doesn't stop me from trying!
I remember you saying that you planned to compete in a 300 yd. match this year. If you like that, maybe that will lead you into F-class or something similar. Competing shouldn't be all about winning. It should be a personal quest to get better.
Camp Perry is in your backyard. Look at a schedule and try to get over their to check it out this summer. Stock up on your handloading supplies on Commercial Row.