Well, not been out detecting for weeks now. Still having problems with Arthur Ritis; he is a right pain in the butt. Been filling my time getting to know my new airgun; a Chinese made 0.22 SMK Victory LB600 break barrel rifle. Initially had problems with the gun dieseling but it now seems to have settled down and is quieter with no smoke after having fired a pellet.
Been slowly getting some target practice in the back garden and I do mean "slowly". Initially was looking to hit a barn door but have now narrowed it down to standard targets and getting all shots on target but as of yet no bull's eyes. Practising the artillery hold for springers and fine tuning the sites helped tremendously but I think that I would fare better if I used a shooting rest. I haven't yet managed any tight groups but I am creeping the pellets closer to the bull's eye.
I am going to give the gun a good cleaning next week but have been advised to also give it a good strip down and re-lube the spring and piston system with a none burn, silicone, lubricant.
Hey-ho, nothing's simple these days!