Antman2,It's not to hard at all. I got mine this year never really seen one. Did alot of reading on this board and these guys have alot of information, so read it all. It will certainly help in your choices. I think i got lucky finding what to shoot from the gun. I bought the Omega , went with maxi balls, worked up to 100 gr. of RS and after 7 shots was grouping on the target. Practice from 50,75,100 yrds and after 30 shots felt comfortable enough to take it out to hunt. 4 deer later and I'm hooked.