As rob said, the key is to consistancy. However im going to have to disagree with you on 3d targets being good for newbies. I think you should start with just a simple bad target. Make sure you can hit that with fairly good groups. You have a greater chance of hitting that than a 3d target. They are a lot more money too. As i started shooting more, i went and got the "Block" Love it, it would have been better if i didnt use my broadheads though. This will really tear up you target fast. But if you feel that 3d is more interesting and you like to start out with a little challenge then 3d is good for you. But like i said. Just start out with a little something like a bag target.