Hey Greg,
That's GREAT!
I'm gald you finally got to shot yor gun and things went well. I usually shoot mine more than any other gun due to exactly what you have found. It can be very distracting the pan powder flash, but also rewarding.
I very happy for you. Keep on shooting and you will fine tune your shooting and have fun at the same time. The grin is from ear to ear.
It's a great feeling too when you get that first deer with your rifle.
Talk to you soon,
Tom