I dont' shoot too much over the winter. I'll pick it up once in awhile and go to the indoor range for fun. Mainly because (believe it or not) it messes with my golf swing. However I go at it hard for 2 months before the season opens here shooting everyday. By the time opening day rolls around I'm as ready as I can possibly be even if I shot all winter. Plus it's not too much fun outside in Central NY when it's -20 out and 75 feet of snow.