Wow this thread went all over the place didnt it?
I think I will just stick with getting the .22 and start with that.
Another thing I seem to remember that was a problem for me was "seeing" the pop ups while looking down the sights.
I was thinking that once I got comfortable with shooting again I could practice sighting the target off the rifle and making a quick aimed shot.
I had problems with re-acquiring the target and getting a good shot off in time.