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Greybeard:
FWIW Thomas, I read a lot of stuff on the forums that I don't respond to, mostly because I am not smart enough on the subject to make a pertinent comment. I do enjoy your stuff, your writing style and the spirited debates between you and other members on the forum. Carry on, Sir!!
 

kozball:
I have found myself changing my decision from 1 string to the next. For me, sometimes it just doesn't feel right, and I try something else. If I would practice at all, I might have a better feel.

I shoot 22 pistol, which allows the shooter to start from a low-ready position. All centerfire starts from a holster. Normally, I will engage plate 2 on my rise to engage plate 1, then 5, 4, 3. Then I will change to 1,2 5, 4, 3. For me, I don't think it matters much. I seem to run about 5 second strings no matter.

Now, I know how blazing fast you are, and I respect your post about thought process. I would guess that most people don't give it any thought. Look at the stage, form a plan and shoot it. Never a second thought about doing it differently. I do think that practice is the key, as it would allow you to try different things, if you choose.

This is what always gets me. Like I said, I know how fast you are, and I know you are always trying to get better. Your 13.25 seconds for 20 hits per stage is about 2/3 of a second per hit. 2/3 of a second! I can't hardly comprehend 2/3 of a second from last hit to next target acquisition and fire then on to the next.

Then, I checked my best stage score and it was 19.64, which is way worse than your 13.25, but probably about mid pack with the part timer like me. HUGE difference between the 2 times. Then I start to think  ::) and I figure that we are only 1/3 of a second per hit different. That is like a heartbeat.

So for you to change your decision on engagement is a huge deal.
0.2 seconds at your level is almost 10% overall. Pretty good decision as I see it, and it emphasizes the question if anyone considers their engagement decision.

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