10.9 — a Number that Represents Marksmanship Perfection
In the Olympics (and other top-level shooting events with electronic scoring), a 10.9 is the highest possible single shot value. A 10.9 is the best of the best — the numerical equivalent of a perfect shot. Olympian Brenda Silva says “shooting a 10.9 is like a hole in one[.]” The 2016 Olympic Games are coming up soon, so many of the world’s best shooters are focusing on producing 10.9s in Rio next month. Here are some comments from top shooters on what a 10.9 means to them:
“A 10.9 is more than a shot value — it’s an idea, a goal, something that pushes us…” — Lauren Phillips
“Shooting 10.9s is not an accident, it’s what you’re supposed to do.” — Tom Csenge
Excellence is shooting a 10.9 “When it Counts — When a Medal … is on the line.” — Sarah Scherer
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If I recall correctly. Jamie Beyerle shot a 10.8 OFFHAND on her final shot of the 3P shootoff….her last shot in the Olympics 2012 where she won Gold. Way to go Jamie!!!!!
Here is a program that allows you to plot your shots: http://shot-10pt9.divshot.io/
How about showing a 10.9.
I think it is more a matter of luck even at the highest level:Grunig & Elmiger published a 40 round group with the best ammo available and the 10.9 were 5 if I recall correctly.So at present rifle ammo combo cannot shoot consistently 10.9.I did manage a 10.8 and I am a lowest ranking shooter.
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