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<blockquote data-quote="bwaites" data-source="post: 344960" data-attributes="member: 8733"><p>In rereading this entire thread I am amazed at the lack of understanding exhibited by some of the members here in what comprises "luck" vs. a planned shot. </p><p> </p><p>There were certainly elements of chance involved with these shots, there are elements of chance in all shots over point blank. </p><p> </p><p>However, to qualify the shots as "lucky" is simply wrong. I have stated before that "luck" means that there was NO input from the shooter. That is wrong. </p><p> </p><p>The shooter controlled multiple variables, and could not control others. However, after making the initial shot, he adjusted, and then made another shot. Yes, there were still uncontrolled components, but he made adjustments based on his knowledge and ability. </p><p> </p><p>If a shot is "lucky" because the uncontrolled variables can be adjusted for, then EVERY shot is lucky! </p><p> </p><p>In retrospect, reading my posts might lead some to believe that I am discounting the elements of chance involved with these shots, I am not.</p><p> </p><p>However, I do not believe that these shots were "lucky", since the shooter made the necessary adjustments based on conditions, and then made the shots.</p><p> </p><p>Bill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bwaites, post: 344960, member: 8733"] In rereading this entire thread I am amazed at the lack of understanding exhibited by some of the members here in what comprises "luck" vs. a planned shot. There were certainly elements of chance involved with these shots, there are elements of chance in all shots over point blank. However, to qualify the shots as "lucky" is simply wrong. I have stated before that "luck" means that there was NO input from the shooter. That is wrong. The shooter controlled multiple variables, and could not control others. However, after making the initial shot, he adjusted, and then made another shot. Yes, there were still uncontrolled components, but he made adjustments based on his knowledge and ability. If a shot is "lucky" because the uncontrolled variables can be adjusted for, then EVERY shot is lucky! In retrospect, reading my posts might lead some to believe that I am discounting the elements of chance involved with these shots, I am not. However, I do not believe that these shots were "lucky", since the shooter made the necessary adjustments based on conditions, and then made the shots. Bill [/QUOTE]
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