dale, i think what you are saying is one shooter shot an 8, but shot 2 11 rings to make up that 8 to get back to even......there is no doubt the shooter who didnt shoot any eights had a better day by consistentcy, but the other shooter hit more in the middle......i like the idea of the 11 ring. that way if you do shoot an 8 or 5 you have a chance to get those points back. there really isnt a gamble involved, just aim for the middle of the 10 ring.