RE: 3D Mentality
Our targets are scored the same (12, 10, 8, 5)....but if you miss a LITTLE low on the 12 ring (these are 3D animals)....you score 8. Some targets have a 14 ring.....bu miss that by a FRACTION of an inch....and you risk scoring a 5. If you shoot conservatively.....you can aim for center of the 10 ring. I've never shot when 200 wouldn't win (20 targets). Now we also have trees, fences, etc...that add realism.....but they're really not in the mix, so to speak.
I've never seen a shooter good enough to CONSISTANTLY hit a 12 or 14 ring from 25 yds. It's not visible at that yardage.