My opinion, worth very little, is that we've moved from being primarily hunters of game to shooters at targets. With clay target shooting there is a lot more time to mount the gun and "aim". Also, with driven game, such as the British indulge in, there is time to consciously mount the gun. My experience with field shooting, especially with unexpected shooting opportunities, is it's a lot easier to make the quick shot if the head isn't dropped down to the stock but the shot simply made instinctively. This form of shooting allows much more drop in the stock. I think we're too preoccupied with precision these days. Don't throw rocks at me--as I said, it's just my opinion.
