Way back when timers first came out, about 1989--I think the first ones were PACTs--I couldn't afford one myself. But running qualifications with a stopwatch and whistle was a pain. I got my agency to buy one and never looked back. Greatest thing since sliced bread. I bought my own Pact LONG ago, and am still using the same one.
I'd say that for any kind of practical shooting a timer is a must, right along with weapon, ammo, and ear pro. Without a timer to monitor you and keep you honest, you just fall back into "target shooting". And God knows it took us long enough to get away from that very thing...
Mala striga deleta est. (The wicked witch is finished.)
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