Get good at "down Zero" first. Speed will come. I found stage planning to be a time saver. On the qualifier, take a couple of extra seconds as not to drop the head shot - which will put you down 5.

Plan your round count so you reload on the move. You may need to put three hits on a target to get to your emergency reload point but plan to reload on the move. Putting one hit on a target then having to reload will cost you big time.

Also practice reloads. Plan on keeping the gun high during reloads to minimize the time bringing the gun back up onto target. Of course if you are going to shoot revolver - never mind on the last comment.