[Gomerik's 2.0 Sharpshooter Guide [PvE]]

Never use vital shot. Opener should be smuggler's luck, XS Aimed at same time tank is pulling, illegal mod speedshot burst volley trick shot speed shot trick shot instant cast charged burst, charged burst trick shot. Anything less on an opener, and I will leave your dps in the dust. you will be perfect on energy.

[L55 SS PVP Stat Balancing]

If you use vital shot against anyone that isn't a shadow or a scoundrel, you're an idiot. the damage dealt by charged burst in the time it takes to cast vital is more than vital's entire time.