Hit Rating and Heroics

[LavCat]

Can I ask why not? It's a Tier 1 talent, and only 3 points. You can get nearly half of the Hit Rating you need (if you only need 8%) or 1/3 of the HR you need if you need 9% for it. That alone frees you up a large chunk of gems/enchants, and gives you a lot more flexibility in choosing gear. This T1 talent is just that good, and one heck of a bargain at 3 talent points.

To the best of my knowledge Focused Aim still does not give increased hit rating to pets, even in 3.0.8. For Beast Mastery, at least, the pet is a significant source of damage, and the hunter would want to get the pet hit capped as well.

If there were no other Tier 1 talent choice, Focused Aim might be OK for MM or SV, but in my opinion Lethal Shots is a much better place to put the Tier 1 points for any spec.

I was suggesting gems/enchants with +hit only until +hit was high enough (from items) without them. My hunter uses gems and enchants for AP.

The Eagle Bane Bracers (made by a Leatherworker) are another good cheap source of +hit.