Marksmanship Hunters possess a considerable range advantage, but without the pet's pressure from the Beast Mastery spec, they may not be as effective in duels. They can still deliver solid damage, but their lack of utility compared to other Hunter specs might make them a l...
Realistically, if you're aiming for Gold, you're going to want a shaman or a mage or a hunter in your group, though Gold is absolutely possible without using Heroism/Bloodlust or equivalent effects. Realistically that probably saves you 15-20 seconds at best, and we've seen groups beat ...