X=Number of shots fired over a given time period. Y=precision damage per shot. D=(X.Y) or Total Damage. As you can X is directly proportional to D. So let's limit X to the maximum number of shots possible over a course of a minute. Example: Over a course of a minute the Black spindle can fire 23 shots. Over the course of a minute the 1000 Yard stare can fire only 15 shots because of its need to reload. Given that X is directly proportional to D, the Black Spindle will always do more damage given that spindles Y value is greater than or equal to 1K stares Y value... Which it is....