Red comments:

I normally run in Precision stance, so having the Blue Precision trait moved to tier 6 is a costly change since it forces me to use more lower DPS induction skills in Precision stance. Even with 2 pts in Strength trait I'm trading 30% base damage against 34.5% crit multiplier and more frequent focus shots. For me, Strength stance isn't currently worth using.

Upshot has a longer cooldown and higher focus cost then Merciful shot, but does significantly less damage (according to Combat Analysis). In it's current state, it doesn't seem worth traiting or using.