I think a sub 1 is possible but only if EVERYTHING goes good....I don't feel like grinding for the perfect hunt.
Skills:
Pierce Up
Critical Eye +3
Weakness Exploit
Critical Boost
Fleet Feet
TrueShot Up
Horrible Luck
Talisman:
Pierce Up +6, Tenderizer +5
3 Slot
Hunter Art:
Absolute Readiness
Food Skills:
Felyne Temper
Felyne Courage