should i just follow what the helms manual tells me for piston ring gap placment when installing new rings or is there a better way that alot of engine builders like to follow?

i guess for the most cylinder pressure and oil control......

i remmeber someone mentioning a better ring gap placment other than what the helms manual tells you..........but i dont remmeber where i saw it........ is there anything better than what helms tells you??

any tips guys?