Shortly before he died, Jeff Cooper speculated about the possibility of a man being able to place 20 shots in a 20-inch circle in 20 seconds at 1,000 yards. Certainly, it would take an exceptional shooter with an exceptional firearm. IMHO, perhaps the rifle best suited to service this challenge would be something along the lines of the Walther WA2000 in .300 WinMag...
I remember reading that. Was that the thought behind the scout rifle?
I like this version:
http://ruger.com/products/gunsiteScoutRifle/models.html
I don’t know about 20 seconds, but I saw range instructors at Parris Island pump a clip from an M-1 into a 20 inch target at 600 yards - all in the bullseye - STANDING.
The range, at that time, was still marked out at 1,000 yards, although we never fired beyond 500 yards.
Posted by Travis elsewhere:
Michael Bane (The Outdoor Channel, gun writer, all-around great guy and Uber Outdoorsman) is reporting this:
“Did you guys know that Dave Lauck out at D&L Sports actually did the Cooper Challenge — 20 rounds inside of 20 inches in 20 seconds at 1000 yards? First guy to succeed.
“He was shooting one of his custom ARs with his gas system and muzzle brake, with 77 grain bullets...
“Congrats Dave, and WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT!
“Michael B”
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