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Figure the bull on a 1000 yard target is 36 inches thus your "goal" is perfect X's for all 20 rounds. I've never seen it in 20 minutes versus 20 seconds but it has occurred I'm told. With optics I would give that drill my best effort with a M1A supermatch loaded with 168gr Federal Match. I believe the drill would have to be "learned" as the 4th round fired in rapid fire will start to effect the accuracy as the barrel heats up. Thus if the rifle is consistent ,in it's degradation of accuracy as heat builds up, that level has to be known (where if at all do the flyers go every time ?).....which is the intent of Coopers quest IMO. Create the near perfect rifleman with skill and knowledge of his rifle , ammunition and the effects upon it at all times. Know what you rifle will do from cold shot to last round in 3rd magazine if need be.

The environmental conditions would almost have to be devoid of wind, mirage and high humidity thus I think that the range at Whittington Center at NRA's playing grounds near Raton New Mexico would be the place to try it. I also think that this drill could never be accomplished with a bolt gun unless one was a wizard from hell with such. Initial ideas for rifles include the SR-25 from Reed Knights Inc, a M1A, FN/FAL (maybe...last choice for me) Hk's PSG-1...A REAL one not a reworked Hk91. Just a few of the possibilities. Possibly an FPK or SVD ?? (I'll leave that choice to Archy as I have only plinked and done some formal DOD schooling and familiarization with those. Not bad rifles at all, I just think Archy has more data and experience with em.

Ya got my brain pan juices running on this idea. I live close to Mr G. David Tubb and see him at my local range sometimes so I'll run this by him next time I see him.

I believe it'll happen from a solid bench rest, sandbagged and maybe even using yer buddies Accupod gizmo for a fast solid return of the crosshairs....

My new game 'n goal to play with for a while......Thanks I had heard of this but forgot about it......20x20x20@1000..........tick ....tick.....tick.....:o) Stay Safe !