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An optimized general-purpose rifle designed by
Jeff Cooper.
Weight-sighted and slung: 3 kilograms (6.6 lb).
This has been set as the ideal weight but the
maximum has been stated as being 3.5 kg (7.7
pounds ).
Length: 1 meter (39 inches)
Barrel length: .48 meter (19 inches)

Sighting system: Forward and low mounted
(ahead of the action opening) long eye relief
telescope of between 2x and 3x. Reserve iron
sights desirable but not necessary.
Action: Magazine fed bolt action. Detachable
box magazine and/or stripper clip charging is
desirable but not necessary.
Sling: Fast loop-up type, i.e. Ching or CW style.

Caliber: Nominally .308 Winchester (7.62 x 51
mm) or 7 mm - 08 Winchester (7 x 51 mm), with
.243 Winchester (6 x 51 mm) being considered for
frail individuals or where “military” calibers are
proscribed.
Built-in bipod: Desirable but not mandatory.
Accuracy: Should be capable of shooting into 2
minutes of angle or less at 200 yards/meters (3
shot groups).
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