I really haven't thought about the Nationals, but I sure would like to get better, especially at 1k. Last summer I tried RL17 and then switched to XBR8208, and even though I had good numbers, (sd&es) with XBR I did not score better than good old 4895. Our little group does not mark each shot. So after your sighters, it's 15 downrange and you don't know where in the hell they are going. This year we plan to mark targets after each 5 shots, so that will help, especially at 1k. I have been shooting off a rest, but I am going to a bipod this year. My competitors use them with good results and it's less stuff to carry around. If I don't compete in the Nationals,I would at least like to come and watch the show, and learn something in the process. This 1000 yard thing is a quandry! Luke