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**Art Eatman** · October 1, 2012, 07:53 AM

Bullets of around 70 grains will penetrate a GI helmet at 600 yards, as far as "danger".

I've done quite well on prairie dogs to 300 yards with my .223. Didn't bother to try longer shots. Zeroed at 200; had about six inches of drop at 300.

October 1, 2012, 07:53 AM	#4
Art Eatman Staff Lead Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX, USA Posts: 20,944	Bullets of around 70 grains will penetrate a GI helmet at 600 yards, as far as "danger". I've done quite well on prairie dogs to 300 yards with my .223. Didn't bother to try longer shots. Zeroed at 200; had about six inches of drop at 300. __________________ You're from BATFE? Come right in! I use all your fine products!