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Rob228 · November 12, 2017, 10:47 PM

I've done pretty well with 5.56 at 500, but I also purpose built a .243 for shooting at 500.

For the least amount of drop you are probably going to want any of the new or old 6.5mm.

November 12, 2017, 10:47 PM	#24
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	I've done pretty well with 5.56 at 500, but I also purpose built a .243 for shooting at 500. For the least amount of drop you are probably going to want any of the new or old 6.5mm.