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mountainclmbr · August 21, 2007, 09:14 PM

The velocity can hold up to above speed of sound out to 500 yards or so. I think it depends on the rifle for the accuracy part of the equation. My Mini-14 is only good for 6 inches at 100 yards with 55 gr FMJ and 3-4 inches for 75gr. That makes it only good for 100-200 yards depending on load.

There are High-Power match rifles used out to 500-600 yards in the AR-15 configuration. Never fired one of these, but it seems that it is more the limitations of the individual rifle than the round.

August 21, 2007, 09:14 PM	#2
mountainclmbr Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: On a mountain in the Colorado Rockies Posts: 966	The velocity can hold up to above speed of sound out to 500 yards or so. I think it depends on the rifle for the accuracy part of the equation. My Mini-14 is only good for 6 inches at 100 yards with 55 gr FMJ and 3-4 inches for 75gr. That makes it only good for 100-200 yards depending on load. There are High-Power match rifles used out to 500-600 yards in the AR-15 configuration. Never fired one of these, but it seems that it is more the limitations of the individual rifle than the round. __________________ "The unfettered free market has been the most radically destructive force in American life in the last generation." - Hillary Clinton