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johnwilliamson062 · December 25, 2012, 10:58 PM

I'm not sure it makes all that much difference with NATO FMJ.

Where I see difference is out of carbines. When you push the rounds out to 100 yards from a 12-16 inch barrel you start to see some difference.

At ten yards the energy difference is mostly expended behind your target.

December 25, 2012, 10:58 PM	#106
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I'm not sure it makes all that much difference with NATO FMJ. Where I see difference is out of carbines. When you push the rounds out to 100 yards from a 12-16 inch barrel you start to see some difference. At ten yards the energy difference is mostly expended behind your target.