The AR-15 Thread - AR-15's and Magazines

[Snarl]

I can use an AR out to about 350 or 400 yards, and the scoped bolt action out to 600 or 800. I'm no sniper, and I'm not as good at it as I used to be because - old eyes.

It's ok by me, though, because in this terrain you rarely run into shooting that's going to be over 800 yards, and most will be considerably shorter. 400 to 600 yards will be a "long range" shot around here because of the hills, the hollows, and the thick forest.

Tell me about it.  When I was a youngster, I could see a man sized silhouette at ~500m without an optic.  Beyond that ... uh uh.  I did a tune-up on my eyes probably ten years ago, which was a big improvement, but didn't completely turn back the years.

Me and my buddy found a field nearby that stretches to 835 ... we're lucky for that, as the nearest real range is over 2 hours one-way from here.  600m seems to be that magic length for me ... that place where Kentucky Windage gives way to technical application.  So, at about 765m, we're able to get in a good workout and use a spotting scope to see what we're actually doing.

Lemme stop before I derail.

Cheers!!