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Yeah, it seems to be the best cartridge to make a standard-dimension AR-15 (not the larger AR-10 frame ) good as a 1000 yard match rifle, or possibly a long-range predator / prarie dog/ varmint gun.
Personally, I don't think an AR-15 is the best platform for 1000 yard shooting.
I'll keep it to the .223 round for that rifle, and with a 1:8 or 1:7 twist barrel and heavy loads, it does fine at 600 yards. Probably even 700 or 800, but I've only shot them out to 600 yards.
If I want to go to 1000 yards, it won't be with a .224 bullet weighing under 100 grains. I'd like at least a 120 grain bullet in 6mm, 130 in 6.5mm, 140 in 7mm, etc. And I would want the muzzle velocity to start over 3000 fps.
Personally, I don't think an AR-15 is the best platform for 1000 yard shooting.
I'll keep it to the .223 round for that rifle, and with a 1:8 or 1:7 twist barrel and heavy loads, it does fine at 600 yards. Probably even 700 or 800, but I've only shot them out to 600 yards.
If I want to go to 1000 yards, it won't be with a .224 bullet weighing under 100 grains. I'd like at least a 120 grain bullet in 6mm, 130 in 6.5mm, 140 in 7mm, etc. And I would want the muzzle velocity to start over 3000 fps.
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Yeah, this caliber would be awesome for hiking, hunting and camping in the Great Plains. It gives you flexibility past 1300 yards without the AR10 bulk and weight.
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