 rabidus
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Posted: 8/10/2012 8:50:56 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Any ammo out there that performs better but is similar to flight characteristics as 62gr m855? Thanks. |
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Posted: 8/10/2012 8:57:25 PM
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Posted: 8/10/2012 9:27:36 PM
[Last Edit: 8/10/2012 9:28:19 PM by Saddlerocker]
I would try the 62gr Fusion
It wont be the same, but it should be close enough, and its a great round Or try the Q3313/RA556B from SGAmmo. |
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Shadeaux
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Posted: 8/10/2012 10:06:12 PM
I have an ACOG TA31 and I have it zeroed with 62gr M855 rounds at 300YD.
I have shot Tula, Wolf and several different Federal and Winchester, 55 to 62 gr rounds from my 16" M4 profile Stag Arms rifle. Not being a precision type of shooter, I can place all of the rounds mentioned within an 8" circle most of the time out to 300 yards. Beyond that I cannot say, as I do not have access to longer distances. That's close enough for me.  Anything beyond 300 yards would have to be international orange and as big as a car before I could see it. |
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Posted: 8/11/2012 12:16:46 AM
Originally Posted By Shadeaux:
I have an ACOG TA31 and I have it zeroed with 62gr M855 rounds at 300YD. I have shot Tula, Wolf and several different Federal and Winchester, 55 to 62 gr rounds from my 16" M4 profile Stag Arms rifle. Not being a precision type of shooter, I can place all of the rounds mentioned within an 8" circle most of the time out to 300 yards. Beyond that I cannot say, as I do not have access to longer distances. That's close enough for me. Anything beyond 300 yards would have to be international orange and as big as a car before I could see it.Heh. Thanks.  |
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Posted: 8/11/2012 10:34:42 AM
Try something with a 69gr match king. it has the same BC as the m855 if I recall, or it is very close.
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Posted: 8/12/2012 1:04:27 AM
Originally Posted By smash05:
Try something with a 69gr match king. it has the same BC as the m855 if I recall, or it is very close. I'll look it up on my reloading books, thanks! |
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giraffejeff
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Posted: 8/12/2012 10:28:42 AM
If it is only going to be used for SD use then I wouldn't be worried about If it matches your ACOG too much. SD ranges are typically less than 100 feet.
My opinion would be to switch to a red dot of some sort. Your situation may be different and may require you to reach out a bit more. |
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Posted: 8/12/2012 11:36:19 AM
My DDV5 with an Eotech is zeroed at 50 yards with m855 and BH 50 grain TSX shoots about an inch high at 50.
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Posted: 8/12/2012 2:56:09 PM
What about Winchester PDX1 in 60 or 75 grns?
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