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3/25/2026 10:13:29 AM EDT
Should I go with a 308 reticle or a 5.56? Or does it really even matter if using hold over?
3/25/2026 11:00:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Phiers][Edited] [#1]
Definitely not 5.56.

6arc has the closest ballistic path to 6.5 cm.

Why not just use a mil scope instead of bdc?

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3/25/2026 11:19:37 AM EDT
[#2]
308 and 556 are pretty close with similar bullets. If you are set on a bdc of some type you’ll have to find the one that’s closest. Might be worth an email to the manufacturer.
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3/25/2026 11:32:33 AM EDT
[#3]
Mils all day long.
3/25/2026 12:43:04 PM EDT
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Out to 600-700 yards I think it's a wash due to individual rifle and ammo performance. Both will be off to some degree and actual field work will determine just how much.
3/25/2026 12:59:58 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Bowhntr6pt:
Out to 600-700 yards I think it's a wash due to individual rifle and ammo performance. Both will be off to some degree and actual field work will determine just how much.
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This. Barrel length and ammo matter. I like a mil tree like the Athlon and Vector 2-12's, which is what I have on my 12.5" 6 ARC. Proofed out my velocity and drops and now I know the mil drops for steel out to 700.

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