Firefight ranges...

[Cdnwolf]

http://donaldmsensing.blogspot.ca/20...ances.html?m=1

"Almost all interviewed stated all firefight engagements conducted with small arms (5.56mm guns) occurred in the twenty to thirty (20-30) meter range. Shots over 100m were rare. The maximum range was less than 300m. Of those interviewed, most sniper shots were taken at distances well under 300m, only one greater than 300m (608m during the day). After talking to the leadership from various sniper platoons and individuals, there was not enough confidence in the optical gear (Simrad or AN/PVS-10) to take a night shot under the given conditions at ranges over 300m. Most Marines agreed they would “push” a max range of 200 m.


YET...

Long-range Afghan firefights prompt US Army rethink of reliance on workhorse M-4 rifle

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/05...horse-m-rifle/