Travis, you absolutely correct. The 2nd Marine Division used the 5.56 77gr Black hills Ammunition coupled with the SAMR, Squad Advanced Marksman Rifle. This was a heavy barrel M16A4 with a Harris bipod and variable power scope. Our boys wrecked havoc on the Insurgents and could routinely hit targets out to 700 yards.
The ACOG became the most important upgrade to the M16A4/M4 system. Since ROE required a more discriminate shooting profile, the ACOG became the action.
Thanks for the input! I don’t feel “outgunned” in my suburbs with my M-4gery, that’s for sure.