[HMFIC]

The competition range for Marines using the M16A2 is 200, 300, and 600 yds with open iron sights. Standing, kneeling, and prone. And as a competitor in Far Eastern Div matches, myself and many many others EASILY max out 20/20 in the bull at 600 yds. With a scope and my 03A3, I'd pop that ass at 800 EASY. With modern rifles or the .50BMG, one can reach out and touch at 1000-1200.

[Wilhelm Tell]

I shoot a Schmidt-Rubin, which is probably as accurate as a good Swedish Mauser. I have been thinking about getting an AR-15 or a M1A. Leaning to getting an M1A. What are your thoughts on .223 vs. .308 for 600 yard shooting?

I think the snipers give the military good value for the dollar. One well-trained sniper and his spotter and several thousand dollars in equipment. They have to have a high kill per $ ratio.

[NY Attitude]

I seem to remember reading in the book "Marine Sniper: that Carlos Hathcock reached out and touched someone with a 700 grain boat-tail bullet at 2,500 yards. He used a 50 Cal for this event. With his accomplishments of 93 confirmed kills and others not confirmed it is believable.