[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.

[HMFIC]

I LOVE my 03A3. Made in 1943, issued to my beloved Corps, it shoots like no one's business.

HOWEVER, the M1A is an AWESOME weapon. I like the .308 simply because the heavier grain of the projectile enables it to avoid being affected by the wind. I have watched the vapor trails of the 5.56mm as they get buffeted by a gust of wind. The .308 or 30.06 for that matter, is one damn good round. You'll pay a little extra for the M1A but you get what you pay for.

[RaceBannon]

The M-16 was good for me at 500 yds, but the new A2 will do 600.

However, the former sniper I knew tells me the M1 would be better, the 7.62 round travels farther anyways, and the newer barrels of the M1's will easily handle it.

[OKSooner]

Sorry, didn't see your later post. I inferred the wrong thing from your question.

Enjoy your shooting and stay safe.

[TexasRepublic]

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?

Another Schmidt-Rubin fan! Awright! I'll take the .308 for 600 yards.