I spotted one of my troops in Kuwait City using our teams barrett. His shot was beyond 1000 with a raufaus HEI round, roof top high to a rooftop low target.....it was ugly. Middle of the day, fairly cool , no mirage, zero wind, cloudy, lots of humdity.......one of those kodak moments that stays with ya.....
I carried the M1A that we were issued there vs the M4/203 combo that was available if we wanted it just due the range of the potential targets and the number of mines we rendered safe with a process called small munitions disruption aka SMUD...... The M1A is still my choice of carry as a truck gun to this day. I have a TRW flavored tack driver that I love due it's accuracy then and now.
Hope yer well, may the new year be nice to ya !
That sucker was wicked accurate out to 800 meters. It's 'official' effective range was 900 meters IIRC but on a good calm day you could make hits out to 1000 meters with it.
It sounds like our rifles have a lot in common. I've got an NM M1A that according to Springfield was made around October of 1985. It's TRW flavored, too.
I've got mine topped with the Springfield 1st Gen rangefinder glass. If I can see it, most likely I can hit it.
Just about all I feed it is the Sierra Match bullet over 42 grains of Re 12. Leaves the muzzle just a hair over 2650 fps so the chrono says. One thing about the M1A is you don't want the bullet going much faster than that. It plays hell with the gas operated system, so I keep 'em under 2700 fps.
I've handrolled a few of the Barnes Coppers in the same weight and profile (BTHP) but I haven't had much of a chance to really wring them out. They weigh the same but they're a bit longer than the Sierra bullet, so consequently they seat just a bit deeper.
I'm giving them a try because I they should penetrate deeper than the Sierra brand. There's nothing wrong the the Sierra, it's just that being a HP, it opens up pretty quick. Believe it or not, Sierra doesn't recommend that bullet for hunting apps. That's why they make the Game King.
I'm going to try the two loads (Barnes vs. Sierra) side by side before I go hog hunting up north. I'll let you know what the 'on paper' results are. Fortunately I've got a pile of a thousand or so LC cases laying around just ready to go.
If I've done my homework correctly, these loads should pretty much duplicate the old M118 match load, and using the Barnes solid should give me plenty of penetration when I go after them feral piggies up in WI. I've got clearance from the Tower to bring home as many of them as I can get and as long as they don't have a face when they get to the Lurker Compound, Mrs L will work her magic on 'em.
I know I'm not in Texas, but I do make a pretty mean BBQ rib and Mrs. Ls pulled pork BBQ is a thing of beauty. Made from wild hog it should be fantastic. We'll do our best to tempt you up north when the time comes.
You take care now. Have a happy, healthy, safe, and prosperous New Year my friend.
L