Who says a 16", chrome lined AR15 can't be accurate at longer distances?

[G33Man]

I decided to mount a Leupold VX-III 8.5-25x50mm Long Range scope (that wasn't seeing much use) onto my RRA Elite Car. The intent was to hit some steel poppers at ranges from 200 to 600 yards. My shooting buddy chuckled when he saw this large scope on a 16", chrome lined AR15.
I proceeded to whack the heck out of some prairie dog steel poppers at 600 yards with very average Remington UMC 55 gr FMJ ammo. I threw a 12" Shoot-N-C onto a target and shot this 10 shoot group at 600 yards. ( Three true flyers). Nothing spectacular but I could hit COM all day long. I was amazed that I did this well using a short barrel (non-free floated)that is chrome lined and with very average ammo.

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[pablo04092]

Very impressive shooting. I guess it's safe to assume that you are pleased with RRA? How long have you had this particular rifle, and have you made any changes to it? I'm starting to research the AR15 with the intention of buying one, and RRA and BM are my choices so far.


Thanks for the info,

Paul

[SW.FLA.glocker]

It is not that spectacular really. I don't know why people are so amazed at what an AR15/M16 can do. In Iraq I was able to hit 55 gal. drums out to 800 meters with iron sights. Of course that was with a 20" but the 16" should do just fine at 600 plus a little more.

I am glad you have some new found confidence.

[RMTactical]

Chrome lined AR-15's are more than accurate enough for a defensive weapon... Hell, I use my M4 as a varminter without problems.

[JHill]

These rifles are more than capable--it usually ends up being a shooter issue....

Nice shooting

[ColoradoGlocker]

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