Just saw a tv show that had one section on long rang shooting.

The weapon was a Stock Sig 5.56 MCX with a 16" barrel and scope.
The ammo was Hornady's new 73gr. ELD match bullet with a
BC of .133.
Muzzel vel of 2790fps at 3,000 elevation and temperature at 65 degrees. **
Metal target looked like is was about 12x16", painted white.


Test range was at..................... 1270 yards.... -9 degrees.


Scope was adjusted up by 78.6 MIL.

First two shots missed.........
next four in a row , hit the target.

Not bad for a .223 round, for only target and gong shooting.
They stated that the bullets energy at that range was 122 ft/lbs.

Weapons and ammo has come a long way.

** MV 1270 correction to 2790 (Midway ammo)

MV of 1270 fps, same as target distance, typo?

Nice catch..............

correct fps added.

BC looks wrong. The Hornady site says .398 (G1) and .200 (G7).

https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifl...match#!/#specs

Don't know who wrote the original article, but he/she needs a proof reader.

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