TexasBill
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Take into account 30 round mags of 5.56.
Thirty rounds of ineffective is still ineffective. The 5.56 was never intended to be a long-range round, especially in a short barrel.
Take into account 30 round mags of 5.56.
Combine this with a knowledge of local terrain, a basic understanding of camouflage and ambush tactics, and you might not need 600+ yards. I don't think underestimating the capabilities of a properly motivated amateur rifleman with a high powered rifle in his own backyard is wise.
Which do the troops generally prefer? The Aimpoint that's best for close range work < 100m, or the ACOG that's not as fast up close but is better for longer ranges?