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Long Range Tech: Shooting 1,270 Yards with the 5.56 NATO

Long Range Tech: Shooting 1,270 Yards with the 5.56 NATO

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Published on August 10, 2020
Duration: 3:02

This video segment from Guns & Ammo TV features Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand testing the limits of the 5.56 NATO cartridge by shooting at a steel target set at an impressive 1,270 yards. The test utilizes a SIG Sauer MCX Virtus rifle loaded with Hornady's 73-grain ELD-M ammunition, showcasing an exceptional long-range capability for a rifle chambered in 5.56mm, which is typically considered a shorter-range round. The segment highlights advanced shooting techniques and the performance of specific firearm and ammunition combinations at extreme distances.

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