On Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:38:44 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:

On Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:37:12 -0400, Poquito Loco
wrote:

You guys must be good. Our longest range target was only 300 yards, for the M14.

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That's my recollection also (circa 1967 at Ft Jackson) but the M14 was
so accurate that I don't think 500 yards would have been that big a
problem

When qualifying I was hitting every target except the damn 50 yard target. After about three misses
my spotter reminded me that I'd zeroed at 150 yards and was shooting over the damn target every
time. Those were my only misses. I really liked that rifle.

And you're right. I think 500 yards would be very hittable, even without a scope. Probably have to
aim about a foot over the silhouette's head.