[ARCHIVED THREAD] - FN Technical Data - Max Range

Posted: 5/25/2006 9:01:10 PM EDT

FN Technical Data

Caliber: 5.56x45 mm NATO
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Weight without magazine: 7.5 lbs.
Overall length: 39.6 in.
Barrel Length: 20 in.
Method of operation: gas
Muzzle velocity (M855/SS109): 3,100 ft/sec
Maximum range (M855/SS109): 3,600 meters

Max Range = 3,600 meteres = 3936.996 yards = 11810.99 feet = 2.236936 miles

Is there meret in stating the maximum range of a bullet when the maximum effective range is much less than that?

Posted: 5/25/2006 9:04:34 PM EDT

[#1]

Thats how far the bullet will fly. Actually it's probably longer than that.

Posted: 5/26/2006 7:05:58 AM EDT

[#2]

Usually, information like that is helpful when you're building ranges, identifying SDZ's, and taking into consideration the geometry of an "outside of range fan" discharge. I honestly can't think of any other situation where that information would be of value.

Posted: 5/26/2006 7:41:57 AM EDT

[#3]

+1 on what other said

Maximum effective range is rated at 550m. 800m for area terget.

Posted: 5/26/2006 8:11:13 AM EDT

[#4]

Yep. For the average Joe, that weapon, no optics, I'd say 550 is pushing it pretty good.

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