Range Report 80 or 75 grain VLDs in Combat

[russ10x]

I would like to know from actual operators, has anyone seen or heard of operators using 5.56 or .223 80 Grain SMKs, or 75 to 80 grain VLDs in combat? I know that that MK 262 Mod 0 and Mod 1 were used, and that the Army did field 1:8 twist barrels at one time in thier M16A4 DMRs. As a former highpower shooter, I had great success at 600 yards with the 80 SMKs. Thier terminal velocity is adequate. Any thoughts or observations?

 

[FCS]

Re: 80 or 75 grain VLDs in Combat

Most 75 or 80 VLDs are not going to be loaded to mag length. Unlikely to be used in combat as you'll be in a single load situation.

 

[russ10x]

Re: 80 or 75 grain VLDs in Combat

Ya..I should have mentioned that. Sorry, it is definatly a single load specialty type...just curious...

 

[Ring]

Re: 80 or 75 grain VLDs in Combat

the bullet used is the 77gr SMK at mag length...

the.gov dose not use the 75 or 80's

and from story's told, single point targets and hits and drops at 600+

 

[Graham]

Re: 80 or 75 grain VLDs in Combat

77SMKs are good to 800. And they hit hard for a .223.

The 87PRL and 100gr OTM give excellent terminal performance in 1/7 16" barrels as well.

 

[9H_Cracka]

Re: 80 or 75 grain VLDs in Combat

C'mon guys, get real - we all know "actual operators" handload their own ammo and single load the rifle when in combat.

Geesh.

 

[mnhntr]

C'mon guys, get real - we all know "actual operators" handload their own ammo and single load the rifle when in combat.

Geesh.

Not sure how that answers the OP's question. The answer is no, however there is a load that uses 77gr SMKs.