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[–] AynRandPaulRyan 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

.223/5.56 is combat effective to about 600 yards. Definitely not ideal, but M855 is still trucking along at 1500fps at that range, and hits with about 310ft/lbs. That's comparable to a 9mm pistol at the muzzle.