The M16 family of rifles have an effective range of 550 meters for a point target and 800 meters for an area target.
the M16A3 has a maximum effective range of 550 meters for a target and 800 meters for area, the M14A1 has a maximum effective range of 360 meters and 500 meters respectively.
550 Meters at a point target, 800 meters at an area target. By the way, M16A3 is not a military nomenclature - it was coined by Colt when they made an M16A2 with an M16A1 trigger group for export customers.
The effective range of the M16A3 service rifle is approximately 550 meters for point targets and up to 800 meters for area targets. Its accuracy and range are enhanced by its 20-inch barrel and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. The rifle is designed for both semi-automatic and fully automatic fire, making it versatile for various combat scenarios.
5.56 mm
25,000 rounds
25,000 rounds
5.56 or 223 cal.............................
550 Meters at a point target, 800 meters at an area target. By the way, M16A3 is not a military nomenclature - it was coined by Colt when they made an M16A2 with an M16A1 trigger group for export customers.
You will have to specify whether you want to know point blank range, maximum range or maximum effective range.
2800m
@ 3,500
1.5 miles. Not the effective range, but total range.