The vast majority of what I run through my XCR is either Winchester 55 grain FMJ bulk packs and handloads.
Both will shoot high into the expert range on a military qualification course, so I question just how much more is needed. From a good prone, I can make reliable hits on targets smaller than people, far enough away that the 5.56 isn't as effective - even using my preferred TAP ammo, much less FMJ ammo.
One of the things that really peeves me (and this isn't directed at you, just an aside) is when people put a rifle in sandbags on a concrete bench and try to punch tiny little holes at 400 or so - when the rifle isn't designed to do that!
I say that my sniper rifle is accurate at 1/3 MOA at 300, but that's a combo of the rifle, optics, ammo, and ME. As in my belly in the grass, no benches needed / allowed.
So someone takes a battle carbine or battle rifle, and benchrests it - then complains that they can't get 1/2 MOA groups with FMJ ammo. WTF-over? If the rifle will shoot better than the operator - IN THE GRASS ON HIS BELLY - then what is the big deal? The XCR falls into that category for me. With the 2 MOA Aimpoint and cheap FMJ ammo, I'm still the limiting factor I believe - but still high into the expert scores. Is more accuracy really needed? If I had more (like for instance I started running my 69 SMK load) could I make use of that from the prone? Maybe a TINY bit, but nothing noticable I'm sure.
Last time I checked, there weren't any nice concrete benches out in the field. Nor are there any on MY range.
FWIW......
Both will shoot high into the expert range on a military qualification course, so I question just how much more is needed. From a good prone, I can make reliable hits on targets smaller than people, far enough away that the 5.56 isn't as effective - even using my preferred TAP ammo, much less FMJ ammo.
One of the things that really peeves me (and this isn't directed at you, just an aside) is when people put a rifle in sandbags on a concrete bench and try to punch tiny little holes at 400 or so - when the rifle isn't designed to do that!
I say that my sniper rifle is accurate at 1/3 MOA at 300, but that's a combo of the rifle, optics, ammo, and ME. As in my belly in the grass, no benches needed / allowed.
So someone takes a battle carbine or battle rifle, and benchrests it - then complains that they can't get 1/2 MOA groups with FMJ ammo. WTF-over? If the rifle will shoot better than the operator - IN THE GRASS ON HIS BELLY - then what is the big deal? The XCR falls into that category for me. With the 2 MOA Aimpoint and cheap FMJ ammo, I'm still the limiting factor I believe - but still high into the expert scores. Is more accuracy really needed? If I had more (like for instance I started running my 69 SMK load) could I make use of that from the prone? Maybe a TINY bit, but nothing noticable I'm sure.
Last time I checked, there weren't any nice concrete benches out in the field. Nor are there any on MY range.
FWIW......
