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The M16 is capable generally of 1 1/2 inch shot groups at 100 yards. Some of them will shoot 1 inch groups at 100 yards.

So at 300 yards, you should be able to hit a 3 inch to a 4 1/2 inch size target.

Ammo, gun, and shooter are all a part of making this determination

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