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 M16 family of rifles have an effective range of 550 meters for a point target and 800 meters for an area target.
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.
2800m
1.5 miles. Not the effective range, but total range.
@800
You will have to specify whether you want to know point blank range, maximum range or maximum effective range.
ABOUT 5 miles. The EFFECTIVE range is about 700 meters
250yrds
In a rifle, about 150 yards.
Depends on the rifle firing the cartridge. The maximum effective range is around 500 yards. The maximum range (with no accuracy) is about 2.5 miles
Depends on which 30-06 rifle, and which 30-06 cartridge. Right combination is a 1000 meter + effective range.
The maximum effective range of the M16A4 assault rifle for hitting a point target is 550 meters (600 yards).