Which statement about the rifle’s range and maximum effective range is true?

• A. The rifle’s range is 3600 yards and its maximum effective range is 600 yards.
• B. The rifle’s range is 3500 yards and its maximum effective range is 700 yards.
• C. The rifle’s range is 3500 yards and its maximum effective range is 600 yards.
• D. The rifle’s range is 3400 yards and its maximum effective range is 600 yards.

Answer: (C)

Understanding the difference between range and maximum effective range helps answer this. The range is the farthest distance the bullet can travel under ideal conditions, regardless of whether you could hit something there. The maximum effective range is the distance at which a trained shooter can reliably hit a target with acceptable accuracy and impact.

For this rifle, the farthest the bullet can travel is about 3500 yards, while practical, reliable accuracy for engaging targets sits around 600 yards. That’s why the statement pairing a 3500-yard range with a 600-yard maximum effective range is the correct one. The other options mix ranges that don’t align with how the rifle performs in real-world shooting, where the bullet can travel farther than you can reliably hit at long distances.