What are the maximum effective range and maximum range of the service rifle?

• A. 75 meters and 1500 meters
• B. 50 meters and 1800 meters
• C. 100 meters and 2000 meters
• D. 25 meters and 500 meters

Answer: (B)

Understanding the difference between maximum effective range and maximum range is essential. Maximum effective range is the distance over which a shooter can reliably place aimed, controllable fire on a target under standard conditions. Maximum range is the farthest distance the projectile can travel before it can no longer remain in flight, regardless of hit probability.

For the service rifle in this context, the effective range is about 50 meters, meaning within that distance a shooter can consistently hit the target with controlled fire. The maximum range is about 1800 meters, which is how far the bullet can travel before it loses enough energy or hits the ground, even though hits become unlikely well before that distance. This distinction shows why the rifle can reach out farther than the point at which it can be effectively aimed and fired with reliable accuracy. The other options pair these distances in ways that don’t align with how the ranges are defined for this instrument in the material.