Long Range Rifles

A Branch of the Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain

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Happy Creedmoor 150th Anniversary: 26 September 1874 - 26 September 2024 - the Ireland vs USA long range rifle match lead to a series of international competitions in the 19thC, including the Palma Trophy Match, still held today. https://t.co/0xg1zfvhuT

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150 years ago today, the last team practices took place at Creedmoor, before the international long range rifle match between Irish and American riflemen. Teams of 6 shooting at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards with muzzle loading and breech loading black powder rifles.

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On this day, 6 September 1874, a team of Irish riflemen sailed for the USA, to compete against American riflemen at Creedmoor, for the Championship of the World. #Creedmoor150 - https://t.co/uKAhSwdYjF

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Long range muzzle loading at Bisley, 7-9 June. A brief report and 16 pictures on line now. A challenging weekend weather wise, but always enjoyable. https://t.co/a2iylNhxMf

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The Volunteer Trophy (600 yard) and BC Baker Cup (900 yard) matches were held at Bisley at the weekend. Results and report available via the Branch web site - https://t.co/sYgBHgyTzP

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Just a week to go and LRR are back Bisley for a mix of training and competition over three days - shooting muzzle loading rifle at 500, 600, 900 and 1,000 yards.

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The ‘Asquith Cup’ is the first match of the season and was fired at Bisley on Friday 5 April. This is a long range percussion military muzzle loading rifle competition. Results and report available via the Branch web site - https://t.co/Cnr0ZYXr8U

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First event of the year (5 April) is Asquith Cup match - challenging competition for the muzzle loading military rifle enthusiasts. Comprises aggregate of 15 shots at each distance, 600 and 800 yards. Shooting prone with military sling for support. https://t.co/Y1f9ZUHMdN

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The Whitworth Research Project is hosted by @ResearchPressUK. The rebuild of the web site continues and all rifle related posts have been consolidated into a single section - note also the ‘Hex Bore blog’ for news and short items of interest. See - https://t.co/bH92Sbk4Hr

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Looking for historical information on Creedmoor rifle range?

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Long had a chronology of the key dates charting the rise and demise of Creedmoor Rifle Range on the web site. Many 150th anniversaries of International Rifle Matches arise over the next few years. Chronology is being expanded to provide more detail. See - https://t.co/4kxeZTwNEw

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The Long Range Rifles Branch of @mlagb has an annual match for Whitworth muzzle loading rifles, fired at 600 yards.

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Sir Joseph Whitworth died at Monte Carlo on the evening of Saturday 22 January 1887, aged 83. He was buried on Wednesday 2 February 1887 in the churchyard of the 12th century St Helen’s church at Darley Dale, Derbyshire. #OnThisDay - https://t.co/QWBlzGlCV1

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A reminder that a 'Hex Bore' blog is maintained on @ResearchPressUK web site, where news and information is shared. This also includes an annual summary of updates to the Whitworth database - updated throughout the year. https://t.co/9ASmp46IwB

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Database update: Whitworth sporting rifle no. 482 documented. Sadly barrel is missing. Remaining parts include stock, lock, breech plug & some fittings. Trigger guard missing and hammer may be later replacement. Although incomplete it is new to the database. 10 January 2024

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Database update: Previously recorded in 2011, Whitworth military target rifle no. 976 has resurfaced. Records now updated and include a set of photographs. Likely intended as a prize / presentation rifle c1860, the stock carries a vacant oval plaque. 13 January 2024

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Good to document an original cased Whitworth sporting rifle, from c1860. Rifle is richly engraved and case includes an original cylindrical Whitworth bullet mould, plus fine set of accessories. Previously unrecorded rifles do appear from time to time, but rarely of this quality.

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The Long Range Rifles Branch of the MLAGB hold an annual 600 yard match open only to hexagonally bored Whitworth Rifles.

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Happy birthday Sir Joseph Whitworth, born #OnThisDay 21 December 1803. Renowned for its accuracy, Whitworth rifle was used in long range competition. Never adopted for British Service, it saw limited use by Sharpshooters during American Civil War. https://t.co/oZQMcx3ni5

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Roswell C. Coleman (1840-1923) was born in Goshen, Orange County, NY, USA #onthisday 3 December 1840. He was a member of the Victorious American Rifle Team that competed against Ireland at Dollymount on 29 June 1875. #remingtonrifle #creedmoor

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Buoyed by their success winning the Elcho Shield in 1873, Irish riflemen wanted further laurels. Their challenge to riflemen of America for a long range rifle match was published in the New York Herald 150 years ago, #OnThisDay 22 November 1873. #creedmoor https://t.co/TaDzNx03ho

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A mixed couple of days of weather shooting long range muzzle loading at Bisley over the weekend. Friday at 900 & 1000 yards and Saturday at 600 yards. Good to spend time with friends and enjoy an end of year Annual Dinner with my club, @LongRangeRifles

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Last competitions of the year completed on Saturday, shooting on Bisley’s 600 yard range. Long range muzzle loading with target rifle and a special match just for hexagonally bored Whitworth rifles. Friday was @mlagb 900 and 1000 yard matches.