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Historical Firearms, Long Range Target Shooting & Military History

A firing point at Wimbledon, 1870

LRML

Long range muzzle loading - a sport for the discerning rifleman seeking to participate in a challenging and ultimately very rewarding discipline.

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Hex Bore

Whitworth Research Project for the study of Whitworth rifles and artillery. Whitworth's experiments revolutionised rifle design. 

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The Creedmoor Era

In the 19thC, international long range rifle matches at Creedmoor Rifle Range received widespread public interest and press coverage.

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Rifle Volunteers

The Volunteer Force was established in 1859. From 1881 territorial regiments included regular, militia and volunteer battalions.

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