Metford's 2000 yard Rifle

[ResearchPress]

On this day 26 May 1865 the NRA(GB) held the first of two 2000 yard muzzle loading rifle competitions at Gravesend. Col. Halford won the first with a Metford rifle.

See: Metford's 2000 yard Rifle (http://researchpressuk.wordpress.com/2014/05/26/metfords-2000-yard-rifle/)

David

[jmort]

Most interesting. Thanks

[Theditchman]

What a coincidence...I was at the Gravesend Range 2 months ago

[Fly]

My lord David, 2000 yards.Never in my wildest dream did I know they shot at that distance.

Fly

[R.M.]

Man, talk about your rainbow trajectory.

[451 Pete]

David, again , thanks for sharing this and helping keep a piece of history from being lost.

Pete

[Smoke4320]

impressive for the time.. and to think we consider 1000 Yds to be a long way with modern weapons
thanks for sharing the link

[Finster101]

At that point, wouldn't it be artillery?

[ResearchPress]

Thanks for the interest. The NRA(GB) only held these comps for two years. I like tracking this stuff done and trying to document it... So much interesting things going on during this period.

David

[Fly]

Thanks David for keeping us informed as always my friend.

Fly