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06-28-2015, 09:59 AM
The A B C of Rifle, Revolver and Pistol Shooting By Ira Louis Reeves, Franklin Hudson Publishing Company, Kansas City, Mo 1913, page 29-30

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RANGES: Ranges are classified for battle exercises as follows:
0 to 200 yards, close range.
600 to 1200 yards, effective range.
1200 to 2000 yards, long range.
2000 yards and over, distant range.

In the Firing Regulations the ranges are referred to as follows:
0 to 500 yards, short range.
500 to 800 yards, midrange.
800 to 1200 yards, long range.
1200 yards and over, extreme range.