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.
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Re: Metford's 2000 yard Rifle
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A bullet weighing 700 grains was used, with a powder charge of 150 grains. The angle of elevation of the rifle used by Mr. Miller during the morning, with the wind from the right rear, was 5 deg. 13 min. In the afternoon, with the wind from the right, it was 5 deg. 17 min.; and, according to Mr. Metford, the speed of the ball falls, in 2000 yards, from 1470ft per second, to 600, or even less.
A bullet weighing 700 grains was used, with a powder charge of 150 grains. The angle of elevation of the rifle used by Mr. Miller during the morning, with the wind from the right rear, was 5 deg. 13 min. In the afternoon, with the wind from the right, it was 5 deg. 17 min.; and, according to Mr. Metford, the speed of the ball falls, in 2000 yards, from 1470ft per second, to 600, or even less.
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