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Not long after the founding of the National Rifle Association of America in 1871, Creedmoor’s first NRA Annual Matches were held on Oct. 8, 1873. As range improvements were made, Creedmoor became more than just the range’s name. New rifles were built—Creedmoor match rifles. For shooters to be as accurate as their new rifles, they developed the awkward looking, but ever-so-steady Creedmoor position. As the Americans won that inaugural match of 1874, the true era of long-range shooting was born be

The Palma Trophy is the oldest international rifle competition trophy contested by the United States. In 1875, the National Rifle Association of America, as part of the Centennial celebration of the founding of the nation, issued a challenge to the riflemen of the world for a long-range rifle match to be fired at the Creedmoor range on Long Island in 1876. Australia, Ireland, Scotland and Canada accepted the challenge. A trophy, constructed by Tiffanys (the cost was $1,500, including 280 ounces

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