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Joseph Partello's (& other) record score
Jan 2nd, 2022 at 2:42pm
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In 1878 Joseph Partello made the outstanding long range score of 224 x 225, shooting at 800, 900 and 1000 yards. This was covered in a short article in the Single Shot Rifle Journal (September / October 2021). 

Partello’s score was made at practice, experimenting having decided to change the method of loading the cartridges for his Remington rifle. However, and irrespective of Partello’s obituary statement in 1934 that his record score has “existed since 1878”, it was equalled by others.

Several riflemen in the 19th century shooting with breech loading black powder target rifles at 800, 900 and 1000 yards made the outstanding score of 224 x 225. I have added a short summary on my web site: (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

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Re: Joseph Partello's (& other) record score
Reply #1 - Jan 3rd, 2022 at 7:37am
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Thank you David, your research and writing is always a great interest to me and I really appreciate it. Bob
  
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Reply #2 - Jan 5th, 2022 at 1:05am
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I will add some of my stuff to this on Partello, note the ribbon is mine but probably not the one Partello is wearing in the photo.

  
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Reply #3 - Jan 5th, 2022 at 1:07am
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And a couple more
  
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Reply #4 - Jan 6th, 2022 at 3:32pm
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What a great collection of pictures and information. Thanks for sharing this.

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