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A lot of history surrounding the Creedmoor rifle. I live about 2 miles from the old range. Birthplace of the NRA's first range to develope marksmanship in the 1870's. The NRA bought 70 acres from the Creed family to start a range that hosted the prior version of the Palma trophy. Guns were developed to compete. The National Guard practiced there. Noise complaints caused it close. Then it became a large sprawling mental institution. Even today, the surrounding streets bear the names that harken back to a bygone era: Winchester Blvd, Musket St, Range St, Gettysburg St, Sabre St, etc.