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Generally speaking, most US Civil War troops fired their rifle muskets and smoothbore muskets when the enemy was within 100 yards or less. Distances longer than that made any rifle of that time very likely to mis their intended targets. For the most part, close range firefights resulted in clear results. Also, the other factor to be considered was that battlefield terrain made it difficult to see enemy troops clear enough to begin shooting at long range.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoAs explained below, generally at close range, and as massed volley fire.
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What was the average soldier like in the civil war?
They drilled and and marched a lot. The muskets upgraded to musket-rifles which were much better.
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Was the Hall Rifle used in the Civil War?
Anything that could fire a projectile down range was used during the Civil War. Type your answer here...
What were civil war muskets capable of firing?
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What is the Value of 1863 Springfield Rifle Musket with a trapdoor?
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§ Muskets §Pistols §Knives
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Pikes, cannons, muskets and mortars.
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What date did they invent the rifle in World War 1?
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