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What was the general range of US Civil War rifles fired by infantry troops?
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During the US Civil War are large variety of rifles were used by the infantry of both opposing armies. Using an average, based on reports from a good number of battles, accuracy by infantry troops with their rifles usually began at 150 yards or less.
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