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How far can a civil war musket shoot?

The 69 smoothbore had a maximum effective range of about 100 yards (more or less). The rifled 58 Springfield musket had an effective range of 300 yards against men or 600 yards against larger targets like a man on a horse.


How far can a tank shoot?

A tank can shoot targets with its main gun at distances in excess of 2 miles. More advanced canons and ammunition extend this range even further.


When were military uniforms first made?

Military uniforms have a history that dates back to ancient times, with early forms of distinctive clothing worn by soldiers as far back as the Roman Empire. However, the concept of standardized military uniforms as we know them today began to take shape in the 17th century, particularly during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). By the 18th century, many European armies adopted specific uniforms to enhance discipline and unit cohesion. The modern military uniform continued to evolve through the 19th and 20th centuries, reflecting changes in warfare and societal norms.


Why didn't the soviets shoot down the US cargo planes?

It was understood during the Cold War period that there were some things you could get away with, in terms of military provocation, and some things you could not get away with. If a certain line was crossed, the result would have been nuclear war and the destruction of the human race. No one wanted to go that far.


Japanese contribution to the Philippines?

The Japanese have assisted the Philippines as far back as the 16th century. Some of the ways in which Japan contributed to the Philippines include as a major trading partner which helped the Filipino economy and Japan also provided support to the new Philippine government in the 1980's.

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How far does a 17th century smooth-bore pistol shoot?

It would depend on how it was loaded, you could get out to 100 yards, but the effective range would be in the 50 yards or less range.


How far can a civil war musket shoot?

The 69 smoothbore had a maximum effective range of about 100 yards (more or less). The rifled 58 Springfield musket had an effective range of 300 yards against men or 600 yards against larger targets like a man on a horse.


How far can a civil war rifle musket shoot?

The 69 smoothbore had a maximum effective range of about 100 yards (more or less). The rifled 58 Springfield musket had an effective range of 300 yards against men or 600 yards against larger targets like a man on a horse.


When was the corkscrew invented?

The corkscrew was invented in the early 17th century, with versions dating back as far as the late 17th century in England and the late 18th century in Germany. The design has evolved over time to the familiar spiral shape we see today.


Did the Northern Ireland and Ireland conflict start in the 17th century or the 19th?

Northern Ireland only came into existence in the 20th century, so you could say the answer is the 20th century. However there is historical reasons for the conflict that can be traced back over many centuries, to the 19th, 17th and earlier, as far as the 12th century.


How far can a gun shoot?

some shoot far and some dont so they all dont shoot the same length


How do you beat the gang at the end of Wild West island?

You have to shoot them before they shoot you, but there are tricks to get them to come out in the open. Working from far right to left, shoot these objects and then the outlaw who pops out: Root Beer jug - wagon wheel rolls onto bandito at far right Musket - it shoots behind the red-haired outlaw Top of the Candle - flame burns rope, drops sack on mustached outlaw Bag of Coins on safe - spills coins on the female gunslinger


Which century marked the beginning of English rivalry with Spain and Portugal for trading rights in India?

The late 16th and early 17th centuries saw competition between European countries for trade with the Indian subcontinent and the far east. England had India pretty well under their control by the end of the 17th century.


Are muzzleloader and musket the same?

They are both firearms. However, they can be different as far as loading procudures go


How far can a chameleon shoot its tongue?

Very far


How far can a pump action rifle shoot?

Type of action has nothing to do with how far a weapon will shoot. Caliber and load is what matters.


How far does the bullet go out of a 50 caliber shoot accuratly?

how far does a 50 caliber sniper rifle shoot accuratly