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In 1871 William C. Church used an editorial in The United Sates Army and Navy Journal and Gazette of the Regular Forces and Volunteer Service to promote the idea that “An association should be organized … to promote rifle shooting on a scientific basis

Rigby’s Big Game Rif­le is the archetype for bolt-actions designed to hunt earth’s biggest, most dangerous game.

John Rigby built the guns used, and competed as well, in NRA’s first international match.

Walter Bell’s .275 Rigby is one of the best known rifles in the world.