The Leech Cup
In 1873, the Irish Rifle Association challenged U.S. rifle shooters to a match at 800, 900 and 1000 yards.
Results: 2017 Leech Cup, Porter & Andrus Trophy, Roumanian Team Matches
Saturday’s matches had rough winds
Hallmarks Of Heritage: The NRA Trophy Collection
NRA’s Shooting Awards―Patriotic Milestones In History
The Great 1874 International Match
How the United States rifle team prevailed over the Irish at Creedmoor in 1874. Bonus: origin story of the Leech Cup
5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Leech Cup
One of the oldest trophies in the NRA collection, the Leech Cup was presented to New York’s Amateur Rifle Club by Maj. Arthur Leech in 1874 for a match between rifle shooters of the U.S. and Ireland.
Army’s SFC Brandon Green Sweeps 2022 NRA Long-Range Championship Trophies
AMU shooter SFC Brandon Green dominates competition at 2022 NRA High Power Nationals, wins Tompkins, Leech, Wimbledon, Remington and Mustin trophies—cementing his status as one of the greatest long-range shooters of all time.
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