Earl Chronister (November 2, 1924 - July 8, 2009) was the world record holder for the 1,000 yards (910 metres) shooting championship for over 20 years.
[1] He was born on November 2, 1924, in Dallastown, Pennsylvania to Mabel (Markey) and Earl J. Chronister Sr.
After suffering a heart attack in 1965, he took up long-distance shooting in an effort to hunt at long range.
[1] Winning the state shooting championship in 1965 prompted Earl Chronister to get involved in researching long range shooting and testing bullets for the Sierra Bullet Company.
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