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High Power Rifle - Competition Details
Course of Fire:
There are 4 strings of fire which are the basic building blocks of any NRA high power course of fire or
tournament. These are:
(1) Slow fire, standing - 10 rounds at 200 yards in 10 minutes
(2) Rapid fire, sitting or kneeling - 10 rounds in 60 seconds, with a magazine change.
(3) Rapid fire, prone - 10 rounds at 300 yards in 70 seconds, with a magazine change.
(4) Slow fire, prone - 20 rounds at 600 yards in 20 minutes.
Every NRA High Power Rifle match for which classification records are kept is a multiple or a
combination of one or more of these strings. At the Greenville Gun Club we fire an 80 round Regional
Course match.
Slow fire does not require much explanation. The shooter takes his position on the firing line,
assumes the prescribed position and is allowed one minute per shot to fire the string. Rapid fire on
the other hand is more elaborately choreographed with a magazine change during the string.
RIFLE: Rifles to be used in High Power Rifle competition must be equipped with metallic sights,
should be capable of holding at least 5 rounds of ammunition and should be adapted to rapid
reloading. Tournament programs often group competitors into two divisions, Service Rifle and Match
Rifle. The rifles currently defined as Service Rifles; The M1A, M14, M16 and their commercial
equivalents. Winchester and Remington have made their Model 70 and Model 40X rifles in Match
versions and custom gunsmiths have made up match rifles on a number of different military and
commercial actions. 1903 and 1903-A3 Springfield, 1917 Enfields and pre-war Winchester Model 70
sporters in .30-06 are all equipped with clip slots for rapid reloading. The most suitable rear sights are
aperture or peep sights with reliable 1/2 minutes (or 1/4) minute adjustments. Fronts sights are post
or aperture type.
SLING: The shooting sling is helpful in steading the positions and controlling recoil. The sling may be
used in any position except standing.
SPOTTING SCOPE: A spotting scope is important accessory for scoring and for observing the
placement of shot spotters on the target. The most suitable spotting scopes have a magnification of 20
to 26 power and an objective lens of at least 50MM in diameter. Eyepieces angled at 45 degrees are
convenient for using the scope without disturbing the shooting position.
SHOOTING COAT: The shooting coat is equipped with elbow, shoulder and sling pads which
contribute to the shooters comfort.
SHOOTING GLOVE: The shooting glove's primary function is to protect the forward hand from the
pressure of the sling. Any heavy glove will serve the purpose until the shooter makes his final choice.
EYE & EAR PROTECTION: You are required to have protection for both your eyes and ears. Ear-muffs
and ear plugs are available; some shooters wear both. Your prescription glasses will afford protection
if they have safety lenses
NRA CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: NRA rules describe a classification system which is designed to let
shooters compete against others at a similar skill level. Each shooter, depending on his average
score, is placed in a class designated: High Master 97% and above Master 94% to 96.99% Expert
89% to 93.99% Sharpshooter 84% to 88.99% Marksman Below 84%
There are 4 strings of fire which are the basic building blocks of any NRA high power course of fire or
tournament. These are:
(1) Slow fire, standing - 10 rounds at 200 yards in 10 minutes
(2) Rapid fire, sitting or kneeling - 10 rounds in 60 seconds, with a magazine change.
(3) Rapid fire, prone - 10 rounds at 300 yards in 70 seconds, with a magazine change.
(4) Slow fire, prone - 20 rounds at 600 yards in 20 minutes.
Every NRA High Power Rifle match for which classification records are kept is a multiple or a
combination of one or more of these strings. At the Greenville Gun Club we fire an 80 round Regional
Course match.
Slow fire does not require much explanation. The shooter takes his position on the firing line,
assumes the prescribed position and is allowed one minute per shot to fire the string. Rapid fire on
the other hand is more elaborately choreographed with a magazine change during the string.
RIFLE: Rifles to be used in High Power Rifle competition must be equipped with metallic sights,
should be capable of holding at least 5 rounds of ammunition and should be adapted to rapid
reloading. Tournament programs often group competitors into two divisions, Service Rifle and Match
Rifle. The rifles currently defined as Service Rifles; The M1A, M14, M16 and their commercial
equivalents. Winchester and Remington have made their Model 70 and Model 40X rifles in Match
versions and custom gunsmiths have made up match rifles on a number of different military and
commercial actions. 1903 and 1903-A3 Springfield, 1917 Enfields and pre-war Winchester Model 70
sporters in .30-06 are all equipped with clip slots for rapid reloading. The most suitable rear sights are
aperture or peep sights with reliable 1/2 minutes (or 1/4) minute adjustments. Fronts sights are post
or aperture type.
SLING: The shooting sling is helpful in steading the positions and controlling recoil. The sling may be
used in any position except standing.
SPOTTING SCOPE: A spotting scope is important accessory for scoring and for observing the
placement of shot spotters on the target. The most suitable spotting scopes have a magnification of 20
to 26 power and an objective lens of at least 50MM in diameter. Eyepieces angled at 45 degrees are
convenient for using the scope without disturbing the shooting position.
SHOOTING COAT: The shooting coat is equipped with elbow, shoulder and sling pads which
contribute to the shooters comfort.
SHOOTING GLOVE: The shooting glove's primary function is to protect the forward hand from the
pressure of the sling. Any heavy glove will serve the purpose until the shooter makes his final choice.
EYE & EAR PROTECTION: You are required to have protection for both your eyes and ears. Ear-muffs
and ear plugs are available; some shooters wear both. Your prescription glasses will afford protection
if they have safety lenses
NRA CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: NRA rules describe a classification system which is designed to let
shooters compete against others at a similar skill level. Each shooter, depending on his average
score, is placed in a class designated: High Master 97% and above Master 94% to 96.99% Expert
89% to 93.99% Sharpshooter 84% to 88.99% Marksman Below 84%
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