Welcome to high-power across the course shooting. High power is a sport with a few divisions including service rifle which is essentially a stock looking M-16/ar-15 (military type )rifle, match rifle which is often often a  tuned up bolt action or A.R. 15 with extended side radius custom stock and match sling, and there is also a division for scoped rifle’s (aros).

Competitors compete across the course matches:  200 yards standing slow fire, 15 or 20 shots for 20 minutes; 200 yards sitting, rapid fire, 60 seconds, 10 shots; 300 yards prone, rapid fire, 70 seconds, 10 shots; 600 yards prone, slow fire, 20 shots for 20 minutes; Mid-Range is generally done at 600 yards, slow fire prone, 20 shots for 20 minutes.

The equipment you would need for the sport includes:

• Eye and ear protection
• Solid rifle (either match, aros, or service)
• A good sling
• A decent spotting scope
• Plenty of good ammo (88 rounds to be exact, but bring extra )
• Shooting coat
• Shooting mat
• Extra magazines

Anyone interested in competing in a rifle match must read the NRA rule book for the rifle type to use, any additional equipment or information necessary for competing in a match.  Also read a match program for a particular match so you know what is involved, location, awards and time involved at the club.

Hope to see you at the range!