Capitol City Rifle and Pistol Club

High-Power

There are 4 strings of fire which are the basic building blocks of any NRA high power rifle 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 at 200 yards in 60 seconds.
3. Rapid Fire, 10 rounds prone - 300 yards in 70 seconds.
4. Slow Fire, 10 rounds prone - 500 or 600 yards in 10 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. The popular National Match Course, for instance, consists of 10 rounds slow fire standing; 10 rounds rapid fire sitting or kneeling; 10 rounds rapid fire prone and 20 rounds slow fire prone. Matches fired all at one distance and in one position are known as "single-stage" matches and are usually 20 shot matches (2 times one of the basic strings).

"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 elaborate. In rapid fire sitting or kneeling, the shooter uses a preparation period to establish sitting or kneeling position; then comes to a standing position and, on command, loads either 2 or 5 rounds (depending on the firearm) into the rifle. When the targets appear or the command to commence fire is given, the shooter gets into the firing position, fires the rounds in the rifle, reloads with 8 or 5 more for a total of 10 and finishes the string. The procedure for rapid fire prone differs only in the firing position and the time spent.

EQUIPMENT:

Rifle: Rifles to be used in High Power Rifle competition must be equipped with metallic sights (Some long range, 1000-yard matches allow the use of "any sights"), should be capable of holding at least 5 rounds of ammunition and should be adapted to rapid reloading. Tournament programs often group competitions into two divisions, Service Rifle and Match Rifle. The rifles currently defined as "Service Rifles" include the M1, 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 many 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" with reliable, repeatable 1/2 minute (or finer) adjustments. Front sights should be of either the post or aperture type.

Sling: The shooting sling is helpful in steadying the positions and controlling recoil. The sling may be used in any position except standing.

Spotting Scope: A spotting scope or a substitute optical device is important for scoring and observing the placement of shot spotters on the target. The beginning shooter will benefit from the use of about any telescope which gives an erect image. The most suitable spotting scopes, however, have a magnification of from 20 to 25 power and an objective lens at least 50mm in diameter. Eyepieces angled at 45 to 90 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 shooter's comfort. Since there are several styles of shooting coats of varying cost, the shooter is advised to try out several types before making an investment.

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 a final choice among several shooting gloves available.

Sight Blackener: The shooter using an exposed front sight such as the blade found on the service rifle will require some means of blackening the sight. A carbide lamp will do this job or a commercial sight black sold in spray cans can be used.

Scorebook: If the shooter is to learn from experience, they should record the conditions and circumstances involved in firing each shot. Sight settings, sling adjustments, wind and light conditions and ammunition used all have a place in the scorebook. Actual shot value is the least important data recorded.

Ammunition: Most competitors eventually turn to handloads. Careful handloading will yield ammunition less expensive and more accurate than otherwise available. Both tracer and incendiary ammunition are prohibited by NRA Rules and armor-piercing ammunition may be prohibited by local range regulations.

Capitol City Rifle & Pistol Club
High Power Schedule 2011

April 30	NRA NMC CMP Garand Match 35 Round
May 22	Beginner’s Clinic NRA NMC (After the clinic)
June 18	CMP Garand Match 50 Rounds NRA NMC Fun match (not for record with NRA)
July 23	NRA NMC CMP Garand Match 35 Round
August 13	NRA RMC – Capitol City R&P Annual Championship
Sept 17	NRA NMC CMP Garand Match 50 Rounds
Oct. 8	NRA NMC CMP Garand Match 35 Rounds
Nov. 6	CMP Garand Match 50 Rounds NRA NMC Fun match (not for record with NRA)

Registration and relay assignments start at 8:00 am - 9:00 am with shooting starting just after.

Meet at the clubhouse before heading to the range.

Contact Dave Sheppard for further information.

NRA HIGH POWER RIFLE 2011
Dates: April 30, May 22, July 23, Sept. 17, Oct.8
Registration starts at 8 am
First relay at 9:15 am

OPEN TO: Anyone but NRA members preferred

RULES: Current NRA High Power rules shall govern
OPEN BOLT INDICATOR WILL BE USED
Service Rifle – M1, M14, M16, AR15, or Match Rifles per current rules will be used, NRA classification will be used, unclassified shooters may use an assigned classification or shoot in the master class. 4 or more unclassified shooters will constitute a separate class

SCORING: Scoring will be by current NRA High Power Rules

COURSE OF FIRE: National Match Course of Fire 50 shots
2 sighters before each stage of fire
Stage 1; Offhand, 10 record 10 minutes, SR(200yrd) target
Stage 2; Sitting/Kneeling, 10 record ,60 seconds, SR (200yrd) target
Stage 3; Prone, 10 record, 70 seconds, SR42 (300yrd reduced target)
Stage 4; Prone, 20 record, 20 minutes, MR52 (600yrd reduced target)

ENTRY: Limited to 50 shooters; Seniors $25; Juniors $15

AWARDS: One winner per match and one award for each classification. Match is aggregate of stages. Classes with less than 5 competitors will be combined with the next higher class. Competitors are limited to 1 award per match.

ENTRIES TO: Dave Sheppard, 439 Mountain Rd, Washington, ME 04574, (207) 462-2162

DIRECTIONS: Five miles north of Augusta Civic Center on the Belgrade Rd (RT 27). Across from the Summer Haven Road. Traveling north or south on I-95 take exit 112B. The range is on the right hand side directly after the Cemetery.

NRA HIGH POWER RIFLE 2011

DATE: August 13 Capitol City R& P Annual Championship
Registration starts at 8 am
First relay at 9:15 am

OPEN TO: Anyone but NRA members preferred

SCORING: Scoring will be by current NRA High Power Rules

COURSE OF FIRE: Regional Match Course of Fire 80 shots
2 sighters before each stage of fire
Stage 1; Offhand, 20 record 20 minutes, SR(200yrd) target
Stage 2; Sitting/Kneeling, 10 record, 60 seconds, SR (200yrd) target – 2 strings of fire
Stage 3; Prone, 10 record, 70 seconds, SR42 (300yrd reduced target) – 2 strings of fire
Stage 4; Prone, 20 record, 20 minutes, MR52 (600yrd reduced target)

ENTRY: Limited to 50 shooters; Seniors $30; Juniors $15

AWARDS: Overall Match Winner
One winner for Service Rifle
One winner for Match Rifle
Prizes for high classification winners 1,2,3 of each

ENTRIES TO: Dave Sheppard, 439 Mountain Rd, Washington ME, 04574, (207) 462-2162

DIRECTIONS: Five miles north of Augusta Civic Center on the Belgrade Rd (RT 27). Across from the Summer Haven Road. Traveling north or south on I-95 take exit 112B. The range is on the right hand side directly after the Cemetery.

CMP HIGH POWER RIFLE 2011
John C Garand Matches

DATES: June 18, Sept. 17, Nov. 6
Registration starts at 8 am
First relay at 9:15 am, or after first match of day

OPEN TO: Anyone but NRA/CMP members preferred

RULES: Current CMP John C Garand Match rules shall govern
OPEN BOLT INDICATOR WILL BE USED
Service Rifle – M1

SCORING: Scoring will be by current CMP John C Garand Match rules

COURSE OF FIRE: John C Garand Course of Fire 50 shots
2 sighters before each stage of fire
Stage 1; Prone,5 sighter & 20 record 25 minutes
Stage 2; Prone, 10 record, 70 seconds
Stage 3; Seated/Kneeling, 10 record, 60 seconds
Stage 4; Offhand, 10 record, 10 minutes

ENTRY: Limited to 50 shooters; Seniors $30; Juniors $15

AWARDS: Per CMP rules

CMP HIGH POWER RIFLE 2011
John C Garand Matches

DATES: April 30, July 23, Oct. 8
Registration starts at 8 am
First relay at 9:15 am or after first match

OPEN TO: Anyone but NRA/CMP members preferred

RULES: Current CMP John C Garand Match rules shall govern
OPEN BOLT INDICATOR WILL BE USED
Service Rifle – M1 Garand per current rules will be used

SCORING: Scoring will be by current CMP John C Garand Match rules

COURSE OF FIRE: John C Garand Course of Fire 35 shots
2 sighters before each stage of fire
Stage 1; Prone,5 sighter & 10 record 15 minutes
Stage 2; Prone, 10 record, 70 seconds
Stage 3; Offhand, 10 record, 10 minutes

ENTRY: Limited to 50 shooters; Seniors $25; Juniors $15

AWARDS: Per CMP Rules

ENTRIES TO: Dave Sheppard, 439 Mountain Rd, Washington, ME, 04574, (207) 462-2162

DIRECTIONS: Five miles north of Augusta Civic Center on the Belgrade Rd (RT 27). Across from the Summer Haven Road. Traveling north or south on I-95 take exit 112B. The range is on the right hand side directly after the Cemetery.

Match Director Information:

Dave Sheppard
207-845-2653