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High Power Shoot Information
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Overview
Our Highpower shoot is a spin-off from traditional High power rifle shoots as conducted by civilian Markmanship Program (CMP) and NRA. This shoot is a 100 Yard reduced course shoot due to the limited space at our range. Targets are reduced to simulate scoring rings that various distances as would encountered in a regulation match. This course is described as a “National Match Course”
This shoot takes concentration and helps hone your rifle skills. Trigger control sight alignment and breath control is the name of the game here. You learn quickly how even your pulse effects your sight picture as you tighten up your sling.
There are 3 stages in the match. Standing, sitting/kneeling and prone. Each has it’s own unique method of shooting. Many web sites have detailed instructions on Highpower shooting techniques, so I will leave that information up to the web surfing crowd. Below is a brief description of the positions.
Because this shoot requires multiple shots in a limited time frame, most shooter use one of the following styles of rifle:
- M1A
- M1-Garand
- AR-15
- M1 Carbine
Although we do allow other types to be used, Most find these 3 styles to be best suited for this shoot.
Course of fire is as follows:
Slow Fire Prone - Target MR-31, 20 Rounds (total possible score 200 points)
Rapid fire prone - Target SR-21, 10 Rounds (total possible score 100 points)
Rapid fire sitting/kneeling - Target SR-1, 10 Rounds(total possible score 100 points)
Slow fire standing - Target SR-1, 10 Rounds(total possible score 100 points)
Prone
In the prone position you lay on the ground (usually on a mat to help cushion your elbows and knees) facing the target but at a slight angle to prevent your muscles from straining to hold the rifle on target. You are allowed the use of a sling while shooting in this position. The sling helps steady your rifle and allows you to hold your sights on target. The name of the game here is be comfortable, find your natural point of aim and remember this position.
Sitting
In the sitting position you may not make contact with the ground with any part of your body except your buttocks feet and ankles. Most shooters place their left elbow on their left knee and their right elbow on their right knee. This bone to bone contact provides a solid platform and reduces muscle strain.
Standing
This is the real challenging part of highpower. In the standing position no support is allowed. You need to have your feet about shoulder distance apart. Since standing is only shot slow fire, many take a rest between shots by lowering the gun slightly between each shot. Your sight picture become a controlled wobble at best. If you try and hold your sights on target your will go crazy. Find a rythem. Move your sights to the target then squeeze the trigger just as the sights reach the target.
Hot tip!! - For all the positions, it is important to watch your breath. Inhale then exhale about ¾ of your breath, then squeeze the trigger. If you try and hold your breath in, it causes your muscles to tense and you will throw shots all over the place. Most people can hold with their breath exhaled for 5-10 seconds comfortably. This gives you plenty of time to get your sight picture and squeeze the trigger.
Equipment
Basic Equipment
Rifle
Sling
Ammo
Glove
Spotting scope & Stand
Safety Glasses
Ear protection
Chamber indicator*
3 magazines/clips (If you have a garand you should have a "single load enhancement device", aka 'SLED' or en block clip)
Extra Equipment
Shooting Mat*
Shooting Coat
Knee Roll
Scoring gage
Sight blackener
Fancy hat with floppy sides to help shade the sun
*for the new or infrequent shooter, The club has these items in our container. Ask the shoot chairman and he will be glad to lend you these items.
Course Commands and procedure
Scoring is just like any other paper target game. Each target has scoring rings with the center scoring ring being worth 10 points. If your bullet hole touches the scoring ring of the next higher value ring you get that score.
Course of fire is as follows:
Slow Fire Prone - Target MR-31, 20 Rounds (total possible score 200 points)
Rapid fire prone - Target SR-21, 10 Rounds (total possible score 100 points)
Rapid fire sitting/kneeling - Target SR-1, 10 Rounds(total possible score 100 points)
Slow fire standing - Target SR-1, 10 Rounds(total possible score 100 points)
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Overview
Our Highpower shoot is a spin-off from traditional High power rifle shoots as conducted by civilian Markmanship Program (CMP) and NRA. This shoot is a 100 Yard reduced course shoot due to the limited space at our range. Targets are reduced to simulate scoring rings that various distances as would encountered in a regulation match. This course is described as a “National Match Course”
This shoot takes concentration and helps hone your rifle skills. Trigger control sight alignment and breath control is the name of the game here. You learn quickly how even your pulse effects your sight picture as you tighten up your sling.
There are 3 stages in the match. Standing, sitting/kneeling and prone. Each has it’s own unique method of shooting. Many web sites have detailed instructions on Highpower shooting techniques, so I will leave that information up to the web surfing crowd. Below is a brief description of the positions.
Because this shoot requires multiple shots in a limited time frame, most shooter use one of the following styles of rifle:
- M1A
- M1-Garand
- AR-15
- M1 Carbine
Although we do allow other types to be used, Most find these 3 styles to be best suited for this shoot.
Course of fire is as follows:
Slow Fire Prone - Target MR-31, 20 Rounds (total possible score 200 points)
Rapid fire prone - Target SR-21, 10 Rounds (total possible score 100 points)
Rapid fire sitting/kneeling - Target SR-1, 10 Rounds(total possible score 100 points)
Slow fire standing - Target SR-1, 10 Rounds(total possible score 100 points)
Prone
In the prone position you lay on the ground (usually on a mat to help cushion your elbows and knees) facing the target but at a slight angle to prevent your muscles from straining to hold the rifle on target. You are allowed the use of a sling while shooting in this position. The sling helps steady your rifle and allows you to hold your sights on target. The name of the game here is be comfortable, find your natural point of aim and remember this position.
Sitting
In the sitting position you may not make contact with the ground with any part of your body except your buttocks feet and ankles. Most shooters place their left elbow on their left knee and their right elbow on their right knee. This bone to bone contact provides a solid platform and reduces muscle strain.
Standing
This is the real challenging part of highpower. In the standing position no support is allowed. You need to have your feet about shoulder distance apart. Since standing is only shot slow fire, many take a rest between shots by lowering the gun slightly between each shot. Your sight picture become a controlled wobble at best. If you try and hold your sights on target your will go crazy. Find a rythem. Move your sights to the target then squeeze the trigger just as the sights reach the target.
Hot tip!! - For all the positions, it is important to watch your breath. Inhale then exhale about ¾ of your breath, then squeeze the trigger. If you try and hold your breath in, it causes your muscles to tense and you will throw shots all over the place. Most people can hold with their breath exhaled for 5-10 seconds comfortably. This gives you plenty of time to get your sight picture and squeeze the trigger.
Equipment
Basic Equipment
Rifle
Sling
Ammo
Glove
Spotting scope & Stand
Safety Glasses
Ear protection
Chamber indicator*
3 magazines/clips (If you have a garand you should have a "single load enhancement device", aka 'SLED' or en block clip)
Extra Equipment
Shooting Mat*
Shooting Coat
Knee Roll
Scoring gage
Sight blackener
Fancy hat with floppy sides to help shade the sun
*for the new or infrequent shooter, The club has these items in our container. Ask the shoot chairman and he will be glad to lend you these items.
Course Commands and procedure
- RELAY (number), TAKE YOUR POSITIONS ON THE FIRING LINE. YOUR PREPARATION PERIOD WILL BEGIN IN TWO MINUTES.
- YOUR 3 MINUTE PREPARATION PERIOD BEGINS NOW.
- YOUR PREPARATION PERIOD HAS ENDED.
- THIS STAGE OF FIRE WILL BE xx SHOTS FOR RECORD, (relay and shooting position & loading instructions), IN A TIME LIMIT OF xx MINUTES.
- WITH ONE ROUND LOAD.
- IS THE LINE READY? THE LINE IS READY. READY ON THE RIGHT. READY ON THE LEFT. ALL READY ON THE FIRING LINE.
- COMMENCE FIRE.
- IS ALL FIRING COMPLETED?
- ALL FIRING IS COMPLETED, CEASE FIRE, REMOVE MAGAZINES, PUT SAFETIES IN THE SAFE POSITION, INSERT SAFETY FLAGS, GROUND YOUR RIFLES AND STAND BACK FROM THE LINE.
- IS THE LINE CLEAR?
- THE LINE IS CLEAR, RELAY (number) YOU MAY GO FORWARD TO POLICE BRASS AND TRASH.
- BRASS AND TRASH CALL HAS ENDED. LET’S GO DOWNRANGE, SCORE AND PASTE TARGETS.
Scoring is just like any other paper target game. Each target has scoring rings with the center scoring ring being worth 10 points. If your bullet hole touches the scoring ring of the next higher value ring you get that score.
Course of fire is as follows:
Slow Fire Prone - Target MR-31, 20 Rounds (total possible score 200 points)
Rapid fire prone - Target SR-21, 10 Rounds (total possible score 100 points)
Rapid fire sitting/kneeling - Target SR-1, 10 Rounds(total possible score 100 points)
Slow fire standing - Target SR-1, 10 Rounds(total possible score 100 points)