High Power Rifle Competition

NRA High Power Rifle Competition is a sport in which competitors shoot at bullseye targets with center fire rifles. A standard match will be 50 rounds fired from three different positions (standing, sitting and prone) and two speeds (slow-fire and rapid-fire) at a distance of 200 yards. Most rifles will be military style rifles but any centerfire rifle is welcome. Shooting in an NRA High Power Rifle Match fulfills the shooting requirement for the purchase of an M1 Garand from the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

2008 NRA Approved Matches

• March 8
• April 12
• May 17
• June 14
• July 19
• August 9
• September 13
• October 11
• November 8
• December 13

There are three categories of high power competition: Service Rifle, Match Rifle and Sporting Rifle.

Service rifles are the three United States military rifles: the M1 Garand, the M14 and the M16 or their commercial semi-auto equivalent.
Match rifles are center fire rifles with metallic sights and a magazine capable of holding not less than 5 rounds. Any center fire rifle with metallic sights and a 5 or more round magazine that is NOT a service rifle will compete in the match rifle category.
Sporting rifles are any other center fire rifles using either metallic or optical sights.

A limited number of M1 Garands are available for use by competitors . Anyone wishing to borrow an M1 rifle must make advance reservations with the Match Director at least four days prior to the match.

Schedule of Events:

New Shooter Training: A free instructional clinic begins at 08:30 a.m.

Registration & Practice:Registration and practice will be conducted from 08:30 a.m. to 09:30 a.m.

Match: The match begins with an orientation / safety briefing at 09:45 a.m. Firing begins at 10:00 a.m.

General Information:

New Shooter Training: A free instructional clinic will be held prior to each match. Topics covered include: range safety, shooting positions, conduct of the match and operation of the M1 Garand.

Eligibility: Competition is open to the public.

General Information: Soft drinks and water but NO food will be available at the range. Restrooms are available.

Awards: Awards will be in NRA Points or other items at the discretion of the Match Director.

Required Equipment: Hearing protection; eye protection; rifle, ammunition (80 rounds NRA Service or Match Rifle, 56 for NRA Sporting Rifle), long sleeve shirt and long pants.

Highly Recommended Equipment: Hat, sunscreen, shooting mat or carpet (about 3’ x 6’), ammo for practice, food and drink.

Directions: The DPRC Range is located at 3973 Jim Minor Road south of Mebane, North Carolina.
The range is located approximately 20 miles west of Chapel Hill and 10 miles east of Burlington.

• From I-85 Northbound take Mebane Oaks Road Exit# 154, Turn Right onto Mebane Oaks Road going south.
• From I-85 Southbound take Mebane Oaks Road Exit# 154, Turn Left onto Mebane Oaks Road going South.
  Proceed 4.6 miles and turn right onto Jim Minor Road.
  Proceed 1.5 miles and range will be on the left with chain link fence and DPRC sign.

Course of Fire: All firing will be done at 200 yards.
No sighters will be fired. Use the practice session to establish or confirm 200 yard zeros.

Service and Match Rifle shown below. Sporting Rifle is 20 rounds per match for the Slow-fire and 4 rounds per match for the Rapid-fire matches.

Entry Fee: $15.00 for DPRC members. $20.00 for non-members. No charge for Juniors (under 20). Checks accepted.

Rules: NRA High Power Rifle Rules will be used.

Questions?: For further info, contact David Gusler at high-power "at" dprc.org

Online Garand Registration: E-mail the following to high-power "at" dprc.org if you would like to borrow an M1 Garand for a match.

                Name:    ___________________________________
                
                Address: ___________________________________
                
                City:    ________________________   State: _____   Zip: ________
                
                E-mail:  ________________________   Phone: _____________________
                
                Need Ammo:  Yes or No ($20 for 60 rounds)
                
                Note: All fields required to borrow an M1 rifle.

Last update: January 2, 2008