HP RIFLE

HIGH POWER RIFLE MATCHES

This listing is tentative to board approval and maybe changed at any time.

The Del Norte Gun club will conduct the High Power Rifle practice matches in accordance with the “NRA High Power Rifle Rules”. Matches that are registered and sanctioned with the NRA will be announced on the Del Norte Gun Club MSN group web site and in an email announcement. Notice will also be posted in the clubhouse and on the Del Norte Gun Club web site: http://delnortegunclub.com/

DATES:

Matches will be held the 4^th Sunday of each month.

Location:

Del Norte Gun Club 1000-Yard Range, Rio Rancho New Mexico, USA

Competitor Eligibility:

This competition is open to all individuals. DNGC and NRA membership is recommended, but not required. For safety reasons, if a competitor is having problems keeping ALL bullets in the target and berm, he/she may be asked to cease-fire to re-evaluate their abilities at another time.

New shooters should evaluate the course of fire and consider attending a match to observe and ask as many questions as he/she might have before competing It is also good to see the equipment used for High Power matches.

RSVP required for ALL guests shooters (Non-DNGC members)

This is to allow arrangements for the front gate to be opened for entrance and re-opened for exit. RSVP recommended for club members also planning to attend. RSVP’s are helpful for Match Director to have enough target faces available.
EMAIL: Jeff at springfield03A3@hotmail.com or call (505) 301-7202 .

Match Fees:

$5.00. Juniors shoot for free.

Match Schedule:

The standard match schedule below may be modified at the discretion of the Match Director to address safety or other concerns. November through March, the schedule will run one hour later with shooting to begin at 9:30am.

0700:	Registration and squadding begins at the clubhouse.
0745:	Safety briefing and review of match procedures at the 200 yard line.
0800:	Shooting relays report to the 200 yard line and begin set-up. Pit relay reports to the pits and prepares targets for match.
0830:	Match begins using the 80 shot Regional Course. See Section 7. Courses of Fire of the “NRA High Power Rifle Rules”.

Course of Fire:

80 Shot Regional Course

Stage	Distance	Type of Fire	Firing Position	Number of Shots	Time Limit	Target
First	200 yards	Slow	Stamding	20	20 minutes	SR
Second	200 yards	Rapid	Sitting from Standing	20 in two sets of 10 rounds	60 seconds for each 10 round set	SR
Third	300 yards	Rapid	Prone from Standing	20 in two sets of 10 rounds	70 seconds for each 10 round set	SR-3
Fourth	600 yards	Slow	Prone	20	20 minutes	MR-1

In slow-fire, shooters must load and fire only one round at a time.

Sighting shots are fired before the start of each stage and may be fired in any position. A support or supported position may be used. Sighting shots are not counted in the match score. 2 minutes are allowed at each stage for the sighters.

In slow fire, shooters will be given a combined time limit of 22 minutes to fire two sighting shots and 20 record shots.

In rapid-fire, two sets of 10 rounds are fired for a total of 20 shots. Each set begins with the shooters in the standing position. They are commanded to load two or five rounds. After targets come up, they must get into the firing position, fire two or five shots, reload the magazine and fire the remaining eight or five shots.

Match Rules:

“NRA High Power Rules” will govern the conduct of the matches and are incorporated by reference. “NRA High Power Rules” are available at this web site: http://www.nrahq.org/compete/targetsbooks.asp

	Rifles will not be brought to the line until the Range Safety Officer (RSO) receives word the pits are sealed and announces to the competitors rifles may be brought to the line. All other equipment may be brought to the line and made ready for the match.
	No rifle handling is allowed prior to the announcement by the RSO to bring rifles to the line.
	When bringing rifles to the line:

Rifles shall have empty chamber indicators (ECI) inserted.

Muzzles will be pointed straight up while be rifle is carried to the line.

Muzzles will point downrange when the rifles are placed on the line.

	No further rifle handling is allowed until the RSO declares the preparation period begins.
	When cease fire is declared, competitors will assure rifles are made safe:

Clear rifle of all ammunition

Remove magazines if applicable

Insert ECI

Move the safety to the “Safe” position

Place rifle with muzzle pointed downrange.

	No further rifle handling is allowed until authorized by the RSO.
	As competitors complete firing for the entire match, they may make their rifles safe by clearing the rifle of ammunition, removing magazines, inserting the ECI, moving the safety to "Safe", and remove the rifle from the line with the muzzle pointed straight up.
	Competitors are responsible for declaring “Cease Fire” if they observe any unsafe condition on the range.
	Once the pit has been declared sealed, nobody may leave the pit until the pit is unsealed.
	The pit will not be unsealed until the RSO declares the line safe and authorizes the pit to be unsealed.
	Competitors must follow all instructions from the RSO. The RSO may remove any competitor from the range for failure to follow instructions or for violation of safety rules.
	Competitors are responsible for knowing the match program.

Ammunition:

Competitors will provide their own safe ammunition. 88 rounds are needed to complete the match.

Rifles:

Competitors may use any rifle capable of safely completing the course of fire. Types of rifles and sights will not be restricted. However, awards and recognition will only be made to those competitors using rifles meeting eligibility for “NRA High Power Rules”.

Empty Chamber Indicator:

Empty Chamber Indicators are required and MUST be used at all times except during the preparation time and firing. ECI’s will be available for purchase from DNGC. If you do not have an ECI, please request one before match begins.

Scoring and Target Service:

Competitors will perform pit duties and scoring. Please bring a spotting scope or a good pair of binoculars to score competitors from the firing line. If a competitor is unable to pull targets due to a handicap, please let the match director know before match begins.

Match Range Commands

Range commands on the firing line and in the pits will be similar to the commands prescribed by NRA High Power Rifle rules. NRA High Power Rules” are available at this web site: http://www.nrahq.org/compete/targetsbooks.asp

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Please contact me with any comments and/or suggestions for future considerations.

Cordially,

Jeff Guy

Email: springfield03A3@hotmail.com (best method of contact)

(505) 301-7202

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