Highpower Rifle

The pinnacle of rifle competition, High Power embodies the traditional marksmanship disciplines that have existed at the state, national, and international level since the late 1800s. The heart of High Power competition is Across-the-Course with a Service Rifle, where shooters compete from different positions at various yard lines to earn prestigious awards such as the Distinguished Rifleman’s Badge and President’s 100 Tab, both recognized by Congress and the U.S. Military. Other disciplines such as Mid Range and Long Range allow shooters to compete in prone-only matches, where the shooter’s ability at extreme accuracy and wind-reading is tested further. With Ohio being the host of the annual National Matches every summer at Camp Perry, ORPA High Power aims to facilitate Ohio shooters with fun yet challenging matches that prepare them for the Nationals, and to field the best team of shooters Ohio has to offer for the National Trophy Team Match.

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Basic equipment to compete:

- Rifle and sling

- Eye protection, shooting coat, and glove

- Spotting scope

- Range cart

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Divisions

- Across the Course: Three positions and four stages

- Mid Range: shot from prone at 300, 500, and 600 yards

- Long Range: shot from prone at 800-1000 yards

- F-Class T/R: (Target Rifle) only rifles in unmodified 223 or 308 are permitted and weighing no more than 18.18lbs

- F-Class Open: chambered in any cartridge up to 35 caliber and weighing no more than 22lbs

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