2017 HIGH POWER RIFLE SCHEDULE
UNIFIED SPORTSMEN’S CLUB REXBURG, IDAHO
APPROVED TOURNAMENTS:
April 1, 2017 Palma Match (800, 900, 1000 yds) April 8, 2017 Mid Range Match (300, 500, 600 yds) April 15, 2017 Long Range Match (1000 yds)
April 29, 2017 Mid Range Match (300, 500, 600 yds) May 6, 2017 Palma Match (800, 900, 1000 yds) May 13, 2017 Mid Range Match (300, 500, 600 yds) May 20, 2017 Long Range Match (1000 yds)
June 10, 2017 Mid Range Match (300, 500, 600 yds) June 17, 2017 Long Range Match (1000 yds)
July 8, 2017 Palma Match (800, 900, 1000 yds)
July 15-16, 2017 Mid Range Regional Championship (300, 500, 600) July 29, 2017 Long Range Match (1000 yds)
August 12, 2017 Palma Match (800, 900, 1000 yds)
August 26-27, 2017 Long Range Regional Championship (800, 900, 1000)
REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS:
July 15 – 16, 2017 Idaho State High Power Mid-Range and Regional Championships, to be held in
Rexburg, Idaho.
August 26 – 27, 2017 Idaho State High Power Long Range and Regional Championships, to be held in
Rexburg, Idaho.
CLUB TOURNAMENTS:
March 18, 2017 Team Match. Contact David Crandall (208) 524-1752
June 3, 2017 Team Match. Contact David Crandall (208) 524-1752
July 1, 2017 800 Match (200, 300, 600 yds) August 5, 2017 800 Match (200, 300, 600 yds) September 9, 2017 800 Match (200, 300, 600 yds)
September 16, 2017 Military Bolt Action Rifle Match. Contact David Crandall at (208) 524-1752. October 7, 2017 800 Match (200, 300, 600 yds)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) The Idaho State Service Rifle Championships and the Idaho State High Power Championships will be held in the western part of the state.
2) F-Class competition will be governed by current NRA High Power Rifle rules. See information at http://www.nrahq.org/compete/rules/rul_hpr_10.pdf.
3) Those who plan on shooting most of this year’s matches would be money ahead to join the Unified Sportsmen’s Club ($60 per year, which also includes family or $40 per year individual), and reduce the per match fee from $30 to $20, seniors pay $15, and grand seniors pay $10.
4) Mid Range Rifle matches will entail 300, 500, and 600 yards with 2 convertible sighters, and 20 shots for record at each yard line with a time of 22 minutes. Two classes of High Power Rifle will be competing for awards, Any Rifle/Iron Sight and F-Class. This will make it so that a wide range of High Power Rifles can be used.
5) Team Rifle Matches will consist of four shooters and a coach. The coach may be one of the shooters.
Teams will be selected at the range. The course of fire will consist of two rounds of 2 convertible sighters and 15 shots, for a total of 30 rounds for record for each shooter. Two shooters will fire in a block time of 45 minutes between pit changes.
6) The Military Bolt Action Rifle Match will be fired with any original configuration US or foreign military bolt action rifles equipped with iron sights. Period competition related modifications are allowed. Approximately 16 sighters and 50 rounds for record will be fired in about 5 stages including slow and rapid fire in standing, sitting, and/or prone positions. Ranges will be 300 yards or less and moving
targets may be included. The exact course of fire will be agreed upon by the shooters at the start of the match.
2017 NRA Approved High Power Rifle and High Power Long Range Matches
Sponsored by the Unified Sportsmen’s Club
Rexburg, Idaho
Dates: As defined in the Match Programs
Time: Registration: 7:30 a.m. – Shooting 8:30 a.m.
Location: Unified Sportsmen’s Club Range- Eight miles west of Rexburg, Idaho on
Highway 33.
Fees: $20/Match – Current members of the Unified Sportsmen’s Club
$30/Match – Non Members
$15/Match – Juniors and Seniors (Juniors 10-22 and Seniors 60-69)
$10/Match – Grand Seniors (70-79) Free for any shooter 80 years and older
Rules: Current NRA High Power Rules.
Entry Restrictions: Anyone may enter. Individuals under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision of an adult. NRA membership is recommended but not required.
Classification: NRA classification will be used. Classes with less than three shooters will be combined with the next higher class.
Rifle Requirements: Service Rifle or NRA Match Rifle as defined by current NRA High Power
Rifle rules will be used for the 800 matches. Any Rifle or F-Class as defined by Current NRA High Power Rifle Rules for Long Range Matches.
Awards: Match Winner and the winners of each class having 3 or more shooters will be awarded. Second place in classes having 5 or more shooters, third place in classes having 8 or more shooters, and High Junior will be
awarded. Awards for matches will be a combination of trophies, prizes, NRA award points, or cash equivalent.
Information: Kari Frisbey at 208 681-2977 or friskari@cableone.net Jonnie Landis at 208 243-0661 or jonnie.gtg@gmail.com David Crandall at 208-524-1752 or dlc@srv.net
Lodging: The Unified Sportsmen’s Club will open the facility for camping, accessibility in the
clubhouse, and trailer hook-ups for electricity. For information call Kari Frisbey at 208-
681-2977.
All matches will require the use of open bolt indicators. All matches, whether Approved, Registered or Club, will be conducted using the latest NRA rule book.
Match Programs
800 Matches
Dates: July 1, August 5, September 9, and October 7
Stage 1: Two sighters and 20 record rounds slow fire standing at 200 yards, 22 minutes.
Stage 2: Two sighters and two rapid-fire strings of 10 record rounds fired sitting at 200 yards, 60 seconds per string.
Stage 3: Two sighters and two rapid fire strings of 10 record rounds fired prone at 300 yards, 70 seconds per string.
Stage 4: Two sighters and 20 record rounds slow fire prone at 600 yards, 22 minutes.
Long Range Matches
Dates: April 15, May 20, June 17, and July 29
Stage 1: Any Rifle/Any Sight or F-Class- 1,000 yards, unlimited sighters, 20 rounds for record, 30 minutes, prone slow fire. Coaching allowed during the sighter stage.
Stage 2: Any Rifle/Any Sight or F-Class- 1,000 yards, 2 sighters, 20 rounds for record, 22 minutes, prone slow fire. Coaching not allowed during the sighter stage.
Stage 3: Any Rifle /Any Sight or F-Class-1,000 yards, 2 sighters, 20 rounds for record, 22 minutes, prone slow fire. Coaching not allowed during the sighter stage.
Palma Matches
Dates: April 1, May 6, and July 8, and August 12
Stage 1: Any Rifle/Any Sight or F-Class – 800 yards, unlimited sighters, 20 rounds for record, 30 minutes, prone slow fire. Coaching allowed during the sighter stage.
Stage 2: Any Rifle/Any Sight or F-Class- 900 yards, 2 sighters, 20 rounds for record, 22 minutes, prone slow fire. Coaching not allowed during the sighter stage.
Stage 3: Any Rifle /Any Sight or F-Class-1,000 yards, 2 sighters, 20 rounds for record, 22 minutes, prone slow fire. Coaching not allowed during the sighter stage.
Mid Range Matches
Dates: April 8, April 29, May 13, and June 10
Stage 1: Any Rifle/ Iron Sight or F-Class- 300 yards, 2 convertible sighters, 20 rounds for record, 22 minutes, prone slow fire. Coaching not allowed during the sighter stage
Stage 2: Any Rifle/ Iron Sight or F-Class- 500 yards, 2 convertible sighters, 20 rounds for record, 22 minutes, prone slow fire. Coaching not allowed during the sighter stage.
Stage 3: Any Rifle /Iron Sight or F-Class-600 yards, 2 convertible sighters, 20 rounds for record, 22 minutes, prone slow fire. Coaching not allowed during the sighter stage
Team Matches
Club Tournaments
Dates: March 18 and June 3
Stage 1: Any Rifle/Any Sight or F-Class – 1000 yards, 2 convertible sighters, 15 rounds for record, 45 minutes block time for two shooters, prone slow fire. Coaching is allowed.
Stage 2: Any Rifle/Any Sight or F-Class – 1000 yards, 2 convertible sighters, 15 rounds for record, 45 minutes block time for two shooters, prone slow fire. Coaching is allowed.
Military Bolt Action
Date: September 16
Stage 1: Approximately 16 sighters and 50 rounds for record will be fired in about 5 stages including slow and rapid fire in standing, sitting, and/or prone positions. Ranges will be 300 yards or less and moving targets may be included. The exact course of fire will be agreed upon by the shooters at the start of the match.
