High Power/National Match Shooting

Anyone here ever done it? I kinda want to get into it since I only live an hour and a half away from Camp Perry and using my Garand in a competition seems like it could be fun.

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  1. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I guess not.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      /k/ doesnt competitively shoot because that would require facing the fact that they're bad at the thing that's their personality

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        I mean I am not going to pretend I am good but I think its interesting. I like it because it seems like the same equipment can be used for years on end without having to have the latest and greatest kit.

  2. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    /k/ isn't interested in any kind of shooting that doesn't involve gunning down minorities or people /k/ doesn't like, which is everyone. See the amount of seething in any biathlon thread.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      And that's a good thing.

  3. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I recently started shooting in CMP GSM matches. I’m having a lot of fun and considering trying others. I say go for it.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      What gear would you recommend starting out?

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        I started out just bringing my M1 and it’s sling for the GSM matches. You might need a spotting scope if the match you attend doesn’t use electronic target scoring. Go to a match and You’ll be able to see what gear other people have there too and decide if you enjoy it enough tj want to invest. I’ve only shot about three Garand matches so far and I’m looking to a shooting coat now. Learn to use a shooting sling (I use a GI web sling). You can probably find a local match and just show up to watch and learn, the people at mine were very friendly.

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          Would you say putting together an AR would be more sensible?

          • 1 year ago
            Anonymous

            don't spend much to start out. You don't need an ambi bolt release, match front post, custom jacket. you SHOULD keep a shooting journal from day 1 though

            • 1 year ago
              Anonymous

              I see no value in ambi bolt releases imo

              ARs are definitely more competitive in High Power, most competitors will use them. GSM matches have divisions for Modern Military (basically M16 clones) and Unlimited Modern Military (ARs with anything you want on them).

              Interesting, I thought people would use .308 more because its a bit less sensitive to wind.

              • 1 year ago
                Anonymous

                eeeevvvverrryyyone in HP uses ambi release. when you're slung up in prone, you don't want to break position to chamber on a new mag

              • 1 year ago
                Anonymous

                I am left handed, I can reach the release with my index finger.

              • 1 year ago
                Anonymous

                Oh never mind then lol

              • 1 year ago
                Anonymous

                >I see no value in ambi bolt releases imo
                ambi bolt release is basically cheating in high power based on the way you are slung op on the rifle, everyone uses one

                I am left handed, I can reach the release with my index finger.

                have a nice day you wrong handed homosexual

              • 1 year ago
                Anonymous

                I'm left handed pistol shooter but righty rifle, what does that make me

              • 1 year ago
                Anonymous

                a homosexual

          • 1 year ago
            Anonymous

            ARs are definitely more competitive in High Power, most competitors will use them. GSM matches have divisions for Modern Military (basically M16 clones) and Unlimited Modern Military (ARs with anything you want on them).

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        Not person you asked but been on marksmanship team when inwas .mil
        Shooting mat
        Shooting jacket
        Logbook
        Spotting scope
        Shooting bags etc. If class allowed

        Big puffy jacket cap and mitts that fit over all your shit. It can get insanely cold waiting around.
        Relevant tool kit.
        Quality PPE glasses muffs etc.
        Small cooler with snacks and not caffeinated lots if shooters frick up standing around drinking coffee and get amped to oblivion. good luck and dont sweat your first match learn and ask smart questions people are helpful.

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        Match organizations/directors will generally have a contact email at minimum and usually a website these days. If they don't have a full online set of resources, reach out stating you are completely new and ask for info like match rules, suggested/required equipment etc. You can also just go to a match and not participate but spectate and observe. That's what I did before joining my local uspsa matches. That way without the pressure of competing you get to talk to organizers/participants, see how stages are run and safety handled.
        Don't worry about buying any extra equipment unless its required. Even if you don't have an "optimum" setup you can still shoot and have fun.

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        rifle, sling, shooting jacket, shooting mat, stool would be good as would a spotting scope depending on the way they do the targets and a log book

  4. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    there was one dude on here who shilled it for a few weeks but he was kinda annoying

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      I think I remember those threads

  5. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I've done it, it's quite fun. Right now I'm putting together a match rifle. Wish Centra LR sights weren't so fricking expensive jeez

  6. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I shoot more action oriented matches but if you find a local match and email them lm sure they will answer all your questions. I highky recommend competition, it is thrilling and a great place to meet people with similar interests

  7. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I would do this if I could use my SG550 instead of an AR

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      you can. its just a different division but you shoot at the same time as everyone else

      https://i.imgur.com/KwXJaOb.png

      Would a .223 Wylde barrel barrel be allowed? I feel like it would but I don't wanna get thrown out of a shoot over something this dumb.

      a. its fine
      b. no one checks your chamber

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        ty, I didn't know how much they would be sticklers about it

  8. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I do it, most guys use an AR instead of a garand

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      Kind of weird AR-10 rifles aren't permitted.

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        AR-10s were never US military service rifles. You can shoot AR-10s for match rifle division, but I only know one guy at my local matches who does. You can also shoot M110 clones, but they have to look like M110s to be allowed in service rifle. The point of service rifle is to larp as a service rifle. Match rifle is more or less anything goes so long as it is a repeater

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          They literally are if it's an M110 clone. Kind of weird the 417 and SCAR 20 aren't allowed, though, since those are in current military service.

          How accurate of an M110 clone does it have to be? LR-308 spray painted FDE? Some kind of slant-cut receivers? Actual SR-25 with correct barrel profile/handguard, etc.?

          • 1 year ago
            Anonymous

            >U.S. Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm M-110 series–– In all courses of fire and
            in all positions the standard 20-round box magazine or a reduced
            capacity magazine of the same external dimensions will be attached.
            The flash suppressor may be removed or the rifle may be manufactured
            without a flash suppressor. Barrel length may not exceed 20 inches,
            as measured to the end of the rifling in the barrel. The front sling
            must be attached to the end of the handguard, and must remain in the
            6 o’clock position no more than 1/2 inch from its original location.
            Metallic sights must be of the standard design found on the M-16
            series of firearms. Rear sight windage and elevation adjustments may
            be modified to allow finer adjustments. Plastic covers may be used
            on the mounting rails on the handguard.

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        They literally are if it's an M110 clone. Kind of weird the 417 and SCAR 20 aren't allowed, though, since those are in current military service.

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          they only allowed M4s and acogs in 2016, until then only A2s were legal

          • 1 year ago
            Anonymous

            That's also dumb. They should have allowed the XM5 the day the contract was signed.

  9. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    What is good about a "National Match", NM marked barrels?

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      Kys

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        rude

  10. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Im going to shoot my first match this year, but with an AR. I made it out to look like an M16A4. I do want to do one with a Garand one day

  11. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Would a .223 Wylde barrel barrel be allowed? I feel like it would but I don't wanna get thrown out of a shoot over something this dumb.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      yeah its fine

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        ty

  12. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    JCG match is really fun but draws a lot of first time shooters to highpower that don't understand procedure. The only trophy match I've ever shot was the Hearst doubles with an M14 but I blew the reload on rapid fire when the shitty checkmate magazine wouldn't stay locked in and I saved 4 rounds when time ran out. Vintage sniper was really cool too.

  13. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    remember, for each additional range cart you have, your score goes up by 10 points

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      I should really get one of those, just based on how gay it is carrying my shit up and down the hill

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        Anonymous

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    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      If you get into IBS benchrest, don't forget your portable press so you can cater your powdercharge for fluctuating temp and humidity throughout the day.

  14. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    >my local 600yd range has electronic targets
    comfy

  15. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Why are bob sleds $40

  16. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    >any sport where competitors wear one glove

    >hee hee

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      I am gonna wear a nomex flight gloce with the tip of the trigger finger cut off

  17. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Are carry handle sights okay?

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      Required for service rifle

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        oh okay

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