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Disciplines · Rifle Program

High Power Competition

Wyoming Antelope Club offers multiple 100-yard High Power rifle competition matches, ranging from fun shoots to NRA-approved events for serious competitors.

Rifle Program

100-Yard High Power Rifle Matches

The program is designed to support marksmanship, safe rifle handling, competition development, and continued participation on the High Power range.

Program Matches

  • NRA XTC High Power Rifle
  • Any Rifle / Any Sight
  • Sporter Rifle
  • Vintage Military
  • Hunter's Fun Match
Schedule

Schedule & Match Information

All High Power matches are held on the 4th Sunday of the month, January through September. Registration and target assignment begin at 8:00 AM, and firing begins at 9:00 AM.

Eligibility
Open to all NRA classified competitors and qualified WAC members.
Entry Fees
NRA matches are $20.00. NRA award points are not accepted.
WAC Matches
WAC matches are $15.00. No awards will be given in club matches.
Location
Wyoming Antelope Club dba Pinellas Shooting Range, 3700 126th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762.
Match Rules

Rules, Rifle, Ammunition & Scoring

Classifications
The NRA classification system will be used.
Rifles Allowed
NRA Service Rifle Rule 3.1, NRA Match Rifle Rule 3.3 metallic sights only, Rule 3.3.2 NRA Any Sight Match Rifle/Tactical Rifle, and other rifles covered by NRA and CMP rule changes.
Classes
Match and service scoped rifles and iron sight rifles will shoot as a combined class due to NRA rule clarification. Two classes: Match and Service.
Ammunition
NRA Rule 3.17. Ammunition is provided by the competitor.
Targets
SR-1, SR-21, MR-31.
Scoring
Competitors will walk and score targets. Internal crossfires will be scored as misses.
Awards

Courses of Fire & Awards

NRA Sanctioned Matches

Awards will be given to the Overall High Service Rifle and Overall High Match Rifle winner, and to aggregate class winners for classes with three or more entries.

Second and third place awards will be given for classes that exceed three or five entries, respectively.

Club Matches

No awards will be given for club matches.

Before You Shoot

Additional Information

Empty chamber indicators are required and are available for $2.00 each. Due to range location, competitors are required to keep all fired rounds on their targets.

Off-target misses are justification for disqualification by the Match Director.

Spotting scopes capable of allowing shot holes to be seen are mandatory unless the rifle is equipped with sufficient magnification.

Please come with a 100-yard zero.

Range Access

Range Certification Requirements

The following requirements must be met to hold a WAC High Power Rifle Discipline Certification Card and access the High Power range.

  • Show up with a positive attitude.
  • Be willing to help maintain the High Power range.
  • Must be a current WAC member and/or hold an NRA classification.
  • Possess the correct firearm for the chosen discipline.
  • Have knowledge of, and adhere to, WAC rules.
  • Be willing to put in the time for training and practice.
  • Successfully complete qualification requirements and receive approval from the High Power Director.
  • Remain active and participate in competition events, minimum two per year.
  • Use of the competition range for shooting from position requires supervision by an approved High Power Rifle Competition Range Officer.
Get Involved

Observe, Ask Questions, and Join the Program

New participants are encouraged to visit the competition range, observe a match, and contact the Match Director with any questions before participating. Everyone is welcome.