Engaging in the Service Rifle discipline, we utilize a wide range of military-style rifles spanning different types and eras, all equipped with iron sights and boasting magazine capacities of 5 rounds or greater. The rapid fire stages within this category demand swift reloads or magazine changes, adding an element of speed and skill to the challenge. Additionally, we partake in Scoped Sporting Rifle competitions, akin to our Service Rifle matches but tailored for hunting-style rifles. These rifles can feature optional telescopic sights and magazines accommodating 4 rounds or more, without the necessity for rapid loading maneuvers.
As endorsed by the SA High Power Rifle Association (SAHPRA), the Service Rifle course of fire comprises the following stages:
The targets are equipped with "bull's-eye" markings, featuring X, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, and 5 scoring rings, accompanied by a circular black aiming mark that varies in size depending on the distance. During the slow fire stages, the butt markers mark and score each shot, whereas in the rapid fire stages, scoring occurs at the conclusion of the timed target exposure. This course presents a demanding challenge, especially in the standing stage.
The High Power Rifle discipline encompasses iron-sighted Service and service style rifles, divided into four classes: Service Rifle, Veteran, Classic, and Modern, accommodating rifles from the Anglo-Boer War to the present. Across all classes, a blade foresight and open or aperture rear sight are mandatory. The High Power Sporting Rifle discipline is customized for hunting rifles, whether equipped with or without telescopic sights, and is crafted to offer streamlined firing procedures. In line with this focus, a Sporting Rifle class has been incorporated into the shooting regulations. Just like the Service Rifle category, the course of fire involves both 200 and 300-metre stages. In cases where a 300m rifle range is unavailable, scaled-down targets can be employed at shorter distances. SAHPRA offers sets of targets tailored for use at 100m.
