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3/26/2012 11:47:03 PM
Hi, I'm (competely) new to highpower. Higherpower looks like what I want to do with competing. I'm a young shooter (younger than 18), I don't have an AR15...yet. (contradictory to this forum's purpose *shrug*) I'm looking to shoot in the service rifle category and currently own a 10/22.
A few questions:
What is DCM?
What does CMP have to do with highpower?
Is there anything regarding highpower in the DFW area?
I see that CMP offers surplus rifles for those in clubs. Is that the cheapest option for getting a rifle?
A few questions:
What is DCM?
What does CMP have to do with highpower?
Is there anything regarding highpower in the DFW area?
I see that CMP offers surplus rifles for those in clubs. Is that the cheapest option for getting a rifle?
3/27/2012 2:45:55 AM
If you're under 21, then contact the TSRA.
They can set you up with Stan Jurose, who is the Jr coach,, free gun to shoot, and maybe free ammo and some equipment to go with.
I can try to get his email, but it may be a few days. He's down in Crawford area, south east of you.
DCM is no longer, changed back in the early 90's to CMP, CMP is the regulating body of service rifle competition.
'Borg
They can set you up with Stan Jurose, who is the Jr coach,, free gun to shoot, and maybe free ammo and some equipment to go with.
I can try to get his email, but it may be a few days. He's down in Crawford area, south east of you.
DCM is no longer, changed back in the early 90's to CMP, CMP is the regulating body of service rifle competition.
'Borg
3/27/2012 8:17:33 AM
Originally Posted By s1dev:
What does CMP have to do with highpower?
What does CMP have to do with highpower?
CMP controls the service rifle-only matches at the Nationals and the Excellence in Competition program (the "Distinguished Rifleman" badge). "Leg" matches in your area will be under their rules.
Most SR matches are regular Highpower. NRA usually defers to CMP on the definition of what a "service rifle" is, but has been diverging from them a bit (the M110 is an NRA Service Rifle, but not CMP, for instance).
I see that CMP offers surplus rifles for those in clubs. Is that the cheapest option for getting a rifle?
An AR-15 Service Rifle-legal rifle from RRA is about $850 at the Nationals. Your state probably has a junior program with loaners. A service grade M1 is about $600, but isn't going to be competitive
with an AR at that price point.
3/27/2012 8:44:27 AM
Originally Posted By We-rBorg:
If you're under 21, then contact the TSRA.
They can set you up with Stan Jurose, who is the Jr coach,, free gun to shoot, and maybe free ammo and some equipment to go with.
I can try to get his email, but it may be a few days. He's down in Crawford area, south east of you.
DCM is no longer, changed back in the early 90's to CMP, CMP is the regulating body of service rifle competition.
'Borg
If you're under 21, then contact the TSRA.
They can set you up with Stan Jurose, who is the Jr coach,, free gun to shoot, and maybe free ammo and some equipment to go with.
I can try to get his email, but it may be a few days. He's down in Crawford area, south east of you.
DCM is no longer, changed back in the early 90's to CMP, CMP is the regulating body of service rifle competition.
'Borg
Wow. Which person should I talk to? There's a list of email addresses on the TSRA website. I'm in Flower Mound, in the North of Ft. Worth and Dallas
Originally Posted By jcs1:
CMP controls the service rifle-only matches at the Nationals and the Excellence in Competition program (the "Distinguished Rifleman" badge). "Leg" matches in your area will be under their rules.
Most SR matches are regular Highpower. NRA usually defers to CMP on the definition of what a "service rifle" is, but has been diverging from them a bit (the M110 is an NRA Service Rifle, but not CMP, for instance).
I see that CMP offers surplus rifles for those in clubs. Is that the cheapest option for getting a rifle?
An AR-15 Service Rifle-legal rifle from RRA is about $850 at the Nationals. Your state probably has a junior program with loaners. A service grade M1 is about $600, but isn't going to be competitive
with an AR at that price point.
Originally Posted By s1dev:
What does CMP have to do with highpower?
What does CMP have to do with highpower?
CMP controls the service rifle-only matches at the Nationals and the Excellence in Competition program (the "Distinguished Rifleman" badge). "Leg" matches in your area will be under their rules.
Most SR matches are regular Highpower. NRA usually defers to CMP on the definition of what a "service rifle" is, but has been diverging from them a bit (the M110 is an NRA Service Rifle, but not CMP, for instance).
I see that CMP offers surplus rifles for those in clubs. Is that the cheapest option for getting a rifle?
An AR-15 Service Rifle-legal rifle from RRA is about $850 at the Nationals. Your state probably has a junior program with loaners. A service grade M1 is about $600, but isn't going to be competitive
with an AR at that price point.
So I should see about a loaner program to get an AR15, and if not, buy one from somewhere?
3/27/2012 9:56:40 AM
Originally Posted By s1dev:
So I should see about a loaner program to get an AR15, and if not, buy one from somewhere?
So I should see about a loaner program to get an AR15, and if not, buy one from somewhere?
Yes. Specifically, ask about their junior program. There's a lot of support for juniors in some states. You'll also be able to attend
some of the more involved highpower clinics. The USMC runs one at Perry only for juniors and I think there are a few others.
You'll eventually need to buy some or all of your own gear, but they should be able to get you started and you'll get training and support
adult entries into this sport can't even pay for.
3/27/2012 10:09:25 AM
Originally Posted By s1dev:
Hi, I'm (competely) new to highpower. Higherpower looks like what I want to do with competing. I'm a young shooter (younger than 18), I don't have an AR15...yet. (contradictory to this forum's purpose *shrug*) I'm looking to shoot in the service rifle category and currently own a 10/22.
A few questions:
What is DCM?
What does CMP have to do with highpower?
Is there anything regarding highpower in the DFW area?
I see that CMP offers surplus rifles for those in clubs. Is that the cheapest option for getting a rifle?
Hi, I'm (competely) new to highpower. Higherpower looks like what I want to do with competing. I'm a young shooter (younger than 18), I don't have an AR15...yet. (contradictory to this forum's purpose *shrug*) I'm looking to shoot in the service rifle category and currently own a 10/22.
A few questions:
What is DCM?
What does CMP have to do with highpower?
Is there anything regarding highpower in the DFW area?
I see that CMP offers surplus rifles for those in clubs. Is that the cheapest option for getting a rifle?
Sir, I'll not dispute that which has been provided so far but perhaps I can add a bit more light.
At your age and considering the likelyhood of your being constrained by funds a loaner AR-15 from the TSRA will probably get you started quicker than other routes. The CMP, Civilian Marksmanship Program, grew from the DCM, Director of Civilian Marksmanship when the US Army withdrew their support IIRC the late '80s. Among other things CMP sells surplus military rifles, primarily M1s, to qualified buyers. As has been mentioned while an M1 rifle may not be competitive in today's highpower competition quite a few highpower shooters started out with one. I recommend you check out the CMP web site to learn more about them, including what they may have available for you to take advantage of.
The NRA rule book governs highpower competition. The CMP rule book governs CMP competitions. Where the CMP rule book is silent the NRA HP rule book rules apply. Although CMP and NRA matches are very similar there are subtle differences such as no sighters, and standing before rapid fire strings in CMP competitions. Unfortunately for the competitor NRA and CMP have largely been independent of each other in National competitions. HTH, 7zero1.
3/28/2012 1:24:55 PM
OP,
Incoming IM
'Borg
Incoming IM
'Borg
4/2/2012 12:57:31 PM
More incoming email to the OP
If you get some good practice/training, you might have a chance to go to Perry this year. The Jrs go almost every year
'Borg
If you get some good practice/training, you might have a chance to go to Perry this year. The Jrs go almost every year
'Borg
4/2/2012 10:06:25 PM
Hey s1dev, check out this page on the CMP's site. Lots of info including scholarship, ranges, upcoming area matches and contact email/phone numbers. I would give the people at the CMP a call, they are more than happy to help out a new Juinor shooter as you are the future of this great sport. 
