Wow, that's one BIG question.
Is there somewhere that describes the process of shooting these matches ? How it all works ? Go to the NRA sight and look-up the High Power rifle rule book. It's on line and a free PDF. will explain how it's done.
get rule book here
I want to know what you shoot at ? At what distance ? From 100 - 1,000 yards. Shooting across the course is usually shot at 200, 300 and 600 yards as follows.
200 is shot with off hand and rapid sitting.
300 is rapid prone,
and 600 is shot slow prone.
All matches shot at 600 - 1,000 yards are shot slow fire prone. (now you CMP guys don't say I'm wrong with "what about rattle battle") I don't want to confuse.
What range commands are given ? See the NRA rule book. Details them very well.
I see references made to skill levels attained: NRA classifications are defined by point average as follows:
Marksman Below 84 average.
Sharp Shooter: 84 - 88.99
Expert: 89 - 93.99
Master: 94 - 96.99
High Master: above 97
leg points, distinguished These go hand in hand. You earn leg points and need a total of 30 to be awarded the Distinguished riflemen badge. Leg points are awarded several ways today. But all are awarded by shooting in a competition.
The main way to get points is to shoot in a EIC match (leg match). the top 10% scorers get points based on total number of competitors shooting the match. You can get 6 to 10 points in the match. If you shoot at camp Perry nationals and are a civilian and finish in the top 10% you will get 10 points. Once you collect 30 points you will be awarded the badge.
Hope this babbling helps you out. It's just a start to you questions.
EBR666