South Louisiana High Power Club

05/20/2026

SLHP Monthly Match

Join us at the Ascension Sheriff's Range Sunday, May 24th, for our monthly match.

The first match of the day will be the 50 shot Across the Course Match.

This match will be fired on Electronic targets. Bring a tablet or smartphone to score. If you do not have one, we will make arrangements to borrow one.

Registration will begin at 7:30.
Targets need to be setup by 8:30.
Safety brief will begin at 8:40.
First shot at 9:00.

The Across the Course match is sanctioned by the NRA. Scores will be turned into the NRA.
The course of fire is the National Match Course which consists of 50 shots for record and two sighters at each stage.

Slow Fire Standing 10 shots in 10 minutes 200 yards SR Target
Rapid fire Sitting 10 shots in 60 seconds 200 yards SR Target
Rapid Fire Prone 10 shots in 70 seconds 200 yards SR-42 Target
Slow Fire Prone 20 shots in 20 minutes 200 yards MR-52 target

Relay One will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot rapid prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot rapid prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot slow prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot slow prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

If you have a junior shooter interested in competing, please contact me so we can make arrangements for any needed equipment.

After the Across the Course match, we will hold the F-Class/prone match. This will start around 12:00, if you are shooting this match only, please arrive at 11:30. The match is shot at 300 yards. You can take up to 5 shots for sighters and there are 15 rounds for record. The record rounds must be fired in a 15-minute period. This match is shot prone and you can use a sling, bipod, or rest for support. Just about any rifle up to .35 caliber is legal, unfortunately the rules do not allow for muzzle brakes. Flash suppressors are fine as are suppressors. Entry fee is only a couple of dollars and you can find out how you and your rifle perform at 300 yards. NRA rules now allow suppressors in the tactical class.

AWARDS: Classification awards will be made if there are a minimum of five competitors within that classification. Classes will be combined upward as required except that the High Master class cannot be combined. If less than 5, the High Master classification will fire for overall place awards only. The number of classification awards is determined by the number of competitors within that classification. Second, third, fourth place, etc., awards will be given based on one award for each five (5) competitors, i.e., second 6-10; third 11 or more.

We are looking forward to seeing you.

Mike Burke
South Louisiana High Power Club
President/Match Director
337-380-8120

South Louisiana High Power Club promotes marksmanship and the safe use of fi****ms through High Power Rifle competition.

04/28/2026

SLHP held its third monthly match of the year on April 26th. It was a great day on the range.

We had one new shooter, six junior shooters, and eighteen participants overall.

Mike Burke was the overall winner with a score of 479-13X
Sam Beane was first Master with a score of 475-11X.
Tony Geeck was first in the combined Expert, SS, MK class with a 447-7X
Brody won the Junior class with a 468-6X.

A couple of scores of note:
Brody's 468 was a personal best and only two points from a Master score.
Parker shot a 448 in his second HP match

Congratulations to all of our winners.

Complete results can be viewed at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xt98PHMA9oczru47H8Gx09wi4C7Cwm6s/view?usp=sharing

Five shooters including two juniors competed in the F-Class match.
Tommy Breaux was overall winner and Amelia took first junior beating her brother Grant.

Next match will be held on May 24th.

Thank you to all of the club members, participants, Junior parents, volunteers, and Ascension Parish Sheriff. It is your contributions that make us a success.

Any input as to what worked well, could improve, or could be added please let me know.

If you have not joined the South Louisiana High Power Club, please consider doing so. Annual dues are $25.00 and will include your first match entry fee.

South Louisiana High Power Club promotes marksmanship and the safe use of fi****ms through High Power Rifle competition.

Find us on Facebook just below.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092961763328
[email protected]
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SLHP promotes marksmanship and the safe use of fi****ms through High Power Rifle Competition.

04/24/2026

Somebody is getting ready for the Vintage Sniper match on Sunday.

04/22/2026

This will be a good match.

04/21/2026

Many thanks to Sam Beane for filling the the holes on the firing line dug by the armadillos. Brody helped in between shooting 4H state championship matches.

Come walk on Sam’s hard work this Sunday for our monthly matches. Bring those sniper rifles also.

04/18/2026

Join us at the Ascension Sheriff's Range Sunday, April 26th for our monthly match.

We will hold the 50 shot Across the Course Match and a Vintage Sniper / Modern Sniper Match this month.

The first match will the 50 shot Across the Course match.

This match will be fired on Electronic targets. Bring a tablet or smartphone to score. If you do not have one, we will make arrangements to borrow one.

Registration will begin at 7:30.
Targets need to be setup by 8:30.
Safety brief will begin at 8:40.
First shot at 9:00.

The Across the Course match is sanctioned by the NRA. Scores will be turned in to the NRA.
The course of fire is the National Match Course which consists of 50 shots for record and two sighters at each stage.

Slow Fire Standing 10 shots in 10 minutes 200 yards SR Target
Rapid fire Sitting 10 shots in 60 seconds 200 yards SR Target
Rapid Fire Prone 10 shots in 70 seconds 200 yards SR-42 Target
Slow Fire Prone 20 shots in 20 minutes 200 yards MR-52 target

Relay One will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay Two will be on the line scoring
Relay Two will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot rapid prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring
Relay Two will shoot rapid prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot slow prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring
Relay Two will shoot slow prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

If you have a junior shooter interested in competing, please contact me so we can make arrangements for any needed equipment.

Since we did not shoot the FClass match last month you should have extra ammo. Plan for around five sighters and 20 shots for record.

Below is the basic course of fire. We will fire as two man teams and use reduced targets for 600 yards.

This is a fun match. It is not sanctioned but we will use CMP commands. We will split it up classes between Vintage and anything else including your FClass rifles.

At EACH distance (300 and 600):

Sighting period
5 minutes, unlimited sighters (both team members may fire)
Record fire – Shooter #1
10 shots for record
Fired one shot per target exposure (timed sequence)
Changeover
~2 minutes to switch shooter/spotter roles
Record fire – Shooter #2
10 shots for record

2) Firing Sequence & Commands (What Actually Happens)

The CMP rulebook lays out a very structured timeline. The exact wording can vary slightly by range officer, but the sequence is consistent.

A. Pre-firing sequence

“Relay, move to the line” (Call to the line)
2 minutes to get set up
“Preparation period begins”
3 minutes to get into position and prep rifles

B. Sighting period

“Your 5-minute sighting period begins now”
Unlimited sighters
Ended with:
“Cease fire, make the line safe”

C. Transition to record fire

1-minute pause after sighters
At ~50 seconds:
“LOAD AND STANDBY”

D. Record fire sequence (key part)

This is the defining feature of the Vintage Sniper match:

Target exposure cycle

Targets:
UP (exposed): ~20 seconds → shooter fires 1 shot
DOWN (pits or scoring): ~20 seconds
Repeats for 10 shots total

AWARDS: Classification awards will be made if there are a minimum of five competitors within that classification. Classes will be combined upward as required except that the High Master class cannot be combined. If less than 5, the High Master classification will fire for overall place awards only. The number of classification awards is determined by the number of competitors within that classification. Second, third, fourth place, etc., awards will be given based on one award for each five (5) competitors, i.e., second 6-10; third 11 or more.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Michael Burke
SLHP Match Director
337-380-8120

04/03/2026

South Louisiana High Power Rifle Club
2026-03-29 Monthly Match

SLHP held its second monthly match of the year on March 29th.. It was a beautiful day. We had two new shooters, three junior shooters, and seventeen participants overall.

James Davis was the overall winner with a score of 481-11X.
Sam Beane was first Master with a score of 478-10X.
Paul Smith was first in the combined Expert, SS, MK class with a 466-8X
Mason won the Junior class with a 458-6X.

A couple of scores of note:
James Davis’s 198-8X in SF prone secured his overall win.
Paul Smith’s 466-8X was a personal best, he has been working hard!!
Sam cleaned his RF sitting
Mike B cleaned his RF prone

Congratulations to all of our winners.

Complete results can be viewed at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/132e6DGkJokEGKKHUKduBbc545FJE1iMx/view?usp=sharing

There was no F-Class match this month

Next match will be held on April 26th. After the XTC match we will fire a Vintage/Modern/F-Class Sniper match with two man teams, each man firing 20 rounds for record. Details to follow.

Thank you to all of the club members, participants, Junior parents, volunteers, and Ascension Parish Sheriff. It is your contributions that make us a success.

Any input as to what worked well, could improve, or could be added please let me know.

If you have not joined the South Louisiana High Power Club, please consider doing so. Annual dues are $25.00 and will include your first match entry fee.

South Louisiana High Power Club promotes marksmanship and the safe use of fi****ms through High Power Rifle competition.

Find us on Facebook just below.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092961763328
[email protected]

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Michael Burke
SLHP Match Director
337-380-8120

03/25/2026

SLHP Monthly Match March 29, 2026

Join us at the Ascension Sheriff's Range Sunday, March 29th for our monthly match.

We will hold the 50 shot Across the Course Match.

Due to a scheduling conflict on the range we will not hold the Vintage Sniper or the F-Class Match this month.

The match will the 50 shot Across the Course match.

This match will be fired on Electronic targets. Bring a tablet or smartphone to score. If you do not have one, we will make arrangements to borrow one.

Registration will begin at 7:30.
Targets need to be setup by 8:30.
Safety brief will begin at 8:40.
First shot at 9:00.

The Across the Course match is sanctioned by the CMP. Scores will be turned in to the CMP.
The course of fire is the National Match Course which consists of 50 shots for record and two sighters at each stage.

Slow Fire Standing 10 shots in 10 minutes 200 yards SR Target
Rapid fire Sitting 10 shots in 60 seconds 200 yards SR Target
Rapid Fire Prone 10 shots in 70 seconds 200 yards SR-42 Target
Slow Fire Prone 20 shots in 20 minutes 200 yards MR-52 target

Relay One will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot rapid prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot rapid prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot slow prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot slow prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

If you have a junior shooter interested in competing, please contact me so we can make arrangements for any needed equipment.

There will be no F-Class or Vintage Sniper Match

AWARDS: Classification awards will be made if there are a minimum of five competitors within that classification. Classes will be combined upward as required except that the High Master class cannot be combined. If less than 5, the High Master classification will fire for overall place awards only. The number of classification awards is determined by the number of competitors within that classification. Second, third, fourth place, etc., awards will be given based on one award for each five (5) competitors, i.e., second 6-10; third 11 or more.

We are looking forward to seeing you.

Mike Burke
South Louisiana High Power Club
President/Match Director
337-380-8120

South Louisiana High Power Club promotes marksmanship and the safe use of fi****ms through High Power Rifle competition.

02/16/2026

The weather is looking great, I cannot wait to see everybody!

SLHP Monthly Match February 22, 2026.

Join us at the Ascension Sheriff's Range Sunday, February 22nd for our monthly matches.

The first match will the 50 shot Across the Course match.

This match will be fired on Electronic targets. Bring a tablet or smartphone to score. If you do not have one, we will make arrangements to borrow one.

Registration will begin at 7:30.
Targets need to be setup by 8:30.
Safety brief will begin at 8:40.
First shot at 9:00.

The Across the Course match is sanctioned by the NRA. Scores will be turned in to the NRA.
The course of fire is the National Match Course which consists of 50 shots for record and two sighters at each stage.

Slow Fire Standing 10 shots in 10 minutes 200 yards SR Target
Rapid fire Sitting 10 shots in 60 seconds 200 yards SR Target
Rapid Fire Prone 10 shots in 70 seconds 200 yards SR-42 Target
Slow Fire Prone 20 shots in 20 minutes 200 yards MR-52 target

Relay One will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot rapid prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot rapid prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot slow prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot slow prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

If you have a junior shooter interested in competing, please contact me so we can make arrangements for any needed equipment.

After the Across the Course match, we will hold the F-Class/prone match. This will start around 12:00, if you are shooting this match only, please arrive at 11:30. The match is shot at 300 yards. You can take up to 5 shots for sighters and there are 15 rounds for record. The record rounds must be fired in a 15-minute period. This match is shot prone and you can use a sling, bipod, or rest for support. Just about any rifle up to .35 caliber is legal, unfortunately the rules do not allow for muzzle brakes. Flash suppressors are fine as are suppressors. Entry fee is only a couple of dollars and you can find out how you and your rifle perform at 300 yards. NRA rules now allow suppressors in the tactical class.

AWARDS: Classification awards will be made if there are a minimum of five competitors within that classification. Classes will be combined upward as required except that the High Master class cannot be combined. If less than 5, the High Master classification will fire for overall place awards only. The number of classification awards is determined by the number of competitors within that classification. Second, third, fourth place, etc., awards will be given based on one award for each five (5) competitors, i.e., second 6-10; third 11 or more.

We are looking forward to seeing you.

Mike Burke
South Louisiana High Power Club
President/Match Director
337-380-8120

South Louisiana High Power Club promotes marksmanship and the safe use of fi****ms through High Power Rifle competition.

01/24/2026

As much as I dislike this, we are canceling tomorrow’s match. Between the rain we received, the rain expected, and the forecast showing over 90% chance of rain during the match it will not be feasible to hold the match tomorrow.

01/19/2026

SLHP Monthly Match January 25

Join us at the Ascension Sheriff's Range Sunday, January 25th for our monthly matches.

The first match will the 50 shot Across the Course match.

This match will be fired on Electronic targets. Bring a tablet or smartphone to score. If you do not have one, we will make arrangements to borrow one.

Registration will begin at 7:30.
Targets need to be setup by 8:30.
Safety brief will begin at 8:40.
First shot at 9:00.

The Across the Course match is sanctioned by the NRA. Scores will be turned in to the NRA.
The course of fire is the National Match Course which consists of 50 shots for record and two sighters at each stage.

Slow Fire Standing 10 shots in 10 minutes 200 yards SR Target
Rapid fire Sitting 10 shots in 60 seconds 200 yards SR Target
Rapid Fire Prone 10 shots in 70 seconds 200 yards SR-42 Target
Slow Fire Prone 20 shots in 20 minutes 200 yards MR-52 target

Relay One will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot standing then go directly to sitting
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot rapid prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot rapid prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

Relay One will shoot slow prone
Relay Two will be on the line scoring

Relay Two will shoot slow prone
Relay One will be on the line scoring

If you have a junior shooter interested in competing, please contact me so we can make arrangements for any needed equipment.

After the Across the Course match, we will hold the F-Class/prone match. This will start around 12:00, if you are shooting this match only, please arrive at 11:30. The match is shot at 300 yards. You can take up to 5 shots for sighters and there are 15 rounds for record. The record rounds must be fired in a 15-minute period. This match is shot prone and you can use a sling, bipod, or rest for support. Just about any rifle up to .35 caliber is legal, unfortunately the rules do not allow for muzzle brakes. Flash suppressors are fine as are suppressors. Entry fee is only a couple of dollars and you can find out how you and your rifle perform at 300 yards. NRA rules now allow suppressors in the tactical class.

AWARDS: Classification awards will be made if there are a minimum of five competitors within that classification. Classes will be combined upward as required except that the High Master class cannot be combined. If less than 5, the High Master classification will fire for overall place awards only. The number of classification awards is determined by the number of competitors within that classification. Second, third, fourth place, etc., awards will be given based on one award for each five (5) competitors, i.e., second 6-10; third 11 or more.

We are looking forward to seeing you.

Mike Burke
South Louisiana High Power Club
President/Match Director
337-380-8120

South Louisiana High Power Club promotes marksmanship and the safe use of fi****ms through High Power Rifle competition.