I am a college student, competitive high power service rifle shooter, hunter, and freelance writer working towards a career in the outdoor industry. This piece elucidates some of what I have learned from shooting and why others may enjoy the sport as well. 

High Power Service Rifle is a special type of sport. It takes a certain type person to enjoy it, but for those who compete, it becomes a fulfilling and rewarding discipline to shoot.

With so many disciplines to choose from, many young shooters gravitate towards smallbore, air rifle, and shotgun sports because of college scholarship opportunities. Though high power does not offer as many college opportunities as junior shooters may like, it’s still an amazing community to be a part of. Connections and friendships made on the range often last for generations.

When I joined the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen’s Association’s (SCSA) junior high power rifle team, I was welcomed with open arms. They provided more support than I ever dreamed was possible. Coaches volunteer their time to teach juniors firearms safety, reload ammunition and secure grants to fund the program. The current generation seeks to pass on their knowledge to the next to keep the sport alive. For example, Eric Eilberg was once a junior member of the SCSA team, and he’s gone on to do great things in the shooting sports. Now, he coaches juniors from the same team.

https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2018/11/19/why-shoot-high-power-service-rifle/