[1] The sport is divided into classes by equipment, and popular types of matches include Service Rifle (a service firearm competition), Open, Axis and Allies and metallic silhouette.

[citation needed] The term High Power Rifle sometimes also includes the international shooting disciplines of Palma and F-Class by the International Confederation of Fullbore Rifle Associations (ICFRA) which are represented by the NRA in the United States.

Magnified optics are limited to a maximum 4.5x power, and can be of the fixed magnification or variable-zoom type.

These optics will also be allowed during the National Matches, hosted in Camp Perry, Ohio.

A rifle must have a minimum capacity of 5 rounds and be able to be loaded rapidly via a magazine or stripper clips to be a viable choice for competition use.

Shooters use a shooting mat, shooting jacket, and wear a specialized glove that is worn on the support hand to dampen pulse, felt recoil, and protect the support hand from the sling which can be very tight during use.

The shooting is done at known distances of 100 to 1000 yards from the firing line depending on the format of the match.