The latest NRA Highpower Rules I have are dated 2003;
10.1.7 Rapid Fire Loading Procedure-After the command Load, all rifles conforming to Rule 3. 1.1 and 3.1.2 will be loaded with 2 rounds in the
magazine. Rifles conforming to 3.3 will load 5 rounds. Bolts will be left open
with no round in the chamber until the competitor is in the firing position.
( Note: the rifle need not be in the shoulder before the bolt is closed.)
Competitors using rifles conforming to Rule 3.1 will engage the safety and
load two rounds (I in the chamber). The safety will not be disengaged until the
competitor is in the firing position. After firing the 2 or 5 rounds, competitors
will reload 8 or 5 rounds as appropriate. (Semi-auto match rifles conforming
to Rule 3.3 may initially load 2 or 5 rounds at the competitor's option.)
Just in case anyone wants to know what is referred to in 3.3...
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3.3 NRA Match Rifle-A center fire rifle with metallic sights and a
magazine capable of holding not less than 5 rounds.
Steve, has there been an change since 2003?...and where the hell are you these days?