This year, the NRA National High Power Mid-Range Prone Championship relocated from its longtime home at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, to the heart of central Oklahoma, hosted by the Oklahoma City Gun Club near the small town of Arcadia. From June 4-8, 2025, the facility welcomed top-tier high power rifle shooters representing 14 states and one foreign country, all competing for national titles and the prestigious Patriot Minuteman Trophy.
Founded in 1958, the Oklahoma City Gun Club covers more than 600 acres on a parcel of land located about 26 miles northeast of downtown Oklahoma City. The sprawling complex supports multiple shooting disciplines, including ranges dedicated to high power rifle, smallbore, pistol and shotgun sports. Known for hosting a variety of state and regional competitions, the club’s High Power range supports firing distances out to 1,000 yards and enjoys a strong reputation among competitive shooters for its excellent quality firing points, meticulously maintained berms and a deeply rooted culture of volunteerism that helps keep large-scale matches running efficiently.
2025 NRA MID-RANGE NATIONALS
Cool early-summer weather and light winds created ideal conditions for precision rifle marksmanship. It was a fitting backdrop for the debut of this national event at Oklahoma City Gun Club, where competitors were greeted by outstanding facilities and nearly 50 dedicated volunteers keeping everything running smoothly.
The championship featured four 600-point aggregates over three days, for a potential 2400-point grand total. Shooters could choose from Service Rifle, Palma Rifle, Any Rifle Metallic Sight, Any Rifle Optic Sight and AR-Tactical categories. Firing was conducted from the prone position with only slings and jackets allowed-no rests and no supports.
Like the other NRA National High Power Rifle Championships, all scoring during Mid-Range was conducted using the ShotMarker electronic target system, which provided instant feedback with no delay and a one-MOA grid overlay for precise shot placement. Only the most recent shots were displayed, encouraging shooters to maintain focus on their current performance rather than tracking past hits. The use of electronic targets streamlined scoring duties, reduced downtime between relays and helped ensure match efficiency throughout the event.
Among the top shooters in attendance was Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Green (Ret.), a former U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit standout known for dominating NRA High Power Rifle Long-Range competitions. For this championship, he brought a Nesika bolt-action rifle with a Krieger barrel chambered in 6 mm GT, shooting Berger 109-grain Hybrids. Green opened with a perfect 600-52X, but by the end of day one, 10 shooters trailed him by just a single point.
Day two saw a shift: Green dropped four points, allowing the field to tighten. Tanner Burrows, fresh off a stint with the U.S. Palma Team, posted a commanding 600-44X, the only perfect score of the day, and put himself firmly in contention. Burrows was shooting a Tubb Adaptive Target Rifle with open sights and a Bartlein barrel chambered in 6 BRA. In addition, Burrows has only been a competition shooter for about six years.
On the final day of the 2025 NRA Mid-Range Nationals, Burrows posted his lowest score of the match—a still-impressive 598-42X—while Green closed with another perfect 600-49X. But it wasn’t enough. Burrows’ grand aggregate score of 2396-172X edged out Green’s 2395-189X, securing him the national title and his first Patriot Minuteman Trophy.
The win was historic for another reason: Burrows set a new national record by stringing together 25 consecutive Xs at 600 yards using iron sights—a feat unmatched in both Iron Sight and Any Sight history. His official match score of 200-20X +5 shattered the previous record of 200-20X +2.
For the victory, Burrows received a Patriot Minuteman Trophy championship plaque, a gold-toned championship medal and a cash prize. Something else to note: Burrows, as an Oklahoma City Gun Club member, was competing on his home turf.
Despite finishing second, Green turned in an exceptional performance and claimed three new NRA national records in the Military Veteran category:
- 300 Yards: 200-19X
- 600-Yard Aggregate: 600-52X
- Grand Aggregate: 2395-189X
In the final day’s team match, there were five teams competing at 300, 500 and 600 yards. USNRT Rowe, led by Charles Rowe, dropped just one point to finish with 2399-179X, setting a new NRA Mid-Range Team National Record. Team members included Kimberly Rowe, Joe Wawrzaszek, Larry Sollars and Jonathan O’Neal. All were firing under the Any Rifle/Any Sight category.
Another standout this year was Kimberly Rowe, who claimed the High Woman honor after posting a score of 2392-164X, while also serving as a key shooter on the record-setting USNRT Rowe team. Her consistent performance helped the team achieve its near-perfect score.
Rowe attributes some of her success to the ammo components behind her performance, specifically Vihtavuori N140 powder.
“I can always be confident-whether in cold or extreme heat-that my loads will be consistent from one competition to the next,” Rowe said. “I rely on N140 to provide the accuracy needed to achieve great results. Vihtavuori Powders have proven to be consistent and give me peace of mind, knowing I don’t have to worry about my ammunition in any environment.”
Reflecting on the championship, Green added:
“I had the utmost confidence in my equipment going into this event. Having high-quality rifles, optics and ammunition allowed me to compete at the highest level. I can’t thank Lapua, Vihtavuori Powder and Berger Bullets enough for providing me with the necessary tools to earn three gold and one silver medal at this event while also setting two NRA Veteran category national records along the way.”
Something else worth mentioning about Brandon Green and his shooting performance post-2025 NRA Mid-Range Nationals: The following month at the historic Bisley Range in England, Green became the first American high power shooter in history to win the King’s Prize.
2025 NRA NATIONAL HIGH POWER RIFLE MID-RANGE CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERBOARD
With records broken, champions crowned and new talent emerging, the 2025 NRA National High Power Rifle Mid-Range Championship’s debut in Oklahoma was an undeniable success. The combination of top-tier competition, favorable conditions and a passionate volunteer staff left many competitors eager to return.
NRA PATRIOT MINUTEMAN TROPHY WINNERS 2015-2025
Learn more about NRA Competitive Shooting and the NRA National Championships at competitions.nra.org.
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