Videos tagged with DOPE

The HART (High Angle Rifle Training) class at Thunder Ranch, as presented by Kit Badger, is an advanced, four-day precision rifle course. It progresses from foundational zeroing and DOPE gathering to complex positional shooting, range estimation via milling, and culminates in extreme long-range engagements from high-angle positions. Instruction emphasizes adaptability to weather and student-driven objectives, delivered by experienced instructors like Jack.

This video features Ryan Cleckner, a former special forces sniper and instructor from Gun University, demonstrating a simple mental trick for quickly converting yards to meters and vice versa. This technique is designed to be useful for shooters who encounter mixed-unit target ranges or during field shooting scenarios, helping to save time and prevent confusion under pressure. The description also promotes Ryan Cleckner's "Long Range Shooting Handbook" and directs viewers to NSSF resources for finding shooting ranges and further information.

This video from Gun University, featuring former special forces sniper Ryan Cleckner, provides practical instruction on utilizing MILs (mils-per-radian) in real-world shooting scenarios. It focuses on how to gather and employ Data On Previous Engagements (DOPE) for enhanced long-range accuracy. The content caters to shooters looking to effectively use their MIL-based scopes and understand professional methods for ballistic data collection and application.

This guide, presented by former special operations sniper Ryan Cleckner, breaks down the concept of Milliradians (MILs) for long-range shooting. It explains MILs as a ratio (1 MIL = 1/1000th of distance), details how scope adjustments (typically 0.1 MIL per click) translate to precise centimeter adjustments at specific ranges, and demonstrates shot correction calculations. The importance of understanding bullet trajectory, DOPE, and establishing a 100-meter zero is also covered, emphasizing practical application for accuracy.

This guide, presented by former special operations sniper Ryan Cleckner, details how to gather essential DOPE (Data on Previous Engagements) for long-range shooting using Minutes of Angle (MOA). It emphasizes using ammunition box data as a baseline, calculating MOA adjustments for specific distances, verifying with ballistic software, and refining shots through live fire. The importance of meticulously recording confirmed data for future use under similar conditions is stressed.

The XP Long Range Academy, a collaboration between Paramount Tactical and X-Ring, offers comprehensive long-range shooting instruction. Led by experienced professionals, the academy utilizes a 2500-acre facility in Virginia and top-tier equipment. Courses progress from foundational skills like rifle setup and DOPE collection to advanced positional shooting and competition strategies, emphasizing a low student-to-instructor ratio for personalized development.

This guide explains how to find Rifle DOPE (Data on Previous Engagement) for improved long-range accuracy. It emphasizes the importance of a 'True Zero' at 100 yards, using ballistic calculators with accurate inputs like muzzle velocity, and field-validating digital data by 'truing' it. The process culminates in creating a physical DOPE card for reliable field use, offering options for dialing or holding adjustments.

This guide details the 'two-rifle concept' for optimizing firearm capabilities, contrasting an 18-inch SPR build with a high-power optic for distance and an 11.5-inch SBR build with a red dot for close quarters. It emphasizes understanding barrel length, twist rate, muzzle velocity, and ammunition selection for effective terminal ballistics and range. Expert instruction highlights practical application, training prioritization, and gear selection.

This video details advanced prone shooting fundamentals for SPRs, focusing on achieving a stable position, Natural Point of Aim (NPOA), and effective trigger control. It also covers developing ballistic data (DOPE) through manual range cards and ballistic apps, emphasizing environmental factors like Density Altitude for accurate long-range engagements.

This video provides an overview of a Sniper's Hide precision rifle class, highlighting fundamental shooting techniques. It features instruction from Frank Galli and Marc Taylor, focusing on areas like fundamentals evaluation, classroom instruction, scope testing, DOPE gathering, and positional practice. The class is presented as essential for anyone aiming to become a great shooter, emphasizing the importance of understanding and replicating core skills. The video also promotes the Precision Rifle Network and lists various gear used in precision rifle shooting.

This video explores "weaponized math" for long-range shooting, presenting a living document created by Jack Master on Sniper's Hide. The content focuses on providing users with modifiable sheets, documents, and charts for long-range ballistics calculations, particularly for those who may not be quick with arithmetic. It aims to be a resource for competitors, hunters, and operators, sponsored by Modular Driven Technologies.

This guide details the process of engaging extreme long-range targets, culminating in a one-mile shot with the Remington MSR. It emphasizes foundational precision shooting techniques, the critical role of ballistic software and data 'truing', and the necessity of expert spotting for wind and elevation corrections. Instruction is provided by Geordie Richardson, a professional long-range instructor and club owner, highlighting advanced techniques for experienced shooters.