Bryan Litz, a noted ballistician, details the distinct purposes of two .308 Winchester rifles: the LaRue OBR for practical/tactical matches and a purpose-built rifle for long-range competition. He emphasizes understanding application and objectives when selecting a rifle, highlighting features like adjustable components, sighting systems, and barrel lengths tailored to specific disciplines.
Bryan Litz, a ballistician for Applied Ballistics, differentiates the LaRue OBR, a semi-automatic rifle for practical/tactical matches, from purpose-built long-range competition rifles. He highlights that competition rifles often use aperture sights, have longer barrels, and feature adjustable components for precision, while the OBR is designed for speed and versatility.
This drill, demonstrated by Adam Painchaud from SIG SAUER Academy, focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire reset, shooters can identify and correct muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on accuracy and trigger control.
This guide, presented by former sniper Ryan Cleckner, breaks down the critical concept of Minute of Angle (MOA) for long-range rifle shooting. It explains how MOA is an angular measurement that increases in linear value with distance, crucial for understanding bullet drop and making accurate scope adjustments. The instruction emphasizes calculating MOA at specific ranges and converting these to scope clicks for precise zeroing.
This guide synthesizes expert instruction from Ryan Cleckner on fundamental long-range rifle shooting techniques. Key areas covered include achieving stability in the prone position, proper scope alignment to avoid 'scope shadow,' focusing on the reticle for sight picture, and executing precise trigger control with follow-through. Cleckner, a recognized industry expert and former Army Ranger sniper, emphasizes these core principles for accurate long-range engagement.
Ryan Cleckner, a former Sniper Team Leader, provides expert instruction on mounting a rifle scope. This guide covers essential steps from safety checks to final adjustments, emphasizing personalized fit for optimal performance. Key takeaways include proper ring placement, achieving correct eye relief and cheek weld, leveling the scope, and focusing the reticle for individual vision.
