Tips for Increasing Your Speed - Cowboy Action Shooting

This video highlights the growing opportunities for shooting historical firearms in dynamic competitions, specifically focusing on Wild Bunch and Historic Three Gun. It explains the rules and firearm requirements for each, emphasizing the fun and skill development gained from using period-correct firearms under pressure. The speaker encourages viewers to explore these competitive venues to enhance their shooting abilities.

This guide details the technique for the 2-gun stage of the NRA America's Rifle Challenge (ARC), as explained by NRA Publications. It covers the critical transition from a SAR handgun to a Fostech AR-15, emphasizing safe firearm handling and efficient engagement of various targets at different distances. The instruction highlights the importance of proper handgun grounding before transitioning to the rifle for both close and long-range engagements.

This guide details a high-speed Cowboy Action Shooting stage as demonstrated by @theleveractionkid at the 2023 Oklahoma SASS State Championship. It covers the efficient execution of pistol, rifle, and shotgun segments, emphasizing rapid fire, fast cycling, and quick reloads. Instruction from an expert competitor highlights efficient movement and firearm transitions for optimal stage completion.

This guide details the execution of a Cowboy Action Shooting stage, as demonstrated by The Lever Action Kid at the Lincoln County Cowboys Range. It covers the rapid engagement of targets using a sequence of a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. The demonstration highlights expert-level speed and efficiency in firearm manipulation and transitions.

This video showcases an expert-level drill simulating a 'Fastest Gun in the West' scenario, emphasizing speed and accuracy across multiple firearm types. The Lever Action Kid demonstrates fluid transitions between a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun on an outdoor range. The performance highlights advanced weapon manipulation skills essential for competitive shooting disciplines like SASS.

This video explores modern lever-action firearms, showcasing their versatility in both competition and trick shooting. It highlights new accessories like handguards and triggers, advanced ammunition like Hornady's SubX, and optics such as the Molyte MCO Pro. The event, Leverfest, featured demonstrations of cowboy action shooting speed and accuracy challenges, including card splitting and rope cutting.

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.