Cowboy Action Crossdraw - Cowboy Action Shooting

This guide, presented by World Champion Cowboy Action Shooter Jim Finch 'Long Hunter', details expert techniques for rifle transitions in Cowboy Action Shooting. It covers efficient methods for picking up and staging lever-action rifles from both table and ground positions, emphasizing fluid motion and speed. Key advice includes proper staging, a squared-up stance for stability, and specific hand placement during transitions to maximize performance.

Learn essential rifle mounting and levering techniques for Cowboy Action Shooting from World Champion Jim Finch. Proper shoulder socket mounting and extended support hand placement stabilize your platform. Avoid common mistakes like excessive elbow elevation or incorrect thumb positioning to maintain accuracy and speed during rapid fire.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the Pietta 1873 Great Western II Liberty revolver in .45 Colt, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers safe handling, cylinder loading via the gate, cocking the hammer, and firing at an outdoor range. The presenter exhibits high authority and expertise in single-action firearm operation and safe shooting practices.

The Heritage Rough Rider is presented as an ideal firearm for beginners and children learning to shoot. Its single-action mechanism requires manual hammer cocking, limiting accidental discharges. The six-shot capacity and low recoil contribute to a confidence-building shooting experience, allowing new shooters to master fundamentals like sight alignment before progressing to firearms with more recoil.

This video explains the fundamental operation of a single-action revolver, emphasizing its user-friendly nature for new shooters and children. It highlights the Heritage Rough Rider as a budget-friendly option with low recoil, making it ideal for learning and recreational shooting.

This video provides a detailed comparison between cap and ball revolvers and metallic cartridge revolvers, focusing on their loading mechanisms and operational differences. It explains the step-by-step process for loading a cap and ball revolver, highlighting the use of separate components like powder, balls, and percussion caps. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, also discusses the convenience and modern advantages of metallic cartridge revolvers, including their compatibility with smokeless powder and the option of conversion cylinders for older cap and ball models. He concludes that neither type is inherently more entry-level, offering different paths for new shooters.

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.