Missing Crossing Targets Behind and Below? Here's a Solution - Shotgunning Tip

This video from Achilles Heel Tactical focuses on 'overdeveloping your index' through a precision shooting drill. The instructor emphasizes drawing the firearm and stopping it on a small, 1-inch black paster with a target reaction time of 0.8 seconds. The goal is to build extreme precision in the draw stroke and sight alignment, enabling faster and more accurate shots when a larger target like an A-zone is presented. The drill pushes shooters to their limits to enhance hand speed and efficiency, even if it means not achieving a perfect 'stop dot' at faster speeds.

This drill, demonstrated by Ben Stoeger, focuses on improving target acquisition and shooting while moving by using vision barriers (barrels) to obscure targets. The core principle is to visually hunt for targets and react to their appearance, rather than fixating on the sight. Maintaining consistent shooting mechanics and avoiding over-confirmation of the sight picture are key to success.

This video demonstrates the impact of different shotgun chokes on shot dispersion at 15 yards. It highlights how chokes, marked by stars or names like 'Full Choke' and 'Modified Choke', alter the spread of shot. The instructor shows that more open chokes result in wider patterns, while tighter chokes concentrate the shot, creating smaller, denser holes. This is particularly useful for varying target distances in clay shooting.

This video details the 'low ready' rifle drill, emphasizing its foundational role in building muscle memory for all rifle shooting positions. The drill involves starting from a low ready stance, presenting the rifle, manipulating the safety, acquiring sights, and firing a single shot within a strict time limit (1 second). It highlights the importance of understanding sight offset for accurate shooting, especially at close ranges on small targets.

This video details a fundamental shooting drill originating from the high ready position, emphasizing target acquisition and front sight focus. The drill involves three shots, with a recommended sequence of two to the body and one to the head, designed to improve accuracy and speed in dynamic shooting scenarios.

This video demonstrates a reactive sight shooting drill focused on drawing and firing six shots by reacting to the sight's movement within the target's A-zone. Instructor Ben Stoeger emphasizes not stabilizing the sight but rather connecting the eye to its movement and pulling the trigger as it enters the desired area. The drill is explained for various distances, with a focus on maintaining relaxation and reacting to visual cues like color at closer ranges.

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.