Running the Bolt with Authority | Long-Range Rifle Shooting with Ryan Cleckner

This guide details the process of using a modern, magazine-fed lever action rifle, specifically the Henry Predator, in a long-range shooting environment. It covers ammunition loading, magazine insertion, chambering rounds, and efficient lever action manipulation for sustained fire. The video showcases advanced shooting positions and the use of specialized optics and rangefinding equipment, demonstrating a practical application of this unique rifle platform in a challenging setting.

This video showcases advanced firearms training from Ghost Firearms Training LLC in Pennsylvania. It covers a wide array of tactical skills including long-range precision shooting, Close Quarters Battle (CQB), dynamic pistol and carbine drills, vehicle-based tactics, and low-light operations. The instruction emphasizes high-stress environments and practical application, utilizing equipment from brands like Vortex Optics and Walker's.

This video showcases long-range shooting, featuring discussions on impact points and aiming strategies at extended distances. It highlights the ease of achieving 1000-yard shots with a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle, emphasizing the importance of precise wind calls. The content is presented by Tim Harmsen of Military Arms Channel, demonstrating advanced shooting techniques and equipment.

This guide details a long-range engagement technique using a suppressed bolt-action rifle equipped with a Vortex Razor HD scope and a Vortex Impact 4000 rail-mounted ballistic laser rangefinder. The shooter successfully engaged a target at 1,000 yards (3,000 feet), demonstrating the effective use of advanced optics and rangefinding technology for precision shooting in an outdoor environment. Instruction is provided by an expert shooter from Gun Talk Media.

This video features Peter Schreier from Vortex Edge discussing the merits of MIL vs. MOA for long-range shooting, recommending MIL for beginners due to its base-10 system. The discussion covers Vortex's Strike Eagle scope as a budget-friendly option and the fundamentals of long-range training, starting with paper targets before moving to steel at distances of 1,000 yards and beyond. Expert insights are provided on building confidence and practical application for hunting.

When shooting uphill or downhill, the bullet will impact high, requiring the shooter to aim lower than the true distance. Calculate the correct elevation hold by multiplying the true distance by the cosine of the angle. Windage adjustments, however, must always be based on the true distance. Angles in natural terrain rarely exceed 30 degrees.

This drill focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire, shooters can identify muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on trigger control and sight alignment.

Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) is crucial for accurate long-range shooting. MOA is an angular measurement, approximately 1 inch at 100 yards, that increases linearly with distance. This concept simplifies scope adjustments for bullet drop and windage, allowing shooters to precisely compensate for gravity's effect on trajectory. Proper zeroing and understanding scope click values are key to achieving consistent accuracy.

Ryan Cleckner highlights stability as paramount for long-range shooting, recommending shooting bags for a consistent platform. He stresses focusing on the reticle for sight picture and maintaining steady trigger pressure through the shot with follow-through. Proper scope setup is crucial to avoid 'scope shadow' and ensure accurate point of impact.

Proper rifle scope mounting is crucial for accuracy and shooter comfort. This guide emphasizes fitting the scope to the individual shooter, ensuring a natural cheek weld and eye alignment. Key steps include secure ring installation, achieving correct eye relief, leveling the reticle, and focusing the ocular lens for a clear sight picture.