Shooting From The Knee | Long-Range Rifle Shooting with Ryan Cleckner

This guide details the superior 'dominant knee up' kneeling shooting position, as explained by an unnamed instructor from Tenicor. This technique creates a stable pedestal by resting the shooting elbow on the dominant knee, significantly improving firearm support and stability compared to the 'support knee up' method. Proper form is crucial for accuracy.

This video features Ryan Cleckner, a former Army Ranger sniper team leader and best-selling author of the "Long Range Shooting Handbook," demonstrating a rifle sling tip. He explains his preference for using parachute cord instead of traditional metal sling swivels for long-range rifle shooting. The video also promotes Cleckner's book and mentions Texas Triggers and NSSF.

This video features former Army Ranger sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner demonstrating techniques for stabilizing a rifle, specifically for long-range shooting in field conditions. The content focuses on practical advice and methods to improve shooting accuracy and stability when hunting or engaging targets at extended distances. The video also promotes shooting organizations and related initiatives.

This guide, presented by former special operations sniper Ryan Cleckner, breaks down the concept of Milliradians (MILs) for long-range shooting. It explains MILs as a ratio (1 MIL = 1/1000th of distance), details how scope adjustments (typically 0.1 MIL per click) translate to precise centimeter adjustments at specific ranges, and demonstrates shot correction calculations. The importance of understanding bullet trajectory, DOPE, and establishing a 100-meter zero is also covered, emphasizing practical application for accuracy.

This video demonstrates advanced long-range precision shooting at 950 yards using a bolt-action rifle and C-Zone steel targets. The shooter, exhibiting experienced authority, successfully engages the target multiple times, highlighting proper prone positioning, trigger control, and bolt cycling techniques. The content is valuable for intermediate to advanced marksmen seeking to refine their skills in extreme distance shooting.

This video demonstrates expert-level long-range shooting with a .300 PRC rifle at an 800-yard range. The demonstration highlights proper rifle preparation, shooter setup in a prone position, and the sequence of engaging a steel target. The high production quality and precision shown indicate advanced proficiency.

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.