Shooting Fundamentals | Long-Range Rifle Shooting with Ryan Cleckner

This video, featuring former Special Operations Sniper Ryan Cleckner, introduces the 'Acceptable Accuracy' concept for long-range rifle shooting. Cleckner explains that aiming for the dead center can lead to trigger jerking, especially from unstable positions. The technique involves defining a target zone and firing when the reticle floats within that zone, applying steady trigger pressure. This method, demonstrated with a precision bolt-action rifle and Vortex Optics scope, aims to improve hit probability by reducing over-precision errors.

This expert-level guide, presented by former Special Operations Sniper Ryan Cleckner, details the critical technique of trigger control for long-range precision shooting. It emphasizes the superiority of dry firing over live fire for developing a smooth, natural trigger press that avoids disturbing the sight picture. Key principles include consistent finger placement, visualizing pressure, and maintaining follow-through to achieve maximum accuracy.

This comprehensive guide, presented by an expert from Precision Rifle Network, details the fundamentals of long-range precision shooting for both hunting and competition. It covers external ballistics, wind compensation, the importance of ballistic solvers and data truing, and key equipment features like heavy barrels and FFP scopes. The instruction emphasizes ethical hunting responsibilities and the continuous improvement required through practice and data analysis.

This video debunks the myth that scoped rifles require no skill, as argued by TheYankeeMarshal. The expert commentator emphasizes that while scopes visually magnify targets, they also magnify shooter errors. Proper shooting fundamentals like trigger control, breathing, and stability are crucial, especially at longer distances, and no tool can replace sound technique.

This guide, presented by former Special Operations Sniper Ryan Cleckner, breaks down the practical application of Milliradians (MILs) in long-range shooting. It covers the fundamental definition of a MIL, how scope adjustments correlate to target impact, and the mathematical process for calculating necessary corrections. Cleckner also touches upon essential concepts like DOPE and the strategic advantage of a 100-meter zero, offering expert insights for intermediate to advanced shooters.

This guide outlines a comprehensive training progression for long-range rifle shooting, developed by World Champion F-Class shooter Erik Cortina. It emphasizes a structured approach starting with extensive dry fire to build fundamental skills like trigger control and flinch elimination, before moving to live fire at extended distances. The training covers proper body alignment, target acquisition, and advanced techniques for corrections and follow-through, suitable for intermediate to advanced shooters seeking to improve their precision.

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.

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.

This guide, presented by Barry Laws, owner of Open Range Indoor Gun Range and affiliated with NSSF, details fundamental firearm safety rules and essential range etiquette. It covers proper firearm clearing for semi-automatics and revolvers, emphasizes the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and outlines procedures for cease-fires and safe target alignment. The instruction highlights professional, authoritative guidance for safe firearm handling in a range environment.