In many texts around the web, you’ll find one common incorrect explanation of this phenomenon: a simplistic approach derived from the formula used to calculate compensation. You may have read that your shot will land high because, when shooting at an angle, gravity has less effect on the bullet trajectory, since the horizontal distance traveled […]
Precision Rifle Shooting
Ballistic Shooting Tips: Go Easy On That Trigger!
Watch a group of shooters for a time, and you will likely see a range of problems with trigger mechanics. Some shooters “slap” the trigger, with the finger coming off and then slapping into the face of the trigger. Others might squeeze too tightly. In all cases, accuracy suffers–usually because the rifle is being jerked […]
Create a Stable Shooting Platform with the UTG Recon Flex Bipod
The UTG Recon Flex Bipod mounts to the sides of a rifle forend with the included M-Lok screws. A solid bipod, the Flex is well made and reasonably priced, Firearms Instructors, and anyone who uses a firearm for recreation or as part of their duties recognize the value of having a stable platform when firing […]
Long Range Shooting Tips: Shooting Fundamentals with Ryan Cleckner
Former Ranger Sniper Ryan Cleckner reviews proper shooting technique. A stable platform, sight alignment, sight picture and trigger control are key fundamentals to shooting properly. Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long Range Shooting Handbook, is the complete beginner’s guide to long range shooting written in simple every-day language so that […]
Long Range Shooting Tips: Rifle Sight-in with Ryan Cleckner
Former Ranger Sniper Ryan Cleckner shares his process for sighting in a scoped rifle. Including bore-sighting, a short 25-yard shot, shooting groups and making adjustments at 100 yards, slipping the scales and finding mechanical zero and lets you in on some tips and tricks. Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long […]
Long Range Shooting Tips: Data On Previous Engagements with Ryan Cleckner
Former Ranger Sniper Ryan Cleckner Ryan covers how to gather D.O.P.E. (Data On Previous Engagements) and how to organize this information to make it readily available in the field and lets you in on some tips and tricks. Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long Range Shooting Handbook, is the complete […]
Long Range Shooting Tips: Scope Tracking Drill with Ryan Cleckner
Former Ranger Sniper Ryan Cleckner explains that not all scopes track identically and offers a drill you can use to find out if your scope over or under tracks in both windage and elevation and lets you in on some tips and tricks. Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long Range […]
Long Range Shooting Tips: Field Shooting Positions with Ryan Cleckner
Former Army Ranger sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner describes how he cleans his rifle and lets you in on some tips and tricks. Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long Range Shooting Handbook, is the complete beginner’s guide to long range shooting written in simple every-day language so that it’s easy […]
Long Range Shooting Tips: Rifle Cleaning with Ryan Cleckner
Former Army Ranger sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner describes how he cleans his rifle and lets you in on some tips and tricks. Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long Range Shooting Handbook, is the complete beginner’s guide to long range shooting written in simple every-day language so that it’s easy […]
Long-range Shooting Tips: Real Time Zeroing with Ryan Cleckner
Former Army Ranger sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner walks us through his process for sighting in a new rifle in real-time and delivers several other shooting tips in the process. Filmed at Texas Triggers courtesy of Colby Donaldson. Subscribe to Ryan’s channel: http://nssf.it/cleckner-YT Rifle – Tikka T3x TAC A Optic – Vortex Razor HD Looking […]