Former Ranger sniper Ryan Cleckner explains the measurement term “minute of angle” (MOA) and how to use MOA adjustments on your scope for sighting in and to compensate for bullet drop at varying distances. For more information visit http://www.nssf.org/video/facts/MOA.cfm Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long Range Shooting Handbook, is the […]
Precision Rifle Shooting
Long Range Shooting Techniques: Understanding Milliradians with Ryan Cleckner
Former Range sniper Ryan Cleckner explains the measurement term “milliradian” (mil) and how to use a mil-dot scope to measure the distance to your target at the range and in the field. 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 […]
Long Range Shooting Tips: Wind Estimation and Compensation with Ryan Cleckner
Former Ranger Sniper Ryan Cleckner explains how to estimate wind speed, shares a formula for calculating wind drift, and explains how ballistic charts and empirical data gathered at the range can help hunters and target shooters properly compensate for the effects of wind. Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long Range […]
Long Range Shooting Techniques: Shooting at Angles:
Former Ranger Sniper Ryan Cleckner shows you how to shoot at angles. Gravity affects your bullet differently when you shoot at an angle. Learn how to apply an angle killer to correctly compensate for bullet drop when shooting either uphill or down. Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long Range Shooting […]
Long-Range Rifle Shooting Tips: How to Mount a Rifle Scope with Ryan Cleckner
Former Ranger Sniper Ryan Cleckner shows you how to properly set up your rifle and scope combination so that it naturally aligns with your eye. Mounting a rifle scope properly is more complicated than it looks. If you don’t master this basic skill, all of your marksmanship will be wasted. Looking for more long range […]
Long Range Shooting: External Ballistics and Bullet Trajectory
From the moment it leaves the muzzle, a bullet starts to follow a parabolic trajectory. Which means that, as the bullet travels further, the rate at which it approaches the ground increases. This parabolic trajectory is caused by gravity and drag. The trajectory will have an ascending and a descending part because to compensate for […]
Light Shed on a Hidden Gem: DoubleStar Midnight Dragon
With a flooded AR-15 market it’s easy to ignore models that have been out there for a while, and even easier to ignore them if they haven’t been recently seen on a magazine cover cradled by some full-sleeve-tattooed gym rat with a perfectly-groomed operator beard. Add to that the increasingly affordable options for home builds […]
Getting Started in Precision Rifle: Gun and Gear Selection
So, you are thinking about getting into precision rifle shooting, but don’t know where to start. Phillip Velayo, from Systematic Approach, shares the scoop on what it takes to shoot precision rifle and specifically what he brings to a match. Index: Precision Rifle – 00:27 Caliber – 01:00 Optic – 01:24 Bipod – 02:11 Ammo […]
Long Range Shooting Loadout
In 2016, I embarked on a mission to learn the trade of long-range shooting. Along the way I’ve written articles covering some of the equipment individually. I also wrote about my experiences while training. What I neglected to do is put together a long range shooting loadout. This article will include the items I pack […]