You’ve probably seen one of the great shooting sports videos Ryan Cleckner produced for the NSSF. Ryan’s Understanding Minute of Angle video (see below!) has been viewed more than 3.6 million times. Ryan is known for his ability explain complex topics in a way that’s easy to understand. Cleckner also wrote a book that is incredibly popular, The Long Range Shooting Handbook. It expands on topics covered in the popular video series. This book is Amazon’s #1 Best Seller in its category. You can read sample chapters from Ryan’s book by clicking “Look Inside” in the Amazon product page. Ryan Cleckner is a long-range shooting specialist with impressive credentials. Cleckner served as a U.S. Army Sniper Instructor and was a Special Operations sniper (1/75 Rgr). He has been deployed in combat multiple times. He is currently a firearms executive and lawyer. The Long Range Shooting Handbook has three main categories, What It Is/How it Works, Fundamentals and How to Use. The “What it is/How it works” section covers terminology, equipment, and basic principles. “Fundamentals”, which covers the theory behind long range shooting, is covered in “Fundamentals”. How to Use It gives you practical advice on how to apply what you have learned so that you can become a skilled long range shooter. The best-selling Long Range Shooting Handbook by Ryan Cleckner is designed to introduce important fundamental concepts, such as MOAs vs. MILs and Environmental Effects. Cleckner offers personal tips and advice from his years of experience as both a sniper trainer and special operations soldier. Iain Harrison of Recoil Magazine said: “Whether it’s your first time shooting at long range, or if you’re an experienced shooter who has years of trigger experience, Ryan Cleckner’s book will prove excellent reference material.” It is well written and easy to read, and covers all the topics that a good shooter should know.
Ryan Cleckner explains the proper technique for rifle shooters in this video. To shoot properly, you need a stable platform, sight alignment and sight picture, as well as trigger control.
