Photo by forum member GAT. This rifle is chambered in 6-6.5×47 Lapua and features a Stiller TAC30 Action, Krieger barrels, Harrells brakes, Konohawk stocks, and a Sightron SIII scope 6-24x50mm. Ryan Cleckner created many excellent shooting videos for NSSF such as Understanding MOA Video. Ryan is known for his ability in explaining complex topics in a simple manner. This video covering the basics of shooting has been viewed more than 3 million times. This video is worth watching, especially for guys who are just getting started with PRS/practical events. Ryan Cleckner demonstrates proper rifle shooting technique in this video. To shoot properly, you need a stable platform, sight alignment and sight picture as well as trigger control. Cleckner explains the basics in a logical, clear manner. This video is good for new shooters. How to view your reticle:
Cleckner: “Even with the parallax properly adjusted, it can be difficult at times to focus between the target reticle and the target. I recommend that you only focus on the reticle. This reticle is the only thing you can control. It’s like the front sight of a rifle or handgun. Focus on a clear, crisp reticle on a stable platform. Then, all that is left is trigger control.
Cleckner: “Trigger Control is fairly straightforward, so long as you consider it a continuous process and not just a single thing that happens. I like to imagine it as drawing a straight line in the ground. I like to imagine the constant pressure I’m adding while I draw this straight back and then… continue to draw that line as the rifle goes off. You’ll need to follow through. Long Range Shooting Handbook – A Good Resource
Cleckner’s book, The Long Range Shooting Handbook expands on topics covered in the video. You can read sample chapters from Ryan’s book on Amazon.com. The new book by Ryan Cleckner is designed to introduce important fundamental concepts, such as MOA and Mils, External Ballistics and Environmental Effects. Cleckner offers personal tips and advice from his years of experience as both a sniper trainer and a special operations sniper. The Long Range Shooting Handbook has three main sections: 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.
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 (1/75RGR) who deployed on multiple combat missions. He is currently a firearms executive and attorney.
