Just in case you didn't know, people still come to Ryan Cleckner's tutorials, even those of us who have bought his book, Long Range Shooting, and put it into practice sometime ago. Refresher views for the once in a while long range shooter are great! Thank you for your service!

I like this guy! Talks fast and knows his shit, simple and to the point. Too many people like to hear themselves talk taking 20 min to say 5 min worth of info. Not this guy, thanks for that!

My Lord something as simple as adding yard marks to the elevation knob would have never crossed my mind. You would have seen me, all tactical like, out there counting clicks... feel somewhat like a fool when I see how easy he makes it look.

Ryan's book is "Long Range Shooting Handbook". It is excellent and easy to read.

The NSSF series with Ryan are by far the best tutorials I have seen on the net or in person. It has all the info needed, key details, and the presentation is as professional as it gets. I also like that that anybody from a novice to intermediate shooter can pick up quite a few things.

This guy is super informative! I hope you will allow him to make even more videos in the future! Keep up the good work!!!

Powerful ballistics calculators in mobile devices have sure taken the guesswork out of predicting a fire solution. My first time ever shooting long range came after spending months reading and studying to understand the variables involved in ballistics which I then applied by developing a load that produced a very close calculated match to a ballistic reticle in my scope with holds from 300yd to 1000yds. I used excel to produce a correction chart with turret adjustments to account for variance between the fixed reticle solution and predicted drops in varying temperatures and density altitudes. Did a tall target test to obtain turret correction factors. Sighted in then I took the rifle to a long range for the first time ever… I had no idea if any of this would actually work… I read environmentals from a kestrel drop D3 applied the correction from my chart then shot steel targets from 200m to 700m using the reticle for holds… And to my utter shock and surprise I got first round hits with very few misses. Repeated it by dialling the turret instead of reticle with the same success. Was lucky that it just happened to be zero wind conditions. This experience blew my mind and gave me confidence in the science of ballistics and a deep appreciation for the excellent tools and information available to us today. If you put in the homework, do the math and set up a decent rifle correctly even a complete novice can achieve first round hit fire solutions right out of the gate. What a fun hobby and sport!!!

I love Ryan Cleckner's videos. Everything you need to know and he explains it in an easy to learn manner.

I love the idea of taping the ranges right on your elevation turret!! Where can you get tape that will stick but not make a complete mess of the turret and stay on through rain, dirt, wind etc?

hey Ryan these videos are great I learned so much the way you break down tips for long range shooting I understand it so quickly it's like it's not that hard good job man keep it up...

He was a sniper team leader in 2nd Ranger Bn. He knows his stuff. I learned to shoot in the USMC and I can tell this man knows his stuff.

Thanks to Ryan and the team working with him for such super useful information and real life experiences.

Mr. Cleckner does an outstanding job explaining his topics! Thanks to the NSSF for putting these videos together.

Thank you: NSSF I've been out of the sport for about 15 years, there are a lot of shows about shooting a rifle today. I recently discovered Ryan on you tube, I am grateful for the quality & to the point these videos bring to the people.

Thanks again Ryan. A tip I came up with is to write needed calculations on the Leupold retracting data tape so I can cross reference with the range finder and weather station I carry and have my different data cards available for reference. As you say, all of my data is based on actual shooting. I try to research where I'm going so I can be ready for things like elevation.

My go to guy for information, education and understanding! Keep up the great work!

Greetings from South Africa. Great presentation. I've watched hours of You tube and can honestly say NSSF is the most informative channel to watch. Thanks for your efforts Ryan.

Another great and simply stated video. I've been shooting for over 30 years but never did anything more than 300 meters, mostly because I didn't have access to an area that goes out to 500 or more meters. I'm still interested in learning what I can though, I really enjoy it. Thanks for the tips. Great job.

I like this guy. No bullshit. Just pragmatic, field rugged, common sense.

Great video. I’m just about done reading your beginner’s guide to long range shooting book (awesome by the way!) and it’s nice to actually hear you speak for the first time on this video.

Always enjoy your to the point videos that give excellent data and dont waste a persons time. Thank you and I look forward to more of the same informative videos in the future.

Thank you so much for the instruction. Keep 'em coming, please.

Best training I’ve literally ever received. Thank you!

your video's are awesome, im just getting into long range shooting and you always give great advice. now i just need to put what you say into practice!

Thank you for these tutorials, simple and informative.

this dude definitely explains it easier than anyone else I've found. thanks

Just found this channel. Think it’s great. Lots of helpful information, hope more vids keep coming.

These are great videos very well done, thank you.

Thank you for the tips!

I have learned so much from Ryan, he is very good at making a could be complicated subject into a simple one. He must have instructed many a good sniper, I always look to see if he has a new video. Ryan, you should have your own channel!

Outstanding as usual! Thanks Ryan. I'm going to try the tape on the turret tip. Good stuff!

this is the best thing I've found on shooting in the entire KZfaq log... thank you for speaking clear and to the point.

good man every time i look at one off your videos i learn some thing i did not know

ryan is a great presenter, these videos are terrific. thanks!

I'm one of thoses newbie shooters that bought a DOPE book. Now I call it my practice book for calling shots and practice.

Damn Ryan you just motivate the hell out of me Brother every time I watch your clips. I like keeping it Old School 🏫 Semper Fi

Hell yea! ggreat video!! and in Arizona to boot.. live here and love shooting in this great state

Thank you Ryan. You’ve introduced me to dope and now I can’t stop using it.

Practical value made clear. 😎👍 Thank Ryan.

I'm just getting into long distance shooting, thanks for the great info.

Hey guy I’m loving this info. Make more 👍👍👍‼️

Very informative, obviously a practised instructor.

My fav. segment on NSSF. Nice work

Again. Informative, to the point, bet he is a hell of a teacher in person.

This guy is legit!!! Great videos Ryan.

Clear and precise!!! Good work..

I really like that tape on turret idea! Thank you

When he squeeze the trigger do you see any camera equipment attached to his scope? No....His shot was recorded thru the different scope. Ryan adjusted his reticle to the 660 yards so no hold over needed. You are putting crosshair on the center of the target. Mirage at 6:10 is showing 3mph half value wind so on this size of target (looks to me like 3/8" AR500 Steel IDPA A-Zone reactive target 18"x30") and at this distance no adjustment is needed you will hit this target if you will do everything on your part (fundamentals).

Keep them coming, Another great video.

Nice job, Ryan!

I'm just getting into long range so thankyou that was extremely helpful, phil from new zealand

Gather and use dope!! LOL great video Ryan!

believe or not look like am going to be along range shooter because of your video ryan thanks for all the tips

Great video! Thanks for the information.

Thanks for the info! Keep up the great work! Thanks Again, John

I've played a computer game called Police Quest: S.W.A.T. from 1995 that mentions the D.O.P.E. book, but never knew what it was until now, thanks NSSF.

Waiting for more videos. Awesome job!

My scope is set up for mils both in the reticle and turns, I normally just hold that many in the scope instead of turning the dial for anything 500 yards or less. Anything further I always adjust the dial to meet up to the crosshairs.

I love this guy! Great videos!

Great video. Well executed. 👍

Awesome knowledge for everyone.

Thanks for answering this, I was going to ask the same question!

Great videos , Thank you .

Great stuff. It's funny, this is the 3rd recent video that kind of read my thoughts. I've become really interested in multi-gun and thinking about what shotgun I would want to use & then a shotgun stage planning/loading video pops up. I'm thinking about my Cimmaron revolver & a great cowboy action comes out & as of 3 days ago, I really wanted to go learn how to shoot long distance targets :)

great vid, very informative!

Awesome job! hope you talk about vapor trails sometime soon, learned this in SDM school (I'm Army btw)

Thank you very much!

I was curious too. Forgot about spotting scopes with markings. Thanks .

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO BY RYAN!!! If you haven't seen Ryan's other videos and you enjoy shooting, check them out. I am blown away by the wealth of information that these videos present in an easy to understand manner, for a subject that can really get complex. Also I found that Ryan has written a book also. For $20 I just ordered one on Amazon. Thanks again Ryan for another excellent presentation. Going to find out how many of these free videos you've put out and watch all of them.

I prefer to mark my dope for learning purposes. Like, did you feel the wind at 3mph but the hits showed 5mph. After the shooting session you can go over the markings and check what went and how and see how eg. temp affected the flight. If you drive all the way to shoot couple rounds with a nice weapon system, I atleast try to get the most out of it.

Excellent!

Can you do a video explaining using a mil dot scope... With a moa adjustments

Very very helpful.

Very impressive.

great video.

Mr. Cleckner is DOPE

This guy is awesome.

Great information.

Kleckner rocks!!!!

Very informative!

Good stuff!!

Thanqu for this video.

Excellent video, and a please to watch! Any tips on applying everything you have taught me to a .22 rimfire. Obviously a .22 has a smaller range but surely the principles remain the same.

Awesome, as ever! Though I did not quite understand the sight picture through the scope on taking the shot - which hit the mark, but appeared way off the mark as per the cross-hairs?? Thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge!

Great videos man. Just one question, you never mention coriolis do you ever take it into account?

Slow the playback to .25 and watch that shot. You can see the shockwave path and the hit. Pretty cool.

Thanks Ryan! Last question - what do you use for a cheek strap and what's the thing you clip on underneath it for elevation? I find the HS comb too low for my small head but would be great to make something work instead of getting a whole new stock. Got a 5R 20" barrel coming next week!

What you are saying in the beginning of the video is also true for a long lasting relationship between a man and a woman.

This video is dope.

Thanks for the great vid series, Ryan. How do you make the turret reference for your elev. adj.?

I’m glad I found this guy..

Im not gonna lie. If i was just starting out long range shooting and didnt have any d.o.p.e i would honestly just start shooting and going from there making adjustments. Now i havent watched the full video yet so i wanted to post my comment about my thought process before seeing what the video said.

Are sticks better than a pod if I can shoot in a prone position? They make some such as Snipe Pod that clip on and off easy and would allow the gun to move on recoil. They are good, but not as steady as an attached Harris Bipod. You are a great teacher!

just a suggestion on another way to figure it out find out what the true minute of angle is for each 100 yards. then get your manufacturer's drop data for the bullet that you're shooting. divide the drop by MOA and that will give you the true bullet drop MOA then multiply that value by 4 for a 1/4=1" scope and that will tell you how many clicks you have to make to achieve On Target for every hundred yards. I hope that helps some people have fun shooting. P.S. if yours is a 1/8=1" just multiply by 8 rather than 4. if yours is metric just convert and do the same process.

i learned about vapor trails on my own shooting a 7mm rem mag at 500 yards.

Dope acronym

I'm actually coming back to this video after I've been shooting more... Here is what is going on with the shot at 6:07: It is filmed from a second scope - someone who is to the left of Ryan, when he shoots - by the way, this isn't mentioned in the video but you can see the trace of the bullet shimmering through the air: to achieve that, you need to be on scope (spotting scope or rifle scope works) - as directly behind the shooter as possible - kind of right behind them, in line with their shot. If they are just barely to your right, you will see that in the shimmer - and that is exactly what you see in the video they show at 6:07: you can see the bullet trace go from the right hand side of the scope, and it flies (obviously....) to the steel target. This technique can be extremely useful , if someone is missing the target: you can literally watch the bullet trace/shimmer, and tell if they are left, or right, or high, or whatever. It takes some skill, but it is very helpful. In terms of why there was a holdover : that is because the video is being taken from a separate scope.. which is obvious, because otherwise, you would see a lot of recoil. Also: Finally, for the dialing of the MOA: he is just dialing his dope, plus a little extra. the target is at 660y, and his dope is for 650y. And, if you collect dope every 50 yards or 100 yards, you will know how much difference there is in your dope at each distance... For me, at. 600y, the delta is probably something like 7 or 8 MOA per hundred yards... so from 650 to 660 yards, that is about 0.7 or 0.8 MOA roughly: so he dials + 1 MOA beyond his dope. And maybe it's 10 MOA per hundred yards, which would be exactly 1.0 MOA adjust from 650 to 660. In any case - if it's 0.8 or 1.0 - that is a difference of 0.2 MOA, which is only 1.3" difference at 660y.

thanks

What are your thoughts on using a .22 trainer prs rifle as a cheaper training replacement for centerfire?

cool video....