Ryan Cleckner
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Ryan Cleckner is a a former special operations sniper and author of the Long Range Shooting Handbook. His latest projects include an online course to help people get an FFL (rocketffl.com) and qualify for a CCW permit valid in over half the country (rocketccw.com). Visit his page at ryancleckner.com.
Firearm Training
Precision Shooting: Get Ready To Run Your Bolt-Action Rifle
‘Running the gun’ is not exclusive to carbines and handguns. The same principle of staying topped-off and ready should apply to bolt-action precision rifles as well.
How To
Which Focal Plane Is Right For You?
Choosing the right riflescope can be challenging. One of the first decisions you must make is deciding between a first or second focal plane scope.
AR-15
How-To: Improve Accuracy With Minor Scope Adjustments
Improved accuracy can be a simple as a few scope adjustments to improve your view and relieve eye strain.
Firearm Training
Ballistics Basics: Holding Or Dialing For Drop And Windage?
There are two methods of correcting for elevation and windage when shooting at extended distances — holding or dialing. The choice is yours.
Firearm Training
Bullet Trajectory: The Effects Of Humidity
Although it’s the least impactful of the three environmental variables, humidity does have an influence on your bullet’s trajectory.
Firearm Training
8 Steps To Better Long-Range Accuracy
Long-range shooting can be complex, but mastery of shooting fundamentals, effective practice and good habits still contribute most to long-range accuracy.
Firearm Training
Ballistics Basics: The Effects Of Air Temperature On Bullet Flight
In the long-distance shooting ring, air temperature plays a much bigger role in ballistics than simply how comfortable you are while shooting.
Firearm Training
Ballistics Basics: Addressing Air Pressure On Bullet Flight
At extended ranges, air pressure alters bullet flight — and impact — more than you might think.