Wind Estimation and Compensation | Long-Range Rifle Shooting with Ryan Cleckner

NSSF's 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 Shooting Handbook, is the complete beginner's guide to long range shooting written in simple every-day language so that it's easy to follow. Included are personal tips and best advice from his years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor. If you are an experienced shooter, this guide will be a resource covering the principles and theory of long range shooting. Find it on Amazon.com: amzn.com/151865472X
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[@wilfdarr]

Your squeaky marker has my dog's full attention. Your knowledge has mine.

[@solosniper86a1]

The most underrated comment of all time you sir deserve a trophy and a metal

[@froztyk5875]

LMAO same here😂😂

[@LightningStrike1]

It's funny he actually puts his knowledge to use instead of doing a book deal and movie deal

[@18swimmerboy]

he does have an excellent book

[@chrismichaelsmarketing6617]

You gathered all that from this video?

[@j.r.w6623]

This guy is a national treasure

[@f143744]

He is exactly right on every point, listen and learn how to shoot. I’d rather go to the range on a windy, very windy day. Less or no people there, and you learn how to figure wind. Anyone can shoot good on a perfect day. Shoot on bad, really bad days, learn how your rifle handles, become a better shooter. This separates men from the boys...wind is the hardest thing to learn how to read, correctly. I’m a firm believer, If you ever need to shoot, learn to only fire one shot.

[@IxAidenST1xI]

At about 1:50 it sounds like he's about to say "I suggest that you back the fuck up a bit."

[@allengrant]

In my opinion, Ryan's BEST comment was at 16:35 . "Next time it's a windy day, Go shooting !!" (or ANY day if you live in TX)

[@danbraun8430]

Lop-Wa same North Dakota, more fucken windy days than not 👍

[@223ndog]

This guy is awesome and explains things really good and doesn't over complicates anything

[@mattbrewer9487]

Even a stupid fuck like me is absorbing information

[@CplSkiUSMC]

This is some superior information and Ryan is an excellent teacher. Thank you Ryan and NSSF for providing valuable education to those of us who are willing to listen and learn.

[@RyanCleckner]

CplSki USMC Thanks for your service

[@LightningStrike1]

@@RyanCleckner Ryan ty for your service you ranger badass you lol and the devildog yall make the difference

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

Agreed. Increasing level of difficulty increases the "Fun Factor" (at the range/outdoors). Great video series.

[@TRoss240]

I learned more in the last 17 minutes about compensating for wind then I have in 10 years of shooting rifles in the Midwest. and yeah, 12 mph wind is pretty much is standard day here.

[@the101dad]

After applying the principles I learned here, and a few sessions of shooting, I was able to it 500-1000 yd targets in 35 mph crosswinds.

[@charlesludwig9173]

@@the101dad don’t know what caliber you are shooting but with my 6.5/284 a 35 mph full value wind would take about 18 MOA of favor at 1000 yards, or 180 inches. That would be quite a feat for me to favor that much.

[@tomkilty3192]

To me this is the best long range shooting vid out there! Thank you.

[@voidofmisery4810]

You won the award.... the best instructor award of all time

[@troybrown7111]

i went today in the wind, aiming off target and seeing it hit where u truley wanted it to is an awesome feeling.

[@iyot1020]

yes it is i just guestimated it too lol

[@stevenkelley9002]

I really like Ryan. He's a go-getter, good-communicator, a patriot (thank you for your military service), a smart-ass (in a good way) and a helluva shooter. Keep up the good work!

[@g496r500t]

And a lawyer. He’s the best of us.

[@markscurrah5386]

"I'm not going to try and draw an elk." Best line of the video XD

[@joselitoacebuche4755]

Thank you, Ryan, for sharing us these skills. You are not just a Sniper, you are a good teacher as well... :).

[@SeaBN-fw4dw]

Windy day makes it difficult, better time to practice. When the wind effects and what it compensates completion .The target finals achievement!

[@georgebartholemew8444]

I really like your analysis of the situation. When I teach math the first thing I discuss is quantitative vs qualitative, especially with regard to vector analysis. I think this was great.

[@Reloadneck]

I do .22 shooting for my county's 4H program, and that last bit Ryan said I absolutely agree with, you have to make shooting a challenge. If it's just standing, trying a new rifle or getting a ringer a 1000yds with a strong wind, go do it, have fun.

[@user-ok8fi4mj5m]

I'm learning a lot, one step at a time, even though I don't have a weapon to practice with, I have the knowledge to use it, thanks 😊

[@FisherCatProductions]

Ryan, thanks for pointing out the need to simplify many of the technical aspects of long range shooting. I tend to get anal about gathering more information than I need on my weapon/load/solutions. This gives me less time to shoot and makes it more of a chore than a pleasure. Simple will get the job done for most of my shooting.

[@sean19]

Top instructor. Will watch a few more times so I know its properly etched into my 🧠. The video is fantastic, Thank-you

[@fourtwentytexas]

Wind compensation is what separates the men form the boys. Great videos. Thanks again.

[@wardyachtsales]

Such a great instructor. Clear, concise, and practical. Thank you!!

[@kurtjensen7937]

Ryan is the man! I love how simple he makes stuff. Use his techniques and you don’t need half the gadgets people carry around

[@dvcavall]

I know this is an older video, but I just wanted to point out that Brian Litz, the ballistician for Berger bullets says that the wind at the shooter has the greater effect which is different than what is said here. The reason being, the smaller initial wind deflection at the shooter is compounded at distance. Think of it like moa, one inch at 100 yds grows to 10 inches at a thousand yards.

[@RyanCleckner]

Very true. A small deviation close to the barrel will compound downrange. However, a slower bullet down range is exposed to the wind longer. :)

[@guidogt9878]

I wish i could hit that like button over and over again.

[@saratma8]

Ryan Cleckner, i've watched all the series of videos :). You are a natural teacher, probably because your into shooting/hunting? so much. just wanted to say thanks.

[@csutcliff]

The easiest wind call method I've ever used was the Jeff Hoffman Wind formula. I've used this to great success for .308 projectiles on full size steel silhouette targets out to 1000 yards. Basically take your distance to your target in 100 yards as a whole number, then subtract 1. So at 500 yards, that whole number would be "5", then subtract 1 and you would get "4". Your MOA adjustment would be 4 MOA into the wind. This is all based on a 10 mph full value wind. If your wind is less, cut the number in half & if the value of the wind is less, then also cut that in half. So for example, at 500 yards in a 5 mph wind that is considered half value, your estimated wind correction would be 500-1, equals 4, then cut in half for a 5 mph wind equals 2, then cut in half again for a half value wind would equal 1 MOA adjustment. This would be a very close estimate to get a hit (or very near miss) on a full size steel target. Very quick & simple to do in your head.

[@aceshighp51d]

Thanks helped me to take an antelope at 300yards this year in Colorado. Wind was gusting in different direction all a long the down range path. Little art a little science and math...bingo, high fives! Received a nice hit and humane kill, No one else got their antelope that week.Ryan's video Understanding Mils and wind made the difference, Thanks Ryan, and thanks for your service as well.

[@aquablaster86]

I've learned alot from your video's! You break everything down to be as simple as possible, and for me a little knowledge can make a big difference. Thanks!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dontcallmetravis]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for posting the video.

[@Giamby986]

Thanks Ryan, I really appreciate your work on this channel!

[@omnipubgmobile1615]

Information with a wholesome delivery that just makes me feel good.

[@JimmysJunkAcct]

These are, by far, the best video guides I have yet found. Keep up the good work.

[@countlurpak]

I love the hands-on, practical knowledge shared! Ready to apply instructions. Thank you, Ryan!

[@country13067]

Just wanted to say I really enjoyed all your videos. By far the best educational on long range shooting.

[@alexandermcalpine]

Thank you for taking the time to create this GREAT video. Much appreciated!

[@willo7734]

Just found this channel but I can see it’s one of the best on this platform.

[@shepardman666]

Thanks again Ryan. They're fortunate to have u on board. Spoiled in that I can shoot any time I wish on my various farm ranges. Wind is always blowing and thanks to your presentation am very motivated to "get it on" and start dealing with wind" Fran

[@kevw25]

You sir are a phenomenal instructor. I now want a bolt action

[@bradmetcalf7832]

This is a great video. It has been almost 20 years since I shot a Long Range match and had forgotten a bunch of this info, this brought it right back!

[@riaandewinnaar5040]

Learned more teory in 4 videos than a year of lead down range.

[@shaunlewis286]

top series of instructional vids sir. Like every one of them, easy to watch and understand each and every one of them.

[@indianronaldinho]

Thants a load of information on wind reading .....all the videos in this series are awsome and can be understood easily........thanks a ton Mr.Ryan to help me out clearing my doubts......

[@royemunson100]

Only watched one of your videos and absolutely like them more then anything I've seen. Really good information and thank you!

[@07wrx530]

I could watch u all day I love shooting my 55.6 long rang and I learn soooo much from u I feel like a. A way better shooter now thank u

[@trotterhmr17]

Another fantastic and fully explained film my friend,many thanks

[@donjohnson8627]

Logical and well reasoned. I like it. I'm a MOA dinosaur because that is what I've used for more than 50 years and can think in that "language" and most of my equipment is MOA. I tried a MIL scope and MIL system, then realized that I really DO NOT need another "system" to figure out, nor do I want to change ALL of my MOA scopes (more than a dozen) for MIL scopes. That would be just fiscally really stupid and would also make little sense to me in the field (either hunting or competing) and force me to have to use a new-to-me system for a looongg tme!

[@realistic479]

Great series of videos !

[@TheReloaderDude]

I watched all these vids in the series. Excellent easy explanation. 👍👍

[@williamstickley4424]

This was incredible, combined with your MOA video. I feel good about being able to figure out the calculations. Thank you so much!

[@luckysgun1]

Love this series!!!!!

[@FlyingJJD]

Dude, you gotta write a book. I'd definitely add it to my library. Thanks for this great series of videos.

[@pablopenasco4254]

Great videos that inspire me to aspire higher with my shooting ability. Thanks Ryan.

[@MonteGould]

His book "Long Range shooting" is excellent

[@GmanfromTexas]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@aeclipseguy1]

This video helped me out so much! It is simple and it works!

[@TheMors1975]

AWESOME VIDEO SIR!! KEEP THEM COMING

[@ChrisVickersTx]

Great Explanation, I am sure I will refer back to it more than a few times, Really appreciate you doing these

[@stevenattlee9830]

Just getting started in long range shooting and this guy is amazing! Easy to see why he was a sniper instructor

[@Lgkl473]

Great video and good teacher, Ryan!

[@janetcameron4652]

Thanks RC. And thank you for your service. Awesome info presented so I can understand & assimilate easily.

[@robertvega2742]

Great Instructor and I've learned a lot about Est. wind speed calculations and MOA's.

[@tacul9333]

Best basic explanation of wind compensation I've seen.

[@RyanMcWho]

@ClecknerNSSF Awesome. Thanks for the info. Great stuff.

[@garywilliams4918]

Excellent Job Ryan Keep up the great work. It is very easy to see your a professional.

[@reypabico5835]

Thanks, Ryan for quality information about the shooting,

[@mostlymessingabout]

The last tip is the best advice

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Great job with this video and explanation. Thanks. J.

[@Tyrule01]

Excellent video, this has greatly improved my understanding of wind :)

[@Miryla]

Excellent videos. These make am excellent starting point that even I can understand. Cheers.

[@ParadisePhoto]

Thank you, great explanation easy to understand. There may be many experts but most can't teach, you can. Also enjoy the visual it helps a lot.

[@bendeollos3701]

Thank you for all of your videos they have helped me a ton! i used your teachings to accurately sight in my new Remington 700 sps tac. I am not tack driving targets @300yds.

[@ninobrown1278]

Great video , thanks for your information.

[@gyrocaptin]

Mr. Ryan, You are an awesome individual, Thank You so much for your Help !!!!

[@kamrr4437]

This video is great it helped me out alot. I love using the constant at 12 alot less to remember and pretty close to accurate. Thankyou very much

[@akhan3682]

very informative and thanks for staying on point and not waffling on about off-topic BS - hope to learn more from your videos - thanks

[@elrondeng]

What a refreshing and informative video, with no ego pr politics thank you I have subscribed and look forward to watching the other videos

[@jackjetpilot]

Great instructor. Thanks for your time.

[@Jessica37323]

Awesome video. Thanks for teaching me how to calculate wind drift. I'll use it.

[@instrutorserra5977]

Thanks for this exceptional lesson!!

[@JorgeGarcia-lw7vc]

Amazing teacher. great video!

[@JohnDoe-mt8rf]

Can't wait for next weekend to go shooting. I'm going to give it a shot! Thanks for the info🙂

[@scottmurphy650]

Judging the wind component in both velocity and angle is still the most challenging part of long range shooting. A 15 mph direct crosswind and a 15 mph quartering headwind have very different horizontal velocity components and at 1000m misjudging the headwind/tailwind and crosswind component can have a profound effect on how much you miss the target.

[@derek1506]

Thanks alot Ranger. You given me the tools for success.

[@douglasanderson1151]

I am so excited to put these tools to the test in the field! I am trying to get really good at rifle shooting. Just a hobby is all but still good skills too have!

[@kingstoncowboy01]

I'm learning so much Thank you !!

[@dpbierman2586]

Great explanation!👍🏻 Thank you👌🏻

[@nsp9396]

Another great job!

[@bobofucknuckle]

Super helpful, thank you

[@jstomprud5]

Very good teacher and easy to understand

[@MadManMoran]

Excellent info.

[@msw9671]

I’ve been binge watching this guys videos super interesting

[@normanjacques4092]

Thank you for making it simple. I will admit I'm going to have to watch this a couple of times but thats just me. Im just starting out. I just purchased a rifle. Im still investigating on what to buy for a scope and how it all works. Thanks for dumbing it down for the lay person. Thank you so much for your service to our country. I appreciate you sacrifice for all our freedom.

[@Ianreason68]

Very good videos, easily understood, thank you very much.

[@mdotto8707]

Thank you Ryan for sharing your knowledge and thank you for your Service to our country!! I follow your content on WPN and I own your Long Range Shooting Handbook.

[@edbar44]

Excellent information

[@nobs846]

Great teacher !!!

[@tjiyandjeuakaatuua1623]

👍great job Ryan