Rifle Sight-in Process | Long-Range Rifle Shooting with Ryan Cleckner

Ryan Cleckner shares his process for sighting in a scoped rifle. Including bore-sighting, a short 25-yard shot, shooting groups and making adjustments at 100 yards, slipping the scales and finding mechanical zero.
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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[@stevefisher2121]

10 year old video and still one of the best on the tube thanks to Ryan's great teaching.

[@PSESHOOTINGNTRAINING]

Ryan's teaching style is what all of us want to emulate - Clear, Simple, and Easily Remembered. Thanks Ryan.

[@rustedghost]

this guy is an awesome teacher

[@n0tthemessiah]

I agree, he is amazing

[@michaelbritain5546]

But 60 moa at 100 yards ? Think I'd be shiming the scope some.

[@parkonahill8917]

Like the Bob Ross of guns

[@jolebole-yt]

I learned more about scopes and ranging in 20min then in my whole life. This is pure gold video material. Thanks for sharing with all of us 👍🏻

[@abcertweld]

lmao my grandfather taught me how to boresight rifles like that and it is hilarious to see people's faces when I do that and a range especially when I go to shoot and I hit right on target. old school some of the best ways

[@sirich7751]

It works. Gets you on paper immediately. Then a few more rounds to dial in. I bore sight in my basement using reflective dots on old cardboard. I leave roughly 1 1/2" inches between bore and scope in elevation because of the close range inside. Always on paper (pretty decently) at 50 yards at the range.

[@johnstewart8849]

What...no laser??

[@the101dad]

@@johnstewart8849 that’s why it’s called bore sighting… no need for the POS laser, it’s a waste of money.

[@kailenmccoy1383]

I just done this on my last trip to the range.

[@Pseudoswede]

Can we agree that sometimes “old school” needs to be the ONLY school?

[@Richard-mz7qu]

Ryan, I have watches several of your fantastic, no BS instructive videos. I just wanted to say thanks for a job well done!

[@danjohnson1645]

I really cannot compliment Ryan Cleckner enough. I am humbled by his knowledge and his instruction style. Ryan exudes confidence and demonstrates he has nothing to prove and possesses a genuine desire to impart understanding to others. Ryan does not communicate as a know-it-all but rather as one who is comfortable with his education, experience and practical understanding of the information he communicates to others. Ryan demonstrates a true desire to help others grasp information that is second nature to him. Great job Ryan and thank you for you willingness to teach us what you know and understand. Please, keep up the great work!

[@bcoutdoor]

I have watched all Ryan's video's several times, taking notes then applying principals at the range. The single drawback to this? Everyone brings me their rifles now and asks me to sight them in :) Thanks for the knowledge and instruction .

[@mikegardner1920]

I can't see this being explained any better. Thank you.

[@donpranger54]

thank you for being the first person to mention sliding the scales. I've been so confused from others lacking that final step. very informative.

[@christaylor5003]

Great tips! But laughed my ass off when he crop dusted at 1:56! Lmao

[@cocvhecv]

Wow. Thank you.

[@freddyj5845]

Lamo i was hoping I wasn’t the only one who heard it lol

[@Liquidforce4441]

lmao the grunt when he says Sure xD

[@wickerpass]

THANK YOU MR. CLECKNER! So awesome! Its refreshing to see information presented in such a candid straight forward fashion without piles of death metal playing and baditude. Thank You for relaying your expertise to us mere shooting mortals!

[@fervidGOOBY]

Well and thoroughly explained. Many thanks for demystifying this process!

[@TheKentuckyWoodsman]

Great video my friend. Thanks for posting it!

[@KeithKropf]

Another excellent video Ryan, thank you again.

[@terrasmith4705]

Ryan, thank you very much for your instructional videos you have opened my eyes to rifle shooting. Awesome!

[@donaldnorth3714]

What an awesome explanation! Yo cleared up a number of questions I had and taught me much more! Thanks so much!

[@Metalpanzerwolf]

Great video. I loved how you stuffed so much easy to understand info in such a short time frame.

[@ryanhalloran3043]

Man, thank you for posting this!!! My dad was having troubles FOREVER with his .30 scope (dipshit brother adjusted it without telling anyone)....so at least now we have a solid idea of how to get it realigned.

[@RubenGarcia-kc3op]

this is the best collection of videos for shooting rifle on the whole youtube..

[@2009statechamps1]

Thank you for all your help! As a young shooter I'm stoked about turning my Remington 700 into a deer slayer!

[@water737]

loving these vids and the reminder of safety, good stuff :)

[@ernestshaha1932]

You're awesome am a military and I do love the lesson it has help me much on my shooting

[@segways1]

That was a very nice tutorial. Thanks for sharing it!

[@Bernievids]

Thank you for such a helpful video. Much appreciated from your friends in Sydney, Australia. Cheers.

[@voidofmisery4810]

Hands down the best tutorial I’ve ever seen on this subject! Thank you!

[@pasky2112]

These videos are fantastic! Ryan has so much practical experience and his tips have proven invaluable to me. THANKS!

[@elcaminodelconversoyeljust8120]

You're one of the best teacher.

[@maddmaxx9819]

Thank you Mr. R. Cleckner! Great stuff!

[@K2shadowfax]

More good stuff...there's a lot to learn...pls keep it coming! Thanks for sharing.

[@Strelnikov10]

I really love these videos! Well done!

[@Grimzy_]

Discovered this channel not too long ago. Loving it!

[@santorsa]

Thank you very much I’ll try do exactly like you did , and by the way watch minutes of angle again !! Your videos is the best on You tube thank again !!

[@tylerkirchoff4559]

Learned more about long range shooting. Set up in one night than all the years I have owned my rifles. Thanks a ton.

[@carlosc6699]

THANK YOU THIS HELPED ALOT

[@johnclark1925]

He’s great. Just bought his book. Awesome. Thanks MR C.

[@Leonhart306]

This is awesome!!!! Thanks for the tip!!!!

[@kingdom777866]

Liked it!! A good explanation of zeroing in simple form!!

[@rayhager3205]

Great video! I appreciate the detailed explanation for the steps to zeroing the scope @ 25 & 100 yards..

[@zoharsonego9376]

You're Teaching amazing man. Learned a lot thanks.

[@michaelvanwest6262]

I know this collection of videos is older but they are definitely the best instructional videos, period. Clear, concise and informative. Thank you.

[@dmitrigolovinov3350]

Thank you so much for your time. God bless you.

[@2sickedzu]

Hands down best "how to" on setting up a scope for dummies. Everything explained clearly and in layman's terms. Great job!

[@jbheenz]

Thanks great video. Your final comment on recording the mechanical zero is excellent advice. I hadnt thought of that. I had been using another method which was alot more complicated. Brilliant, thank you....

[@johndeotte3229]

Ryan, I like your instructional videos. Not only do you know your stuff but you communicate it very effectively.

[@jaylsb]

Great video, used this process to site in my Ruger American in 270 this morning and was shooting groupings I could cover with a quarter at 100 yards inside of 20 minutes. I've never been as confident with a zero as I am with this one. Thanks!

[@58mjhodgson]

Thank god there is some one who really knows what they are talking about, great video. Cheers Mike from Australia 🇦🇺

[@thesupernuge]

These videos are the best I have ever seen. Well done guys!

[@vrejbaghoomian7765]

VERY COMPREHENSIVE AND SIMPLE EXPLANATION, THANK YOU RYAN

[@Wundrdawg1]

Wow,... simple yet such powerful information. Muchas gracias Ryan, and well done!

[@banditdad9837]

Great educator! Love his vids!! Have learned so much and shoot a lot better. Thanks.

[@MyS10Rocks]

Excellent video series, I expect to watch these several times for reference, one thing I was really hoping you covered was eye fatigue, I notice I have a really difficult time maintaining focus after shooting for a little while. Thanks anyways for the great info and especially for your service!

[@jojo22183]

Thank you so much for this!

[@robertfrapples2472]

Top shelf stuff, sir! Best scope zeroing video I've ever seen.

[@paulirving1959]

Hello Ryan I live in the UK. I've been watching for a few months now and I'm finding your teaching methods to be excellent. I'm shooting .177 Weihrauch spring powered air rifles (scoped) and wanted to learn the methods you are teaching. I've been shooting air rifles for many years and I do take my shooting very seriously, but I've always wanted to learn these skills even if I cant do what you guys do in the states. Best Regards Paul SUBSCRIBED

[@Bxcowboy]

Excellent. First time I've really understood the process. Thanks!!!

[@dippah1]

Sounds like great advice. Now I just need to put it into practice. Thanks!

[@mastery7jhin34]

its honestly amazing how far technology has come . ive done both methods the one seen in the video and with a laser bore sight and both are so close to each other i cant tell the difference. i have alot of respect for the older generation who had no option but to use this method (by eye looking down the barrel). my grandfather to this day uses the eye method and hes more accurate when it comes to hitting the paper and his grouping. thanks for sharing

[@battalian]

I'm admittedly new to the world of shooting rifle (specifically precision)... as my background is primarily in shotgun... and I must give you top credit for a very complete and clear to understand method you provide your viewers in understanding all mechanics of shooting, scope mounting, MOA, and zeroing your scope, etc.. Many thanks for making the learning so much easier. :)

[@iamnitrox]

Best one of these I've seen

[@craigperry1623]

VERY INFORMATIVE DEMO, THANK'S FOR GOING THROUGH THE SETUP SO THOROUGHLY....

[@Intoxacajun]

WOW! great Video! Thanks for posting! Short, sweet and full of info!

[@RyanCleckner]

This is the best comment I have seen to any of my videos so far! Knowing that you and your family enjoyed shooting together makes it all worth it! Stay safe and keep it up.

[@paininthe10]

Man I really find your videos very entertaining and helpful. I'm new to scopes and was having a few issues trying to sight it in. Thanks for the helpful videos.

[@highdeserthuntinggmail9375]

I just wanted to say thank you for the content. I appreciate the opportunity to review some of your content to get my mind in the right place before I spend time slinging lead

[@jackhu6129]

Very clear instructions! Thank you!

[@Hungrybird474]

You are the best I’ve seen for explaining this bro . Thanks .I ve been telling everyone too this Ryan cleckner guy is the man if u want to learn the easiest best way to shoot long range .

[@rickmcdonald7836]

I like your straight forward and clear explanations approach thanks for the video's.

[@maycovangalen277]

Wow, really like your way of explaining! We recently are looking into long range shouting after a few tryouts at 100mtr. We like it so much but know nothing so we were looking to learn and found these video's, much appreciated, thank you. I'm now in a stat that I will mount my scope to be myself instead of hand it over to the gun shop, better I think and so much more fun! I also ordered your book, can't wait to start reading! Many thanks and keep up the good work.👍👍🏻👍🏻 M & M from The Netherlands.

[@diego20586]

WOW!!! This was pretty dame useful.

[@jstrunck]

Thanks for posting the scope zero vid! It is very informative. John

[@patwatson7115]

Pretty darn slick,thanks for the education lesson,I'm definitely subscribing

[@lucasblack7583]

Best tutorial I've ever seen, thank You, greets from Poland

[@Supergrover1969]

As a newbie to rifle shooting utilising a scope, I have to say, this is the best, clearest explanation of setting up a scope that I have yet seen. VERY well done, some people are natural teachers, I guess.... Thanks so much :)

[@huyked]

Yet another great tutorial. Thank you.

[@pd417]

This is how training should always be done and his experience and professionalism shows that. No BS, just good solid, usable instruction.

[@jeremylee6357]

Freakin awesome video and explanation! Thank you!

[@MrTNBassmaster]

your the best on KZbin "."

[@tinoDUB]

Ryan Cleckner is The Man!

[@randyhines3505]

Really good teaching vid, natural teacher, in simple understandable english, thank you

[@markwilliams7037]

Good video. Answers so many questions I encounter as I learn more

[@mariopolito1318]

Thanks from Italy, great!

[@MrDeadlywalter]

great video. helped me a lot with my Remington 700!

[@Derek420187]

This is a great video, thank you

[@Ryder0001]

Thanks for all the info il be sure to give the grease a try !

[@santorsa]

This guy is very good , I watch he’s others videos and he make very easy to understand how to scope works !!!! THANKS I REALLY APPRECIATE AND EXTREMELY RECOMMEND THIS VIDEO !!!

[@weilandjason]

Awesome instruction. Thank you.

[@BandBullets]

Yeah you can just see the supressor on top of his rifle, Great video!!

[@gassonteddy4459]

Great tips brother I always watch your videos.👍

[@PilgrimPrepper]

Where were you 20 years ago with this video? Took me a BUNCH of ammo to figure this all out! Outstanding video... the whole series is outstanding.

[@benbarker8154]

Ryan Cleckner, My 11 year year old son has just become a Boy Scout.He decided that one of the first merit badges he would like to earn is the rifle merit badge.Unfortunately,I have only a limited knowledge of good shooting technique. I purchased a 10/22 for him and have watched several of your videos. We will also enroll in the local range's basic rifle classes. I look forward to spending time with him on the range. Thank you very much for taking the time to teach the fundamentals. Ben Barker

[@benbarker8154]

Ryan, Our family is new to shooting. After watching several of these NSSF videos together we bought our first family .22 rifle. We were able to understand the concepts to zero in a rifle. We went to the range, zeroed in the rifle, and had a really fun afternoon together. THANK YOU!

[@jackjetpilot]

Outstanding instruction!

[@Let_Me_Bang_Bro]

Wow.. when the light bulb goes off. Explained excellently!

[@piotrmasnica8936]

Thanks for the video, now i can make more videos with a scope rather than with iron sights!

[@gilream]

great information. thanks for posting this video

[@BadBob369]

Your the man, no matter what level.

[@davidciesielski8251]

THANK YOU so much!!

[@dc-wp8oc]

Excellent information and presentation.