Dry fire has its benefits, like if you just don't know how to pull a trigger. However, if target panick or fear of recoil is your problem, then you're not going to flinch if you know the gun is empty. When you know that recoil is coming, that's when you flinch. So you'll pull the trigger absolutely beautifully, until you put a round in the chamber and expect that recoil. Go to the range and have a friend control weather there's a round in the chamber or not, without you knowing. That'll really tell you if you're pulling good shots. Do that until you flinch on no shots. Repeat if needed.
Me and my buddies would do that, never knew if you were shooting a live or dryfire. It fixed the flench quickly because you never wanted to look like a puss in front of your buds and flench.
Learn and practice the same concepts with a precision 22lr.... all of the skills you learn taking a 22lr out to 400 yards and consistently hitting the target are directly transferable to greater distances with center fire rifles......and the best part is all of the money you save on practice ammo.... and not dealing with the recoil
I recommend Ryan's books and videos to anyone who wants to Improve their long range skills or start to learn Long Range shooting skills . Ryan is very very well qualified and he is a great teacher . If been shooting long range ( past 1000 meters ) since the 1980s and I have net a lot of top shooters and take advice for some of them Ryan is a good go to source
Hi Ryan, I guess you could call me your TH-cam stalker ROFL. I just found your vids from 11 years ago and have been sitting for about 2 hours watching, listening and backing up learning. Someone said in the comments that you were born to teach and to that I say double AMEN. Thanks to your style and method of teaching, I can now learn and pass it on to my boys and friends. Thank you...
A little late in seeing your video, but, I like the way you presented trigger control. I have been shooting rifles for over 60 years and have learned trigger control. I have taken crappy .22lr rifles and turned in some pretty good groups at 50 yards just by using smooth trigger control. Thanks for sharing this video. USAF 1970- 1975.
The "follow through" tip, is golden!!! I like a 1.5lb trigger, on my rimfires. And a 2lb 6oz pull, on my hunting rifles. I keep them all the same. It has made a big difference, in my shooting. Also, when I move up, to shoot my larger calibers, I imagine that I'm still shooting rimfire. This makes me a lot smoother, with no flinching. Steady pressure is the key, like you said. But, I don't like the "let the shot surprise you" technique either. I sort of anticipate my shot, without a sudden jerk. Great video!!!
So true that you have different trigger control depending on the type of shooting. When I shoot prone or off sticks it’s nice and leisurely. When sitting or offhand it’s as soon as the reticle is on target
I wish I had seen these videos years ago when I was first trying to shoot a rifle at more than a hundred yards. Would have saved me a bunch of time and ammo. Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your expertise and experience.
I do love that Department of Natural Resources here in Canada specifies that its prohibited to dry fire a rifle at the range. And only one round in the gun at a time....( I subscribe to the thought that in a gun of any kind only 1 round can possibly be in the gun.....the rest are in the magazine) Realistically dry fire practice makes a huge difference. Thank you for your videos and instructionals.
Jerimah Noonan I really do make an honest effort to understand the rationale behind rules regulations etc.… But I cannot for the life of me figure out the rationale for prohibition of dry firing at a range! Any explanation or ideas?
What province do you live in? I know of no law that states you can't dry fire..it might be a range rule at your range. Since when is DNR have any say on fire arms in Canada? let alone on a Range...
It's usually an unlicensed "guest" of a range member that can only be handed one bullet at a time to fire. Don't know what logging and mining has to do with it though..
I have applied sniper principles to my golf game and broke 80. Shot a 78. I also do want to read his book. Ryan sure does explain things well. Il also using these. Videos for my public speaking. He speaks so well. I have to do a presentation to a camera for over 30 min. In march. Mostly all task based and how to so these videos help so much. Plus i want to hit targets at long range. I find long large fun and challenging. Specially if can dry fire.... will dry fire damage the fire pin. My goal is to go to the range and hit target at 230 to 250 on first shot at will. Love the process. I got me a 308 and a 6.5 Creedmoor. Ryan is so right... i got so obsessed with learning that i haven’t taking a shot yet. Plus the range change rules and have to show up 1 hour early... bc of this virus. my time is important too. In the meantime i will be the king of dry fire.
Thank you kindly for tip,.. being a new shooter. im looking for all the great info i can.. i thought that dry firing was bad for my rifle.. now im excited..to practice..
Dry fire, then target practice but when I see the target animal it’s like skydiving excitement and my heart beats like jumping on a trampoline. I don’t bench shoot and I can’t shoot prone (due to breaking both collarbones) so I have to take a minute to calm down. I do use the line in the dirt analogy which is how I can gain composure. Then the animal moves but at least I’m at the ready and calm enough to add the extra yardage to make the shot connect. 🤙🏽
nice lesson! I just started doing some long range shooting, and certainly have not dry fired much. I'm doing some aim small miss small dry firing, trying to really prevent any jerk. occasionally I get what seems like a jerk after the squeeze. It seems those jerks are just from me relaxing after the shot, but not sure. gonna do daily dry fires with the rifle to really try to hammer it home .
I dont think the surprise aspect works at all. I was shooting pretty decent until i had my trigger lightened by a gunsmith. I did not do dry-firing and taking the time to learn the new feel and have been frustrated by absolutely terrible grouping and a worse flinch than ever before. Thanks for the video - i will slow down, try more dry firing and get to know my gun again.
brilliant insight my coach in 1998 always focused on dry and all new young enthusiastic humans should understand that the juice of prone is endurance stillness focus consistent trigger pressure along with lot of dry or scatt to understand your rhytm and grt used to gun weight if you are doing issf... ammo is the the final nail on c, as ammo is the last thing you add to close the complete chain also to fire group understand your natural position and try to replicate it eventually it starts coming natural and the trigger concept told ryan is 💯 Percent perfect bcz liner straight pull back with 1st 2nd or 3rd pull along with the follow through is finest correct way in my opinion am not a prone expert but i have played 6national championships in india and performed decently well... best regards abi
Not sure why but when I dry fire I don't notice any anticipation or "flinch" but when I shoot live rounds, my grouping dips lower than where I'm aiming.
Yes , try & get some of those " snap cap " type rounds , if not available, make up some dummy rounds with a hard type of rubber plug fitted in the primer pocket, this will help cushion the striker & help absorb its inertia as it comes to its end of travel , some shooters think it's being a bit too fussy. Certainly won't do any harm , l have made some up & have been using them for ages with no ill effect to the firearms. Cheers.
This guy was born teach. Love the style of how he instructs the subject at hand. Ryan you are a natural. 😎👍🏽
No one makes a better training video. Thank you Ryan Cleckner
Dry fire has its benefits, like if you just don't know how to pull a trigger. However, if target panick or fear of recoil is your problem, then you're not going to flinch if you know the gun is empty. When you know that recoil is coming, that's when you flinch. So you'll pull the trigger absolutely beautifully, until you put a round in the chamber and expect that recoil. Go to the range and have a friend control weather there's a round in the chamber or not, without you knowing. That'll really tell you if you're pulling good shots. Do that until you flinch on no shots. Repeat if needed.
Me and my buddies would do that, never knew if you were shooting a live or dryfire. It fixed the flench quickly because you never wanted to look like a puss in front of your buds and flench.
Learn and practice the same concepts with a precision 22lr.... all of the skills you learn taking a 22lr out to 400 yards and consistently hitting the target are directly transferable to greater distances with center fire rifles......and the best part is all of the money you save on practice ammo.... and not dealing with the recoil
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I recommend Ryan's books and videos to anyone who wants to Improve their long range skills or start to learn Long Range shooting skills . Ryan is very very well qualified and he is a great teacher . If been shooting long range ( past 1000 meters ) since the 1980s and I have net a lot of top shooters and take advice for some of them Ryan is a good go to source
Just finished his book. Find it on amazon. Definitely worth the read.
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Watching you work the bolt of that rifle is a thing of beauty. Amazing.
Hi Ryan, I guess you could call me your TH-cam stalker ROFL. I just found your vids from 11 years ago and have been sitting for about 2 hours watching, listening and backing up learning. Someone said in the comments that you were born to teach and to that I say double AMEN. Thanks to your style and method of teaching, I can now learn and pass it on to my boys and friends. Thank you...
A little late in seeing your video, but, I like the way you presented trigger control. I have been shooting rifles for over 60 years and have learned trigger control. I have taken crappy .22lr rifles and turned in some pretty good groups at 50 yards just by using smooth trigger control. Thanks for sharing this video. USAF 1970- 1975.
The "follow through" tip, is golden!!! I like a 1.5lb trigger, on my rimfires. And a 2lb 6oz pull, on my hunting rifles. I keep them all the same. It has made a big difference, in my shooting. Also, when I move up, to shoot my larger calibers, I imagine that I'm still shooting rimfire. This makes me a lot smoother, with no flinching. Steady pressure is the key, like you said. But, I don't like the "let the shot surprise you" technique either. I sort of anticipate my shot, without a sudden jerk. Great video!!!
Wish I could give this two thumbs up!
I love your vids. Ryan is so concise and clear.
So true that you have different trigger control depending on the type of shooting. When I shoot prone or off sticks it’s nice and leisurely. When sitting or offhand it’s as soon as the reticle is on target
I wish I had seen these videos years ago when I was first trying to shoot a rifle at more than a hundred yards. Would have saved me a bunch of time and ammo. Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your expertise and experience.
Good stuff Sir! You put into words what I have "felt" for years. Thank you!
I do love that Department of Natural Resources here in Canada specifies that its prohibited to dry fire a rifle at the range. And only one round in the gun at a time....( I subscribe to the thought that in a gun of any kind only 1 round can possibly be in the gun.....the rest are in the magazine)
Realistically dry fire practice makes a huge difference. Thank you for your videos and instructionals.
Jerimah Noonan I really do make an honest effort to understand the rationale behind rules regulations etc.… But I cannot for the life of me figure out the rationale for prohibition of dry firing at a range! Any explanation or ideas?
What province do you live in? I know of no law that states you can't dry fire..it might be a range rule at your range. Since when is DNR have any say on fire arms in Canada? let alone on a Range...
It's usually an unlicensed "guest" of a range member that can only be handed one bullet at a time to fire.
Don't know what logging and mining has to do with it though..
what are you saying ?? you cant dry fire in canada are you serious
Just trolling.
Great video, when are you going to write a sequel to your book
I have applied sniper principles to my golf game and broke 80. Shot a 78. I also do want to read his book. Ryan sure does explain things well. Il also using these. Videos for my public speaking. He speaks so well. I have to do a presentation to a camera for over 30 min. In march. Mostly all task based and how to so these videos help so much. Plus i want to hit targets at long range. I find long large fun and challenging. Specially if can dry fire.... will dry fire damage the fire pin. My goal is to go to the range and hit target at 230 to 250 on first shot at will. Love the process. I got me a 308 and a 6.5 Creedmoor. Ryan is so right... i got so obsessed with learning that i haven’t taking a shot yet. Plus the range change rules and have to show up 1 hour early... bc of this virus. my time is important too. In the meantime i will be the king of dry fire.
No doubt the finest firearms teacher today, thanks Ryan.
Thanks, Ryan! I definitely need more dry-fire practice!
On point as always Cleck. Love the video, content, and delivery. Keep it up big boy... - CD
So true , wish l had a dollar for every" dry fire" & breathing control practice shot l have taken .
Thanks Ryan.
Thank you kindly for tip,.. being a new shooter. im looking for all the great info i can.. i thought that dry firing was bad for my rifle.. now im excited..to practice..
You talk so much sense, thanks for the great advice
Great coach! Direct and to the point, and very easy to understand!
Having someone else load mags for you and putting a few snap caps (dummy rounds) in at random can help train too I've found.
Great as always
Dry fire, then target practice but when I see the target animal it’s like skydiving excitement and my heart beats like jumping on a trampoline. I don’t bench shoot and I can’t shoot prone (due to breaking both collarbones) so I have to take a minute to calm down. I do use the line in the dirt analogy which is how I can gain composure. Then the animal moves but at least I’m at the ready and calm enough to add the extra yardage to make the shot connect. 🤙🏽
Learning new things every day might need those informations some day
nice lesson! I just started doing some long range shooting, and certainly have not dry fired much. I'm doing some aim small miss small dry firing, trying to really prevent any jerk. occasionally I get what seems like a jerk after the squeeze. It seems those jerks are just from me relaxing after the shot, but not sure. gonna do daily dry fires with the rifle to really try to hammer it home .
😀. I learned on a 7 mm Magnum.
Great advice.
So true, I shoot about a 1/4 " spread with my 243v at 100 yards, but close to a 5" spread with my 7mm. Just goes to show what kick will do
How does the kick impact that spread? Anticipating and jerking it? Or do you mean merely firing a tougher round is causing point of aim changes?
I dont think the surprise aspect works at all. I was shooting pretty decent until i had my trigger lightened by a gunsmith. I did not do dry-firing and taking the time to learn the new feel and have been frustrated by absolutely terrible grouping and a worse flinch than ever before.
Thanks for the video - i will slow down, try more dry firing and get to know my gun again.
You sir, are a national treasure!! Good job!
brilliant insight my coach in 1998 always focused on dry and all new young enthusiastic humans should understand that the juice of prone is endurance stillness focus consistent trigger pressure along with lot of dry or scatt to understand your rhytm and grt used to gun weight if you are doing issf... ammo is the the final nail on c, as ammo is the last thing you add to close the complete chain also to fire group understand your natural position and try to replicate it eventually it starts coming natural and the trigger concept told ryan is 💯 Percent perfect bcz liner straight pull back with 1st 2nd or 3rd pull along with the follow through is finest correct way in my opinion am not a prone expert but i have played 6national championships in india and performed decently well... best regards abi
Great vid.
Nice shooting bag . I like it .
Which brand is that ?
Always great tips!! Thank you!
Not sure why but when I dry fire I don't notice any anticipation or "flinch" but when I shoot live rounds, my grouping dips lower than where I'm aiming.
Outstanding!
Good stuff Ryan.
My hero! Thanks Ryan.
Great video, thanks.
This guy is the great. I should be firing dry shot regularly.
Thank GOD I am not the only one who doesn’t want the gun going off to be a surprise. I’m pretty confident I shoot far worse when I try it that way.
Nice stock. What brand of the stock is that?
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What do you recommend for a good trigger pull weight for a hunting rifle?
Will dry fireing the rifle cause damage to the rifle?
Is it recommended to use dummy rounds?
Yes , try & get some of those " snap cap " type rounds , if not available, make up some dummy rounds with a hard type of rubber plug fitted in the primer pocket, this will help cushion the striker & help absorb its inertia as it comes to its end of travel , some shooters think it's being a bit too fussy. Certainly won't do any harm , l have made some up & have been using them for ages with no ill effect to the firearms.
Cheers.
Thank you, that's a grate idea! I appreciate your response 🍻 cheers
This guy is a beast!
Brilliant!
What about your thumb? I see how you have yours positioned, but what about gripping it like a pistol? My rifle is shaped to allow this.
what brand of trigger is that ?
I put a target up at 200yrds and missed nine times, not sure if my gun is off or I’m just not good enough anymore to hit that far
So what zero is really best for precision shooting?
Question.. why do you move the bolt so quick. Target is fixed
Probably his training for follow-up shots.
That rifle is gorgeous WHAT IS IT??
What trigger are you using?
What chassis is that
What rilfe is that in the video?
I have heard different answers to this. Does it harm the gun to dry fire it?
Consult manual or call the manufacturer. Buy snap caps
Tempo
Dry fire practice, and stock up on ammunition.
“Trigger jerk” is a myth, change my mind.
Is it airsoft gun?
Don't be silly.
Lmao
Good advice.