We have a special guest AND a special GIVEAWAY in this episode.  Our guest is former special operations sniper, Ryan Cleckner. Our first conversation with Ryan was so helpful and entertaining that we knew we’d have to have him back for a second show — and we did just that.  Join us this week for Part 1 of our discussion, then be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss Part 2, which is coming soon.

Most of the content in our Building A Backcountry Rifle series has been about equipment and/or technical knowledge.  But our conversations with Ryan are all about shooting skills and the application of shooting knowledge.  In these episodes you will learn about trigger control, sight picture, practice routines, shooting positions and supports, and much more.

Ryan has graciously given us the opportunity to give away ten copies of his book: The Long Ranger Shooting Handbook.  This book expands upon many of the topics that we discuss in this podcast series and is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their effectiveness with a rifle.

To enter the giveaway, please visit ExoMountianGear.com/ShootingBook before May 31, 2017.

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072 | Building A Backcountry Rifle — Shoot Like A Sniper, Part 1

We are back with Ryan Cleckner! In this episode, we answer the questions of: What are the easiest and cheapest improvements that can be made to an average rifle and scope package? What is the best process for barrel break-in? How do angles and shooting up/down inclines in the mountains affect accuracy?  And MUCH more!

Don’t forget to visit ExoMountainGear.com/ShootingBook to enter a giveaway for Ryan’s Book: The Long Range Shooting Handbook.  We are giving away 10 copies through May of 2017.

Please consider leaving us a review in iTunes if you are enjoying this Building A Backcountry Rifle Series. You can also reach us directly by email, as well as learn more about the podcast, by visiting ExoMountainGear.com/podcast.

073 | Building A Backcountry Rifle — Shoot Like A Sniper, Part 2

Ryan Cleckner returns to answer your rifle-related questions. This is Ryan's third appearance on the show. His previous two episodes were part of our Building a Backcountry Rifle series from earlier this year. In this episode we get Ryan's answers to your questions from that series, including...

- How to effectively shoot off of your pack.
- What shooting positions should a hunter practice when dry-firing?
- What distance should a hunter zero their rifle for mountain hunting?
- What should a hunter look for in barrel lengths/profiles/weights for a hunting rifle?
- Are premium metal finishes and high-end stocks worth the cost increase for a hunting rifle?
- What are the pro/cons of different bolt-action types, such as push-feed and controlled round feed?
- What should a hunter do when they are sighting-in a rifle in conditions that they know will be vastly different than the conditions or terrain that they will be hunting in with that rifle?

Learn more at http://ExoMountainGear.com/podcast

097 | Your Rifle Questions Answered

This is a RECAST of an episode we did a couple of years ago with Ryan Cleckner. Ryan is a former special operations sniper, author of the Long Range Shooting Handbook, and shooting instructor. The two-part episodes with Ryan are all about shooting skills and the application of shooting knowledge. In these episodes you will learn about trigger control, sight picture, practice routines, shooting positions and supports, and much more.

Check out Ryan's books, podcasts, and more at https://RyanCleckner.com

SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY — Win a Leupold VX-5HD Rifle Scope at https://ExoMtnGear.com/podcast

194 | RECAST: Shoot Like A Sniper, Part I

195 | RECAST: Shoot Like A Sniper, Part II

Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. Join us for a lively discussion on a variety of topics related to hunting big game in the mountains. We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, hearing the hunt stories of everyday hunters (including our podcast listeners), and getting into the nitty-gritty of backpacking gear, hunting gear, and bow/rifle setups. Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com

Thanks for listening!  — Mark & Steve

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