Books Advanced Long Range Shooting By Ryan Cleckner [NEW BOOK RELEASE] David Lane December 15, 2025 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. 10 years ago, Ryan Cleckner published the Long Range Shooting Handbook and has helped guided tens of thousands of shooters on the road to long range precision. Today comes his second book on the topic, Advanced Long Range Shooting. This new book covers advanced topics in a way that is easy to understand, even for shooters unfamiliar with any of the content. From handloads for precision shooting to reading the wind, Advanced Long Range Shooting covers a lot of ground. Ryan also dives into some of the myths around long range precision shooting. Not only detailing what they are, but also why new information and better science have supplanted these outdated ideas. Incorporating the latest technology can dramatically help performance, but getting started with the use of wind meters, ballistic software, smart watches, and more can be a daunting task. Advanced Long Range Shooting goes over not only what all of these tools can do, but also some of the best optics currently on the market. The hardest part of long range shooting has always been wind and movement. Multiple chapters are dedicated to helping improve your ability to read wind, predict movement, and land shots. We’ve only just started to read our copy of Advanced Long Range Shooting, but so far, it’s easy to recommend! Advanced Long Range Shooting is currently available on Amazon Kindle ($10) or on Amazon as a paperback book ($25). ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ryan Cleckner served in the U.S. Army and was a sniper team leader with the 1st Ranger Bn. for multiple combat deployments. Having attended and taught many military and law enforcement sniper programs across the nation and around the world, Ryan is no stranger to teaching advanced topics. After leaving the military, Ryan founded GunUniversity.com and earned a law degree to become a practicing attorney. Ryan has a terrific set of videos produced with NSSF. If you’re interested in learning more about long range precision shooting, this is a great playlist to get started with. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
