Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) | Long-Range Rifle Shooting with Ryan Cleckner
NSSF's Ryan Cleckner explains the measurement term "minute of angle" (MOA) and how to use MOA adjustments on your scope for sighting in and to compensate for bullet drop at varying distances. Want to learn more? Check out more information from Ryan Cleckner here: What is MOA?” gununiversity.com/what-is-moa...
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National Shooting Sports Foundation | NSSF great video! Im sorry if my question seems too ridiculous,I’m new to the sport.I have a truglo 1/4 click MOA scope mounted on a RPR chambered in .308.I zeroed it at 100yards.Someone told me to roll my turrets back to zero.So now if I’m shooting at a 200 yard target do I move my elevation turrets 8clicks up ( or to the 2mark on my turret ) ?
@Ryan Fontenot he was in regiment. Every person assigned to regiment is a Ranger. Any body who is tabbed and NOT assigned to regiment, has simply been to Ranger school. He is a ranger.
This is a great video, but mils seem to be easier to understand and calculate in the field. At least for me.
@Ryan Fontenot qqqqq+qq
12 years later and this is STILL the BEST teaching of MOA in my opinion!!
I agree. This is the best instructional video of breakdown by far and I've watched a ton of videos trying to grasp this knowledge. This video explained it the best thoroughly to where a dummy like myself understood. This video made it click...Ah now I understand.
I watched this yesterday, I'm watching it again today. Gonna burn it into my brain. Mostly because the guy in this video, Ryan, speaks with such ease and clarity. Most people in KZhead videos annoy the crap out of me and I lose interest.......thanks Ryan, you rock!
Thank you!
Skewed views
Watch the first 5 mins and you are good to go.
My son who is 11yrs old like this vid very much. He thinks it is informative & clear. Thank you very much.
He was an army sniper school instructor he was trained to teach people that know absolutely nothing
whatever their paying you...it's not enough bud. Great explanation of m.o.a.
@Yo Dad That should be “it’s”, not “its”. And why the heck do you think it matters how you write in a novel and not in personal communication?
Robert Gray. You started a sentence with “and”. That is improper grammar.
@@lordford2672 Outstanding.
@@lordford2672 And you just presented a sentence with no verb. As part of transactional dialogue using “and” at the start of a sentence is acceptable if it follows on from someone else’s commentary - it’s an addendum, arguably to augment an improperly concluded point.
Robert Gray Which one of my sentences does not have a verb? The two verbs I used are “started” and “is”.
This instructor is fantastic.
Best explanation I`ve seen yet!
I agree! I've watched many others none like him he is knowledgeable and pleasant
Thank you!
I wish he'd come teach my college classes..
Couldn't agree more!
This is perhaps THE most informative information I have EVER found on MOA applications. Thank you so much Mr. Cleckner for this and your service to our country.
So I have been in the US Army for 6 years. I am not going to say that I am some high speed Special Forces Sniper or something, because I am not. I will say however that I have been to the range professionally for 6 years and have always shot expert with Iron sights. So I consider myself a very good shot. That being said, I have heard about MOA from different sources some of them with their SNIPER tabs. I CAN EASILY SAY THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST INSTRUCTION I HAVE EVER BEEN GIVEN ON THE SUBJECT. I feel much more confident on my knowledge of the subject, and my ability to adjust my shots to the target distance. Thanks and Keep it up! Liked and Subscribed.
I can't view the rest of your comments. Google should fire some of its developers for the shitty job they have done.
Thank you for your service and I'm glad I helped!
This guy used to be an instructor for SOTIC. He should know the material better than any of the students you have talked to.
JavaScript was my
Doc68 this is basically archery talk with powder projectors. I’ll be able to apply this in both.
As a former Army instructor I can relate to his straight forward easy explanation on the subject. He is a subject matter expert (SME). Great job!!
This guy is an exceedingly good instructor. Clear, simple explanations. Well done!
I learned more in 16 minutes of watching this than I have in all of the hours at the range. Right now I'm shooting a Savage Axis chambered in .223 with a Nikkon M223 4-16X42mm scope. After zeroing at 100 yards, the scope is optimized for a .223 round weighing 55 grains. All I have to do is turn the elevation turret to a known yardage and take the shot. I am hitting quarters @ 300 yards. After seeing this video, I'll be hitting dimes at 300 yards.... Can't wait to hit the range today.
Lol, I don't think this is meant for grouping
@@kdmtrap7268 he doesn't mean group size, he means he can hit literal dimes using this information.
wow, i heard this MOA thing like, 20 minutes ago, for the first time, and know I know what it is and how to calculate it. Dude, this guy is an amazing teacher...
One of the best explanations of how to adjust a scope and how it all works at the target distances .
I watched this on my phone while I was doing dishes and my wife walks by and I didn't realize she stopped. She's just getting comfortable being around them but even she nodded along and understood! Long story short GREAT video!
I’ve been hunting for 35 years and I do alright, but this video made it crystal clear! What a awesome explanation on MOA and how to adjust. Thank you for sharing Sir.
I must compliment Ryan Cleckner for his thorough and accurate way of breaking concepts into bite size pieces. A natural teacher. Lovely to see.
You were born to teach. We’ll done, one of the most simplistic explanations I’ve seen.
appreciate the last two minutes explaining sighting longer distance on a short range. Awesome
Never heard anyone explain this MOA concept better than this Gentleman, I really enjoyed the lecture, thank you so much it was fun.
This is beautiful. I like how he breaks down math like he's telling an 8 year old for the first time. "How many chunks of 2 fit in to 4?" That's for the people who still think the phrase is "would of".
Yeah. But it works for EVERYBODY.
I’ve watched sooo many videos to figure this out. You had me understanding it within minutes, thank you very much awsome video.
Precision instructions from a top notch instructor. I'll be watching this repeatedly over time. Thank you!
I've just watched his whole series of videos. All I can say is, he is awesome. He.has taken something that can be so complicated, and turned it into a something that the average person can understand AND kept it interesting.. Everything from MOA to wind age, to mounting of scopes and more. Thank you so much for sharing this info in a clear and concise way. You rock, man.
I've hunted and shot for a long time but I've never really used moa because I didn't fully understand it. Ive just had an understanding of my trajectory and have gotten fairly good with it out to about 400yrds. Watching this and with some practice I'm confident I can improve to a full "good" status. Will be checking out more of these videos.
This is the single best video about MOA that I've watched. I've tried to learn MOA for awhile and I think I've finally got the basics.
You’re a excellent teacher. In this situation I went from a Can’tadian back to a Canadian lol thank you for the help.
great lesson from a very capable instructor. learnt a lot
Bctdswa
Best explanation of MOA this novice has ever seen. Thank you.
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It is nice to have things explained out clearly, it is also good to have no personalisation in respect to opinions of the presenter. Very objective and that is appreciated. Good instructors are very rare.
No more searching for help on KZhead. This guy is the best. Awesome instructor
I've watched several of your instructional videos with NSSF, great job. Not everyone can teach what they know. You have a perfect demeanor for the job, thanks again.
Thank you Sir! This is the first time someone explained MOA to me and I felt they truly understood the subject. I finally came away with more answers than questions.
What more can I say.....Simply Outstanding!! I now understand MOA! Thanks for the video.
Mr. Cleckner, I really appreciate your videos. As a former 11C mortarman, I know how to shoot indirect, but now that I've retired, I've fallen in love with long-range shooting. Your explanation is perfect and easily understood because I feel like I'm listening to one of my old school NCOs teaching me. Thank you. I have some more training to get back to.
As an LE Sniper/Team leader for 17 years, where pin point accuracy is paramount, I learned real quick to write my 'come-ups' for every distance over 100yds starting with 150,175, 200, etc., up to 600yds. In stressful situations, your distance 'zero' is always there with you. Upon 'zeroing' for 100yds always set your Elevation Turret, and Windage Turret to '0'. Always return it to that after shooting at any distance beyond 100yds. You adjust for wind deflection, and mirage, in real time as needed.
He means to unlock the turret so that when you turn it to zero the dial the scope Lines (reticle) don't move, only the dial moves. That way when you re-engage the scope's torrents you are then dialed into your 100-yard range zero position on the scope turret. Not all scopes allow you to do this. The more expensive scopes allow you to pull the knobs out and disengage the dial from the gears that move the reticle inside the scope. That way you can move the scope dial around without moving the reticles inside the scope tube. When you get the dial to the right position you push in on the turret to re-engage the dial to the gears inside the scope tube. Then when you move the dial the reticle will move. Hope this helps.
Great video Ryan. I don’t remember getting this instruction in the Marine Corps and I was a 4th award rifle expert. You really do a great job on all your videos. Thx
Went through firearms training in the military and even there I coudln't get a firm grasp on the theory behind MOA when zeroing. Thanks to Ryan Cleckner for this easily digestible and clear explanation.
I must watch this video 4 times a year, great, simple approach to a seemingly complex skill.
By far THE BEST (and most simple) explanation I have seen on the internet!!! My drill sergeant would be proud of you! Semper Fidelis! Keep up the good work!!!
Wow, I figured this video would be over my head from the beginning. You really do explain things in an easy-to-understand manner. Very good instructor!
Finally! Someone who can clearly teach MOA. Great job
I’ve seen many MOA videos and this is THE-BEST-ONE out here. You know this guy is good when he can make a complex thing stupid simple.
Worth the 16 minutes to watch. Great instructor.
I get it! 😆 👍
I think I'm finally getting it. Had to go back and review some sections a couple times and I'll probably need to come back and rewatch it later to reinforce some of it but it's definitely starting to make sense for me. Thanks for the video. Very helpful!
A 10 year old video, thats telling me info I already know, but what a fantastic explanation. No matter how many times I take my rifle out, at some point I’m gonna make a mistake because I try to process too much info at the same time. I really liked how he stressed to separate the steps. Invaluable info for a new shooter.
This is the most accurate instruction I have ever witnessed in my life, literally used this channel to build, zero, and adjust everything about my 700 AAC-SD.
Best MOA lesson ever!!! I've read and read on it only to be more confused. This was extremely easy to understand thank you!!
Wow, you are amazing at putting this subject into layman's terms as well as explaining !why! you're doing what you're doing! Thank you!
Thank you mr.Ryan for the great piece of education on MOA. I have turned many friends on to this site because its explanation is second to none. Your the best.....
I watched this video 3-4 years ago when I was just beginning my long range shooting journey. I watched it again having much more knowledge and I still learned things and certain made more sense than they did before.
I appreciate that pressentation, learning everyday
This is by far the best video I've seen on youtube. I'll stilll use my ballistics program but I'll feel confident to make field adjustments now without it.
That was the Easiest and most simply way any ones ever explains MOA. Thank you!
Mr Cleckner, thank you for your service and your clear explanation of MOA.
Excellent presentation, thank you, Sir! (And thank you for your service!)
Thank you for the knowledge
This is perhaps THE most informative information I have EVER found on MOA applications.
This man has unbelievable teaching skills.
I'm taking my new .308 out this weekend, I'm so glad I found this video :)
steve Happy to help.
THIS WAS PERFECT AND SIMPLE EXPLANATION AND I STILL THINK MY HEAD MAY EXPLODE! THANK YOU SIR FOR KEEPING OUR COUNTRY FREE....
This helped me understand MOA immensely, Thank you Ryan
This is an absolute gem of a video. This is the easiest to understand video I have ever seen on this. The instructor is clear, concise, and maintains a good talking pace. Bravo.
Thank you.
OK, this is the best explanation I've ever seen. Not that I've been looking that long, but long enough! It took me a while to stumble on you! And I can actually follow this whole scenario although it's complicated and I'll need to listen to it again. Amazing video! Thanks for helping everyone that would totally be confused by this. I know I'll be watching this a few times, but you explained this extremely well. Thanks for your service too.
+Francis James Glad I could help! You know, you might like my book too . . . hint hint.
Just grabbed a copy of Long Range Shooting Handbook on Kindle for 2.99. If the information in the book is as good as in this video, then that's a nice bargain. Thanks Ryan.
Dude you're Awesome. You've been a great help. Thank you so much.
This instructor Ryan Cleckner broke down the basic fundamentals of MOA adjustments and theory into a very easy to understand 16 minute video. Very well done, Sir!
I consider myself grateful and honored to discover this exceptional lesson on MOA, thank you sir!
this is a really helpful video. thanks.
If I had this guy as a teacher when I was growing up, I'd be a lot smarter today.
Dude right. If i had him as a teacher in high school and then college i would be a rocket scientist. I literally felt so dumb once the light bulb lit up in my brain like oh wow that was fuckin easy. And all these other crocks complicated the hell out of this shit everywhere else you try and learn more about it
I watched many videos on scopes and reticles but couldn't get a clear understanding of using them. After watching this video, I got a very good understanding of MOA and how to use them effectively. 10 👍 for you.
Thank you sir this video was the simplest video I've come across so far I feel extra confident going to the range for the first time with this information you are awesome
Ryan this instruction was awesome. Will definitely recommend to others. You make calculating MOA down range a breeze. Your years as an instructor are showing lol
I love it to the point and simple
Hands Down...the BEST explanation of this confusing (to me) subject I have seen yet!! All of a sudden, the light clicked on for me! Thank you very much!
One of the best videos I have ever seen on this topic. Very helpful and easy to understand. You are a natural Ryan. Keep up the good work.
I was a sniper from 89-93 in Berlin. Never touched a rifle after I got out. After watching these videos, I am starting to get the fever again...🤗
you are an amazing communicator. good work buddy
Thank you
Mr Cleckner earned his cred here; excellent explanation!
Holy cow this is the best explanation I've ever heard for this. I've known how to adjust but never been able to explain it. Now I'll be able to
Excellent Presentation! The most easy to understand and inplemen presentation of MOA I've seen. Thanks Mr. Cleckner.
I love this guy he is a great instructor but I'm going to have to watch most of his videos several times but that's just me
wow..i learned more in the first 1:30 then i did reading and trying to understand this concept over the past week haha. this guy is fantastic!
Byron Branch Happy to have helped.
Iv'e watched so many videos on you tube trying to explain distance shooting but this description tops them all. Well done and thank you!
I used some of his explanation in a class I had.
I look forward to my royalty check. :)
This instructor has been doing this for many years. He made the process crystal clear. But wait, then all the troll math professors come out commenting on how he is wrong.
I have a maths Ph.D. snd he’s not wrong at all. He’s a genius. I may not learn maths from him, but I can certainly learn how to teach and share. Thank you, Ryan!
@@robertgray7908 maths? What happened to math being spelled as math?
I love it when instructors are passionate about a subject that they teach. Makes it much more relatable, and they break it down step by step to ensure you understand the how and why.
What a joy to receive information with such clarity.
This is a great presentation and you deserve an award! I've been in the military for 10 years and I've never had an "Army Proof" explanation like this. Although I have had great success making my adjustments once I determine the range, its nice to have a concise reason for what each click should equate to at a given distance. Thanks!
I agree this instructor explains the subject matter very easily and thoroughly. Great job! I will look at his other videos to learn more.
Just want to say this guy is an excellent teacher. I’ve come across a few videos now and each time I have recognized the talent
Wow, someone telling a military trained Sniper/Sniper Instructor 'how its done'...I'm pretty sure Ryan knows what he's talking about and has everything under control here :) Thanks for the videos NSSF, you are AWESOME!!
MOA: 100yd= 1in 200yd= 2in 300yd= 3in 400yd= 4in On Scope: 1 Click= 1/4 MOA 2 Click= 1/2 MOA 3 Click= 3/4 MOA 4 Click= 1 MOA 8 Click= 2 MOA 12 Click= 3 MOA 16 Click= 4 MOA
IF your scope is set for 1/4 clicks...just saying that not all are.
wouldn’t that be if your rifle is a 1 minute rifle if it was a 2 minute rifle then it would be double?
Jacob’s Passons You can’t find out the bullet drop if you don’t know your rifle. Same for the scope. You can only adjust the correct moa if you 1. know how many klicks 1 moa at your scope is and 2. how many inches you are off target from your zero. You need these two factors first to adjust your whole setup to further ranges. All the numbers he used in the video are his numbers for his setup. He basically showing how to understand your own setup. There is no such thing than 1 or 2 minute rifles or I didn’t get want you meant. For example, he said at 400yards he was 4“ off target wich equals 2 moa wich equals 8 klicks on his scope. If you shoot your own rifle at 400yards you might be 5“ or 6“ or just 3" off target and 2 moa on your scope is maybe only 7 or more than 8 klicks... you get me?
1SGCarter A one minute rifle to by understanding would mean the perfect group at 100 yards is 1 inch, 200 yards is 2 inch etc. A two minute would be 2 inches at 100 yards and 4 at 200 yards. But you probably know more about this then me, i’m just trying to get a basic understanding of this type stuff, it seems pretty intriguing to me
Jacob’s Passons In your scenario the 2 minute rifle just got zeroed at half the range the 1 Minute rifle was zeroed. So your math would be correct on that one. BUT you can adjust both rifles the same way and they will shoot the same (if model and scope is identical). I will post a link how you zero your rifle.
12 years later...still an outstanding presentation! Thank you!
Just getting into this longer range stuff, really appreciate the video and your excellent ability to teach. Very obvious how you became an instructor.
I've finally found an occasion where math is interesting!
Ha true
I'm just a stupid welder... it's really not that simple. lol. all jokes aside, I will watch this video a million times if I have to understand. haha
moa=1/60th of a degree...much like minutes on a clock. imagine that between each minute mark, there are 60 notches...these would be your moa. now, it works out that at 100yards, one moa is 1". my scope is about 1/3 moa per click. so if I'm shooting an inch low at 100 yards, and I want my rifle sighted in at 100 yards, I need to come up 3 clicks. like he said though, think in moa first, then think about how many clicks that equals.
Your trying to make it more complicated than it is. Trust me.
SAME HERE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DIFFERENT JOB,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
+s88m88h: Much like the minutes of a clock, yeah right! Well now dial on 20 Minutes Of Angle elevation and (assuming your rifle is held straight out in front of you, perpendicular, and we'll call that position 12 o'clock) then, at the rate you're quoting, that would place your rifle muzzle at around the 4 o'clock position, which is somewhere 'backwards' over your shoulder, and THAT'S a "physical impossibility!" So it can't be 1/60th of a degree (much like the minutes on a clock) it has to be a LOT smaller than that!
funny welders make 6 figures easy on the oil pipelines
You’re a gifted instructor, sir! Thanks for helping me understand MOA.
Great video! this video really helped me in various ways but most important it helped me save money on my ammo . I normally went out and shot a target and wasted tons of ammo just clicking away till i hit my target never really knowing what the purpose of the numbers on the turrets were or the math behind it . I my self hear and see numbers and automatically get confused and nervous but I am very proficient in reading and comprehension so when Ryan speaks it resonates in my brain. This video is the next best thing to having Ryan out there with you while you'r shooting your rifle. Thank you Ryan for taking the time to make this video.
So basically 1 MOA is 4 clicks if your scope says 1/4 adjustment or 8 1/8 clicks to equal 1 MOA
Ilyas Adak is it mean so: my scope zero on 50m، now if i want shooting at 100m i need 2 clicks? I always using mil dot shoots at the different range cos I really don’t understand how to adjust turrets..
@@tomspeed2000 What does your scope say? Is it 1/4 or 1/8 or anything else?
My scope says 1/2 MOA
Only at 100 yards. 1/4 MOA is 4 clicks at 100 yards to move the POI about 1 inch. but at 200 yards to move the POI 1 inch you only need to adjust the dial 2 clicks. Because at 200 yards 1 moa = 2".
@@Moveon10001 so how many clicks for a 60 inch drop at 500yds to get on target ?
when your rifle is zeroed at 100yards and you make shots at 25 yds and 50 yds do you turn your turrets up like your making distance shots or are you turning down from your zero?
remember if it's zero at 100yards anything before that the bullet is rising (he explained why it's rising)
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If you're zeroed in at 100 but want to shoot something at 500, your bullet will go way too low. Which means you're gonna turn the dial up, (to aim the sniper up). But if you're zeroed at 100 and want to shoot at 25 why would you also dial the scope up? Won't you need to come down. The whole reason you're turning the dial up at distance is because of the bullet drop. But the shot at 25 yards will be high
9:34 wierd but true, dependant on the scope setup to some degree. It's always best to try to scope the range on paper before actual shooting.
Tyler, the best thing you can do is experiment for yourself. Take your rifle to the range and shoot it a zero, then dial it up and down at 25 yards. I think you will be surprised by the outcome.
Hands down.. No finer explanations on being a better shooter. Zero time wasted on needless irrelevant filler conversation. Right from the very start you had better be paying attention. Quick discussion with attention to detail . I watch this repeatedly. Mr. Cleckner is Flat Out , the Best.!
Thank you.
This is the best explanation I've seen yet. I've watched it a few times now and tomorrow is range day. Looking forward to taking my time and writing it out.... thanks for making this and your other videos.