Buckshot for Hunting and Home Defense

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  • @Derek-ls3wg
    @Derek-ls3wg 4 місяці тому +121

    RIP Paul. This is a great classic video.

  • @kernpetersen4901
    @kernpetersen4901 26 днів тому +10

    There's enough episodes that I can watch and rewatch for years. RIP Paul. I have to find me one of those jackets that never runs out of pistols.

  • @vapingmonkey2529
    @vapingmonkey2529 4 місяці тому +47

    I’ll miss this man so much, he was the first firearms channel I ever watched, and i absolutely love Paul he’s a genius

  • @ChristopherSloane
    @ChristopherSloane 6 років тому +866

    Does anyone else think Pauls jacket is magical and he can just randomly pull out any firearm or related items by sheer will from any pocket?

    • @joshperkins9291
      @joshperkins9291 6 років тому +59

      And never even break eye contact..

    • @amsb4dafunk406
      @amsb4dafunk406 6 років тому +24

      Harrell was backstage at the Victoria Secret show.
      One of the models was stressin
      He quietly took her aside, reached into his jacket pocket, and handed her
      one of them womenpart gasket.
      That sumbitch is scary.

    • @shawnr771
      @shawnr771 6 років тому +17

      Magical jacket of firearms holding.

    • @loganhockenberry5026
      @loganhockenberry5026 6 років тому +8

      He doesn't even own a gun when he goes hunting he picks a gun based on the distance

    • @andywilson8698
      @andywilson8698 6 років тому +22

      Scientists named it the Harrell phenomenon.

  • @offgridwarrior
    @offgridwarrior 6 років тому +905

    Paul I just want to say thanks to your common sense and professional approach to firearm topics. Very refreshing in a sea of tacticool, ex "special ops" and highly opinionated "experts"... Keep up the good work. All the best to you.

    • @forestcampbell8962
      @forestcampbell8962 6 років тому +27

      Agreed.

    • @reloader7sixtwo
      @reloader7sixtwo 6 років тому +37

      Thanks Off Grid Warrior for posting what I was already thinking. Lots of new firearms, first time shooters and hunter will be coming along this Christmas, everyone be safe out there.

    • @junespiritu3234
      @junespiritu3234 6 років тому +17

      Off Grid Warrior, that is why I'm here and not subscribed to those tacticool channels.

    • @green15838
      @green15838 6 років тому +11

      Yea with these other high speed tactical mumbo jumbo 2000 dollar rifles and every handgun is a glock 19 show.lol do they even know anything but just selling snikes.

    • @VerumAdPotentia
      @VerumAdPotentia 6 років тому +5

      Yeah... What he said.

  • @projectstiches
    @projectstiches 3 місяці тому +13

    Rest in Peace LEGEND. You set an amazing example for others to follow. Thank you Paul.

  • @nevercommentnotevenonce9334
    @nevercommentnotevenonce9334 4 місяці тому +22

    I never get tired of this intro. It's a classic.

  • @AussieGearReviewer
    @AussieGearReviewer 6 років тому +178

    Hi Paul, just one small omission from you video, you mentioned bird shot is for shooting birds, and buck shot is for shooting bucks, but you failed to mention shotgun slugs are for shooting slugs. I find 410 shotgun slugs particularly effective for shooting slugs off my capsicums in the spring and I use the 12g slugs on the large zucchini eating slugs.

    • @Pinned2Five
      @Pinned2Five 2 роки тому +17

      For those newer to the world of guns; I belive this was a joke.

    • @czechmix221
      @czechmix221 2 роки тому +35

      @@Pinned2Five I’m pretty sure it’s not a joke, he’s clearly very serious. Please don’t discredit his issue.

    • @nickolasthefrog
      @nickolasthefrog 2 роки тому +10

      This is the content I came here for.

    • @Hjerte_Verke
      @Hjerte_Verke 2 роки тому +5

      @@Pinned2Five How dare you call him a joker! Retract that statement, kind sir, and we shall forget this break in protocol ever happened.

    • @arthurchadwell9267
      @arthurchadwell9267 Рік тому +1

      I use 12ga 3" magnum Foster type slugs to fight off the giant, 10 to 12 foot mutant snails that rampage in my garden. The toxic waste from the long closed DuPont plant has created these mighty beasts. Only a .50BMG can penetrate the shell, but a solid hit to the head will take them down-- eventually. WARNING! Do NOT hit them in the antenna/eye stalk-- drives them into a berserker frenzy nothing can stop!

  • @rob.3575
    @rob.3575 6 років тому +260

    Two weeks between Paul Harrell videos is like the longest two weeks ever.

    • @joshperkins9291
      @joshperkins9291 6 років тому +6

      Exactly what I was just thinking

    • @joetexas1546
      @joetexas1546 6 років тому +1

      Josh Perkins me too.

    • @jimkoonce6574
      @jimkoonce6574 6 років тому +4

      I was going through withdrawals, but I'm much better now!

    • @PurpleMusicProductions
      @PurpleMusicProductions 6 років тому

      Yeah I was hoping he was still around because I need these videos!

    • @dhardy6654
      @dhardy6654 6 років тому +2

      When i feel this way i just spend that time re-watching extisting videos and make it a point to learn deeper.

  • @Procket12
    @Procket12 6 років тому +26

    I still never get tired of seeing Paul in his Anchorman: Legend of Ron Burgundy outfit with the .38 Snubnose. Never change that part of the intro, please. lol

  • @Mrgunsngear
    @Mrgunsngear 6 років тому +102

    excellent information as always!

  • @stanleyharrell6009
    @stanleyharrell6009 4 роки тому +56

    This is one of the best dissertations on buckshot I have seen. You covered all of the points for buckshot usage very well. My Granddad never used anything but buckshot for deer. He killed many deer and never lost a deer with buckshot. He did limit his shots in range. I never knew him to shoot a deer beyond 40 yards. He shot a Remington 1100 12 ga with a 28in modified choke barrel most of my lifetime. He did pattern his guns to see what size buckshot had the best patterns at 35 yds. In his old Winchester Model 12 with a 28 in modifed chome barrel , 00 buck patterned well. However, the 1100 shot better patterns with #1 buckshot. Those #1 buckshot loads were very effective out to 40 yds on deer. He accepted the limitations of his weapon and hunted wooded areas exclusively. So buckshot worked well for him.

  • @cliffordmatushin5919
    @cliffordmatushin5919 6 років тому +15

    Usually, I feel like I lose IQ points watching You Tube. Your videos not only make me FEEL smarter, I am.
    Thank you for all of your work. I know these are expensive and time consuming to make.

    • @TheOfficialCaseMade
      @TheOfficialCaseMade 10 місяців тому +1

      Same here. Paul's channel is almost one of the only on UA-cam that I can watch for literally hours and not feel like I am wasting my time.
      On the contrary, I have learned so much more from his videos than almost any others.

    • @maxanderson4278
      @maxanderson4278 3 місяці тому +1

      I also agree and feel the same. What a treasure we lost.

    • @Hjerte_Verke
      @Hjerte_Verke 2 місяці тому

      @@TheOfficialCaseMade I'm sure there's others out there with better information but hory shet! They *will* have the speech impediments Paul always talks about, plus they say uh a lot and don't have a smidgen of the charisma Paul had.

  • @jamesleasure8836
    @jamesleasure8836 10 місяців тому +10

    God bless you, Mr. Harrell. You're teaching all of us, and a smarter shooter is a safer shooter. You are making a positive difference in this world.

    • @prongATO
      @prongATO 10 місяців тому +1

      I just discovered him after the other channels requested we give him a sub. I’ve missed so much and we will all miss him so much.

    • @nevercommentnotevenonce9334
      @nevercommentnotevenonce9334 4 місяці тому

      RIP

  • @jamesb5512
    @jamesb5512 6 років тому +448

    Everybody SHHHHHH!!!!
    Paul Harrell is teaching.

  • @arthurchadwell9267
    @arthurchadwell9267 Рік тому +15

    Excellent demonstration! I'd like to point out to younger viewers that, up until the 70s, you could buy shotguns with adjustable choke devices-- Mossberg made the "C-Lekt-choke" up until 1977. Most other brands used the "Polychoke", which actually only went out of business a few years ago. If you see an older shotgun with a "lump" on the muzzel end of the barrel, check it out! It will allow you to turn the collet ring and adjust from cylinder to full choke, quickly and easily. No buying extra barrels, choke tubes, wrenches, etc. You could just dial in whatever you wanted. A fantastic system! So, of course, they stopped making them...

    • @johnwurfel2862
      @johnwurfel2862 3 місяці тому +3

      My dad had a 3-shot bolt action Mossberg. It had one of these external chokes.

  • @squigglyline2813
    @squigglyline2813 5 місяців тому +5

    Paul Harrell, the only videos I DON'T have to speed up to x1.25

  • @hoosiered471
    @hoosiered471 6 років тому +17

    I've always been a strong advocate of #1 buckshot, but Federal Vital Shok with their "flight control wad" really tightens the pattern and extends the range of 00 buckshot. You can definitely tell the difference. Test it yourself if you don't believe me. Thank you Paul for the great video!!!

  • @trashcanpossum230
    @trashcanpossum230 6 років тому +293

    I died when he said skittles pox.

    • @coffee4you360
      @coffee4you360 6 років тому +12

      Cameron Edwards
      Are they contagious?

    • @jamesmitchell4726
      @jamesmitchell4726 6 років тому +3

      Me also bro!!

    • @HamsterPants522
      @HamsterPants522 6 років тому +5

      What's the maximum effective range of the skittles pox joke?

    • @texasranch55
      @texasranch55 6 років тому +9

      Same here. His has a great instructional way of speaking and a person listens to every word, so when he interjects witticism into the instruction, it surprises you.

    • @thomasraahauge5231
      @thomasraahauge5231 6 років тому +3

      I laughed out loud enough to wake up my pet rats :-D

  • @GModBMXer
    @GModBMXer 11 місяців тому +6

    1:49 Slug hunters must be the definition of overkill. Thanks Paul

  • @jamesnuil1863
    @jamesnuil1863 6 років тому +80

    36 minutes of Paul!

  • @mountainhobo
    @mountainhobo 6 років тому +9

    36 minutes of Paul Harrell - that's what I call a Christmas gift. Merry Christmas, everyone!

  • @danielbutcher5836
    @danielbutcher5836 6 років тому +45

    On the deer target, the deer was actually about half the size of a real one, so I believe the effective range would be greater than discussed.

    • @markl1733
      @markl1733 6 років тому +26

      You are absolutely right, except that in the field at short range, the deer wouldn't necessarily be posing for you while you took your time aiming, so the smaller target is probably more realistic in terms of effective accuracy.

    • @judgementgaming3270
      @judgementgaming3270 3 роки тому +5

      The smaller target is for practice with center fire rifles. Somewhere on it, it should have a simulated range, meaning it might say something like “target simulates 75 yard shot when placed at 25 yards”. This allows you to practice farther shots if you have space constraints on the range. These targets cannot exactly be used this way for buckshot though, given that shot spread would not allow for accurate readings.

  • @L0nn13_c0
    @L0nn13_c0 3 місяці тому +1

    The is the best shotgun test I’ve seen on UA-cam.

  • @havoc1zero
    @havoc1zero 6 років тому +6

    I love that after 30 minutes and 20 seconds of absolutely excellent information, I STILL get to see the meat target! Keep em coming Paul.

  • @facecrook3454
    @facecrook3454 Рік тому +2

    I just wanted to know a little more about buckshot and ended up watching the whole thing. This is incredibly informative and very well put together! Thank you!

  • @MPGunther1
    @MPGunther1 6 років тому +146

    Merry Christmas to ALL

    • @peterk8909
      @peterk8909 6 років тому +1

      MPGunther1 Thank you. Same to you.

    • @BulletSpoung
      @BulletSpoung 6 років тому +1

      Marry Christmas to everyone!

    • @Tyrfingr
      @Tyrfingr 6 років тому +1

      Same to you and have a really happy new year as well

  • @jamiesloan5902
    @jamiesloan5902 6 років тому +22

    Very good video! I've patterned SEVERAL combinations of loads, with SEVERAL different size chokes, at a VARIETY of distances. It's just something that I enjoy doing. My results were almost identical to yours, Paul. I even found that it's possible to use TOO MUCH CHOKE, or restriction with buckshot. I think it deforms the pellets, as they travel thru the choke, which causes some of them to fly off target. Thanks for this, Paul...I probably enjoyed this one, better than anyone.

  • @craigbenz4835
    @craigbenz4835 6 років тому +5

    Great video. He covered all the issues well. I loved the multiple colored pasters. His results replicate the ones I've gotten. Using a slightly more stringent standard of keeping 1/2 of the pellet count on an 8-1/2"x11" target my cylinder bore barreled shotguns are good to 20 yds.
    I got my first deer with a "golden pellet" at 35 yds. Using Remington 12 ga. 2-3/4" unplated, unbuffered 12 pellet and a full choke I fired two shots. Of the 24 pellets one entered between two ribs, went through the valves of the heart, and exited between two ribs. Never found the other 23.

    • @Dcm193
      @Dcm193 Рік тому

      Someone was scared of the recoil and pulled then got lucky.

  • @jorgecolon4741
    @jorgecolon4741 10 місяців тому +2

    Paul is a legend

  • @dgio5052
    @dgio5052 6 років тому +575

    Paul Harrell once visited the Virgin Islands. They are now just called... The Islands.

    • @Ken-no5ip
      @Ken-no5ip 6 років тому +6

      Trump visited them right after, and they decided to keep the old name

    • @Haneix1
      @Haneix1 6 років тому +45

      @@Ken-no5ip ?

    • @realtissaye
      @realtissaye 6 років тому +56

      SP1TF1RE Why the hell are you bringing politics into this

    • @jerrylong381
      @jerrylong381 6 років тому +90

      I heard, in his younger days Paul was a lumberjack in the great Sahara Forest.

    • @justsomeasshole7388
      @justsomeasshole7388 6 років тому +10

      @@jerrylong381 thats a good one

  • @CormacBride
    @CormacBride 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Mr. Paul Harrell, your information here (which I in no way take as a recommendation) led for me to switch from slugs to number 4 buckshot for home defense, which I feel is a much safer option. Thank you tremendously for sharing your vast knowledge & experience, your humble yet obviously high intelligence, & your underrated sense of humor which makes the whole thing more joyous & worthwhile. Your work has added a great deal of efficiency & enjoyment to my life, & I thank you sincerely. ~ Cormac

  • @MrVuicho
    @MrVuicho 6 років тому +21

    Thanks Mr. Harrell, I wish you and your family a great Christmas and new year!

  • @prongATO
    @prongATO 10 місяців тому +1

    Every video I watch for the first time, the more I am devastated that you won’t be making any more videos. You will be so missed Sir.

  • @stewiecall97
    @stewiecall97 6 років тому +16

    Always great to see a new video in my notifications!

    • @stewiecall97
      @stewiecall97 6 років тому

      Also, Merry Christmas from Scotland, Paul!

  • @vincentj3093
    @vincentj3093 6 років тому

    I don’t care what subject PAUL is teaching us, I’m watching it.

  • @AndrewGibson22
    @AndrewGibson22 6 років тому +12

    Thanks Paul and Merry Christmas from Northern Ireland

  • @karlbrooks5693
    @karlbrooks5693 6 років тому

    Mr. Harrell;
    I am incredibly appreciative of your no bullshit, common sense, and authoritative manner of presenting information. Thank you, and please continue creating content.

  • @AlfredFJones1776
    @AlfredFJones1776 6 років тому +129

    Almost 40 minutes of Paul? is today Christmas?

  • @7mm-08
    @7mm-08 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for all you did for us!

  • @andnorr7738
    @andnorr7738 6 років тому +10

    Paul, thank you for your great shotgun video. I think one of the easiest ways to extend the effective range of buckshot in a shotgun is to use a load like Federal flitecontrol which uses a special wad that produces pretty tight patterns. I've had good results out to 30-35 yards on human silhouette targets with 18-20 inch cylinder bore barrels. And at least with this Federal load, it can be reduced recoil or high powered and the pellets are plated, so penetration is probably enhanced.

  • @Thomas-nk4uj
    @Thomas-nk4uj 2 місяці тому

    Buying my first shotgun and of course I watch a good Paul vid to learn. RIP Paul this wealth of information will live on in your memory

  • @colonelangus8247
    @colonelangus8247 6 років тому +214

    Buckshot can also be used by wedding planners.

    • @AKlover
      @AKlover 6 років тому +28

      I don't think weddings of that type were planned.

    • @Archangelm127
      @Archangelm127 6 років тому +15

      That and cattle prods help with managing any type of large event.

    • @gk621
      @gk621 6 років тому +9

      @@AKlover Last minute planning !!

    • @tylerryancoleman
      @tylerryancoleman 6 років тому +1

      Good idea! I've heard, but cannot confirm, using rice will make the poor birds sick or dead after expanding in their
      tummies. You can even reuse the shot afterwards

    • @wizardofahhhs759
      @wizardofahhhs759 6 років тому +11

      @@tylerryancoleman I think he meant shotgun weddings.

  • @bretmcgough172
    @bretmcgough172 6 років тому

    I don't hunt or even use a shotgun much but stayed through the whole video. Magic.

  • @tylercook7739
    @tylercook7739 6 років тому +9

    Just got my first 12 gauge (Remington 870) today. Good timing!

  • @BulletSpoung
    @BulletSpoung 6 років тому +2

    Thanks Paul for going to all the trouble in making all your videos, I can tell it takes some time and money. For my home, I prefer a 12 gauge Remington 870 loaded with Federal 12 pellet 00 buck shot from a 21" turkey barrel using no choke tube plus a three shot Remington tube extension. I like a vent rib on all my shotguns, it's so much faster. If you can hit a bird on the wing you can hit someone running with ease.

  • @johnwurfel2862
    @johnwurfel2862 3 місяці тому +4

    Turning your shotgun into a 73 calibre musket is no joke. 12 ga slugs and Brown Bess muskets are comparable loads.

  • @mudmonkeyatvs
    @mudmonkeyatvs 6 місяців тому +1

    We appreciate your videos!
    Much respect from your friends to the North 🇨🇦

  • @1nv1c7u5m4n30
    @1nv1c7u5m4n30 6 років тому +10

    HOT DAMN AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Tis Mr Paul Harrell with more quality offerings. Thank you, Sir.

  • @elblitzb
    @elblitzb 4 роки тому

    Recently i bought my first shotgun, when i went to buy ammo i really was not sure what to buy so i bought slugs, buckshots and birdshots. I want to thank you paul for the time and dedication you put on your videos although the money (now i know how much it cost). Thanks

  • @Xenophon1
    @Xenophon1 6 років тому +16

    In my experience, Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad (2-3/4" 00 Buck 9 Pellets) patterns much tighter than regular 00 buck in a 18.5" barrel.

  • @Wiseasaserpentthink
    @Wiseasaserpentthink 4 роки тому

    Paul is the best teacher online! The Godfather of guns! I was trained in the U.S Army Rangers and Paul is the goods! Thanks, Paul for your instruction and you are such a good teacher and should be paid for the valuable information you supply!

  • @c-jam6392
    @c-jam6392 6 років тому +59

    I’m surprised you didn’t bring up flight control buckshot. I’ve found in my gun that they produce a much tighter pattern than regular buckshot at distance. I was rather shocked how well that stuff really works.

    • @helterskelter156
      @helterskelter156 2 роки тому +4

      My thoughts exactly!
      Flight Control from Federal works AMAZING in a cylinder bore.
      I’ve stopped using chokes shooting 00 after switching to FC shells.

    • @Yeshayahu.
      @Yeshayahu. 2 роки тому +6

      I think that he wanted to bring up ammo that are more common out there.

  • @MI_Prepper
    @MI_Prepper 6 років тому

    Best gun channel on the net. Full of practical usable info!

  • @Not_Sure_81
    @Not_Sure_81 6 років тому +6

    Really love these long videos Paul. I believe I speak for pretty much all of us when I tell you how valuable the information you share with us is and appreciative we are of your time. Thank you sir. Have a merry Christmas and happy new year

  • @Spookydws
    @Spookydws 6 років тому

    Paul has the best informational videos on UA-cam.

  • @brandonsimons543
    @brandonsimons543 6 років тому +12

    Christmas came early! A Paul Harrell video!

  • @markl1733
    @markl1733 6 років тому

    I will never probably hunt deer with buckshot as long as I live, but this video kept me glued to the screen regardless even at 2 am. Paul makes incredibly good gun and ammo videos.

  • @sski
    @sski 6 років тому +3

    Merry Christmas Paul! Thanks for all you do and teach us!

  • @21rhocke
    @21rhocke 6 років тому

    You'll never find more thorough and nuanced firearms testing videos anywhere else.

  • @edspamjunk3023
    @edspamjunk3023 5 років тому +4

    For deer in my brother's backyard in Michigan rifle zone (very short range). I use a stupid 12 GA short barrel Mossberg 500 with plain 2 3/4" Remington Sluggers. It has a very old 3-9x40 scope, and is a very accurate deer killing machine out to 100 yards. When it is relaxing at home, it is loaded with 24 pellet #4 buck. (I worry about hearing loss from firing a shotgun indoors, but oh well). I have a lot of other firearms, but just grab my old 12 GA most of the time. It never lets me down.
    - Ed

  • @buckleymordecai9605
    @buckleymordecai9605 4 роки тому +1

    Once again-your presentation is over the top pleasing to the eye for the visual consistency. Your words, movements are so choreographed and tight, and consistent, to relax the viewer. I found myself chuckling when you pulled the box of ammo out of your jacket, and with the same tone, cadence and delivery, said the same damn thing! Love it!

  • @jdg5682
    @jdg5682 6 років тому +5

    I have 5 points to add that could change the results
    1. Brand of ammo : different brands have different group sizes and different impacts find the right one for your gun.
    2. Most of the time you will be able to get 2 or more shots on a deer if you have a pump or semi double barrels two shots
    3. Aiming where the neck and back meet you can get shots in the head neck spine and hart-lung
    4. shotguns usually hit high because a bead is zeroed at 100 yards so at 40 yards aim a little lower
    5. In my gun the 15 pellet buck gets more hits on target than 8 pellet buck
    I have shot many deer boar and vermin and do so comfortably out to 65 yards with a choked gun and pump. Pump I just squees of as many shots as i can and always got the animal

  • @peelreg
    @peelreg 3 роки тому +1

    I have been a shooter, competitor and ammo-maker for over 60 years. At one time I worked for a major ammo maker in the ammo R&D department.
    I find myself agreeing with almost everything you say and marveling at how well you explain things.
    I have a shotgun here in the office, and took note of your comment that each gun patters differently and one has to test their own gun and ammo.
    My ammo is cheap 00Buck I buy by the case (Score brand) and use in 3-gun competitions. When I went to the range, the only open slot was on the 25 yard range. I have subscribed to the theory that a cylinder bore will open an inch per yard, so was concerned that I would lose some of the (expected) 25 inch pattern off the target.
    The gun is a Winchester 1987, cut off at 20” (cylinder bore non-choke). I only had 2 rounds with me. The first one printed an 8” wide pattern, 3 ½” high. The second was 8 ½ wide and 4” high.
    Nothing in my experience accounts for such a tight group at 25 yards. I will take several guns back to the range and try this ammo in other barrels. Maybe the wad in this ammo promotes a tight pattern in a cylinder bore. Glad I have a case of it.
    As you have said, many times. Each gun is different. Test your gun with your ammo.
    Thank you for reminding me.

    • @peelreg
      @peelreg 3 роки тому

      I went back to the 25 yard range and fired one round of this 00Buck in 10 other barrels. I thought they were all cylinder bore, but one had a modified choke.
      The test is a good example of the danger of jumping to a conclusion based on a very small test sample. The modified choke gun ( a double barrel) shot patterns in the 7" X 7" size. All the cylinder choke guns (all about 20") shot much larger patterns, in the 12" x 12" range. This is still smaller than I expected, but not the tight 8 X 3 that I first saw.
      I will take that gun back to the range and try a few shots from it, to see if the first results were just a fluke.
      One thing that was clear in this test was that each group had at least 1 flyer. Some had 2. This is the cheap 9 pellet ammo.

    • @peelreg
      @peelreg 3 роки тому

      Tested 4 more shotguns with cyl chokes. 3 with 20" and one 14" barrel. All shot patterns in the 8"x12" range at 25 yards. At household ranges, all would be on the perp if the shot was aimed. Outside, at longer ranges, there would be pellets flying into the neighborhood.

  • @usernameisusername
    @usernameisusername 6 років тому +14

    Although James is shirtless over at TFB TV and Paul is fully clothed I chose to watch Paul's video first. High praise

  • @vdog4799
    @vdog4799 6 років тому

    Paul I really enjoy listening to your knowledge. I never feel that your talking is dry. This was a great video. I learned quite a lot.Thank you

  • @jewzytabinocl695
    @jewzytabinocl695 6 років тому +62

    Merry Christmas good man. Appreciate you! Blessings on you and all your Family. All the best to you in the New Year. Keep having fun and helping us to too.

    • @COIcultist
      @COIcultist 6 років тому +5

      Maybe just should have just thumbed up but need Paul to know even tightwads like me who don't financially contribute do desperately appreciate your videos.

  • @FriedrichHecker1848
    @FriedrichHecker1848 6 років тому

    I have to say, I really became a fan of your Videos, Paul. They are very informative and you often times bring up points that aren't too obvious to everyone.

  • @mattone7458
    @mattone7458 6 років тому +14

    Merry Christmas Paul!!!!!!! Thanks for uploading this week!!!!!!

  • @terrywaters6186
    @terrywaters6186 6 років тому

    Your best video yet in terms of educational value! You knocked this one out of the park Paul. Gun video of the year if I were voting today.

  • @rowdyron4111
    @rowdyron4111 6 років тому +16

    Awesome presentation. Paul, I thought you might mention "Flitecontrol" loads. I"ve never used them, however from other sources I've seen that load might be another solution? Thanks.

  • @noohairdontcare
    @noohairdontcare 6 років тому +2

    Paul your methodology and presentation style are GETTING BETTER!! Hard to believe! I’ve introduced many people to firearms, and have increasingly been using your videos and to help do so. Keep it up!!

  • @toamaiusdvignir9468
    @toamaiusdvignir9468 6 років тому +6

    Only thing missing was Flitekontrol buckshot variants and some kind of Vang Comp Systems(extended forcing cone and back bored) modified shotgun.

  • @robpetry84
    @robpetry84 6 років тому

    I've said this on a few of your videos, been watching your channel for about 2 years now, you are the best channel on UA-cam. Of any subject matter. Thank you for what you do.

  • @MrFialdark
    @MrFialdark 6 років тому +63

    I wish nice holidays from Switzerland

    • @ferebeefamily
      @ferebeefamily 6 років тому +6

      Thank you and Merry Christmas to you from North Carolina.

    • @dshepard3161
      @dshepard3161 6 років тому +2

      LOL translation Merry Christmas!!!!

    • @MrFialdark
      @MrFialdark 6 років тому

      ​@@dshepard3161 Merry Christmas :) The translation is not quite right Holidays 24 December Merry Christmas to 2 January / Between the years holidays for most but only 24 > 26

    • @MrFialdark
      @MrFialdark 6 років тому

      @James Evans Thanks and you too Merry Christmas

    • @dshepard3161
      @dshepard3161 6 років тому +1

      @@MrFialdark LOL i'll give you that my friend, good wishes to all and good hunting ;)

  • @TheRealGunGuyTV
    @TheRealGunGuyTV Місяць тому

    I will miss Paul's presentations. Losing him was a true tragedy.

  • @Fudmottin
    @Fudmottin 6 років тому +97

    "Skittles Pox" 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Fudmottin
      @Fudmottin 6 років тому +1

      Either the weather in Oregon changes that quick or this video was filmed over a number of days. I would guess the latter. Thanks for putting in so much work on this video.

    • @markboheman5691
      @markboheman5691 6 років тому +1

      Best line on YT this year.

    • @johnsellers1272
      @johnsellers1272 6 років тому

      That gave me the gigs, lol.

  • @troyvosburg2304
    @troyvosburg2304 Рік тому

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it was extremely informative

  • @ericschindler165
    @ericschindler165 6 років тому +7

    Great videos. I appreciate your style. You maybe aware of "Federal Flight Control 00 Buckshot" designed for longer range hunting. This product maybe a great video idea.

  • @PurpleMusicProductions
    @PurpleMusicProductions 6 років тому

    Great way to end a week is with a video from Paul. This was very informative. Thank you for what you do.

  • @dELTA13579111315
    @dELTA13579111315 6 років тому +24

    This is perfect because I just bought a Remington 870 home defense model and I'm picking it up on the 29th :D
    Thanks for the video Paul, it was really informative

    • @Astorath_the_Grim
      @Astorath_the_Grim 6 років тому +2

      Great choice! I love mine.

    • @bhaven0111
      @bhaven0111 6 років тому +1

      Solid choice.

    • @jwash3rd
      @jwash3rd 6 років тому +4

      Cool. I got an 870 Tactical at Walmart for $200. I don't buy guns there, but couldn't pass that one up.

    • @dELTA13579111315
      @dELTA13579111315 6 років тому +1

      @@jwash3rd I wish Wal-Mart sold guns in California. The two Wal-Mart's in my city don't even sell ammo anymore

    • @danovichi
      @danovichi 6 років тому +2

      Hopefully you get a good one, mine had a problem with shells sticking in the chamber after firing (a fairly common problem with the 870, or was for a time anyway). Some easy dremel work fixed it, but was annoying. Love my 870, still!

  • @skullfragments4655
    @skullfragments4655 6 років тому +1

    It is VERY apparent that people do not care about the length of your videos Paul. Keep up the great work and info and if the video goes an hour I'm sure we all will enjoy every minute of it. I know I learn a lot from this channel. Thanks and Merry Christmas !

  • @monroetoolman
    @monroetoolman 6 років тому +4

    Paul put the work in on this one.

  • @ryanwest538
    @ryanwest538 6 років тому

    This is exactly the kind of thing YT is best for. A clean, clear explanation from a pro. Subbed.

  • @chubbycatfish4573
    @chubbycatfish4573 6 років тому +3

    Another great presentation! I'm always interested in shotgun videos. I hope to see one about 3.5" shells someday.

  • @willheines4
    @willheines4 6 років тому

    This channel is a gold mine of information. Love it.

  • @gk621
    @gk621 6 років тому +5

    Great informative video Paul,you covered almost all instances.
    I'd like to say that I found a less restrictive choke of improved cylinder (.010) or light modified (,015)kept tighter patterns.
    I saw that the tighter choke blew the patterns,probably from squeezing the shot down and deforming the shot causing it to spread more.
    I'd love to hear your theory on this?

  • @aLEX-gt9nz
    @aLEX-gt9nz 6 років тому

    There is a lot of very good info in this video and I will most definitely be passing it on to all the people I know that use shot guns for deer hunting. THANK you for a such comprehensive and informative video!!!

  • @samgaither793
    @samgaither793 6 років тому +96

    But what about buckshot with flight control wads? 1600fps 8 pellet, and amazing groups. Paul, please do a video on these.

    • @INuniform
      @INuniform 6 років тому +9

      Agreed

    • @Rev8
      @Rev8 6 років тому +22

      I watched the whole thing waiting for him to show these. Too bad.

    • @tomworthington9547
      @tomworthington9547 6 років тому +17

      @@Rev8 Me too. I was absolutely SURE that was the direction he would go when he said he would be showing us another way (vs. the choke) to increase effective range.

    • @JuiceJive
      @JuiceJive 6 років тому +14

      Versatite and FliteControl shells work like a charm in my cylinder bore 500 12 gauge, and I'm curious what Paul's thoughts are.

    • @Youngonce01
      @Youngonce01 6 років тому +11

      I do not recall ever seeing Remington "flitecontrol" shotshells:) (I know it is Federal) If you notice Paul has an aversion to anything not Remington:)

  • @kchaifley1692
    @kchaifley1692 6 років тому

    Excellent information with no fluff. Thank you so much for your service and the videos!

  • @dgilly6704
    @dgilly6704 6 років тому +15

    Whenever Paul say in the interest of brevity all I can think of is the dude. I’m the Dude. "So that’s what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.”

    • @CSSVirginia
      @CSSVirginia 6 років тому +1

      Paul is never out of his element.

    • @dgilly6704
      @dgilly6704 6 років тому

      Paul Harrell truly is The Dude.

  • @bigal2696
    @bigal2696 6 років тому

    Holy cow. Tedious? Not hardly! A ton of great information clearly presented. Thank you!

  • @danielbutcher5836
    @danielbutcher5836 6 років тому +16

    Woohoo! Caveats! I didn’t know what to do with myself since the last upload of my favorite UA-cam content.

    • @mallard_duck458
      @mallard_duck458 6 років тому

      Daniel Butcher your mom

    • @danielbutcher5836
      @danielbutcher5836 6 років тому +3

      22s r for wusses Thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well! 🎄 🎁

  • @lilgoodluxboi
    @lilgoodluxboi 3 роки тому

    Honestly he makes the best videos. It's very informative

  • @GunFunZS
    @GunFunZS 6 років тому +7

    A bit of a nitpick here, but a solid one. At 15:30 or so, he talks about barrel length as a consideration for chokes. You can get any choke in any length of barrel. Old fixed choke guns tend to be longer, but it is far from a rule, or even the norm to assume that full choke= long barrel. Particularly now that almost any model of shotgun comes with the choice of replaceable chokes in most configurations.

    • @mustangkrillin
      @mustangkrillin 6 років тому +3

      While chokes and barrel length can be mutually exclusive, a shorter barrel will almost always have a bigger pattern than a longer barrel of equivalent design. In general shorter barrels usually have little or no choke and longer barrels often will.

    • @greylocke01
      @greylocke01 6 років тому +4

      I have a Mav 88 and it came with a 28" barrel and an 18.5" barrel. As soon as Mossberg had the 22" ribbed barrel with screw in chokes, back in stock, I bought one. I usually keep a Carlson's rifled choke in it but I have a Modified and a Full choke in a pouch on the buttstock. I also added Williams ghost ring sights to the rib, and zeroed them for 65 yards with Foster slugs. Out to 175 my hold over is about a foot and a half, and I can put all 6 slugs into a 15" circle. So you can always find ways to improve your maximum effective range, IF you don't mind making changes to your shotgun.

    • @GunFunZS
      @GunFunZS 6 років тому

      @@mustangkrillin that's the popular myth to a tee. It doesn't told up to rigorous testing though.

    • @TheRoadhammer379
      @TheRoadhammer379 6 років тому +1

      Actually, no. The 870 tactical 18.5 model DOES NOT have threads for a choke... so no you can not choke every modern barrel.

    • @GunFunZS
      @GunFunZS 6 років тому

      @@TheRoadhammer379 note that I said almost any.. Also, you can get compatible barrels with chokes.

  • @averbygreen
    @averbygreen 6 років тому

    Your longer videos are perfect to watch while on Staff Duty, and I learned something new today so thanks.

  • @galamonkey
    @galamonkey 6 років тому +3

    I have a 20” Mossberg 590A1 and it will
    shoot the Federal Flitecontrol 00bk load so tight that I can reliably make headshots on silhouette targets at 15 yards. Easily all pellets on the same target at 20-25 yards.
    Another way to extend your shotgun. For home defense, if I were to run a shotgun, I’d probably go with a #1 or #4 buck, with a standard wad and pattern. If it were general purpose for hunting animals or critter control on a ranch, I’d load it with something like the Flitecontrol loading as it gives a substantial increase in range.
    Or just shoot the standard ammo and keep a few slugs on a side saddle to shoot when you need them.

  • @johnathandeckard1954
    @johnathandeckard1954 6 років тому

    Great video Mr. Harrell. It's the best demonstration on this particular topic I've seen.

  • @ericking1000
    @ericking1000 6 років тому +7

    Paul what about using 00buck federal Flite control wads ammo... thos things hold pretty good at a distance!!!