45 70 Ballistics

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  • @spookypunky
    @spookypunky4 жыл бұрын

    Paul could easily be a professor. Good voice, sense of humor, good tone/cadence. Oh, and NOT arrogant.

  • @ahdash4998

    @ahdash4998

    2 жыл бұрын

    agreed, probably his military training helped him be this good at teaching

  • @exothermal.sprocket

    @exothermal.sprocket

    2 жыл бұрын

    The ability to remain objective about subject matters and where subjectivity comes into the picture, always remaining unemotional, factual as far as the stated parameters, and ultimately allowing viewers/listeners to think for themselves. That's the essence of a good instructor.

  • @app_manifestation

    @app_manifestation

    Жыл бұрын

    I read this comment the way he speaks lol.

  • @piotr277

    @piotr277

    3 ай бұрын

    He reminds me a lot my old language teacher from school who spent 40 years in the army before.

  • @ganymedeaerospace4580
    @ganymedeaerospace45807 жыл бұрын

    "every gun in these videos belongs to me or belongs to one of my colleagues" Dang, them's some heavily armed dentists! =P

  • @chuckmiller5763

    @chuckmiller5763

    6 жыл бұрын

    My dentist was Rusty Ulmer. His brother is Dr Randy Ulmer. Both famous shooters / hunters from Arizona!

  • @matthamilton0081

    @matthamilton0081

    5 жыл бұрын

    Guess it's Paul Harrell and Doc Holiday, most dangerous dentists ever!

  • @Narguhl

    @Narguhl

    5 жыл бұрын

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGYHPdMkt

  • @Paid2Win

    @Paid2Win

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@chuckmiller5763 I am actually gonna look them up, love hearing about local things

  • @chuckmiller5763

    @chuckmiller5763

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Paid2Win Just googled Randy Ulmer, he is still kicking. www.randyulmer.com/

  • @markh.6687
    @markh.66875 ай бұрын

    When Paul's putting on the heavy safety gear, one would be wise to pay attention.

  • @ChristopherSmithWHAM
    @ChristopherSmithWHAM6 жыл бұрын

    I just bought my first .45-70 firearm a couple of weeks ago - a (barely) used “JM” stamped Marlin 1895G Guide Gun manufactured in 2006 - the year before the infamous buyout. I got a great deal on the gun, and the former owner - a friend - had only ever fired 48 rounds through it. He threw in few boxes of some unspent ammo and empty cases in the deal. It is a REALLY nice classic Marlin. Now I *thought* I was no stranger to recoil, and I hadn’t yet fired a weapon that I would categorize as “unpleasant” to shoot; but I did find that Marlin to be almost too much gun for me. Now, I’m an out-of-shape arthritic old man with an old rotator cuff injury in his shooting shoulder; even so I have not had a problem shooting 12 gauge slugs, for instance. Certainly lighter calibers like .308 or .30-30 have been no problem for me. But .45-70 is bumping up against “too much” for me. I shot a mere 5 rounds of Winchester 300 grain Super-X, and my shoulder joint was still a little sore 3 or 4 days later. And that was just plinking at a steel target. I have yet to actually take it to a formal range, chrono the loads I have for it, zero it with my favorite, and then put the gun up until I go on a hunt. So for me, this is not a gun I’ll be shooting for just range plinking - although I am anxious to take it on a hog hunt down here in Texas where I live. Chuck Hawks has a very good article on his website about .45-70 ammo. He and others I’ve read so far say that *most* modern .45-70 loads are intentionally loaded down the black powder levels, PER SAAMI SPECS, for the very reason that there are so many people out there still shooting either antique guns, or replicas of antiques, where the action was never designed to handle the pressures generated by smokeless powder. Among the boxes of ammo that I received with my Marlin when I bought it are a couple boxes of that Buffalo Bore brand. Looking on their website, Buffalo Bore manufactures .45-70 in both standard SAAMI pressures, and in a “+P” pressure load. They state in plain English on their website that the +P should NOT be fired in Marlin actions older than 1970 manufacture. They ALSO state on their boxes and on the website what the velocities for all their .45-70 offerings should be for different barrel lengths. Personally, I don’t care to shoot any of that +P. Even though my rifle can handle it, I don’t think I can, and there just isn’t anything I’m likely to shoot at my age that needs that much medicine. So next week sometime, I’m going to take it to the range and chrono the the following loads: 300 grain Winchester Super-X, 325 grain Hornady FTX LEVERevolution, 350 grain Buffalo Bore “8C/20” (they claim 2060 fps in a Marlin Guide Gun.....we’ll see about that), and some 405 grain Remington Express Rifle. I know that Paul isn’t a big fan of “Buscadero Ticondas” (LOL), but when I chrono’d several different .30-30 loads and shot for groups with my other Marlin, I got best results overall with the 160 grain LEVERevolution, followed (barely) by the 170 grain Remington Core-Lokt; so I am curious to see how the LEVERevolution will stack up in .45-70. But I am NOT anxious to shoot the 405 grain Remington Express Rifle. I’m just too old and gimpy to take much more of a beating. Anyway, thanks again Paul for a great video.

  • @northerntier87

    @northerntier87

    5 жыл бұрын

    You need to try black hills gold ammo 405 grain shoots smoother than that Winchester ammo

  • @DaytonaStation
    @DaytonaStation6 жыл бұрын

    Aside from Paul's knowledge he impresses me by his lecturing style.

  • @DaytonaStation

    @DaytonaStation

    6 жыл бұрын

    Can you call me on my channel. I have an idea. Dermot O'Reilly on KZread

  • @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG
    @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG6 жыл бұрын

    Paul Harrell 2017-2018 Gun Guy of the Year, hands down!

  • @waynocook53

    @waynocook53

    4 жыл бұрын

    @TiglathPileser3 Binge watch lol!

  • @17thwhiteprince

    @17thwhiteprince

    3 жыл бұрын

    Found him end of July 2020

  • @Lord-Snowflake
    @Lord-Snowflake Жыл бұрын

    Sacrificing the body for science. Thank you Paul.

  • @Krunchyjclown
    @Krunchyjclown7 жыл бұрын

    That part of the video when he says "you might ask , what the hell am I doing".... that was some funny shit there. Anyway on a serious note, I really enjoy your videos and all the info I get from them. Thanks Paul.

  • @Isidorios

    @Isidorios

    7 жыл бұрын

    What sold it was that he used the same tone he uses when he's teaching in this and his other videos, so you couldn't see it coming.

  • @trentwilis2582

    @trentwilis2582

    6 жыл бұрын

    At first I just thought the temp. had changed given the snow in the background

  • @Adam.P
    @Adam.P6 жыл бұрын

    Paul Harrell is top notch. A true technician when it comes to firearms.

  • @ranchurdhimster4955

    @ranchurdhimster4955

    5 жыл бұрын

    He's a Marine man, best of the best

  • @bertg.6056

    @bertg.6056

    4 жыл бұрын

    He's watcha call an 'expert' !

  • @strokedmule3838
    @strokedmule38385 жыл бұрын

    I love the 45-70 and have a couple of them. Buddy of mine is a huge 45-70 fan and reloads. Hardest I’ve ever been kicked was some of his “hot reloads” in a single shot Handi rifle. 3 shots and I was done. Next morning maybe shoulder was purple. I still love the 45-70 hard to argue with a round that’s been around for 150 years!

  • @bengunn1980
    @bengunn19807 жыл бұрын

    21k subs and growing. It seems like his channel is FINALLY beginning to get the respect it deserves.

  • @Rozmic

    @Rozmic

    7 жыл бұрын

    35k now :D

  • @CrustyWhiteBread

    @CrustyWhiteBread

    6 жыл бұрын

    89k now....should be 890k.

  • @TheMotorick

    @TheMotorick

    6 жыл бұрын

    93K now, growing fast.

  • @Morpheus02000

    @Morpheus02000

    6 жыл бұрын

    I like his video's. One of the best channels about firearms. Always a pleasure to watch this stuff.

  • @chubbycatfish4573

    @chubbycatfish4573

    6 жыл бұрын

    105k and growing...

  • @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM
    @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM6 жыл бұрын

    A friend of mine told me we didn't need guns as powerful as the 5.56 AR15 but a 45/70 is just fine. No Joke the media misleads us all I guess.

  • @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    6 жыл бұрын

    I realize what your saying is correct, his statement was based on his belief that the 45/70 was much less lethal than s 5.56.. I understand some nut job would use an AK or AR for such a terrible event. I sold most of my AR's because I am a single shot fan and would NEVER want to use an AR for self defense as the media will make you look like a nut job.. I am fine with my 12 GA double barrel or my lever 45/70. Or my anemic 7 shot 45 911.

  • @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have a # 1 in 45/70 and 458 Win mag. but I got robbed out of beautiful original trap door by dixie gun works many years ago. I shot pyrodex reloads in it with 300 grain bullets.. There is a GREAT black powder reloading book by Lyman and it gives smokeless replacement loads... Enjoy you shooting... I had a 45/120 Sharps I converted to non black powder because of the cost of the rifle.. Friend of mine had to have it back after I bought it and now I just miss it... Have a browning High wall and #1 in 45/70 like them both.

  • @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it is a smokeless powder with similar burn rates to black powder.. almost no one shoots black powder in high dollar guns.. Friend of mine makes very pricy black powder rifles and I think he only shoots smokeless through them. Mike Miller is his name beautiful rifles but 3 1/2 year back log.

  • @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    6 жыл бұрын

    Peterson might as well, think there a little better. I had one in a sharps style and it had 6 groves. 2 oz trigger on set trigger, would hold 1" @ 200 yards.. sold it to get a real Sharps and it is not as accurate but looks better.

  • @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have a rifle from the civil war. It is near perfect condition and will shoot fine. my Springfield trap door shot well. I loaded it up with 300 gr non black powder.. When I traded it the guy at Dixie gun works told me there was a big problem with it. gave me $300 on trade.. 1 year later I went back to buy it back for a wall ornament.. He didn't remember me but I still had the serial number.. exact same gun nothing done he bragged about the condition and wanted $3200 for it.. I finally said don't you remember me, pulled the serial number and receipt for the trade out of my wallet and walked out.. I have an 1859 pistol that works perfect.. If I were you after owning all of these I would get a browning 45/70 or a Ruger #1 if it were me.. The trap door is weak and it is fun to plink.. But you can do this with the browning as well.. I think the browning will only go up in value because you can see the hammer. If I wanted a trap door I would go to a gun show and fine o real one for $600 to $1000. I never shoot my cilvil war rifles there actually my fathers. This will shock you but after the civil war they sent them to Afghanistan and places like that. There still in use today and work all these years later. I think there towers is the brand.. He bought them while on duty there and had them imported back..

  • @unicyclemaster470
    @unicyclemaster4707 жыл бұрын

    wow, an actual non-jackass gun video with a guy who has a functioning brain. good.

  • @SnazzyZubloids

    @SnazzyZubloids

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's why a lot of us enjoy his videos. We're all kind of sick of the brainless, camo-wearing, tacti-cool alpha-male "operators" out there. It's also why Hickok45's channel is huge. It's lighthearted, informative, and fun.

  • @pythonman8103

    @pythonman8103

    5 жыл бұрын

    Don’t hate baby-face

  • @SnazzyZubloids

    @SnazzyZubloids

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@pythonman8103 You mean James Yeager? That fucking moron?

  • @hairyrope1912

    @hairyrope1912

    5 жыл бұрын

    The general rule is avoid any bald guy with a douchebag goatee. You won't believe how far that goes in life

  • @benmclaughlin5496

    @benmclaughlin5496

    4 жыл бұрын

    I also like Iraqveteran8888

  • @cdavidlake2
    @cdavidlake27 жыл бұрын

    Best gun channel on YT.

  • @timchissom660

    @timchissom660

    7 жыл бұрын

    cdavidlake2 I second that motion!!!!

  • @General_Griffin

    @General_Griffin

    7 жыл бұрын

    This guy's awesome, but I must respectfully say that Hickok45 is in fact the best.

  • @General_Griffin

    @General_Griffin

    7 жыл бұрын

    Iraqveteran8888 is also a great channel.

  • @effyoo6081

    @effyoo6081

    7 жыл бұрын

    All great channels for different reasons. Iraqvet8888 has those meltdown videos and old barry vids(rip) and hickok45 has so many types of guns and that awesome gong. This channel is great because Paul has that jacket.

  • @dobypilgrim6160

    @dobypilgrim6160

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have to disagree very slightly. This channel is great because it has...Paul.

  • @rekenney100
    @rekenney1006 жыл бұрын

    Garrett manufactures the most powerful 45-70 rounds I've found to date. I took a Bison with their 540gr Hammerhead a fews years back using a Marlin 1895: 26" barrel. I never choreographed it, but the recoil was remarkable.

  • @Hesiod_works
    @Hesiod_works7 жыл бұрын

    Remington just started loading two versions of 45-70. One in the classic chamber pressures (for old guns) and one at the 'newer' SAAMI max chamber pressure.

  • @kylemichaels3373

    @kylemichaels3373

    3 жыл бұрын

    The SAAMI max chamber pressure as required by SAAMI is the old trap door spec. The hotter rounds like Buffalo bore, federal, and the hot Remington stuff is beyond SAAMI specs. SAAMI is not a government organization and cannot make nor enforce laws. An ammunition manufacturer does not have to follow SAAMI specs. That's why Underwood has blown up so many guns, the U.S. is the only country in the world with no proof laws, some guns are not factory test fired, and ammo companies can legally load whatever they want.

  • @stephensheridan6332
    @stephensheridan63323 жыл бұрын

    This guy is so watchable, and is the epitome of a 1970’s tv detective. ( it’s a compliment )

  • @theansweris421
    @theansweris4216 жыл бұрын

    Extremely well done. Smart, detailed and to the point.

  • @kevinoneill41
    @kevinoneill412 жыл бұрын

    Year's ago I acquired a 1884 Lee Enfield in 303 Cal. At that time I was just learning about reloading and Black powder shooting. My go-to deer gun was a custom-built 308 and for bigger game my 30-06. Anyway back to this 1884 Lee 303. Cartridge. I wanted to know if it was safe to fire. So off I went with my bench gear and sand bags. Set this thing up slid a 303 lee Enfield cartridge in it. Raped a string around the trigger went back 25 yards hide behind a good-sized tree set up a minor so that I could watch tugged on the string it went of like thunder jumped a bit but the sandbags did their job. I visually inspected the rile it appeared to have no added defects. Upon ejecting the cartridge. Well, it didn't. I didn't want to cause any damage to the extractors or the marlin-type lever. So off I went to a very talented gunsmith to see if he had any suggestions. After a throw inspection, he put a cleaning rod down the barrel he taped on the end while I applied some pressure on the lever after some time with the increasing presser and taping out came the cartridge and intact, no cracks. You could imagine the pressure needed to press that cartridge in that breach that tightly. John the gunsmith examined the rifle again then abruptly threw it at me in a horizontal fashion. I was shocked at his action. When he asked me if after my knowledge of black powder and my skill and knowledge of reloading. Did I think they used smokless powdered when they made that rifle? He was angry and let me know it. However, he was glad I used some good ideas with a bench mount and sandbags hiding behind the tree. The barrel displayed a crown that is used on a Douglas premium barrel that was probably the saving grace. Did a go-no-go test then said I gave that barrel one hell of a test but the barrel seemed to have handled it? Please be throw out there stay safe if you are unsure do not hesitate to ask someone who knows. My friend John would have been happy to talk about the old rifle and make my first test-fire as safe as possible.

  • @kevinoneill41

    @kevinoneill41

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry that is a martini action

  • @j.rob.5943
    @j.rob.59436 жыл бұрын

    405gr hardcast bullet at 1600 fps is enough for anything in North America. I love reloading 45-70 it's such a versatile cartridge.

  • @jacobackley502

    @jacobackley502

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'd say a 405gr bullet at 1000 fps is good enough for all of North America. 405gr at 1600 is good enough for all of Earth

  • @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    @KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM

    6 жыл бұрын

    you are absolutely correct. I love my 45/70 my favorite round.

  • @ferna2294

    @ferna2294

    5 жыл бұрын

    That´s a lotta damage

  • @TheKingcougar

    @TheKingcougar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, i load similar velocity for my .45-70 with the same bullet. It kicks, but its quite amazing what a 405 grain hardcast bullet can shoot through. Anyone who thinks a shotgun slug and a .45-70 are the same, have no idea what they are talking about. The .45-70 is very much a different round.

  • @MaximRecoil

    @MaximRecoil

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheKingcougar A typical 3" magnum 12-gauge slug is 1 oz. (437.5 grains) at 1,760 fps, for 3,010 ft. lbs. of muzzle energy, making it way more powerful than standard .45-70 loads, but not quite as powerful as the Buffalo Bore rounds from Paul's Rifle (405-grain bullet at 1,900 fps = 3,247 ft. lbs. of muzzle energy). However, the .45-70 has way higher sectional density than a 1 oz. 12-gauge slug, which translates to far better penetration, which makes the .45-70 far more suitable for bigger game with thicker skin. A 12-gauge, 1 oz. slug has a section density of 0.118, which is pathetic. A 405-grain .458" diameter bullet has a sectional density of 0.276, which is good enough for anything in North America, but for the really big and thick-skinned game in, e.g., Africa, you'd want a sectional density of at least 0.330, which, for a .45-70 would mean a 485-grain bullet. Buffalo Bore makes a 500-grain load (sectional density = 0.341) at 1,625 FPS from a 22-inch barrel: www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=154 It's still pretty weak by African standards (like when compared to the big Nitro Express cartridges, for example, or even when compared to the "lighter" African big game cartridges like .416 Rigby or .458 Winchester Magnum), but with good shot placement it would down any critter on Earth.

  • @patrickdalton3918
    @patrickdalton39184 жыл бұрын

    Another straight forward honest review with no BS Thank you

  • @RepHopper
    @RepHopper3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, It seems too many people don't understand that if you have a "need for speed" buy a rifle. What may bring home the point would be 357mag shot from a Marlin lever, 8" revolver, 4" revolver and a snub nose.

  • @Valhallen002
    @Valhallen0026 жыл бұрын

    I love that one part Paul. "You might be wondering what the hell I'm doing..." Common sense? really made me laugh the way you said it

  • @worldhello1234

    @worldhello1234

    6 жыл бұрын

    Com'on have some sense instead of common sense in your case. ^^

  • @clukinvar
    @clukinvar5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making the 45-70 ballistics video.

  • @tommykawasaki9676
    @tommykawasaki96763 жыл бұрын

    Stated velocities by the manufacturer are optimistic to say the least. Weather is indeed a factor. Velocities are obtained in a test lab, perfect conditions, with a barrel that probably got thoroughly cleaned between each shot, fired on very high quality bench rest equipment. Cartridges fired were each weighed & measured to ensure product met the manufacturing control plan. Reload. Then you control the variables. Fun stuff !!

  • @allengrant
    @allengrant6 жыл бұрын

    A couple of my friends, Stumpy and Lefty, swear by Buffalo Bore ammo, regardless of what firearm they use ! The moral of this story : Wise words at 7:00...Choose your ammo wisely.

  • @PaulHarrell

    @PaulHarrell

    6 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @LatestHour
    @LatestHour4 жыл бұрын

    109 people are getting the manufacturer's advertised velocities without using a chronograph and simply because they can read the label, therefore disliked your video. Thanks for showing us what's what like always. 👍

  • @jerrypalmer8580
    @jerrypalmer85804 жыл бұрын

    Paul Harrell just changed the definition of "fella" to mean "fool."

  • @colnagocowboy
    @colnagocowboy7 жыл бұрын

    .45-70 is by far my favorite, rifle, calibur. i cant imagine shooting it in a revolver

  • @davejan744

    @davejan744

    6 жыл бұрын

    William Spears , It is kinda self defeating. 45/70 loads NEED the bbl length to maximize their charge. I had both the 1895 regular length rifles & the USELESS "Guide guns". which chronied out at 200 FPS LESS. Shorter bbls kick WAY harder & lots of muzzle flash. My 44 mag loads hit harder than this dumb assed hand cannon do.

  • @derekfoster1072

    @derekfoster1072

    6 жыл бұрын

    44 mag hit harder than a 45-70? Yea right keep dreaming. A 44 mag out of a rifle still would hit as hard as a 45-70 out of a handgun

  • @davejan744

    @davejan744

    6 жыл бұрын

    Derek Foster , Thats what I just said bud. The 45/70 NEEDS the longer bbl length to fully utalize its powder charge. In a short bbl handgun it hasent even started its powder burnout. I think you/I are saying the same thing in different words. My hot Alaskan 44 loads are 320 grain slugs exiting bbl at 1300 FPS as vs the standard 44 mag 240 grain slugs at 900 FPS. Far as I know only Rugers can handle that hot of a load. Its a HARD/HEAVY kicker that REQUIRES the soft rubber Packmeyer grips or it will break your wrists. But when u have a grizzly or a moose charging down on you ones adrenalyn is sooo pumped you hardly even notice the recoil. In my 45/70 I loaded 420 grain hard cast WFNs pumped up to 2100 FPS. Almost 6000 lbs of energy out of the muzzle, Almost 458s but w rapid fire capabilities of a lever gun whiich is VERY necessary in case of multiple bear encounters. I lived Alaskan bush for 27 years, had lots of encounters but never needed more than 1 shot w my 45/70 420 WFN hot loads. Only had 1 encounter w the 44 thou, charging moose up close, emptied 5 rounds into his chest 4 of which traveled through sternam/heart & full length of beast & put last round through both shoulders jumping sideways to avoid being stomped & THAT finally knocked the moose over. Found all 5 head on shot slugs just under the hide on rear flanks. The sideways shoulder shot was a complete passthrough shattering both shoulders. Only shot one bear point blank w the 44 in the chest, round went straight through heart & shattered the spine exiting. It was dead before it hit the ground. But, THAT was only a 6 ft blackie. Last griz I killed was at 4 ft w a 243 & an 80 grain blitz round (emergency shot). Slug went through a rib & exploded in the bears heart dropping him at my feet. But that was also only a small 6 ft griz. THAT shot was Divine intervention! Normally wouldnt even dream of shooting ANY griz w a 243 except at longer range w me up a treestand out of its reach.

  • @fjb4932

    @fjb4932

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dave Jan Sir, if you don't have grey hair, you Should !

  • @randygill9712

    @randygill9712

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davejan744 u

  • @BallisticGrandpa
    @BallisticGrandpa4 жыл бұрын

    I bought a .45-70 Gov't single shot rifle largely due to Paul's video(s) on the caliber. I have started reloading for it and it has become one of my favorite rifles. I don't own a BFR, but I checked one out at my local gun shop. Those things are impressive. They seem to be very well made and the one I held had an excellent trigger. If I ever have the spare funds, I'm definitely buying one.

  • @bakura306

    @bakura306

    25 күн бұрын

    They're fun guns! I bought a BFR because of Fallout New Vegas. And at the time, I did not think it would become one of my favourite revolvers. I just wanted "That gun from the game" but it's become one of my favourites, and I take it out a couple times a year at local range. It's a great gun. Hope you got a BFR in the 4 years since this comment!

  • @tonnywildweasel8138
    @tonnywildweasel81383 жыл бұрын

    Well, the 45.70 still is the only government i trust :-)

  • @joescalet6130
    @joescalet61307 жыл бұрын

    Paul:Interestingly I did the exact same comparison with the Buffalo Bore ammo. My Browning 1886 (Miroku) and my BFR 45-70.1886 average 2130, BFR 1648. 90 degree summer day. Pretty close to your estimates.

  • @69CamaroSS

    @69CamaroSS

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joe Scalet very interesting...about 700fps loss on what (in the rifle) was slightly above 2100fps....a solid one-third loss (give or take a few fps). Makes me wonder if the BFR barrel is 1/3 the length of the rifle's barrel. I.E. is it a linear relationship to length. 🤔🤔

  • @JeffinTD

    @JeffinTD

    5 жыл бұрын

    Interesting to know. I also have an 1886, the Winchester Miroku take down, and a Super 16” Contender, but I haven’t chronographed.

  • @hbmoore7803

    @hbmoore7803

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had an 1886, and i have an 1885 falling block 45-70 but it came out of a house fire and im not sure if it can handle the hot loads but hornady 325 r hell on deer

  • @dragonslayer9172
    @dragonslayer91727 жыл бұрын

    That's a lot of recoil on that BFR, It reminds me of a story my father told me when I was young. He said a friend of his let him shoot a gun, I believe it was called a 500 Nitro Express, { but don't quote me on that} He said the Kick was not so Bad, it was the 20ft he had to walk to pick the Rifle back up that bothered him,,

  • @Dan-sq5cv

    @Dan-sq5cv

    6 жыл бұрын

    HaHa 500 Nitro Express one of the old British Elephant guns. I shot a .458 Win Mag a few times and that was enough, not fun.

  • @ethangoldsmith9332

    @ethangoldsmith9332

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm, anyone know where his chrono is?

  • @Bouzoukiellas

    @Bouzoukiellas

    6 жыл бұрын

    on the barrel

  • @ethangoldsmith9332

    @ethangoldsmith9332

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @berettako

    @berettako

    6 жыл бұрын

    The chrono is actually on top of the dark box in front of him. Look closely & you will see it.

  • @alessandroofthemediterranean
    @alessandroofthemediterranean3 жыл бұрын

    Hickok 45 and Paul are the only gun channels that I can genuinely enjoy watching.

  • @69CamaroSS
    @69CamaroSS5 жыл бұрын

    Great video.... *EXCEPT* now I feel the undeniable urge to go out and buy a chronograph *AND A BFR* ....damnit! 🙄🤦‍♂️🤑

  • @MPGunther1
    @MPGunther18 жыл бұрын

    My wrist hurt just watching you shoot the BFR. Always enjoy your videos

  • @PaulHarrell

    @PaulHarrell

    8 жыл бұрын

    The first time I shot the BFR I thought I might not make it through the five rounds in the gun. But you get used to it quickly. The real thing is it is supremely loud. I wear ear plugs even when I hunt with it.

  • @filianablanxart8305

    @filianablanxart8305

    4 жыл бұрын

    Keep in mind they are Big and HEAVY , and that absorb a lot of recoil . An alloy frame .44mag is way more punishing .

  • @LibertysetsquareJack
    @LibertysetsquareJack2 ай бұрын

    Lol old school Paul Harrell in 480P. Awesome.

  • @stein5763
    @stein5763 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe I missed this video. Hilarious and educational.

  • @TheKentuckyPatriot
    @TheKentuckyPatriot8 жыл бұрын

    I have been looking forward to your new videos. I love your channel thank you for posting!

  • @mojofish1
    @mojofish17 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, you are gold. I just shared your video tot he 4570 Club on Facebook. Hope it gets you more followers. You are the best.

  • @joes.7536
    @joes.75365 жыл бұрын

    Mr Harrel, I gravitate towards Winchester,. The same way you gravitate to Remington. I'm still sour over the 50ct box of misloaded golden sabre bonded that they refused to replace. I just can't let it go. And when your self defense ammo goes click and no bang after you've carried it for months, gives a man Goosebumps. Winchester has always been there for me. Their Ranger LE ammo, and silvertips makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

  • @briandavenport8971
    @briandavenport89714 жыл бұрын

    Me: wow, those are some great ballistics on the box. The Manufacturer: *Advertised velocity out of a 3 mile barrel*

  • @timdavis5813
    @timdavis5813 Жыл бұрын

    I bought some 45/70 ammo for my BFR 45/70 8 inch barrel. After I bought it I read on the box not for revolvers. So after some research I found out you can shoot it in a BFR 45/70. Thanks for the video you always have good information

  • @eqfan592
    @eqfan5924 жыл бұрын

    Pual, just gotta say again thank you for another fantastic, down to earth, no BS video. I hope you're staying safe in all the insanity we're experiencing in the world right now, sir.

  • @henrywilson5204
    @henrywilson52046 жыл бұрын

    I admire your objectivity, and I enjoy watching your videos. When I seek info on a particular gun or ammo I look for it first on your site. Thanks.

  • @bobbymalcich63
    @bobbymalcich635 жыл бұрын

    good job paul!!!! I like when you say don't try this at home I'm what you call a professianl .

  • @Highgear145
    @Highgear1457 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! I can't believe people couldn't figure this out i thought this was common sense

  • @panc8ke324

    @panc8ke324

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's when you learn that common sense isn't so common anymore....sadly.

  • @worldhello1234

    @worldhello1234

    6 жыл бұрын

    There is no common sense, just sense.

  • @rjonzen34

    @rjonzen34

    6 жыл бұрын

    Common sense...is only common to the person ;)

  • @norhunter7731
    @norhunter77316 жыл бұрын

    GOT MY MARLIN 1895 45/70 TODAY👍 AWESOME RIFLE... GREAT VIDEOS PAUL👍👍 GREETINGS FROM NORWAY⚔

  • @The13thclam
    @The13thclam4 жыл бұрын

    Having just found this, and having just recently acquired both a Marlin 1895 CB and a BFR .45-70 7.5", I feel the need to get together with my friends and do exactly the kind of testing Paul is asking about.

  • @MANPORT555
    @MANPORT5557 жыл бұрын

    your wearing 5.11 pants. there the best in fact i can't figure out what to do with all the pockets. I carry a FN 5.7 or a Sig 357 mag. love your videos. your raising my vocabulary level and sense of humor.

  • @spookypunky

    @spookypunky

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're

  • @gordongoodman8342

    @gordongoodman8342

    4 жыл бұрын

    @POOR PIRANO No, but he did help a fellow out.

  • @goodbyemr.anderson5065

    @goodbyemr.anderson5065

    4 жыл бұрын

    POOR PIRANO only dumbasses don't care about grammar, and chances are it's because you're iq levels are to low to retain the knowledge , and regurgitate all those big words. But ya we are brainless for spelling correctly. Lol. You're a real superstar kiddo. Take care Einstein.

  • @goodbyemr.anderson5065

    @goodbyemr.anderson5065

    4 жыл бұрын

    POOR PIRANO I'm glad someone got that joke lol.

  • @dudley5658
    @dudley5658 Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact. Both atomic bombs dropped on Japan were housed in a 45-70 casing.

  • @bobhaehn5470
    @bobhaehn54706 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! I've had that same conversation about 44 mag ammo. Carbine vs revolver and that's just one example

  • @peterruiz6825
    @peterruiz68255 жыл бұрын

    "I can feel (the eject is )...." I thought you would say, "I can feel, it's HARDER to PICK UP MY ARM.."

  • @andyadams2329
    @andyadams23292 жыл бұрын

    And your channel is so good because there is no corporate sponsor references.

  • @VTPSTTU
    @VTPSTTU7 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks again! I'd like to get a .45-70 someday, but I'm thinking more in terms of a lever-action gun.

  • @timdouglass9831

    @timdouglass9831

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have a Marlin 1895XLR in .45-70 and it is absolutely the most fun thing I have ever shot! Can make me go broke real fast though!

  • @davejan744

    @davejan744

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tim Douglass , Learn to reload. Its WAY cheaper & you can do amazing things w a Marlin 1895 (NOT the useless guide gun) 45/70. Ive reloaded 1000s of rounds, mostly for 45/70 & 44 mag & just be sure to NEVER EXCEED the maximum charge for what loadbooks say. Theres TONS of info/supplies avaliable & make sure to use digital scales. The "gravity" ones are too unreliable. Another bit of advise, NEVER use someone elses reloads unless you KNOW they dont have their heads up their asses & do PRECISION work. Always make sure YOUR gun is compatable w your loads. Example, +P loads are TOO HOT for some guns. Best part, reloads, properly done, actually outperform factory stuff.

  • @TheCowboyfromhell87

    @TheCowboyfromhell87

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davejan744 Useless guide gun? Pretty much the dumbest statement in this comment section.

  • @Eddy-gc2vx
    @Eddy-gc2vx5 жыл бұрын

    When your on the receiving end of it, does it really matter? You be the judge.

  • @22tcm34
    @22tcm346 жыл бұрын

    Paul A lots of ignorance people out there have no idea about PSI Kinetic energy powder charge etc etc So don't worry amigo we know how much you know In fact I have learned a LOTS with you to me you are a BRAIN WIKI GUN GRACIAS 👍😊☝ I'm going to gunsmith school this year

  • @kentuckybackwoods7114
    @kentuckybackwoods71145 жыл бұрын

    "Now you might ask, what the hell am I doing?" Lololol Paul should do a video walking into random places with the same get up on and asking the same question to see people's reaction. Not a bank though that's not advised.

  • @MarcoAntonio-dq5wu
    @MarcoAntonio-dq5wu6 жыл бұрын

    You make really good straight forward informative videos, with good humor. Keep it up man. I’ve learned a lot from watching you.

  • @eamonia
    @eamonia4 жыл бұрын

    I could watch this guy talk about literally anything. Luck for me he has a huge interest in firearms, ammunition and ballistics. Good show bud, good show.

  • @OdeeOz
    @OdeeOz6 жыл бұрын

    That is an insane caliber for a handgun! WOW!

  • @joehalligan7497
    @joehalligan7497 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best KZread channels!

  • @alexanderbrozdowski2067
    @alexanderbrozdowski20676 жыл бұрын

    Got to love Paul. He'll spend a day at the range just to prove troll comments wrong - for the public good, frankly - and look like a gentleman doing it. Keep up the great work, Paul. Discovered your channel a few days ago and have had it on auto-play practically ever since.

  • @samuelpetrucci9555
    @samuelpetrucci95554 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Paul! Your the greatest.

  • @Brykk
    @Brykk7 жыл бұрын

    Ive got friends that use buffalo bore ammo in their pistols. Ive tried to warn them about the pressures that some of this ammo produces, but most of them blow me off because they want "the hottest ammo they can find". Thanks for the video. Needless to say, i dont go to the range with these guys anymore. Lol

  • @PaulHarrell

    @PaulHarrell

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hottest ammo you can find sounds cool until your gun explodes.

  • @Brykk

    @Brykk

    7 жыл бұрын

    Paul Harrell exactly. Two of them are firing it in glocks that arent even rated for +p. One uses a 9mm model 19 and the other uses a 45acp, i forget which model. I did my due diligence and tried to warn them, but im sure youre familiar with the type of mentality i was trying to get through to.

  • @hardtarget2359

    @hardtarget2359

    7 жыл бұрын

    02cents Glocks are too rated for +P ammo. They are rated for N.A.T.O. spec ammo which is the +P designation on the civillian market.

  • @Brykk

    @Brykk

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hard Target SOME +p meets saami, not all Can I use +P and +P+ ammunition? Glock suggests using ammunition that is manufactured and meets SAAMI or industry specifications. If you are not sure the ammunition brand or type you choose is safe for use, call the ammunition manufacturer and ask if the product meets SAAMI guidelines before using it in you firearm. Some +P ammunition meets these guidelines, +P+ normally does not. This ammunition may generate a higher pressure over the standard loadings, and may shorten the component life of your firearm.

  • @davejan744

    @davejan744

    6 жыл бұрын

    02cents , Know the feeling. As a teen my idiot friend took his fathers old damascus steel black powder shotgun out dove hunting. Only had a few old brass jacketed shotgun shells for it that worked fine. When he ran out of thoes he loaded modern high brass magnum shells. I TOLD that dumbass not to but he wouldnt listen so I stayed 20 yards behind him. Sure as hell that dumbass fired on the next bird we jumped & blew the damn gun up! Took out 1 eye, half his cheek & 3 fingers. And then I had to drag his unconcious ass 2 miles back to our truck & then to hosp. He barely survived!! Not to mention destroying a $5000 collectors peice. STUPID really does HURT!!!

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_4 жыл бұрын

    Unlike most manufacturers Buffalo Bore clearly states what test guns they're using to get the velocities they list. And yes, they test them with real, common firearms not just barrels. BB stuff has chrono'd pretty much where they claim it will in my experience. I can't imagine .444 Marlin is much fun in a handgun, and 45-70 even less fun!

  • @rockos0000
    @rockos00006 жыл бұрын

    Your ability Paul in the handling of large caliber revolvers is refreshing to see on KZread.

  • @Mike-sy6oy
    @Mike-sy6oy4 жыл бұрын

    While working at one of the nation's largest outdoors retailers, I had a customer come in with a bandaged head and face, looking for a certain type of 338 Lapua ammo. The bandages? He tried loading his own. Exploded his rifle using a load that was commonly recommended online for making his handloads a bit more "hot". Take Paul's words very seriously when he mentions the capabilities older rifles vs. modern ammunition. It is absolutely no joke, and you could pay the ultimate price for such a mistake.

  • @fjb4932

    @fjb4932

    3 жыл бұрын

    Darwin Award. Runner up ...

  • @brianpartlow5530
    @brianpartlow55303 жыл бұрын

    My most powerful pistol is a 357 magnum. I live in NY where the biggest animal is a black bear. I don't need hand held artillery but it's fun watching other people shoot it!

  • @mr_ThreeEight_1776
    @mr_ThreeEight_17763 жыл бұрын

    "Handgun" Literally hand artillery

  • @AccordionJoe1
    @AccordionJoe14 жыл бұрын

    If bigger is better, we all should be toting a blunderbuss.

  • @althompson7314
    @althompson73144 жыл бұрын

    Very good caution at the end! Buffalo Bore and Garret ammunition should NEVER be shot in antiques!

  • @Siskiyous6
    @Siskiyous66 жыл бұрын

    Great video - you do a real straightforward job of looking at ballistics. I have a Super 16 ported barrel in 45-70 for my T/C Contender. Using a red dot sight it converts from handgun to carbine without losing its zero, and is a rare case of a handgun being just as powerful as a rifle. It also allows me to hunt bears in OR after filling deer or elk tags and being subjected to the probably Un Constitutional rifle restrictions ODFW places onto us during limited access seasons/Units. Even the Remington ammo makes it a very powerful pistol.

  • @fallenpatriot7917
    @fallenpatriot79176 жыл бұрын

    I want a BFR in 30/30. The 30/30 makes a fantastic pistol round. I shot one quite a few times in a Thompson Contender my friend had. I could hit pop cans at 200 yards pretty regularly, it did have a 3x scope. He loaded it with 180 grain spire-tip bullets. Great round! Especially for a large handgun lover.

  • @jeffscuderi8662

    @jeffscuderi8662

    4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and much more practical cheap ammo readily available

  • @ryanheppel861
    @ryanheppel8616 жыл бұрын

    "They're shooting a rifle," That monster is almost as big as a rifle! Great videos.

  • @brobdingnagianone900
    @brobdingnagianone9004 жыл бұрын

    My wife bought me a marlin 1895 in 4570 28 years ago. I love that gun. It drops a deer where it stands whether I shoot the Remington 405 flat nose or 325 grain hollow points. This year I'm trying the Hornady 325 grain lever revolution ammo. I'm getting 1 inch groups at 110 yds consistently.

  • @donf3877
    @donf38774 жыл бұрын

    It's not that I NEED a 45/70... it's that I WANT one :)

  • @brucelacy900
    @brucelacy9004 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul. Bruce here again from PA. I just love the 45-70 caliber. My first was an old Siamese Mauser re-barreled to 45-70. Now I have a Ruger # 3. But I sorta turned it into a Ruger # 2, by re-stocking it with a brand new Ruger # 1 stock set. The Pistol grip and the recoil pad really helped with the stiff recoil of my handloads. Its nice that Hornady has three sets of reloading data in its manuals for old rifles, lever guns, and Ruger single shots.

  • @filianablanxart8305

    @filianablanxart8305

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hornady's Level 1 loads go up to 28,000 , hotter than most people ( me) would care to go with actual Trapdoor , or equivalent strength rifles .

  • @rdb8509
    @rdb85094 жыл бұрын

    You’ve come a long way sir!

  • @DirtyCruze.
    @DirtyCruze.4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. 🙌

  • @tonysmith5465
    @tonysmith54656 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding job. Keep up the good work. Thanks

  • @JohnnyWalker721
    @JohnnyWalker7213 жыл бұрын

    Full power .45-70 and .444 are both cranking. I’ve always dreamed of building a marlin guide gun, stainless with walnut but with a full length mag tube and peep sights. Just hard to let the money go.

  • @ericv79flh
    @ericv79flh7 жыл бұрын

    You know what they say BFR stands for right? Big F'ing Revolver...

  • @holoholohaolenokaoi2299
    @holoholohaolenokaoi22994 жыл бұрын

    the freezing cold alone would have rendered me unable to send a round through the narrow Chronograph. well done sir!

  • @toddy2519
    @toddy25197 жыл бұрын

    Good job, Paul! Too many folks today think their gun gives superior ballistics when in fact, they don't! I had a friend tell me once his uncle repeatedly split a round ball on an axe blade at 3,000 yards. I hated to burst his bubble about his uncle so I told him gently, most likely it was 300 feet. Some folks are just, well, gullible I suppose. Thanks again for the video...as always!

  • @jeffdonner1912
    @jeffdonner19128 жыл бұрын

    I have been waiting for some new vidieos. Glad to see it. Keep them coming.

  • @colt-ou5tm
    @colt-ou5tm6 жыл бұрын

    Nice job, you did fail to mention preasure loss from the cylnder gap of a revolver which will also causes lost velo.

  • @danielbutcher5836
    @danielbutcher58366 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Paul.

  • @justinriley8651
    @justinriley86516 жыл бұрын

    buffalo bore is no joke.smoking hot. hard extraction ,flat primers you know all the good stuff.

  • @Flatliner04
    @Flatliner048 жыл бұрын

    Best video on ballistics I have seen .You answered some questions I had.

  • @Flatliner04

    @Flatliner04

    7 жыл бұрын

    OK thanks for that too

  • @jakelogan7542
    @jakelogan75424 жыл бұрын

    Buffalo Bore has very good ballistics data on their website for each of the calibers/rounds they sell. You don't have to wonder at "whatever rifle they used", because that information is right on their website. They indicate the exact gun model and barrel length used. This information can then be cross referenced to their ballistics tables. I suspect the guy that Paul mentioned was probably reading the data incorrectly (if he was reading the data at all). From their website: "We use only factory stock firearms in recording published velocities, so you get true, actual field velocities with our ammo -- not exaggerated long laboratory test barrel velocities." For example, if you look up their 45-70 lever action loads, it indicates the rifles used were the Marlin 1895 with 22-inch barrel and the Marlin 1895 Guide Gun with 18.5-inch barrel. And there are separate ballistics data tables for each one and for each load.

  • @whitedogproductions6153
    @whitedogproductions61536 жыл бұрын

    Pauls videos are always good..

  • @sammy2840
    @sammy28403 жыл бұрын

    Have the Marlin .444 micro groove! I’m afraid of Buffalo Bore!

  • @dabprod
    @dabprod4 жыл бұрын

    I hunt with a 45-70 Marlin and have for over 37 years. My favorite caliber round.

  • @natesticknee
    @natesticknee6 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos.

  • @davidteague5461
    @davidteague54614 жыл бұрын

    I like your videos. Keep them coming

  • @jalan8171
    @jalan81714 жыл бұрын

    Always get a kick ( pun intended ) watching this presentation. Total agreement as to being cautious with ammo that is clearly loaded above original standard specs. That's how so many wildcatters blew up guns in the pursuit of superior performance. The respective legends of P.O. Ackley and Elmer Keith are at the top of that list. Certain there are many others that exceeded the limits of guns and ammunition otherwise we would not have rounds such as the .357 Magnum or .300 Weatherby, ad astra.

  • @formdoggie5
    @formdoggie53 жыл бұрын

    Weather, barrel, and you can hear how loose that old rifle is. Testing at 70 degrees vs sub 32 makes more difference than most would think.

  • @Elvis68spec
    @Elvis68spec6 жыл бұрын

    Paul, we gotta get you some better weather, Man! Great Video! Thanks!

  • @demos113
    @demos1137 жыл бұрын

    Impressive vids, keep up the good work. :-)