Me: Well I better turn in for bed. Paul: You don’t need sleep, you need answers

@ahumblepoet

2 жыл бұрын

And then the next thing I know it’s 6am and I’m watching a trio of Georgian folk singers.

@takitonamase5683

2 жыл бұрын

y u p

@geofftimm2291

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahumblepoet Turn off that autostart.

@dr.floridamanphd

2 жыл бұрын

Is getting less sleep a good thing if it means watching Paul? You be the judge.

@dr.floridamanphd

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahumblepoet, try Mongolian throat singing. It’s weirdly relaxing.

"If over penetration is a really big concern, selecting something other than a 357 magnum might be a good choice." I'm supposed to be sleeping not waking other people up because I'm laughing.

@JasonON

2 жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud at this line as well.

@airgunfun4248

2 жыл бұрын

that got me too

@j.rob.5943

2 жыл бұрын

Quality jhp 357 won’t penetrate any more than 9mm of the same bullet type. I’d stick with HST’s or Gold Dots and forego anything with the XTP bullet.

@ETC_Rohaly_USCG

2 жыл бұрын

Gonna jump on the chuckle train and agree! That had me rolling!

@ethinos2719

2 жыл бұрын

@@j.rob.5943 Your standard .357 Mag is more on par with 9mm +P+ though, so yes, it will generally penetrate more. That's a lot more oomph behind it than your standard 9mm or even 9mm +P. Luckily, there's a lot of .357 (and .38) loadings so I'm sure you can find something that'll match your needs when it comes to over-penetration.

Everyone in America: gets ready for bed Paul Harrel: Tedious chronograph tests

@FoulPet

2 жыл бұрын

You believe everyone in America works the same shift?

@ladonnaghareeb4609

2 жыл бұрын

Yaaa

Brain : dude it’s pass 1am GO to sleep - New Paul video - Brain : MUST WATCH!!!

@lieutenantdan417

2 жыл бұрын

Your about to be an anecdote

To save time, Paul's grocery store has a button on the self checkout named 'meat target'.

@ETC_Rohaly_USCG

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣. And the local Goodwill is always wondering why some donations smell of meat and oranges and filled with holes!

@jeffroberts760

2 жыл бұрын

No, they don’t.

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I wonder if they Know though too funny!

@NicholasWiewiora

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffroberts760 It's a joke bro, calm down.

This comment comes with a caveat. I like the tedious parts, and yet have never seen a tedious part of any video.

@jeffnelson1672

2 жыл бұрын

This reply comes with a yeahbut. There are no tedious parts, only parts you have to pull down the volume on, so as not to wake up any sleeping beauties.

@GARDENER42

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffnelson1672 The first 15 seconds mostly, as it's at a higher sound level than the rest.

@yqwgjsg

2 жыл бұрын

This comment………..comes with……..Shatneresk …….pauses and I’ve never felt like there were any tedious………..parts on Paul’s presentations.

@rollastudent

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you haven’t liked any parts of the videos then?

@PolPotsPieHole

2 жыл бұрын

that defies physics

The biggest thing I've learned from Paul's videos, is how good Remington green and yellow box or green and white box is.

@shawnr771

2 жыл бұрын

And except in the current climate used to be significantly cheaper.

@mattschmitt9924

2 жыл бұрын

It is so expensive for what it is right now. I've also seen some reports of quality control issues in some of the newer produced ammo. Makes sense after bankruptcy, a buyout, moving, etc coupled with the higher demand why, but I don't pay more to be less confident in my ammo.

@joshuabrown4030

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there's a big range of good quality ammo between the cheap crap and the "premium" stuff that's... sometimes so overtuned and hardened that it doesn't perform right either unless it's in the special gun designed for jelly tests. I'm always astounded these days by the number of people who look down their noses at ammo from reputable manufacturers just because it doesn't have as much ad copy or cost as much as the "premium".

@friendofenkidu3391

2 жыл бұрын

Those chronograph numbers for the Remington ammunition are outstanding. Not just the speed, but their consistency.

@Salieri47

2 жыл бұрын

Before the shortage, reliable, effective, & affordable: .357--Remington green & yellow box, 9mm--Winchester 115 jhp white box.

Taking a break from engineering homework to pay attention to what matters: Paul

@sandraherdman3783

2 жыл бұрын

We're gonna need those skills re building America

@thisismagacountry1318

2 жыл бұрын

Petroleum engineering takes you everywhere and pays incredibly well.

@snafuequals

2 жыл бұрын

@@thisismagacountry1318 🦕

@gunnigundel1828

2 жыл бұрын

Des bedarfs!

@camerongunn7906

2 жыл бұрын

Engineering is temporary, Paul is forever.

As a 357 ❤ I would like the say thank you to the individual who donated the ammunition, and to Paul for all of your long winded explanations 🤣

@ETC_Rohaly_USCG

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not “long winded”.... it’s “detailed”... lol Not many other gunTubers go to the level of explanation that Paul does; and I love that he does.

@rayburn8282

Жыл бұрын

@Matt Rohaly he's my favorite gun channel. There's other good ones bit he's on top

Can we all take a moment to appreciate just how well Paul shoots even though his target is getting blown around so much?

@Stevarooni

2 жыл бұрын

He is, with no irony, a professional.

@ragnarlothbrok9133

2 жыл бұрын

Especially at 20 yards. Well done.

@sauletto1

2 жыл бұрын

@UCI-qt4RUUFYBIqvj39gDE7g He said shooting from "20 yards" in the video. He shoots 7 yards at the chronograph.

@ragnarlothbrok9133

2 жыл бұрын

7 yards for the chrono and 20 for the paper targets.

@kurasvass

2 жыл бұрын

So, are we going to ignore the fact that one of the critical defense bullets completely missed the target? Low in the green, shot number four on target number four.

It's 4:30 am, I've got my first cup of coffee for the day, and I'm watching Harrell punch 125 grain .357 through a chrono. All is right in the world.

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome post!

>"I better sleep" >perfectly on queue; Paul uploads- *>sweat*

@vlogfriendsutopia

2 жыл бұрын

Why are you sweating?

@RichWhiteUM

2 жыл бұрын

@@vlogfriendsutopia Don't ask a question that you really don't want the answer to!

I just bought my first .357 Magnum 2 hours ago and I've been binging every Paul Harrell .357 Magnum (and other videos) since. 👌

@philup6274

2 жыл бұрын

Paul knew.

@SilvioManfredDante85

2 жыл бұрын

@@philup6274 You could be right - we're both Harrells. 😏

@co2gonzo

2 жыл бұрын

Shot my Dad's .357 years ago, bought my first last year, S&W Model 28-3 Highway Patrolman and added a Marlin 1894C in a matching .357 Magnum...Paul Harell was a major influence...I say He's a good influence, my Wife says he's an expensive influence 😁

@Uberragen21

2 жыл бұрын

I bought my first .357 a year ago and I'm hooked on shooting it. It quickly became one of my favorite pistols. Welcome to the club.

@ThaHerbanLegend

2 жыл бұрын

What did you get ?

Day always gets better with a video from Paul

So. The Green and Yellow is actually a better choice for ‘critical defence’ situations!

@willardlentz3044

2 жыл бұрын

Yep if they live they will be in surgery and healing for a long long time lol The way I prefer it. If it don't kill them they will suffer a long time to figure out where they went wrong

@Salieri47

2 жыл бұрын

@@willardlentz3044 To be crude and because we live in litigious society: Dead men can't tell their side of the story; wounded men can win sympathy from a jury. Edit: In most SD situations good shot placement with the Remington ammo will terminate the threat.

@willardlentz3044

2 жыл бұрын

@@Salieri47 True but then again the families are always looking for a payday

Paul, you are by far my favorite Gun-Tuber!!! We need T-Shirts with wise sayings of Paul on them!!!

@hitindustries6076

2 жыл бұрын

Take my money!

@LTVoyager

2 жыл бұрын

How do you put a Shatneresque pause on a t-shirt? 😂

@PsychoticBovine

2 жыл бұрын

@@LTVoyager like this...

@crazytomato4845

2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes

@TheSurrealGoose

2 жыл бұрын

Link to the shirts is in the description

Paul : "you wouldn't sit around reading a dictionary for fun." Heartbroken Me : "... and I used to think you knew me so well."

@davidburroughs2244

2 жыл бұрын

Some one should have told me that when I was six and received an old dictionary from a couple and the book was from 1921 and had colored maps in the back, plus other lists, and I learned about countries that no longer existed in 1963.

Q: "Why do you leave the chronograph section in your videos?" A: "For the same reason I explain why I leave my chronograph sections in, and invite you to skip them, at the beginning of every video." And this is why I adore your channel. 🤣

Paul, I appreciate the chronograph info because I like to see what the variation is from one round to another. IMHO, less variation lends itself to better accuracy. I have found this to be particularly true for rifle ammunition, but it also seems to bear out for pistol ammunition, but to a lesser degree. With some VERY carefully loaded hand loads, I have occasionally got the variation down to single digits (mostly with meticulously loaded .22-250) and the accuracy (if I did my part correctly) was consistently outstanding. Please continue to include the chronograph work, it’s very much appreciated!

@Stevarooni

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine changing the grip on your rifle (however slight) every four or five shots and expecting to have consistent results.

@kingelvis7035

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent point

@ETC_Rohaly_USCG

2 жыл бұрын

Eric, totally heard! I got my first.357 at the beginning of the year (Jan ‘21) and nobody had commercial rounds in stock. I found a CAS guy that loaded his own .38 for competition... but they were sadly under-powered, and caused a couple of squibs in my 2” revolver... yeah 😱 Even commercial ammo can have issues, but being a diligent reloader takes skill.

@ericbertoch673

2 жыл бұрын

@@ETC_Rohaly_USCG absolutely agree. So much to be gained from reloading/hand loading. “Consistency is the essence of Accuracy” I don’t remember for sure, but I think that is a quote from Jim Carmichael (and I just dated myself 🤣).

@lieutenantdan417

2 жыл бұрын

Your about to be an anecdote

An absolute wonderful presentation. My grandfather was a revolver man through and through. He used the .357 for carry and home defense. When he would see me with a polymer gun he would say something like "I wouldn't have a gun like that or you need to get a real gun" lol. I have been a .357 mag fan myself for years. Great caliber and as always great video. God bless you and yours :-)

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

HI KP! I just emailed Paul for maybe 1st or 2nd time and mentioned you and that I should also ask you if you want to be on my podcast? Hoping @Paul Harrel has time to respond to me one days would love to talk to him at least once or podcast with him! Hope you are doing great!

The Remington load is a classic SD load for .357. In the late 70s my father carried it on duty. In his one and only OIS, it ended the threat in one shot fired.

My girlfriend is now angery and wants me to go to bed ,I have now chosen single and information from paul. Thank you paul for never steering me wrong.

@98mita

2 жыл бұрын

How could you mess it up twice my man lmao

@UnitSe7en

2 жыл бұрын

Is she a _double-action_ girlfriend?

@whitenight369

2 жыл бұрын

You know what comes before steers?

@LYLEWOLD

2 жыл бұрын

@@98mita He's probably just in a uhrry, or typing with his thubms.

@mossyshotgun5902

2 жыл бұрын

Pual ???

I have never wanted to skip around a Paul Harrell video. In the years I have been watching him, I have never thought anything he did was tedious.

I'm not the first to say it, but I always love when Paul's jacket miraculous produces ammo.

@dabocaster

2 жыл бұрын

Best Jack in the Box Trick EVER

Woo hoo. Watching a video of Paul while a new one pops up right as it ends. How freaking nice. You rock paul

I always look forward to a new Paul Harrel video. There is none better in the shooting genre. Long live the king.

@ETC_Rohaly_USCG

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure Jerry M would disagree 😘😂

Thank you for leaving the Chrono testing in.

I think of this every time I see the chrono testing: Back when I was working my first job, getting typical entry level paychecks, I often drooled over a certain shotgun at the local dealer - a gun I absolutely could not afford. It was a new Browning Superposed, and there was no way I could come up with the $630 they were asking. I also wanted a chronograph of my own, but that was like wishing for a new Rolls Royce. For what a chronograph sold for at that time, I could have purchased that Superposed and had the price of a Colt Python and several boxes of ammo still in my pocket. Not making this crap up! The price of electronics has gone down that much. Too bad gun prices went so far the other way.

@Salieri47

2 жыл бұрын

In the mid 1980s my future wife* paid around $2,400.00 for an "advanced" electric keyboard, not even a full 88 keys. Now days that KB is an obsolete toy compared to a $500.00 basic KB. * Still in college, music major, living at home. No way we could've afforded it.

Pleasing everybody is impossible. Thanks for trying. "Tedious chronograph work" and "fast forward" until you're standing beside your chart is about as good as possible. I don't have the resources to duplicate all of your work, so it's nice to see most of it on screen.

The penetration on the CD surprised me. It is marked as a quick expanding bullet. The AG did well. The Rem load is the same one that dominated in the stopping power study, and was the darling of LE in the 70's and 80's, until the big switch to autos. Interestingly, the FBI fou d in their tests that it amost never met their 12" minimum penetration depth (usually about 10"). However, the results from hundreds of actual shootings did not lie. The reduced risk of overpenetration is a bonus. The full power 110 gr loads are very similar and also seem to work well. Great info as always

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

Ur mostly correct about the early FBI tests however know done w fairly slow older Smith 3" barrel I believe for 125 gr federal sjhp which in other data penetrates slightly more than the Remington loading. GuN sam just testing the Remington too. I listed the fbi specs from 89-91 in my Is a 3" .357 mag a viable CCW option I believe off memory

Not only did I read dictionaries and encyclopedias for fun when I was young, I now have a collection of them, including dictionaries in multiple languages, which I often still read. I also have a collection of loading manuals that I frequently consult for enjoyment. I'm 73, by the way. 😁

@den2k885

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 33 but was raised with a lot of access to all kind of books, especially dictionaries and encyclopedias. If my mom saw me interested in any topic she would buy a boatload of books on it and read them with me :D

Seeing Paul doing the chronograph its like a tradition atm.

@Matt-xc6sp

2 жыл бұрын

Basically gun ASMR at this point. Don’t even own a .357 and if I did handloading would be a big part of that. But I still watched every second of this video.

@zorro456

2 жыл бұрын

The ammo makers lie detector test. Then not every one lives on coastal plains or Colorado Springs so your results may vary.

Although I sometimes skim through these videos rapidly to see the end results, I appreciate and value your attention to detail. Your matter of fact approach to this sort of content is invaluable. P.S. for whatever it's worth in KZread's current climate, I always give a "like".

@ETC_Rohaly_USCG

2 жыл бұрын

For the algorithm!

I hog hunt with both of those Hornady ammunitions. I have found that I have a lot of pass-throughs with the critical defense

@PaulHarrell

2 жыл бұрын

Good info. Thanks for sharing.

@jayzenitram9621

2 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to get into handgun hog hunting and was wondering what a good ammo would be for that. I was leaning towards the Federal 148gr semi-jacketed lead tips. Do you have any thoughts on that?

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

Great info thanks u sure 125 gr Critical defense and not 135 critical duty??? Just curious as too compare Hornady real gel data

@Izalc0

2 жыл бұрын

hornady 140 gr 357 mag leverevolution is actually tested for accuracy if that matters

@onedirection3510

Жыл бұрын

What inch barrel length did you use?

Paul says "It's time to make another video....." Paul's butcher says "Woohoo! I can make another house payment!"

@davidburroughs2244

2 жыл бұрын

There's that, surely, but I'm always hoping Paul and the crew have some excellent cookouts!

@ScottKenny1978

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidburroughs2244 as I understand it, Paul feeds the meat targets to his dogosauruses. The small one is 115lbs, the other one is an Irish Wolfhound.

You can hear the disappointment in Paul’s voice when bullet velocity goes down from one type of ammunition to another ;-)

@RichWhiteUM

2 жыл бұрын

Well, the Grizzly was loaded for 9mm and not .357 Magnum. That would be a bit of a disappointment.

@mrpibb7781

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichWhiteUM I'm interested where that information came from. Different size bullet, different case length and width and therefore powder capacity. Seems like it was loaded for something like a 38 +p. OR could just be a weak 357 magnum load.

@davidburroughs2244

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrpibb7781 that may mean "we need another Paul Harrell video." Oh, my!

@RichWhiteUM

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrpibb7781 I was making a joke based on Paul's velocities for the Grizzly being similar to what you see with 9mm.

@mrpibb7781

2 жыл бұрын

@@RichWhiteUM it's a shame that tone doesn't always translate with text. I wasn't trying to be an a-hole.

I know you’ve stated before how hard it is to get accurate data regarding “real world” use info. Here’s the little “real world” experience I have with 357 critical defense ammo. Back in 2012 I was working armored cars and was ambushed at a cash drop. I was carrying a four inch 357 mag loaded with critical defense ammo. We ended up about 3 feet apart trading shots into each other....yeah, not ideal. He was wearing a t shirt and light jacket and none of my rounds came out his back. I fired three shots, one going in his wrist and down his forearm then into his chest then two more in his chest. I was lucky to walk away that day with 9mm holes and no major damage. So whatever that’s worth I hope it helps

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for the post. Considering armed guard truck or bank work would you say not too?

@harperdr1

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanTheWolfman Hey Dan. It's kind of a two sided sword. On one hand for a young guy it can be A LOT of fun. I don't know about the working at a bank desk that sounds boring. But running the streets of an armored car route to me was fun because it was a very fast paced job. Make no mistake your work your butt off. But I enjoyed most of the guys I worked with and like physical work. If you're switched on and know what your doing you can be as safe as possible...but it could always go sideways at any moment. Not likely but possible. On the other side of that sword the pay is not that great. And depending on which company you work for and your job in the field you could be working tons of hours. The more I promoted through management the more "political BS" I had to deal with and I cant stand that. I lost to much time with my first born and that's why I left the industry. My passion was when I was a crew chief/FTO and assistant firearms instructor. I loved training and teaching the new guys. And there are always a bunch of new guys as there is a pretty high turn over rate in the industry. If you have a good head on your shoulders, can operate well under pressure and danger and just want to try something different I say go for it. It was a very interesting time in my life and taught me a lot about myself.

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

@@harperdr1 wow thanks. 44 not sure if could hustle throw loads past hours so know that's an issue...read about politics and bad management...read about only $13 somewhere (any kind of armed position should be atleast 15 and more like 21$ imo) but most concerned fumes in back of old trucks ur kinda trapped in. Thanks. If u ever want to and can discuss details of your dgu and about 9mm vs .357 and types of amm and caliber wars or guns let me know we can zoom interview for my channel. Any real dgu and caliber Street info is super interesting to me and assume most people...time distortion stress did ubsee sights etc that kind of stuff. Let me know. Email danthewolfman@hotmail.com and I think I msged u before another KZread vid about ur dgu . Thanks

You should get closer up when you get to the meat target damage, it shows a lot, even including what you say

@demezon6572

2 жыл бұрын

D'accord.

I do believe the reason behind the greater expansion, hence less penetration, of the Remington ammo is due to the "SEMI-Jacketed HP". The exposed lead at the tip seems to really make expansion very easy, based on other testing I have seen. It's much easier for the jacket to be peeled back with a semi-jacketed design (typically).

Back in the day it was called America handgunner, My 4 in Security six SS will print off the bench clover leaf patterns all day with it at 25 yrds. I called Hornady and asked what they were using for components, they said I could match their bullets and the primers they used but not the powder as it was a commercial powder. They said closest powder to it was Bullseye. I still couldn't replicate the same accuracy. I tried at least 6 other manufacturers with 125 gr bullets none could match it, Awesome ammo ! Thanks for sharing your result and detailed testing !!

@michaelbaker8284

2 жыл бұрын

I imagine the bullseye they use has more consistent flakes than what you buy off the shelf. Maybe slightly larger and slower burning too. I would be curious to pull one apart and check.

I love how Paul shoots an excellent group, takes blame for any flyers, and does all this on a target that's flopping in the breeze hard enough to make a lot of folks miss entirely. Also, Remington 125s are what I usually keep in my .357s (2 1/2" and 4" bbl). Seems the American Gunner would be a good substitute and CD would possibly be a better hunting round (if our local deer weren't so tiny).

I used the Remington 125gr SJHP to take a 117lb. hog, and when I shot it behind the right shoulder, it passed through the chest cavity and stopped right under the hide on the opposite side--I recovered the bullet when I was skinning it. The hog did not run. The projectile expanded all the way. I would rely on the stuff for self defense.

@SW-ii5gg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the report.

Can you do a presentation about how fast one should shoot in a self defense drill? I've noticed you tend to shoot a bit slower than some other youtubers, but also tend to have a bit better groups. Obviously speed is worthless if you miss, but how important do you think the concept of "adequate" is for hits in training?

@PaulHarrell

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good idea for a presentation. Short version: Shoot as fast as you can hit.

@airgunfun4248

2 жыл бұрын

@@PaulHarrell good question great answer

@ScottKenny1978

2 жыл бұрын

Doing pistol drills in the Navy, standard was 2 shots in 2 seconds (IIRC) from the draw. And that's counting your reaction time, so 2 shots in a second and a half to one second. And man do I hate having to train the double tap out of my reflexes now...

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

Great question considering his accuracy in real world dgu too

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

​@@PaulHarrell yes would love presentation on this please, no offense but with your great accuracy in at least one real world dgu too (curious how quick you believe your shots went out if you would go into detail touchy subject I understand). Also, any more info about app 100 yrd 1911 shots taken I am guessing Military possibly real world needed another time if you are allowed to discuss that, I believe home break-in w shotgun defense (don't know if you displayed, fired, or possibly missed on purpose (assume you live kinda boonies) if super young guy or he was already leaving?) Can I email or correspond with you somehow? sorry I keep asking. would love to podcast interview you. No offense meant w these questions you don't have to answer on touchy subjects. Hugely respect you and learn from you always long long time follower since early days. Thank you so much for all you do. Possibly this even a better vid that usual high standards! Would love your opinion on my theories on why super fast rounds over 1300 and definitely 1450-1500 like .357 sjhp seem to create more damage first 5-7" any medium or game (high velocity, maybe frag) and great real world stops reported lightening bolt like reactions reported....with possibly higher F I have been shot Fibs factor from in my theory louder bang and perhaps higher nerve sensation up front resulting in knowing they have been shot and higher cause of psychological stops? Make a good vid about pistol velocity does it matter real world even though "ballistic experts" claim temp stretch cavity doesn't matter until at least 2200 fps in some human tissues/organs and not completely throughout body until app 2600 fps often? For the Record I believe the best loads irregardless of recoil for those that can handle it shoot fast and accurately, I believe certain best .45 and 10mm loads can be just as effective DGU vs 2 legged as top .357 mag would you tend to agree???

Paul has to be the first person in the history of KZread to invite his viewers to fast forward through his videos ..

always appreciate the visceral test of the meat target, great vid

You have really opened my eyes as far as ammo goes!!! I used to think you needed all that fancy expensive self defense ammunition back years ago, but now I'm happy just having my LOADED pistol on my side with a good, reliable, (ammo that works reliably in my weapon), that I know will go bang if/when I pull the trigger!!! Thanks Mr Harrell for all your work!!!

Interesting material and really enjoyed these tests. Always informative and well formatted.

Wow great testing and result information. Your videos never disappoint!

New vid, so much for going to bed early, Thanks Paul!!

Love your channel Paul one of my favorite channels ever!

As always, excellent information and presentation.

Great review as always Paul.

I have, in fact, read the dictionary for fun. Thank you for keeping the chronograph portion in the video.

Yes! Another Paul Harrel presentation! Love the meat targets, different perspective other than just gel tests.

AWESOME , thanks, I really enjoy your presentations look forward to them

I always get new knowledge from you presentations! Thanks!

One of the most interesting videos I've seen in a long time. The meat target results of the Remington ammo really surprised me. If you get a chance, can you do the same test with a 3" barrel revolver? My defense revolver is a 3" GP100 Wiley Clapp and it seems like 3" and shorter barrels tend to have different results in gel but your meat targets offer a whole new, and perhaps better, perspective. Thanks for doing these videos!! I appreciate all the hard work you put into them!

@tylermorrison7051

2 жыл бұрын

Somebody I know had a GP100, and i used to have an SP101. Both were great guns. I just recently moved up to the S&W 627 PC 8-shot .357. It has the 2.6 inch barrel. Personally, I think the larger frame revolvers are suitable for carry.

@hanuman3527

2 жыл бұрын

I think building a meat target to find out would be cool. Post a video, you already have the 3” pistol…

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome request gp100s are faster barrel revolvers (other than I would guess maybe Manhurin and possibly Korth idk) faster than even new Smith and older smith barrels fyi . 3" should be highly effective w 125 jhp or sjhp. I have and sometimes carry on range days a Talo 7 shot "3 ruger gp100 and Taurus 692 (likely slower and ported) I have a vid w the ruger called Is a 7shot 3" .357 mag a viable CCW choice w plenty of chrono data n graphs various barrel length revolvers! Just t&e requested a Wiley Clapper 3" gp100 10mm so can shoot .40 out of it w tk custom .40 cips they sending me. They make few of them and ruger is backed up so hoping I get one within a year!

@mmabagain

2 жыл бұрын

@@tylermorrison7051 Going from Ruger to Smith is not necessarily a step up these days.

@tylermorrison7051

2 жыл бұрын

@@mmabagain I've heard one or two people say that. Hopefully, that won't be the case. So far, it has performed well.

The Remington looks good to me. A lot cheaper. Love the fragmentation.

Answering questions I needed to know but didn’t know to ask. 😊 Thanks

I tried my own version of the meat target, that is my freezer quit working and there was a turkey from last year in it. I took it to the range to see what a 50 bmg, 660 grain FMJ would do to a turkey at 500 yards. Turns out it's not as impressive as I'd hoped. For those who are wondering it puts a 1/2 inch hole in the front and 3 inch hole out the back. I'd also hoped that while I was at the bench there'd be a 12 year old boy scout show up and ask the burning question, "Is dat a Snipa?" Thanks Paul, always enjoy your videos.

@ScottKenny1978

2 жыл бұрын

That's far less impressive than I expected. Still an ugly hole, but I think we were all expecting the .50 to explode the turkey.

@WesternOutdoor

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScottKenny1978 yeah, probably should have filled it with water or something.

Thank you for the information Paul.

Them Remington green and yellow box .357 Magnum 125 grain semi-jacketed hollow points are mean. I've seen a ballistics gel test, some lead fragments and goes everywhere while the base penetrates into another dimension.

@MrDillaKilla

2 жыл бұрын

I'm fine with the regular remington ammo for 2 legged critters.

@borkwoof696

2 жыл бұрын

So overpenetration?

@markfergerson2145

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I'm not a fan of overpenetration, or of paying through the nose for ammo. When overpriced ammo does what I don't want ti to do, I ain't buying it.

@borkwoof696

2 жыл бұрын

@@rifleshooterchannel208 more than the FBI penetration standard. The original comment spoke of penetration "into another dimension" which sounds excessive aka overpenetration.

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

@@borkwoof696 No, because when the Rem ammo fragments, they are traveling so fast that they create a wormhole in spacetime, and cross the inter-dimensional boundary into another dimension. It's simple 22nd Century physics, really. And remember, you cannot change the laws of physics, Bork!

Keep that chrono footage!! Awesome videos thank you sir.

Outstanding… watched entire presentation & great info 👍🏼🇺🇸👍🏼 thank you Sir for your shared knowledge

Thank you for the presentation. Remington Green and Yellow looks good enough to me.

One of the things I have learned from watching Paul's videos is that Remington "green and yellow box" is pretty good ammo.

As always, Great job. Love what you do. Keep it up.

As always Paul, your analysis is very informative. PLEASE keep up the great work!!!

Thank you for another great video! Of these, I'd pick the Remington for self-defense. I'd pick the American Gunner as a second choice. The Critical Defense might be the choice if I needed protection against a four-footed attacker.

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed completely from at least 2 1/2" or longer barrels, though also could load 3-4 of Remington or Federal 125 sjhp first in cylinder and 2-4 rounds (yes I have 3" 7shots) end of cylinder in case HUGE or Super Determined attacker that won't go down, or need for deeper barrier penetration after firing 3-4 rounds which is possible.

I always look forward to your videos, and I do watch the initial testing. It’s interesting to note the individual velocities, round to round, and find it insightful. I don’t know if the gun plays a role in the variance, if it’s atmospheric (wind, etc.), or if manufacturing allows for a certain variance. I do know the ribs have had enough…

Great info. Thanks for the presentation, Paul.

Outstanding presentation sir!

Thank you, Paul. Being 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico coastline where most folks wear lightweight clothing, the Remington ammo should work just fine. IIRC the American Gunner ammo is up and down, depending on the caliber; in 38+P it didn't do well in the meat target.

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

Paul opined in one video that some might want to fire 38+P in wadcutter to avoid any expansion issues, while getting decent penetration.

@Salieri47

2 жыл бұрын

@@markh.6687 Yes. Now if an ammo manufacturer would actual make and ship factory .38 SWCHP I would buy it. Even at gun shows it's not common with people selling handloaded ammo (and you have to trust what they tell you, unless the show has a shooting range).

Not a dictionary but a set of encyclopedias has a lot of good information in them and I did sit around and read them for fun. Yes I despise television and I consider it a total waste of time. BTW: Paul is not a waste of time! :-)

Nicely done. Thank You Sir.

Outstanding video as always, Paul...I learn so much from watching your channel. Much appreciated!

And another sunday night saved, thank you Paul!

Hornady ammo is terribly expensive here in Europe!

@gaybear5328

2 жыл бұрын

Europe and ammo don’t equate

@thisismagacountry1318

2 жыл бұрын

@Enwurd Dindunuffin You said S&B, but you meant B&D. Gay Bear has been a naughty boy and must be punished. Kinda like Robot Chicken Bogeyman. Type that in KZread and enjoy. Points for your name.

@sheldoniusRex

2 жыл бұрын

It isn't exactly cheap here in the U.S.

@Stevarooni

2 жыл бұрын

It's pricey here, too,, but only as much as a good quality ammunition is. Yes, import stuff can be expensive when there are tariffs.

@ScottKenny1978

2 жыл бұрын

Not real cheap here in the US, either. But usually very good quality.

Interesting video, Paul- great info as always!

I tediously watch all of your videos and I never miss a chronographing 👍

I've been curious about the performance of the .327 Federal Magnum. I would love to see a video examining the capabilities of the round as well as comparing it to other personal defense calibers.

@DanTheWolfman

2 жыл бұрын

I would too by paul Gun Sam Carrys one and does tons of tests w it highly effective even from 1 7/8th I think it is barrel ruger lcr. Would love to see it out of 3" or 4'2" sp101 barrels! Too bad so expensive though not that popular

@WildLastFrontier

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky Gunner has a pretty good presentation on it actually

Paul: The dictionary has a lot of good information in it but you wouldn't sit around reading it for fun." Me: I'll put my dictionary away and watch you now. Thank you Paul for another fine ammo comparison.

@SuperDavidEF

2 жыл бұрын

My Father-In-Law used to read Encyclopedia volumes cover-to-cover for fun.

Great presentation sir.

Paul, I always enjoy your videos and every time am learning something new. Thank you!

Oh I'm early....Hi Paul!

Perfect. Got plenty green and white.. it ain’t for hunting.

Another outstanding production Mr. Harrell.

Been watching the channel for little over a year now, but first time commenting. Have to say I learned a lot and my shooting has improved from the advice and techniques you’ve given. So thank you kindly sir keep the videos coming.

Upload time perfect for us Europeans! The best way to start a working week.

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

Where in Europe? You can't even THINK about guns in some of those countries.

@zz3690

2 жыл бұрын

@@markh.6687 Relax boy, we invented guns here. At that time only "Americans" were Pocahontas and her crew. I am from the Balkans and own more firearms that I can physically carry at the same time.

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

@@zz3690 Relax "boy", you haven't earned the right to be condescending to me. Nothing I said deserved your poor attitude.

The main takeaway for me is if I’m going where I mite find myself faced with a griz I don’t want to be loaded with that griz ammo

Another great ammo comparison Paul!

Yet another amazing Sunday upload. Thank you, again :)

Some Hornaday in the lever carbine and off to the woods it is then! Thank you sir.

"Fragmentation of projectiles for antipersonel purposes probably would not matter " first time I've ever heard this while watching ballistics testing. I have to whole heartedly agree 👍

@jaxrexalus6101

2 жыл бұрын

Unless it breaks up to the point where it loses its momentum before reaching and perforating vital organs. Like shooting someone through their arm and into the thoracic cavity. One of those Remingtons stopped in the oranges, that's not good, it's because of that fragmentation.

@christopherbishop4927

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaxrexalus6101 if you're only shooting One projectile through the arm/thoracic maybe problematic. However if you aren't LEO and it's Civilian defensive shooting, I see no problem

@ScottKenny1978

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaxrexalus6101 that's why you shoot until they stop being a threat.

@jaxrexalus6101

2 жыл бұрын

Unless you only have opportunity for one shot before the threat drops behind cover, giving him another chance to kill you, even if he only has one working arm. See the Miami FBI shootout for an example.

@ScottKenny1978

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaxrexalus6101 yeah, that's an ugly example. Hopefully way outside most people's threat profiles, though.

I'm shocked, the critical defense line is usually not very good at penetration. It is a very interesting information, the remington still the one shot man stopper. This is a great example of why this tests are so useful. Thanks Paul, excellent presentation as always 👍

@Kaelland

Жыл бұрын

The .357 Magnum Critical Defense ammo asked me to respond on its behalf. It read your comments about penetration and thinks you may have it mistaken with its older brother, the .38 Special, or its European cousin, the 9x19mm Luger. The .357 Magnum Critical Defense ammo wanted me to assure you that it does not skip the gym, especially not on leg day, and that it will continue to walk through targets.

Thanks for making the American Gunner vs Critical Defense video.

Really good upload time for us Europeans, perfect companion for my morning coffee, but yea would love to see a video explaining on why different ammunitions get differing velocities even if they are same grain and such, really interesting stuff.

@texasbeast239

2 жыл бұрын

Different powder formulas, powder grain counts, and jacket compositions. Off the top of my head.

@alexmoore1506

2 жыл бұрын

@@texasbeast239 plus just with the nature of the materials, especially powder, can’t really get it exact every time

@kevingoebel170

2 жыл бұрын

Not only can different brands shoot differently, but different lots from the same manufacturer can vary significantly. During fall Deer Gun Sight-In Clinics, we always recommend hunters get sighted in with fresh ammunition and then go buy several boxes of the same lot (ah... the good old days). This is significant for longer range rifle shots and most shotgun deer slugs.

About the marketing of the channel: potential sponsors for the channel might be found in cures for insomnia, sleeping pills in particular, and european brands. Ending the video with a soothing music box tune might also be gentle to your american audiences. ( Or could use the Arte sheep ). Anyway, nice video as usual !

@thisismagacountry1318

2 жыл бұрын

They ran a RUSH Cinema Strangiato ad before this, but they wasted their time. I already have my ticket, LOL.

Paul- as usual, great video. Thanks for all you do.

Fantastic as always!