Accurate Rifle Shooting (Part 1)

Paul explains how to shoot a rifle accurately, and what can affect accuracy in a rifle.
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[@PaulHarrell]

There's a difference of opinion on the definition of trapezoid. The figure I drew is, according to my sources, a scalene trapezoid. Also, I have no idea what made that sound at 6:01 cow? wookalar? manbearpig?

[@Kestrel_1]

PH is still practising Zen-adept calm in the face of those 'knowledgeable' contributions. I haven't seen 'scalene' since secondary school maths around 1960. A square is a right rhombus or an equilateral rectangle. Time for a Venn diagram, Paul -- five rounds offhand, rapid, open sights, 25 yards, GO!

[@ccompson2]

well if it's manbearpig....the biggest threat is that Al Gore is in the area

[@bakedandsteaked]

I think in order for it to be classified as a trapezoid it must have bases which are parallel to each other. Scalene would imply that each side is a different length, which they are, but since it does not have parallel bases, I think it would be considered a quadrilateral as others have said.

[@markfergerson2145]

I don't expect a treatise in geometry; "trapezoid" is fine for the purpose here. That sound at 6:01 struck me as reminiscent of the vocalizations of cattle. I'm guessing they're extremely uncommon on your "range" so it must have been Bigfoot. You have two kinds of viewers; those who yelled "what the hell is he doing" as they watched your first target set, and those of us who noticed you didn't preface it by telling us what ammo you would be using. Don't sweat trying to make silk purses out of sow's ears. Keep doing what you do the way you do it. We'll keep watching the way we do that, for better or worse.

[@scottcrawford3745]

@@markfergerson2145 "Nooooobody expects the Spanish Inquisition... Our chief weapon is Surprise. That's it. Just Surprise."

[@tc6818]

8:30 Once again, Paul demonstrates that, not only is he outstanding in his field, he is out standing in the rain.

[@Keithjmcc]

I saw what you did there

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

that's bad

[@LUR1FAX]

It's like the explorer Lars Monsen says: "Rain is just a nice traveling companion"

[@dcrog69]

I laughed harder than I should of.

[@Torgo1969]

I heard animals booing him!

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

Every time Paul Harrell uploads a new video, an angel gets his sears hunting coat, and a Beretta 92fs.

[@marcuschauvin7039]

lol! too true!

[@docbailey3265]

That was weird but I know exactly what you mean.

[@RickKeiffer]

Every true Paul Harrell fan totally gets this comment!

[@MalleusSemperVictor]

I think we ran out of the Sears coats. They're pretty rare.

[@camperspecial9666]

👏😆👏😆👏👏

[@pickeljarsforhillary102]

Paul's bullets always fly straight out of respect.

[@rob6850]

His rifles are afraid of him, too. You saw what happened to the last one that crossed him.

[@doneime875]

When Paul shoots, Chuck Norris pays attention .

[@markjohnson6425]

@@doneime875 By "pays attention" you mean "Pees a little". Then, yeah.

[@CharlesVanNoland]

Gave me Chuck Norris vibes.

[@danielaramburo7648]

Paul can purposely miss, the bullet will correct itself out of fear.

[@andrewfossatti4937]

This is why I call him “professor Harrell”. He comes off as a college professor who has heard every rebuttal and presents every assertion with applications and experiments to prove points.

[@eliott.6997]

"Don't try this at home, I'm what you call a professor."

[@STepanHAmbroski]

I've said this for years. If anyone in the firearms community could claim to teach Firearms in a college setting, it would be Paul. Every aspect of his presentations are succinct, to-the-point, and, when there are tangents/anecdotes thrown in, always relevant to the topic at hand. All while bring completely apolitical and level headed. I wish more firearms KZbinrs would follow his example in this regard.

[@LogicalQ]

Each of these videos play like a dissertation that’s been formatted for a KZbin audience. Always thorough, Always informative, and easy to understand.

[@toddk1377]

I would go to college, just to take Paul's course if that was the case! I've been shooting for years and was self taught by trial and error, but if I had access to Paul's videos back then as we all do now, I would have learned so much more so much quicker with less ammo and money spent.

[@andrewfossatti4937]

@@toddk1377 I would also rake a course with him. I know he has a huge depth of knowledge and was an instructor in the military. Additionally we have the same dry sense of humor. I can see him telling me off in class. I would say something like, “yeah I want to buy a 500 SW magnum” He would say “Why?! Let’s go to the meat target and shed some light on that”

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

The man himself has finally done it. And totally for free no less. What a gift honestly.

[@ohusky271]

Never thought I'd get a pizza lesson from Paul Harrell.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Have you ever had to pay for any Paul Harrell video? Perhaps you've had to, in the form of commercials ("paying" the time to sit through them), otherwise you can pay via the PH merchandise or donate to his Patreon. Then it won't be free! 😉

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

@@Hjerte_Verke he's one of the few guntubers that SHOULD be behind a paywall lol

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLike]

Umm, last time I checked he was making money from KZbin. Yet here you are with your insessant brown nosing. There are only three things more awkward than a brown noser: a foul stench, wearing jewelry, and nude old people. I encourage you to not ever speak. Like ever ever

[@skylongskylong1982]

Superb

[@bjgaspar]

Not to suggest that you do MORE work, but I really hope this is Part 1 of 47. Could watch this all day, every day. Thank you Paul and Crew!

[@mcscheck2000]

Why such a short series???

[@Mister_Belvidere]

I used Paul's A1 sighting video to sight in my AR and it's dead on accurate. Very good information.

[@phantomspaceman]

Me too. It saved me a lot of trouble.

[@dreadpiratelenny1348]

Same. Had mine zeroed perfect after just a few minutes. Thank God for Paul Harrell!

[@toddk1377]

I found his way of sharing the information to be more easily understood and to the point. Had my M16A2 clone zeroed properly in one afternoon and spent the rest of the day actually hitting the targets at various ranges with the correct settings on the elevation drum.

[@ScrappyXGC]

Thanks, I'll go looking. I need to sight mine in a boat load closer than 500y rememorize hold over/under.

[@fridolfmane1063]

Great that even people like you, now can zero their rifles.

[@stimproid]

This is the kind of "common sense" gun control I can get behind.

[@philregular1465]

i got behind your sister. unfortunately my control went right out the window...

[@stimproid]

@@philregular1465 Gigidy

[@madd-mattmitchell917]

Got to agree with you, sir!

[@JSmith-ou3sk]

Right?

[@kevinclause4p55p5]

6a. Before you shoot, make sure your scope mount is security attached to your gun, and your scope is securely attached to your scope mount. Don't overtighten. 6b. Bring a driver and bits to the range. 7 if you were shooting in the rain, clean your gun asap. Water causes rust. Edit: 8. Make sure your illumination settings are turned off anytime u set the rifle down. I hope my tips save you from repeating my mistakes.

[@p7outdoors297]

Thanks!

[@veteranironoutdoors8320]

Perfect example of point #4. Last season I was using a milsurp rifle to try and bag my late season doe. I had it sighted in with some commercial hunting ammunition that was the same weight and speed as military ammo, hitting dead on where it should have on the 100m sight setting, so I took it for granted that it would follow the ballistic curve and the 200, 300 and so on sight settings would be dead on too. Out in the field I had a bead on a group of does 300m out. I set the sights to 300 and held dead on. Bang, deer pick their heads up trying to figure out what just happened. “Oh crap, I mis ranged them, I knew they were closer to 400” so I adjusted the sights to 400 and used a 6’oclock hold. Bang. Deer still standing there befuddled looking around up in the air almost. “Okay, that was definitely over their backs.” Readjusted sights back to 300 and used a 6’oclock hold. Bang. That shot was closer, made the deer duck and spooked the older does off. “No freaking way these are at 200m” set the sights to 200m and held dead on the biggest doe that stuck around. Bang, sent it just over her back and then they all ran off. After that I pulled up my rangefinder again and sure enough, they were a shade over 300m away. Turns out the hunting ammo had a MUCH higher BC than the military ammo so even though it was hitting same POI at 100, it wasn’t shedding velocity as fast and was impacting much higher at 200, 300 and so on.

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Nobody takes into account ballistic coefficient until they’ve been burned. I am into extreme long range shooting and when a new shooter comes around I always see they go for higher velocity ammo, which usually ends up having a lower BC. then they have to waste a lot of ammo correcting for drop and wind. Good advice sir.

[@anthropicandroid4494]

Oh.

[@_sneer_]

Thankfully all deer survived

[@toddk1377]

I have experienced.the same, but luckily on the range, not.during hunting. I found two ways to mitigate this. One, have a maximum point blank range zero where the round never goes over three inches above the line of sight and three inches below line of sight. Once it drops more than three inches, that's the end of the maximum point blank range, which will vary from caliber and rifle. A tip learned from Ron Spomer Outdoors, great guy, great channel as well. Second option, either stick to one type of ammunition, or if using different types for different things (practice, small/medium/large game, precision shooting,ect). Shoot one type of ammunition at various ranges and nail down the the amount of drop in relation to the sights and how it's set or adjusted. Record data on a dope card for each ammunition type you use in that rifle and keep it on the gun. Whether it's just writing down numbers or having little illustrations to reference, it helps as it's easy to forget if it's been a while to confirm in your head as to how or where that ammo will impact in relation to the range and sights.

[@antoniotula262]

I can only imagine your frustration at the time, like what in the heck is going on??

[@GB-zi6qr]

Anecdote: I have a rifle I was fairly sure is a dud. Talked with a good friend of mine about it, we went to the range and he shot very well with it. Thus, I now know the rifle is fine, I need to work on me. I have since made the change to my shooting technique and am pleasantly hitting where I'm aiming. Just my .02. Thanks for the great reminder and ready for the next lesson.

[@seangriffey8669]

When I was first getting into rifles I got myself a nice AK that I shot way to the left. I adjusted the sights all the way and I was still shooting to the left. I went shooting with a buddy who has way more experience than me and he shot it way, way to the right. Turns out I shoot all rifles to the left so its definitely me that needs work more than the guns.

[@pjinxhacks9568]

I get that. But I’ve also come to find that there are some rifles, most notably marlin 22s. I just cannot shoot accurately. But give me say a Remington model 66, and I will nearly put the round back in the shell🤷🏻‍♂️

[@maxlutz3674]

@@seangriffey8669 That is a very common thing. I have seen that often. People have a difference between point of aim and point of impact. They try to compensate with Kentucky windage or adjusting the sights. More often than not the point of impacts keeps drifting and the groups open up. I had the problem of suddenly shooting left with a Hawken rifle. I checked the sights to make sure they are still firm and in place (there is a little blob of nail polish). Then I worked on my setup and trigger pull and the group magically drifted back to where it belonged. Note: many shooters say the problem is the shooter most of the time and still blame the rifle

[@donaldmack2307]

Im curious, what was the problem your corrected with your technique?

[@donaldmack2307]

@@seangriffey8669 Im no expert or anything but are you by chance right hand dominant? Was the problem of shooting left a result of how you pulled triggers? I noticed this happened to me when I first starting shooting(normally shooting left) and it turned out I am right handed and when I pulled/squeezed the trigger I was slightly pulling the trigger and putting some force in the pull that would move the buttend of the rifle to the right, slightly. That ended with my shots going slightly left. This was even more hi-lighted when shooting a pistol.

[@RedundantSwag]

When I started handgun marksmanship a year ago,his accurate handgun shooting videos greatly helped build my fundamentals. Once I get my first rifle, I will refer to this new series often. Thanks Paul.

[@southfloridanick]

What are you looking at? I’ve owned probably over 100 rifles and used to shoot almost everyday…. Can give you a few suggestions..

[@dalemyers9045]

Thanks for that reminder. I normally just shoot rifles at the range. I shot my edc the other day and was stunned at how far offi was. Time to get back to the fundamentals. I'll watch a few of his handgun videos as a primer.

[@ScrappyXGC]

@@dalemyers9045 Grip, breath, alignment, trigger You'll figure it out. I've told many people "breathe". Should be the same as we are now at our comps and banging on our keyboards, then boom happens.

[@RedundantSwag]

​@@southfloridanickI'm most likely getting a Ruger Ranch which I have shot on occasions as a rental and liked. I'm just not sure how much I should invest in my scope as a beginner and considering my local range doesn't go very far (200 yards).

[@dalemyers9045]

@@RedundantSwag Just about any rifle being produced these days will shoot well out of the box, even the low end ones. I have aTC compass ( $300) that shoots on average less than one inch at 100 yards. My brothers sometimes use savage axis rifles for hunting and they all perform well. That said, I'm getting ready to spend a bit more on a Bergara HMR which will be about a grand or a little more. That Ruger Ranch rifle should treat you well. Happy shooting.

[@paul7754]

Paul has a Master's Degree in 'Applied Science'. Some of you who have been shooting firearms for decades know what I mean. He's simplified and condensed years of knowledge and experience into a short efficient presentation - beautiful thing! I hope that all firearm enthusiasts can see his simple practical methodology. Paul has saved me hours of futile effort finding the 'sweet spot'. The 'range' scenery isn't bad either....

[@halfcirclehranch6877]

I've found at times, and with certain rifles, I can actually shoot considerably better using iron sights rather than a scope. There's probably a few things affecting this. I can think of two things in particular. One is that the magnification makes a tiny drift from your body movement much more noticeable. Another is that with the magnification, you end up chasing that perfect crosshair alignment. These two things together can lead to overcompensation and fatigue as you try, really, too hard for your purpose. At least, that's how I figure it. I'm no expert on marksmanship training. If I was, you'd probably have to pay me to hear this.

[@user-sh5dy5tr9d]

I have limited experience with a scope or even a 1x red dot and have just recently been reintroduced to marksmanship as a hobby. (It's been 30 yrs, but was very proficient with irons in the military)...now age related farsightedness gives me issues with iron sights. At times, even with a 1x red dot, I experience this phenomenon of trying to be too perfect and precise which can lead to me pushing my breath a bit more than I would like or going to a "reset" when target shooting. Not so much from a good supported position, but can see how magnification would amplify this. I believe I could have a bit of OCD and I'm aware of this "perfectionist" mentality that I notice about myself. I'm about to try out shooting with a scope and also try defensive training with a red dot on a handgun. I will just have to train and experience things for myself to make a decision about a defensive setup. I just wanted to say that your comment about fatigue and perfection is something that I have pondered about.

[@RedStripeMedia]

Ensure youre shooting the same way as you do with irons. If you shoot both eyes open do that if you dont then dont. You may be way above the magnification you actually need, i fall into this trap often. The other issue is most scopes the hashes mean different things on different magnifications so if you have a hold at 3x its not the same at 5x.

[@2bfrank657]

Scopes are subject to parallax error unless your eye position is perfect or the scope has parallax adjusted for the range you're shooting at. If you get your sight picture correct on your iron sights though - no parallax error.

[@jerryrigger3040]

For me, 3 shots from the bench to assure the round is hitting where the crosshairs are aligned. Then 3 shots offhand to assure I can hit what I'm aiming at. That is how I judge my accuracy with a rifle. Hope many understand this video.

[@MrRolloBaggins]

Paul "NPR Voice" Harrell. I could listen to this guy read audio books all dang day

[@ace6285]

NPR couldn’t wipe this man’s shoes.

[@pkweisel]

Would enjoy hearing him read Dr. Seuss books.

[@seanoneil277]

"NPR voice" is an insult!

[@MrRolloBaggins]

Nobody likes NPR. But it's the specific tone I'm referring to. Don't Get your fuddie wuddies in a bunch

[@seanoneil277]

@@MrRolloBaggins Oh great, a teenybopper who says "fudd" as if that's useful. Try again kiddo.

[@johanlabuschagne377]

I'm a salesman in a gunshop and have learned, still is learning, a lot about the industry from Paul. Always great content and very informative.

[@danielaramburo7648]

Here is tip from a frequent gun buyer. The local gun shop I go to knows I love old guns. When they get them they let me know. They know I don’t care about Glock or most plastic guns. They to know your customers.

[@jameswallace9906]

Can we just take the time to thank Paul for recording all this information he's done over the years. His consistency and fortitude. You can tell he really enjoys the spirit of teaching marksmanship.

[@murmaider2]

Since this is already bound to be good, I just wanna say I hope there's a pistol series because I suck.

[@brettpierotte2954]

I think he has one on accurate handgun shooting already.

[@jermainerace4156]

@@brettpierotte2954 He does.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

Pistols are inherently more difficult to shoot accurately due to their shorter sight radius. Practice with a rifle first.

[@GB-zi6qr]

Welcome to the club

[@thomascozart1095]

That would be great to see

[@tasjan9190]

Mr. Paul Harrell is top tier firearms content. Great channel, appreciate your work.

[@adams2922]

^second this.

[@justsomeguy--]

Thank you sir, for putting some watchable content out as always. Seems harder and harder to find now.

[@yo.aj6391]

I could not agree with you more!

[@rayburn8282]

He is the absolute best at what he does.

[@monotech20.14]

What you don't like seeing people shoot nacho cheese cans w/ expensive double rifles?

[@jamespruitt6718]

@@monotech20.14 “It’s Watermelon time”.

[@BBQDad463]

Mr. Harrell speaks about shooting accurately. I listen. Thank you, sir, for these insights.

[@jimf1964]

What fun! A Paul Harrel video popping up on a Saturday night For rifles, I have some experience with developing loads, and the surprising change in accuracy or consistency different projectiles, powders, weights of powders, seating depths…….can make. I was surprised though with handguns. Almost all factory ammo I ran through my 226 was about the same, till I loaded my own. With Hodgdon CFE powder, sticking to close to recommended max gave me perfect point of impact, but go +p and forget it. In rifles, it’s much more apparent. Any reloader watching this knows Paul is giving a simplified, non reloader lesson here.

[@philregular1465]

thats funny, your old lady is also a champ at working up a load

[@ShastaBean]

Yes. Seeing what looks like a 4-6" group with his .338 WM while using Remington Green&Yellow, and then state the worst group was with his scope?...then his next group is

[@jimf1964]

@@ShastaBean he is pointing out how some barrels just don’t like certain ammo. As I said I’m my comment, most of my factory pistol ammo was fine, but when I played with loading +p, point of impact went to shit, and with rifles, there is so many things that affect point of impact and accuracy. It’s really amazing all the things that go into it, and that’s what he was talking about

[@ShastaBean]

@@jimf1964 I'm not sure how you took that from what he said. He seemed to be reinforcing his repeated claim that a scope doesn't help him.

[@ShastaBean]

@@jimf1964 ​ To clarify, I agree with your point about different ammo shooting differently. And he did make the same point early on in the video with comparisons at 6:31. But I'm talking about at 20:24, where he has used a scope and then suggesting that because his group is so large, that the scope isn't helping him. It's the point he's also addressing later on at 23:50, because of how many people strongly disagree with that notion, and for good reason. His point seems to be, "I can't shoot under a 4" group so it doesn't help me when I can shoot a 5" group w/iron sights." And that's valid. But for most people that aren't using garbage ammo, and able to steady the rifle, the desire is to shoot sub-MOA, in most cases. Not if a person is riding in the back of a pickup while flying through a field and firing at hogs running at 35mph. But the vast majority of people can shoot more accurately with a scope, at 100 yards or more, if their ammo is capable.

[@chdnorm]

Paul, thank you for starting this series. It is an issue that I’m sure will be beneficial to so many new shooters and experienced alike. I discovered a fantastic little tool for drifting rear sights. Both at the range, and the bench. It’s called the “Wyoming sight drifter”. It’s a spring loaded punch that makes it much easier to drift a rear sight. I can’t remember where I purchased it, but I found it online after seeing it in a KZbin video. I wound up getting a second so I have one in my range bag and one at my bench. Fantastic little tool.

[@waynefisher7694]

thank you for posting this. looks like a handy dandy little tool.

[@madd-mattmitchell917]

Chad, Thanks for posting this. Got one on the way, looks like just the ticket!!

[@markmatuszak4527]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Winchester model 88 in .308 !!!!! I have one... A work of art in rifle engineering. My favorite rifle of all time. Paul is not only talented, he has impeccable taste!!!

[@thatsrich944]

I think I got lucky. Never even owned a rifle until "beer" happy hour, and given the scarcity of ammo at the time, managed to nail that trapezoid pretty closely. Of course I used Paul's videos to learn how to zero an A2, so it wasn't just me.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you Paul. Looking forward to as many of these videos as you are willing to make. And I'm not bored watching those holes appear in the targets.

[@sombra6153]

Paul, your introduction reminded me of Jeff Cooper’s, “The Art Of The Rifle.” You seriously should take the time to write and publish your works. You have a lot of knowledge and wisdom to offer that should go farther and beyond You Tube videos.

[@PilgrimXXII]

Awesome Paul. Thanks for the refresher. I always learn something from your presentations. -S.

[@bertg.6056]

A great presentation, Paul. Thanks ! Looking forward to future installments.

[@ML-tl7kw]

I appreciate the educational content. I also appreciate the entertainment of Paul, and the hard work of the crew. Thanks to all involved.

[@eddaugherty7779]

You are a national treasure, great information exceeded only by a subtle and fantastic sense of humor. Keep up the good work.

[@mmclaurin8035]

What a great video. If I ever need to convince someone to sub to Paul, this is the example I would use to persuade them. Just perfection - great production, great info.

[@tobydulanski3000]

As always another Great Presentation Paul and Crew. We enjoy your channel. Thank You!!!!!! Looking forward to the next 2 parts.

[@markp6062]

A great way to kick off the series! I'll be looking forward to the follow up episodes and the wisdom they offer!

[@juhs]

You're a national treasure, thank you for your presentation looking forward to part 2 👍

[@thomascozart1095]

Paul posted a new video-class is in session! Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge!

[@markadams7597]

Very helpful. Great vid, Ty. Looking forward to part next.

[@johncarlisle552]

Paul, I totally appreciate the prep you do to unfold a coherent story about the chosen subject. Because I’m interested in learning about shooting, I much prefer watching YOUR videos for useful information about the that subject. Because you already know the options on KZbin, I won’t go into why most are a waste of time, UNLESS you’re into romper room. Thanks for the excellent content.

[@airgunfun4248]

Wow the sounds of nature background is really rich this time! The critters were going off. Headphone worthy. Great viddy over all Paul. Thanks for the staggering amount of knowledge you provide

[@jimdavis9275]

Paul - I truly wish people would stop trolling you!! I really am impressed with your content!! I appreciate what you are trying to do for folks! Keep up the great work, some of us DO appreciate and enjoy all of it!

[@seanoneil277]

Between the trolls and the unfunny jokesters, the comment threads have become pretty annoying. Apparently they don't care that they are disrespecting Mr Harrell.

[@jpettit27]

It’s the internet. Lighten up, Francis.

[@seanoneil277]

@@jpettit27 Thanks, pseudo-funny internet avatar. You show a mighty grasp of the obvious. Well done.

[@jimdavis9275]

@@jpettit27 actually it’s life and blaming behavior based on the platform it is engaged on is weak.

[@cameronnorton5898]

Really grateful for this channel and all the useful info on here. Thank you!

[@jasoncolson3100]

Thanks, Paul! I find this to be especially engaging content, & for your videos, that's saying quite a bit.

[@DreamcastQ]

Fantastic stuff Paul. I've been out of the Army for 15 years, own a rifle but hardly shoot it (apartment life), this is great refresher, I need to go drive way out to the nearest outdoor shooting

[@ceremyjlarkson9475]

Oh heck yeah, love accuracy related videos. And from Paul? Match made in heaven.

[@tobydulanski3000]

To Mr. Paul Harrell. This is the only way I can contact you so this will be public. I do understand from a care givers point of view and very empathetic toward you and your family. Cancer Sucks, but I can see you being positive at the hospice hospital and still sharing your knowledge with others. I want to take this time to say thank you. You are indeed a good man that will be missed. Not just because your on KZbin, but in life its-self. I could only wish I had a father like you growing up, but as a blessing you came on KZbin when I could better understand. The T-Shirts arrived today. We will wear them with great pride and honor. I Thank You Mr. Paul Harrell, Family and Crew. This Country is losing a very good man. See you one day..... on the other side. God Bless

[@floydteter4323]

Every time you put out a video, I come away having learned something (often many somethings). Please keep 'em coming.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

I always stop what I’m doing when Paul Harrell uploads.

[@MrKronikDeception]

Can't wait for the next few videos in the series. Distance shooting for accuracy is a favored hobby that has spurred additional hobbies like "searching for primers" and reloading for increased accuracy. Great intro to the subject.

[@tc6818]

Ahh, the elusive primers. And the mystical H4350 that people talk about, but no one has actually seen in stores.

[@jdean6590]

Excellent video as always. Can’t wait for the rest of the series.

[@redsentry9785]

another excellent presentation Paul, thank you for sharing with us.

[@donscheid97]

You covered everything and then some of what I have learned over the years. A lot of things I learned from shooting black powder (and it was a lot of fun). I now handload with focus on accuracy and because of my eyesight, I am best with military peep sight or scope. My brother is better than me and has never used a scope. I don't question your shoots because I know how meticulous you are. Keep em coming.

[@boomer271]

Always enjoy your presentations.

[@johnw4416]

A very good start 👍 Looking forward to the rest of the series. I hope range shooting is covered as well as "real" shooting 👏

[@ViperMikeGolf1]

Always look forward to you new videos. Great information and looking forward to this series.

[@tc6818]

I'm still waiting for Paul to shoot empty Pop-Tart boxes instead of paper targets.

[@craigbenz4835]

I completely missed the missing Pop-Tart intro.

[@AlexLee-dc2vb]

I needed this. A weekend at a Project Appleseed course was enough to teach me that I still have so much to learn for becoming a good marksman.

[@terryschiller2625]

Thank you Paul. Awesome video. Look forward to part two Sir.

[@mwp597]

I love it when Paul go's off on his tangents. Put's a smile on my face every time.

[@marakalos3838]

Lessons with evidence and examples, some great presentations! Thank you, Mr. Harrel!

[@jimf1964]

Paul, this is such a huge and interesting topic. Glad you’re going to tackle it. On the topic of target choice, I think you should make some mention of it. I was lucky to be befriended by an actual pro, and he taught me stuff about target choice that probably seems simple to some, but to a beginner, not so much. Not just aim small, miss small, but when your sight covers the bullseye, put a piece of tape so you can aim just below for example. Most people really need an exact point to aim.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Why? Just go, like he said, to some of the earlier videos about target types and styles that he mentioned he has done, in the video. Lol

[@toddk1377]

People have different ways of aiming and utilizing their sights on targets. I prefer AR style sights to most styles of iron sights and when using a thicker, block post like the AR has, I'll zero it so my poi is just at the tip of the post. Allows me to do a six o'clock hold so the sight does not obscure the target. With the impact at the center of the post, the width of the post can help in poa in terms of windage giving an accurate aiming point, I typically find this to be more difficult on blade style of irons. Not as much of a big deal on larger targets up close, but helps on targets that look small in distance, but also, really small targets up close. Works for me, YMMV.

[@SwheatCents]

You have some Very nice firearms Mr. Harrell! You explain things better than any other channel on the internet! Thank you

[@danielmacdonald8358]

Great video Paul thank you ....can't wait till the next part 👍

[@Honestandtruth]

That's Why I Like your Channel Paul... You Clarify everything for your Video and unintentionally not other things 👍👍

[@mattbrown5511]

Thank you, Paul, and crew, for all the excellent presentations you bring us. Unfortunately, no matter how well done a video is, there will always be the nay-sayers.

[@the_guitarcade]

Neigh. 😀

[@dennistate5953]

What does "f'em" mean?

[@kicknsystm]

No matter how simple I think the subject is, I always learn something watching your vids! Thank you.

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@dm7852]

Came to learn some skills, thank you Sir. Appreciate your teaching and sarcasm, reminds me of my dad trying to teach me, miss him greatly!

[@Honestandtruth]

Haaaahaaaa 😅

[@miketyson8933]

Imagine the mill that cuts those trees when they log that little section LOL they are going to be smacking a TON of FMJ's

[@B0N3ZNP3WZ]

Paul, you offer the best presentations. Thanks for the great content.

[@chrisgabbert658]

👍😊 looking forward to the next video. There’s a lot to learn about firearms.

[@nunya7319]

Thank you. Looking forward to Part Deux.

[@mantzbrinkman4780]

Paul, I know you are the authority. I appreciate all your contributions. Please don't take it personally that while there may be a few niche players that have more esoteric knowledge in some fringe areas, the population (think bell shaped curve) contains signifiant numbers of arm chair experts that are knuckleheads compared to your expertise. I appreciate your expertise and that you take the time to share it with us peeps and even keep going on despite the outspoken knuckleheads. Don't let them get under your skin.

[@rohlfing63]

A wise old guy that I used to work with, who was pretty similar to Paul in his mannerisms, used to like to remind me "don't forget, half the people you run into every day are dumber than average." Sound advice, and statistically correct. 🤣

[@madd-mattmitchell917]

@@rohlfing63 Absofreakinlutely!!

[@Rural_Racooon]

Great video and great information. Love your content.

[@natmad]

Brilliant presentation. Thanks Prof Paul!

[@Keithjmcc]

Needed this today

[@tombrown4683]

Good to see you again. Was hoping for an independence Day presentation but always good !!

[@craigbenz4835]

I thought the next would be and Independence Day/outdoor cooking one.

[@mikeseigel6566]

Excellent information Paul!

[@pjinxhacks9568]

Thanks for the new series I can’t wait for the next vid.

[@patriot1182]

I find as i get older, I have a harder time with iron sights without my glasses so i use scopes a lot more! Great job as usual Paul!

[@jamespruitt6718]

I don’t know that age has played a part on me (I’m 36), but my eyesight has been bad since I was 12 so I always have to use scopes or everything just looks blurry to me.

[@mikeseigel6566]

Me too, I’m 52 now and 2 years into glasses…I shoot USPSA and can’t find glasses that focus on my front sight. Then I go to the rectangle range and can’t see my sights on my AR15 front sight…getting old sucks

[@Ogrematic]

Me too.

[@robhill8197]

I legitimately bought 9 different types of .270 ammo when I got my new Browning X-Bolt 6 years ago. I let the rifle tell me what it liked best, not what I wanted it to like best. Lucky for me it like the expensive Browning ammo AND the cheap Federal American Whitetail. As much as I love Rem's Core-lokt's this particular rifle is just not as big of a fan. Hence I stock the 2 aforementioned. Worth noting, of the 9 boxes, 5 produced what I would consider acceptable field quality ~.1.0-1.25MOA 2 produced groups of 2.5+ MOA. The two my rifle liked best were close to .6MOA and that's the limit of my ability, so I was pretty happy with what I found. Also worth mentioning, I gave the remining boxes of ammo to a friend who also has a 270. 1 of the brands my rifle shot over 2.5MOA with, his shot sub 1MOA. Good ammo + a good rifle + a rifle that likes that ammo. All 3 are of equal importance IMO.

[@liggerstuxin1]

I’ve never been up-to-date on watching his videos. Somehow I’ve always managed to find an archive of his stuff. I feel like this is watching a celebrity when you’re seeing the video basically right after it’s made. This guy is modest and humble. Respect ✊

[@cmscoby]

Thanks Paul, new rifle shooter here. I'm happy that you are willing to share your experience, your training, your education with us on KZbin. I've basically binge watched all your videos over the last month, but don't worry, I'm not taking it as advice as what I should do... :-D

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

I just want to add. As far as making the scope level. Tie a weight to a fine string and hang it from your ceiling then set the rifle level and line the reticles vertical line in the crosshairs with the plumb line. It helps if you are some distance from the line. It’s the easiest and probably the surest way to get her level. Shouldn’t cost you anything either.

[@ZMAN_420]

Hey Paul, I'm sure the content will be good. 👍🏻🇺🇲

[@ragnarlothbrok9133]

Well done sir. I look forward to the rest of the series.

[@redbudestate865]

I like @14:12 he just casually corrects 20 years of internet shooters on the correct pronunciation

[@onthelake9554]

Yep , I had to replay that one .

[@Leonardokite]

Wait, I thought the whole idea was to try this at home hahaha And indeed well crafted hand loads that are tailored to your gun are by far the most accurate.

[@philregular1465]

i bet youre the king of hand loads

[@Leonardokite]

@@philregular1465 why would you say that? I've done my fair share of hand loading but I certainly would not consider myself any expert or so-called King.

[@philregular1465]

@@Leonardokite i was making a joke, to the effect that you are skilled at producing loads, either from yourself or other gentlemen by manipulating the genitals with your hand ✋️

[@maingun07]

Unfortunately, I am one of those people that shoots better with optics than with iron sights. This was not always the case. I believe Paul and I are close to the same age. However, my eye sight has degenerated to the point that I can't focus on the front sight post without reading glasses. But reading glasses make it very difficult to see any target beyond 25 yards. I'm envious of shooters like Paul and Hickok that can still see well enough to do this stuff. My A2 and SKS are now safe queens.

[@callawayken650]

Checkout this video about shooting glasses. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5PXmJKMZ8yEgck

[@billmee4628]

awesome 😎 video. Always look forward to them.

[@foolofaSpoons]

My friend "Spoons, you teach rifle marksmanship, hell you taught that class today wtf are you watching?" ME: "Bro it's Paul, I gotta"

[@jeffreyleonard7210]

Gonna be good. I just know it!

[@lindafoxwood78]

I have always used Kentucky windage when I shoot. My 1st experience was when I was 13 and shot at a squirrel with my 22 Marlin (that I still have) 200 feet up in a tree, and missed my first shot because he was moving. The squirrel jumped to the next tree: So I aimed at the point were the squirrel would land and fired. Nailed the squirrel exactly where it landed. Took a moment for the squirrel to fall and hit the ground. Anyway, your video convinced me to zero my weapon instead of using Kentucky windage. You have such great advice. Bless you Paul.

[@privateer454]

Fantastic info that as always is both informative and entertaining.

[@anthropicandroid4494]

Tuning in for all of this series from the upper forks of the Humboldt; each frame an education; thanks Paul

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Ahhh some sanity that is Paul Harrell while watching the world burn... Nice !

[@Dick_Gozinya]

23:50 A long time ago, a wise man told me, "A scope on a rifle can make a good rifleman shoot better, but a poor rifleman shoot worse."

[@maxlutz3674]

I observed that a scope on a rifle can cause bad habbits with the trigger pull especially for beginners. It amplifies the movement of the reticule and beginners tend to yank the trigger when the reticule passes on the target. From behind you can see the "now!" moment. I agree with that wise man.

[@george5156]

Since I passed forty, my vision lengthened and I can't focus on iron sights anymore

[@madd-mattmitchell917]

I have to go with the statement that all a scope does for you is to let you "see" the target better. (Whether for ID purpose or whatever) It's not going to make you a better shooter. (at least inside 300 to 400 yards)

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@mikelong9638]

Another great video Paul. All good practical advice. Though I don't consider myself an "expert" I handload and do some benchrest work with my hunting rifles. It is great fun to go to the range and watch guys come out with their brand new rifles and one box of ammo and attempt to zero their guns. The more they shoot, the worse things get. It takes time an patience to get any gun where you want it.