Cartridge Names and Designations, Revised.

[@jasonchatham4170]

Going to miss this guy. Anyone else watching his back catalogue?

[@martinswiney2192]

Exactly what im doing. I just found Pauls channel about 4 months ago. Wisdom and knowledge from on high is what this man has. If you have not seen it check out Garand Thumbs interview with Paul from just a few days ago. The man ain’t done yet.

[@Mark-uh4zd]

He has so many videos. Love how the format has stayed the same, no special effects, and great info.

[@mikepraed4623]

Yes, going back through the years for the first time. I almost feel cheated not having discovered this man & his content until recently. Better late than never.

[@garyowen9044]

I am also.

[@RobZfisherman]

Found a few I haven't seen, RIP Paul you are missed.

[@charlesmiller6826]

False information at the beginning ! You said it would be boring and not informed. It was very interesting and well done. Thank you, sir.

[@malokegames]

I pretty much prefer this kind of "boring" and serious/realistic information than those called "tactical" ones or simply mainstream.... I like both Hickok45 and Paul's videos, my favorite ones.

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Interesting and informative. In other words, Paul Harrell.

[@KingdomOfApple]

Maloke Games make sure to add Forgotten Weapons to that list :) Ian is one very knowledgeable dude.

[@mik3ymomo]

He always says that, if he really thought he was boring he wouldn’t have over half a million subscribers lol.

[@Hysteresis11]

What Paul doesn't realize is people like me look for his longest presentations and put those on in the background while I work. Excellent entertainment when I don't want to listen to an audiobook.

[@floivanus]

Wish we would’ve gotten the “for days” version of this. RIP Paul

[@PaulHarrell]

This is the same video we uploaded a couple of weeks ago. We just added a couple of minutes previously cut material. You could call this the "directors cut."

[@BradYaeger]

Thanks for the additional footage Paul. I have this one bookmarked as a resource video. I can't read long articles on a computer due to my own personal limitations so I find videos like this very helpful

[@bobg1685]

FWIW, I learned more from this last video than a buttload of hitting ammo sites. Sometimes, the big guys and the manufacturers and the agenda proponents don't realize that we just don't know all the crap they take for granted. When guys like you put out vids like this, a kabillion people across the planet go, "Ah, so that's what it means." Then we go to the LGS and talk smack because NOW we finally know what we're talking about. Kinda. Well done.

[@Rickey85]

You have such a great channel. Subscribed !

[@PaulHarrell]

Thanks.

[@ryterguy5804]

Brings to mind other cartridges and similarities in naming conventions.... I was reading about the .338 Lapua and the .338 Norma.......

[@MH2ga.12]

Upon further research Paul also means Humble of which this man was most Humble Love you Paul R.I.P.

[@willo7734]

Still going back to listen to Paul’s Shatner-esque…. pauses.

[@NoirBeard]

"It's just a word that my mom thought would be fitting to insult me with" I'll never be able to hear my own name the same again.

[@gregknipe8772]

Adam = the man. really!

[@JohnSynnott]

Please do podcasts/videos, at least 60 min long taking about guns, anecdotes, your life experiences, your military stories etc. Doesn't matter what, we'll listen to it. This is now my favourite KZbin channel!

[@johnsmitherino4913]

John Synnott Brilliant Idea. Mr Paul, your voice and how you enunciate perfectly lends itself to the podcast format.

[@manictiger]

Also, more hunting stuff would be great. It's interesting to hear his perspective on it. It's so radically different from my experience (because I own this property and made all my mistakes and adaptations on my own with little outside advice). I mean, hell, in one of his stories, he talks about how some psychos were shooting at him and his friend. That's what I mean. Completely unique stories when it comes to hunting.

[@YesChefC]

I'd love to see some live Q&A sometime. Keep up the great work Paul!

[@minnesotanice369]

John Synnott best kept secret on KZbin

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

I've watched this particular video three times, I think. I certainly would listen to/watch a much longer format podcast, etc. You roll out some serious knowledge in a mostly non-condescending way that is easy for a logical mind to follow. And you are often downright fun and funny.

[@user-ep1ks2pq5r]

When I go to raucous parties, I like to carry my .357 FIESTA.

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

My chauffeur carries my Ford FIESTA to where I need a ride.

[@eriklundquist1657]

@@ShortArmStrongArm (In a pocket holster)

[@jeffdonner1912]

I could listen to you talk all day long about guns and cartridges.

[@clmco36]

Me too sir

[@JohnnyDogs1978]

Jeff Donner found him a week ago. In hospital binge watching this channel. Awesome channel, smart dude.

[@adammangold1392]

Me too

[@archam777]

"thats just a word my mom thought would be fitting to insult me with." _Paul Harrell quote -- classic

[@willo7734]

This is one of my favorite videos. It explains a lot of things that I’ve always been confused by (30-06, 30-30, 308 w, etc). Thanks for making cartridge designations make sense (as much as they can).

[@a.w.w.728]

Paul seems like a genuine nice guy. Can sit back and listen to him for a long while. Very informative even if you already know the information. Have been subbed for about a week now. Glad I did.

[@PaulHarrell]

Thanks.

[@ToddsDiscGolf]

Not if you're his friend "Joe." Then he just mocks the shit out of you in all his videos.

[@Master...deBater]

Like most quality men...Paul is a nice guy because he's a confident guy. He doesn't need to brag about his capabilities and accomplishments, like some blowhards on KZbin (yes James...I'm talking to you). Because he has overcome his insecurities through hard work and competence. And...like most "nice guys"...one should never confuse Paul's affability with weakness...that's proven to be a deadly mistake!!! If more American men were like Paul...this would be a much more polite society.

[@vincemcmahonreadskoran3120]

@@Master...deBater Bro for real. Alan armed society is a polite society.

[@pkweisel]

Paul, this 3 year “old” video is timeless. Thanx for filling in some voids in my “paul” sized brain. Your instructions are causing my gun safe to to fill up to overflowing! Thanks again for your work!

[@t.j.ziegler4567]

I'm re-watching this in 2024 and it still holds up. Evergreen content ❤.

[@Canada-gs3jc]

Great video, I truly enjoy your dry sense of humor.

[@hardondolo9357]

by the way, adding the visual numbers fly-in is a good device. helps with remembering, as saying a number verbally evaporates from memory in an instant, i find.

[@thesybarite1]

You are an incredibly good presenter. What a great job of explaining a very difficult subject. Thank you.

[@bearrett50kal17]

Reminds me of learning bicycle "standards" for tire and wheel sizes, but gun cartridges are even more convoluted

[@mik55tv22]

I like how humble this man is it shows how knowledgable and confident and respectful he is ..great channel

[@DurinSBane-zh9hj]

And to think you didn't even touch on +P vs. +P+ and SAAMI vs CIP. Great videos, I stumbled across your channel and I appreciate the "just the fact" presentation. Looking forward to your next video.

[@PaulHarrell]

Thanks. Should be a new video out tonight.

[@cpprcrk1833]

I absolutely love this video ! Thank you Paul , this a wonderful topic ! I was raised by my Grandparents after my parents were killed when I was 7 . My Granddad was a hunter/shooter who also had subscriptions to Outdoor- life and Field&Stream , and Fur-Fish-and Game magazines , and kept all of them . Wonderful reading for a youngster like me . I'm sure that you have heard of Jack O'Connor , well I've bought every book that Gentleman published and you have come closer than just about anyone to describing the truth about the old black powder rounds as anyone who wasn't born before the 2nd World War . Only thing I might add is that some cartridges also had the bullet weight in the names , i.e. 45-70-405. One thing you didn't get into was shotguns , and the dram system , I've read about it , and it's still strange . Anyway , nice work , your knowledge is vast , your delivery is wonderful !

[@PaulHarrell]

Thanks. We cover shotgun designations in our video "introduction to shotguns"

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Thank you Paul, I remain totally confused.

[@hotrodray6802]

buy what fits the hole

[@JayG1911]

@@hotrodray6802 could you dumb it down some more please? 😁

[@grizzlydan8]

I only own an antique .22 single shot rifle and a 12 ga. single shot. So I have wondered what all the cartridge designations meant. Now I sorta understand. You are a good teacher Paul.

[@Snadzies]

Oh man, gauge always screws with my head. "Wait, you're telling me the larger the number the smaller it is? What do you do if something is larger than 1 gauge?!"

[@rickpaul9565]

@@Snadzies Anything larger than 1 gauge would be called a cannon (under the metric system would be called a howitzer) : ' )

[@paulx2777]

I was at a gun show years ago and saw this cute little revolver, a Smith & Wesson. Glanced at the barrel which said .38 and I stopped reading at that point, assuming it was a .38 Special. Took it home, it turned out to be a little I-frame in nice shape. I opened the cylinder, dropped a .38 Special (aka .38 S&W Special) cartridge in, and it stopped a couple of tenths of an inch short of going all the way in. I took a closer look at the barrel and it said, ".38 S&W", no "Special". Huh. Anyway I bought one box of that, shot a few rounds, and stuck the gun in the back of the safe. The ".38 S&W" is not in the ".38 S&W Special" family of cartridges! To me the way to go, for somebody just getting into this, is to simply be aware of all the names of the cartridge designation of the gun you own. If you have a gun carelessly designated as a "9mm", it is probably officially the 9mm Luger AKA 9mm Parabellum AKA 9x19, but it is NOT the 9x18 or 9x17 or 9mm Makarov or 9mm Largo. So when you know all the names you know what cartridges to buy and what to avoid. One of those official names should be stamped somewhere on the gun.

[@logitimate]

Added fun: 9x19 is 9x19 Parabellum . . . unless it's 9x19 Glissenti. Which is completely identical in external cartridge dimensions to 9x19 Parabellum, but has a substantially lower maximum pressure!

[@logitimate]

Also the weirdness where you can't generally shoot 9x17 (.380 ACP) in a 9x19 handgun, despite the bullet diameter being the same, but you can (generally) shoot it in a 9x18 Makarov handgun, despite the latter having a bullet diameter that's about 0.3 mm larger

[@filianablanxart8305]

And it gets even trickier with ".38" s . The .38S&W was a very popular ctg up through the mid 20th century , and there was strong demand for revolvers in that caliber, and Colt wanted a share of that . But Colt refused to stamp the words " Smith & Wesson " on a Colt revolver , so they renamed it .38 New Police. Likewise the .32 S&W Long proved a much more popular ctg than the non-interchangable .32 Long Colt . So Colt remained the S&W ctg to .32 New Police . The .45 Colt vs .45 Long Colt is still controversial , but there is historical evidence . In the early days of smokeless , many brands of .45 Colt ammo was made with substantially shorter cases ( and much weaker ) Remington continued to load the ( much more powerful ) full length case , with a full load of Black Powder until WWII . Any shooter who walked into any gun store and asked for the " .45 Long " everyone knew what they were talking about . While .45 Long Colt was never marked on a gun or headstamp , Mike Venturino and John Taffin have discovered period advertisments , and price lists referring to .45 Long Colt .

[@extech921]

Just saw your video. I was an Ammo Tech with the military for a lot of years. You hit the nail on the head with this one.

[@ashefaels]

This is easily one of the simplest and clear breakdowns I've ever heard.

[@noelkorf5018]

The word your Mama chose to insult you with hahahaha!!!

[@Bob3519]

A couple of hours after watching this video I was listening to an old detective Radio Show. In the show, "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar", they were looking for the owner of an "unusual rifle" in caliber .25-3000! If I hadn't watched this video I would have thought they made up .25-3000.

[@jorda.2412]

99 .250 savage

[@lennyzee]

omg I thought I was the only one in the world listens to Johnny Dollar, found it on youtube for something to help me sleep. My dad who is in his 80's doesn't even remember that show. thanks for mentioning it.

[@JR-jv3cd]

six years later, I still am better educated than I was several minutes ago. this is a subject that you can't watch what Paul has to say, too many times...or enough times to get it. I think that's one of the points he is making.

[@BarryAllen-hm1op]

A friend asked me what the different cartridge designations meant a few months ago. I had to really think about how to keep my explanation simple. I didn't do that great a job.I learned a few new things from your video. Thank you for taking the time to do it.

[@kurthermann1302]

Six years later just watched it, great information

[@alsmith8009]

So random numbers loosely based on some measurements + words possibly having some to do with the cartridge. Got it :)

[@jic1]

Justus Nelson What about .25-45 Sharps? Looks like an old black powder cartridge name, but it's actually the bullet diameter in decimal inches and the cartridge length in *millimeters*. In other words, it mixes two systems, and looks like a third.

[@kevingee4294]

Al Smith The 22-250...

[@gscott9665]

Unlike most teachers, Mr Harrell practices what he teaches. I vienly thought I was knowledgeable before learning of Paul... Now I am....at least somewhat.....thank you Professor.... sincerely. All my best.

[@SuperSaltydog77]

I've spent many a spare minute reading the Speer Reloading manuals and every thing that you've said is spot on. Very good informative vid. Thanks.

[@rosanna3765]

I actually found this fascinating as a collector and a reloader.

[@lancepierres]

I did listen til the end. Thanks for all the informations.

[@cowymccowface6332]

I have found this and every other Paul Harrell video quite helpful indeed

[@bryanrothe4245]

What makes 38 special special they're a damn good band they Rock 😁

[@benparker6825]

Paul...Hardly Insignificant!! Thank You for posting these "boring yakfests". I've learned a tremendous amount from your videos. All the best to ya....

[@waynocook53]

Wow! This video should be required viewing for every serious gun fan. Thank you Paulbfor another really helpful virtual class 😊

[@Mortalrigger]

"...It's just a word that my mom thought would be fitting to insult me with." Hahaha, I about died laughing at that one! Your videos are great; very well thought out and delivered.

[@celowski6296]

Hope Paul hits 100K by the end of this year....So nice to see not a typical channel of "somebody who bought a gun now is an expert". This is truly one man I'd love to go to an Appleseed project with..

[@kevingee4294]

C ELOWSKI Today is 07.07.18 and subscriptions sit at 159,016 ! Way to go Paul!

[@herknorth8691]

Finally, something that I'm qualified to try at home.

[@tomh.648]

Thanks, Paul! As always, you've continued to add to my lifelong education as a student of the gun. An excellent breakdown.

[@williejr71williams22]

You are the best teacher in the gun community! Well done Sir!

[@themainproblem]

I found this very useful. I learned a lot in a short time. Thanks Paul, you're are a superb teacher. Greetings from Arizona.

[@kaa_man]

Wow. And to keep all this info in one's head :-O very impressive 👏

[@kenhelmers2603]

Paul I've sat through this show several times and still get a kick out it! Thanks for your time :) One common round I'd thought you'd bring up is the .45ACP... "automated copper projectile", "Another Colt Product" ?? ;) All with a grain of salt and keep the sense of humor!

[@filianablanxart8305]

Automatic Colt Pistol . When JMB licensed his designs to both Colt and FN , they were 6.35 and 7.65 , instead of .25acp and .32acp .

[@Mike-sy6oy]

@@filianablanxart8305 that's what I was always taught as well.

[@gscottt]

I have watched this several times. It is one of the most informative pieces I know. Paul's knowledge is exceeded only by his modesty. Thank you , Mr. Harrell.

[@jayjoseph3479]

Yeah Paul, Im ready for the Netflix series.

[@richarddixon7276]

Just under 30 minutes pure no nonsense facts , and not 1 minute of it wasted !, I enjoyed all of it I have read substantially and whilst the Shooters bible has a wealth of ballistic info,there is little in the 3 issues I own or in any of the other firearms reading or even the magazines (books) I buy with any real explanations. Please continue educating those of us less well versed in the firearms info than Yourself , As You will know by now Your subscribers will multiply . Thanks again

[@berserk7111]

If a .44 magnum is really a .42 then what is a .41 magnum? Somehow, I feel like I've been ripped off. Next time a buy a gun i'm taking my calipers.

[@1965kdb]

A .41 Magnum is a genuine .41 caliber - bullet diameter of .41 inches.

[@emerald640]

44 magnum bullet is 429 or 430(across the grooves) , 41 magnum is true 41 cal bullet at the widest part ( the grooves). The lands are typically .004 to .006 deep and thus a 44 bullet at the smallest is around 42 cal (.420) across the smallest part and a 41 magnum is around .400 across the smallest part.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Calipers for calibers. I like it. Or the `caliber caliper'.

[@johnybateman8381]

berserk7111 the 44 cal. is actually a .43 not .42.he was incorrect on that statement.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Both the 44 special and 44 magnum should have been named a 43 special and 43 magnum from the start. Oh well, it's not the only cartridge that inflates what it is.

[@fredely1972]

not boring if you find the content interesting. Which I do. And Paul makes it even more interesting! Thanks for the video!!!!

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

Found it both interesting and educational. Thanks Paul!

[@Texas-Chris]

Just wanted to let you know Mr. Harrell, this is a great video for someone who knows nothing of firearms knowledge. I’ve been educating my girlfriend on terms and things to know before we go to the range because she wants to learn to shoot. She enjoys your videos as much as I do, thank you so very much and stay healthy!!

[@1248dl]

Pretty good. 38-55 actual approximate diameter .375 - .380 38-40 actual approximate diameter .40 - .401

[@jamesheilbrunn7187]

I just recently started watching Paul! I turned on his videos in the past and thought he was sarcastic. I was wrong, wealth of knowledge now I'm hooked! This is the first video I have heard him swear in 😂. He will be missed and is one helluva guy!

[@andybreglia9431]

.45 Colt confusion: There Was a short .45 cartridge. This was in the .45 Scofield by S&W. It has a shorter cylinder and an alternate standard standard for the U. S. Army. The Scofield cartridge would chamber and fire in both Scofield and Colt revolvers, just like .44 Special in .44 Magnum revolvers. This is where the confusion started and why people started calling the .45 Colt the "long" Colt.

[@stevenwilkinson8373]

But it was a S&W not a Colt, so ........

[@richardflaherty2373]

I sat through the entire video TWICE and took notes. Thank you very much for sharing this information; you have validated my confusion and I feel better. Also, I am in awe of your ability to spend 28.312000 Magnum Minutes in causal conversation, explaining something that must have taken you years of experience, in such a concise way. Thanks again.

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

...I've been a pro ENG cameraman, still photog, TV production Assistant, and an IATSE stage hand...your verbal delivery is pretty good actually, Sahib....

[@andybreglia9431]

.44 caliber was originally .44 inch diameter. This was a step-base bullet like a .22 rimfire cartridge. This was a S&W .44. S&W sold this to the Russian government. They asked for an inside-lubricated bullet. Instead of redesigning the revolver. They shrank the bullet diameter to .429 and kept the same case diameter. The .44 American, .44 Special, and .44 Magnum followed the same pattern, only with different case lengths and powder charges, eliminating externally lubricated step-base bullets like the .22 rimfire short, long, and long rifle. The .38 revolver cartridges went through the same metamorphosis, which is why the S&W .38 Special has the .357 inch diameter bullet.

[@unvvj69]

Great video sir. Thank you for all the knowledge. Cleared up all the questions I had on the subject.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Paul, I am new to selling firearms and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your videos, especially long "boring" ones like these. Very interesting, clear and helpful. Thank you so much!!

[@MountainFisher]

9mm is .354 caliber. 1mm = .03937 x 9= .354 and usually runs .356 in USA. Back on task lol.

[@mattwalters6834]

I thought it was.355

[@surfingonmars8979]

I wish every undergrad, grad school and professional school professor I ever had were as interesting, informed and concise.

[@daviddouglas7598]

Great video

[@Anactualrealperson]

I came too learn as many calibers as I can and I feel that your the only one who can sufficiently explain them.

[@rippertrain]

now i dont have to listen to the first one twice. great stuff

[@TopDog8762]

Great Paul, just when I thought I had a fair handle on this subject you have to enlighten me on just how much I didn't know. Live and learn and try to learn something everyday.

[@robcommorat2084]

Great information Paul, I plan to share this on a couple forums I belong to

[@mynameislegion7144]

Expect a flurry of internet experts to nitpick at everything he said, though. Online forums can be a great source of information as well as of confusion, just like KZbin. ;) Great video and, like most everyone here, I learned a lot.

[@RowdyFisk]

Well, Paul admits he only scratched the surface - for example the .45-70 as issued to the troops was in at least several flavors - one was a gallery load with a wooden bullet for indoor practice. one was issued to Cavalry troops .45-70-405 and foot soldiers wer given .45-65-500 which as you can guess is the same case but with different powder charges and bullet weights. I'm no expert but people have spent many years documenting this stuff. I remember in the 70's we would get 308 match ammo and pull the bullets and put in Sierra bullets (Mexican match) until the AMU just started ordering the ammo with Sierra Bullets.

[@13donstalos]

Words can't even begin to describe how excited I am to watch this. I mean that sincerely and unironically. I've been wanting someone to explain this to me since I can remember.

[@JohnSynnott]

Sooooo many facts!!! Love it!!

[@farfromperfect4643]

I can't speak for everyone of course, but I rather enjoy watching you lecture us, including all your Shatneresque pauses and other (to me) pretty much undetectable speech impediments. You are legitimately my favorite gun/training/hunting etc go-to KZbinr. Thank you for your service by the way.

[@antoniofdez620]

I read that the ".38 caliber" designation came from the 1800s, when some catridges had heeled bullet (same diameter as the case,outside lubricated,like 22lr) and the actual diameter of the bullet was close to .38 but eventually changed to inside lubricated and .357 bore but the .38 designation remained the same.

[@mederichebert]

From what I've read, you are indeed correct and this is also the reason for the 44 being a 42

[@MaximRecoil]

That's exactly right. The original parent case of the .38 Special is the .38 Short Colt, which has a case neck diameter of 0.379", and originally used a heel-based bullet that was 0.375" diameter. 0.375" diameter rounded to 2 digits = 0.38". All of the children of the .38 Short Colt (.38 Long Colt and .38 Special) also have a case neck diameter of 0.379".

[@filianablanxart8305]

Take it a step farther, and the .38Rimfire is the Great Granddaddy .

[@filianablanxart8305]

@@mederichebert Unless it is s .442 Webly , in which case, it actually is .442 .

[@arikwolf3777]

I like this format. I could listen to you all day. I find the info more entertaining than watching someone shooting. You are not insignificant.

[@hardondolo9357]

Yup, sat till the end. I'm impressed by my endurance too ;-) Seriously, it makes the big picture a lot clearer now. Many unanswered question been harbouring for years dissipated after half an hour of intermittent sitting. Thanks! So one more question: what are the 3 most common and abundant cartridges (handguns and rifles) across the US? (Anybody)

[@gaw5024]

Educated guess but here I'll try. I won't limit to three choices for reasons of there are quite a few 50+ year old hunting rifles in the US that go into the woods every year. So in no particular order these are the calibers I personally know of multiple local stores having on hand year round. 1) 30-06 2) .308 Winchester/ 7.62 NATO 3) .223 Remington/5.56 NATO 4) 30-30 5) .243 6) 30-40 ( only one big company still makes it, yet I've never had trouble finding it) 7) .22 long rifle For pistol I can narrow down slightly as that market is driven mostly by police and military use. 1) 9x19mm Luger 2) .40 Smith and Wesson 3) .45 ACP ( Automatic Colt Pistol) 4) .22 long rifle 5) .357 Magnum 6) .38 Special 7) .380 ACP/ 9x17mm /9mm kurtz/etc 8) .44 magnum Again I must reiterate this is only an educated guess from a guy in the rural midwest.

[@md_vandenberg]

This is just the kind of video I needed. I've been horribly confused by ammo naming conventions for years. Names are fun. I can honestly say I'm God's gift to humanity. ;)

[@garyspegal4338]

The term arcane comes to mind.

[@MrHav1k]

One of the most informative gun videos I've ever watched. Very helpful.

[@rippertrain]

teach us how to tune a 4 barrel carb. its a lost art

[@PaulHarrell]

That's a skill I wish I had. And yes, it's a lost art. It was difficult to find someone to work on the thunderbird.

[@garythompson4505]

Not a lost art. Just find an old hot rodder and he'll have it humming in no time short. I learned at the local race shop

[@thespiritof76..]

Paul Harrell if you’re not already familiar with Uncle Tonys Garage I would highly suggest it... though he does not articulate as well as you, his no nonsense non-marketing approach to auto mech is unmatched.... also he has several videos to teach even the dumbest of us to tune a Naturally aspirated vehicle....

[@thespiritof76..]

Rob Lucas uncle tonys garage....

[@filianablanxart8305]

Not long ago , I was talking to a young(er) guy ( a car guy) about how to field expedient set your points on the side of road with a dollar bill . I just got a funny look .

[@philipdandridge4127]

Thank you, that's the best explanation of cartridge designations I've ever heard. Cleared alot of confusion

[@DavesIneosGrenadier]

Interesting you mention the haters of the metric system as there are only 3 countries which have not officially adopted the metric system United States, Myanmar and Liberia. I always find it amusing when US shooting videos always shoot 2 Litre drink bottles. Once again a great video!

[@PaulHarrell]

LOL I haven't met many Liberians, but I've met a lot of Americans that look at me like I'm from another planet when I tell them, "The deer was about a hundred meters away."

[@DavesIneosGrenadier]

Here in Australia we changed to metric in 1974 but I still refer to people as being 6 foot tall but weighing 120 kilograms. I notice that somehow the US spells Metres and Litres with the RE back to front as well. I recently purchased a CZ75 Shadow 2 and it is a fantastic gun.

[@chrismc410]

Dave Boreland shouldn't the UK be on that list too? The Imperial System is very much in use there

[@rbrtck]

+chrismc410 No, because they have officially adopted the metric system, even though many there still use the imperial system.

[@rbrtck]

+Dave Boreland Yeah, the 2 liter soda bottle thing is a rare exception in the US. I guess the manufacturers made the decision to "go global" at the time, and somehow it stuck, while few others have even bothered. Note that soda cans in the US are still 12 oz as a standard, but like a great number of products the metric equivalent is listed next to it (often in parentheses). So there is some effort to familiarize Americans with the metric system, as there is in schools, but frankly we don't like to be told how to do things. :) Personally, I am completely familiar with the metric system, and use it almost exclusively for science and engineering, but for everything else I use the US customary system (which is similar but not identical to the imperial system) that Americans typically use, and I've memorized all of the common conversion factors for convenience. For me the US customary system just feels more "natural" to use in regular life. It could be that I'm more used to it, but I've been using metric since childhood as well, so I don't think it's just that. For one thing, the units generally just seem better sized to match our perceptions, such as differences in weight and temperature, as opposed to the metric system, which is designed more for mathematical convenience and has units that are based on a scientific perspective rather than human factors.

[@brentv9901]

If anyone ever has questions just take some time and read reloading manuals. You'll learn so much; or be confused even worse. I hope everybody can catch Pauls little hints of humor in his videos. They always crack me up!

[@inverted311]

Fantastic... Could have been an hour long in my opinion.

[@HoboBob]

Probably the best caliber breakdown I've seen on KZbin

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

Score, get home from work and Paul uploaded a video 1 minute ago.

[@PaulHarrell]

It's he same video, we just had to re-do a couple of minor points.

[@iPervy]

Cant stop our excitement!

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

I realized that fairly quickly. I like this video and gave referred it to a few people who were getting into reloading. Your video shows proof that you should never assume anything, ever. I use the example of never put a 7.62x39 bullet in a 7.62x51nato case. Do your research. Anyhow good job on explaining some of the confusing names given to cartridges.

[@toddmccann3299]

Jake Outdoors grgeddcfeesćh

[@ianjacques1746]

I have now watched all of your videos up to and beyond this point and I must say, EXCELLENT work on the no BS no expensive prop setups. One addition, I have heard the 30WCF was re named the 30-30 due to other manufactures not wanting WCF stamped on their "other brand" rifles.

[@garethh6962]

My head is going to be spinning now for the rest of the day lol

[@beebodrives]

Paul, I know you don't like making videos like this, but I must tell you how much I appreciate them. There are very few sources out there that can break things down as clearly as you do. I subscribe to several gun channels, but none have advanced my knowledge of firearms as significantly as yours. Thanks, man!

[@PaulHarrell]

Thanks. Todays video (out tonight) is a "talking video" And you're right, I don't like making them, but I hope you find the info useful.

[@hockeymaskbob2942]

The reason I use a 10000 winchester remington colt super plus magnum, is because they don't make a 10001 winchester remington colt super plus magnum.

[@cadetmccoy]

i was gifted what i am told is my great grandfathers MP revovler he carried its an 4 1/2 in barrel alfa revolver made in spain i think. chambered in 38 long colt ive never seen the cartridge . this video is incredibly informative . best firearms channel by far.

[@BJWeed1]

I'm sorry I have to disagree with you, I own a 38/40 and it is not a .375 caliber it is a .401 for some reason they did the designation backwards it is a 40 caliber with 38 grains of black powder I have researched this

[@guidogt9878]

I sat through this whole presentation more than once. I loved it every time. Thanks! I plan on do it again 😀

[@AnglingAndrew-p6o]

You have a speech impediment? I can't tell.

[@pj7362]

Hello Mr.Harrell My name Patrick. I consider myself an advanced beginner in firearms and ballistics. More in knowledge and less in practical experience. I wanted to first say Thank You, for your service. Secondly thank you for deciding to produce your videos, I am a sponge when learning from your videos. I really enjoy your calm nature and educated well spoken manner of approaching subject matter. Thanks again and God Bless You.

[@AnoNYmous-bz2ef]

*sigh* Seriously, why not adopt metric?

[@davidlium9338]

Some of us love the naming designation just because it is totally bizarre!!!

[@lancelotlink007]

I sat through the ENTIRE video. Excellent information, plus Shatner would be proud. You rock Paul

[@MrOldBoy1983]

Man. you don't have speech problems. seriously! Is just the right pace and entonation. keep the videos coming

[@JL-mj5hk]

I am always impressed with the information you know and present it in a digestable manner. I watch these older videos to help fill my knowledge on subjects, and this is a fascinating window into the world of cartridge destinations. Every time I turn around, I hear about more cartridges that I have never heard of before. It doesn't help that there are always new cartridges created by manufacturers, and then there is the wild cat community, but thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us!

[@geico1975]

The best advice I've received or found on cartridges, "just a name."

[@bubbajeph]

I have not found any of your videos useless. Always educational. Thank you 'small'.