Paul's Top 5 Handguns for Deer Hunting

[@PaulHarrell]

You may notice some of the sequences are edited out of order. My apologies for the confusion.

[@jarethhogan3274]

Im surprised 10mm was not on your list.

[@Fivegunner]

@@jarethhogan3274 same here. Springfield armory 1911 in 10mm with 6" barrel is a great gun for deer hunting. Edit This doesn't mean I didn't get this is Paul's top 5 list, I'm just surprised that there is no 10mm on that list.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Would explain the bandage on your hand for a couple minutes

[@jarethhogan3274]

@@Fivegunner glock 20 and its great out the box for what it is. Pual is actually the reason I bought it years back.

[@Fivegunner]

@@jarethhogan3274 Glock 20 wouldn't be good for Ohio, 5" barrel is a minimum requirement (and 357 min caliber). I mentioned 1911 because (I may be wrong) I think I heard Paul mentioned few times that he likes 1911 handguns.

[@Thomas-pu7le]

In the 50's, my aunt shot a deer, got her tag on it, then the "dead deer" ran off. She was going after it when another hunter shot it. They had a bit of discussion about who shot it until they reached the deer. When the other hunter saw the tag, he said, "Lady, if you're quick enough to tag your deer before you shoot it, you can have it."

[@Aonghuis]

Awesome story!

[@eddyflo2978]

Nice

[@petebentley3156]

Lol love it!!!!!

[@TVideoupload]

And then everyone clapped 🤣

[@kirkalley3469]

In my state it is illegal to tag live deer, she should have gone to prison.

[@shawnangie1]

I bagged more deer with my '81 dodge than anything else.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

They say to use the weapon you are most capable with. 🥳

[@itsapittie]

You're not really a stud until you get a moose. I even know a guy who took out a brown bear with a motorcycle.

[@XanVicious]

Huh, so thats what happened to the in-law.

[@maxcactus7]

Your 81 dodge? Isn't that about 8200 caliber?

[@donwayne1357]

My wife used a Honda Prius.

[@A-Negative]

When Paul puts down a table, the snow moves.

[@Dollsteak69]

Lol!

[@Ogrematic]

I noticed that, Garfield.

[@ryanlemons7831]

Awesome comment! 😆

[@MkShantrul]

He parted that sh*t like Moses.

[@evilkidd174]

When Paul pulls out his folding table the snow moves and somewhere Chuck Norris lowers his head in respect.

[@Cod3Thr33]

My wife's favorite deer hunting weapons are the Toyota Sienna, and the Toyota Highlander.

[@doctorstrangelove8815]

Underappreciated comment!

[@RETOKSQUID]

Our wives belong to the same hunting school!😁😆

[@minerblue9641]

Good one!

[@scottyj6226]

I prefer a Kenworth t680 myself. Got two at one time that way on a cold night in Minnesota. It was pretty hilarious. They were standing nose to butt and confused each other. The biggest piece I found only weighed about 6 lbs.

[@factdesignbr]

hahahhhahah

[@markopdstrikeforce2228]

As a 32 year law enforcement officer, now retired; a firearms instructor for 31 years, still active; your videos have been an excellent source for information, proper articulation and a primary reference source for my students. I thank you for your efforts and dedication.

[@hghtkrdnk1]

Medically retired LE here. 30+/- years instructing and 35yrs competing. I couldn't agree with you more.

[@spconrad9612]

Nice, thanks for your service and desire to continue to educate.

[@mrdinme.4768]

Well said!

[@bobsmith-ru7xp]

You; "I'm a cop, I know guns, listen to me".

[@thepatriotsrage661]

@@hghtkrdnk1 Awesome! Thanks for posting. Always keen to chat to ex U.S LEO's and learn from their experiences. What was your duty load when you were still active?

[@Zajuts149]

"...and I've found that deer in the field typically do not have a target on the side of them.":) Reminded me of a The Far Side cartoon, in which a deer has concentric circles on his chest, and another deer comments: "Bummer of a birthmark, Hal."

[@asmith7876]

Two geniuses, Paul and Gary Larson! LOL

[@domosrage5434]

I have the book with that one in it haha

[@nunyabidniz2868]

Except it's two bears, but yeah, that's one of Larson's greats. Who am I kidding? They're all great! Watch out for those cows, they're up to something... ;-)

[@rockinstone123]

IIRC there is also one with the buck on his hind legs with his back pinned against a tree with a hunter in the distance with the deer thinking "He's trying to shoot me alright...Do I know this guy?...I've got to think! LOL

[@SuperUncleRyan]

@@nunyabidniz2868 Nope, definitely two DEER.

[@aquablue6301]

Paul's had all of his ammo stocked and stored in his shooting jacket since 1982... shortage? Bah!!

[@sherlockbatmanholmes892]

His pockets are like Mary Poppins suitcase

[@john-paulsilke893]

A spoon full of sugar helps the pineapple upside down cake go into the Dutch oven.

[@aquablue6301]

@@john-paulsilke893 In the most delightful way.

[@richardtravalini6731]

I'm 71 and haven't hunted deer since I was 18. But I still watched your video in total as I always learn something from your video. From one retired soldier to another, you are one of the best teachers and also entertaining. Thanks for what you do.

[@michaeljames4904]

The world-weariness of Paul’s sighs as he exhales, before his one-shot groups, embodies my misanthropy like nothing else can.

[@jcfool8658]

Nice prose.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Sorry, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the concept of "one shot group". I know what you're talking about though, it's just how it sounds.

[@KoshN]

The only deer that have a 🎯 on the side are The Far Side deer. "Bummer of a birthmark, Hal."

[@mmgoodwings3981]

OK this made me laugh a lot!! Well played Mac!!

[@derekbutts1782]

Dude . That coffee mug was in my childhood home my whole life hahahahaha

[@paisleyprince5280]

Bummer

[@KoshN]

@@mmgoodwings3981 I still have that one from an old Far Side, day by day, tear off calendar. 😂

[@nickma71]

Upvote for The Far Side.

[@thedogrunner]

Paul: "I'm putting my table here." Snow: "Ok, have a nice day."

[@jonross377]

Stole the top comment huh?

[@sIurz]

@@jonross377 honestly this comment is better

[@thedogrunner]

@@jonross377 Haha, just saw that one.

[@jonross377]

@@sIurz I didnt say it wasn't.

[@Totes_ma_Goat]

Legend has it that Paul uses his fingers pointed like a pistol to hunt deer. Pew pew

[@ChoseDeath]

He learned from Chuck Norris, the old ones say.

[@cainkopczynskie6296]

@@ChoseDeath the older ones say he taught Chuck Norris

[@nickma71]

Your son, gun nuts media, probably has some pointers on how to load the revolver better than your top off. /s

[@MegaAppleshit]

He only uses guns as a handicap. Using his finger pistols would make it too easy.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@nickma71 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@kencomeaux1947]

1) S&W Model 58 in .41 Magnum 2) Ruger Super Redhawk in .44 Magnum 3) Colt Python, 6" bbl, in .357 Magnum of course 4) Ruger Blackhawk in .44 Magnum 5) Sig P229 in .357 Sig. These have all served me well. I have one ladder stand where the "primary zone" is straight out about 150 yards, but there's also a row of trees about 50 yards to the right that deer like to pop out of randomly. It's much easier to draw a pistol from a chest holster and get on target than trying to swing the rifle around, and the range is about perfect for any decent handgun and ammo. Great video, Paul! Really enjoyed it. Our snow is slowly thawing here in Texas. As big a PITA as it was, I'll miss it.

[@stevenhunter6552]

What? No 10mm?

[@GFY_29]

Ria m200 .38spl

[@vincedibona4687]

Thanks, but I’m still going to watch the video. For a third time. You, sir, are no Paul Harrell.

[@ironmikehallowween]

Love your choices, and the little 25 did exactly what it was designed for: to be with you all the time, and handle what needs to be done when an unexpected situation occurs.

[@hangonsnoop]

I'm mainly here for the yeahbuts.

[@justincarrasco3680]

No love for the caveats 😭

[@michaelestrada2772]

Underrated comment 😂

[@chubbycatfish4573]

Looks like my work can wait for another 36 minutes and 36 seconds.

[@constitutionalrepublican1611]

what work, you dont work

[@nevermindme8922]

@@cactusmalone drinking is the only time you should comment on KZbin lol

[@Xictlii]

@@nevermindme8922 99% of comments would be better if they were drinking.

[@matermangros]

drinking only works for the sober....

[@PeaceManBro]

@@cactusmalone You shouldnt do anything unless youre drinking.

[@vadenummela9353]

"Who do you think is the greatest guntuber, and why is it Paul Harrell?"

[@tylerbarnes5953]

It’s the atmosphere in the videos. So chill and informative.

[@paisleyprince5280]

I'll be the judge.

[@joshuagackstetter9327]

With the exception of 1 video I can recall - politics don't feature on his videos. Also, dude isn't sponsored by anyone. Nothing is more off putting then channels like MAC or Mrgunsngear who are literal spokespersons for companies and surprise surprise their top 5 lists are always a run down of those companies newest products with always glowing reviews. Even TFB is starting to blend the line into that shady pseudo marketing arm for AERO and thunder ranch. Inrange is pretty unbiased too because of the same reason as having no sponsor.

[@stoegerstewie8351]

@@joshuagackstetter9327 This! Well written 👏

[@walterabernathy3229]

Paul, just my opinion, he is a very good teacher, and I like his sense of humor.

[@JR-jv3cd]

The meat target is to me, the only indicative medium for realistic shot results. It presents the variables of live targets. Gel, it's just gel. And I've seen too many gel shots and the meat targets, not to comprehend the differences. I am grateful that Paul goes to the considerable trouble and expense to create the meat targets, which he goes through at a very high volume.

[@LenKusov]

"Dead deer aren't always dead" is a lesson my mom had to learn the hard way, when the adrenaline kicks in a deer can run hard enough to pump blood with their leg muscles instead of their heart. She got a good center-mass hit on a buck with her M77 .308 and it went running, stumbled after a few yards, she THOUGHT it was down, but when she got there it got back up and she took another shot off-hand, breaking its back. It started coming AT her, just dragging itself way faster than front legs on a mortally wounded deer have any right to be capable of, and closed the distance before she could cycle the bolt. Ended up holding one antler and sticking her .38 snubnose in its ear, THAT finally stopped it.

[@commentingisawasteoftime7195]

I always poke roadkill in the eye before attempting to pick it up

[@6Sally5]

Holy crap! Your mom is a total badass!

[@pachuagfirearmsrestorations]

Adrenalin hunt!!!

[@thystaff742]

Rule of thumb, always wait an hour to let it bleed out.

[@alexclarke3534]

Your mum is awesome

[@Riley_Mundt]

I don't even hunt but I clicked on this as soon as I saw it. Paul, you are an awesome video creator and very informative. It's always a joy to watch.

[@itsapittie]

I don't even hunt deer but I'm pretty sure I'll learn something anyway.

[@moosasteve2271]

Nice

[@sillysad3198]

i have deers in my backyard, but they are protected here :(

[@SimplyPhoenix]

I never ever even touched a gun and still watch it

[@chrisb7528]

Same here.

[@ekyone1]

@@chrisb7528 I’m in the UK we can’t own hand guns and even when we could we couldn’t hunt with them.

[@andrewfossatti4937]

As one of the only people I know of that use the meat target, I appreciate it and I take the information provided as very valuable.

[@tannercrooks3100]

Ikr! People crap on it all the time because it's "inconsistent", that's the point moron! No deer/person is made of pure muscle tissue and not everyone can afford to shoot a $200 block of jello.

[@justinriley8651]

yep I've never been attacked by a block of ballistic gel shame because I know which hollowpoints expand best in it .

[@mrdinme.4768]

Well said!

[@AndyTheCornbread]

So far I have taken deer with handguns in .357 mag, 45 Colt, 454 Casull, and 45-70 (it was a BFR). Out of all of them I probably like the 45 Colt with Ruger only level loads(325grain going 1,200fps). It fits nicely in that range of not too big to carry comfortably, not too much recoil and can be a good gun for the bears we sometimes encounter when hunting here in Montana.

[@goofymcdooby]

i'm going on a Paul Harrell spree and appreciating his shatner-esque pauses and dawn-of-time explanations

[@tsurani499]

Paul your videos got me through the late nights and lack of sleep that comes with a newborn. Great work!!!

[@pbp6741]

Congratulations!

[@tsurani499]

@@pbp6741 Thank you!

[@jonathangriffiths2499]

Congratulations. Have you ever considered the sound of gunfire maybe why the “ lack of sleep” ?

[@tsurani499]

@@jonathangriffiths2499 Haha that's a good point, it was always a challenge to Guage the appropriate volume because Paul talks pretty mildly and than BOOM BOOM... than back to Paul speaking calmly.

[@ccadama]

@Forrest Sanborn . Congratulations on your newborn. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@Hagop64]

I've been waiting to hear the details of the 25 acp story for a long time. Glad you finally got around to expounding upon it!

[@iboopedyournose]

Never have gone on a deer hunt in my life, but I’ll be sure to watch and pay close attention anyways! :D

[@constitutionalrepublican1611]

id bet ruger red hawk in,44 mag is there, i have one

[@hammerthor6441]

Ruger GP100 also. I've harvested 3 with my pistols.

[@allanbrown747]

@@constitutionalrepublican1611 I use a super blackhawk hunter , great guns, My first 44 was a red hawk, wish I'd never gotten rid of it.

[@constitutionalrepublican1611]

@@allanbrown747 ill pass mine to my youngest son, hes the man of the house when im not home.

[@stevennewman4778]

If you want to simulate deer hunting to see if you’d like it, wait until it’s below freezing outside. At about an hour before daylight go sit in a tree motionless for a few hours. Once you’re thoroughly frozen and pissed off, return home.

[@aprilshowers2277]

What I like about this BB is its accuracy compared to the actual gun kzbin.infoUgkxnX9wE_Q8zvF75Y5iWzTU3Q4FlrtyGApQ . It's very heavy in weight, same as the real thing and no it didn't come with the lazer. Couple of scratches but not sure if it's bc i open it roughly or the paint cheap either way not really a bother at this point but highly recommend this.

[@greenmountainboi4453]

Vegetarians : "How can you eat animals like that, you monster?" Paul Harrell : "This is the meat target"

[@thystaff742]

Animals eat each other every day. There's video of a cow eating a baby chicken for crying out loud.

[@Erden99]

underrated comment, it's a shame about the r/whoooosh that killed the thread

[@MikhaelAhava]

@@thystaff742 I’ve seen similar videos too, horses, not one, but several in different videos ate small birds like sparrows and baby chickens.

[@molonlabe9602]

Vegetarians are hypocrites. They end life to eat and survive too. They just decide, for their own feelings, that plant life is less important than animal life. Nothing could be further from the truth. Plant life is why we survive, yet they are OK with eating it.

[@zc8211]

Eh I'm a vegetarian and not really. I tell people they should hunt/fish and raise their own animals instead of getting store bought meat.

[@azinfidel6461]

I like the Meat Target Paul, every time you use them I think of Orange marinated BBQ pork ribs.

[@NotALot-xm6gz]

“Seasoned with a dash of copper and a pinch of cordite.”

[@londomolari5715]

As long as the "meat" targets are generally consistently built, then the comparisons are reasonable.

[@tannercrooks3100]

Agreed.

[@wolfpreist]

To me at least, doesn't matter how "good" of a medium they are, its entertaining to see. that being said, i feel like its a reasonable comparison.

[@mungo7136]

They are even more reasonable because ballistic gel is artificial target. It's main and probably only advantage is that it can be done in uniform way and properties across the testing sites - good for comparison. But for real target, where bullet has to pass through interacting layers of different properties - fur, skin, muscle/bones, lungs it has very little to say. Reason why I like tests done by Paul so much.

[@Yn007123]

@@mungo7136 I completly agree. Ballistic gel is in my opinion a good advertising / show off medium to demonstrate how well and devastating a projectile expands, but it is not very representative for real animals. A real body is not nearly as homogen as gel and espicially hits on the shoulders / strong bones can significantly diverge from gel hits.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Gel is designed to be a consistent medium for the basis of comparison between one thing and another. Equivalencies have been drawn between gel and thoracic cavities of real creatures, but that's all that can be done, equivalencies. That's why the FBI specifies a range of depth in gel. Some independent testers use gel in combination with a dense piece of fiber board to simulate a bone impact, for instance.

[@OldHorse1000]

Sometimes i don't care what you talk about, after a long week, it's only about your sense of humor. Thanks Paul.

[@JR-jv3cd]

I am surprised that so few viewers revisit the archive of videos available to us, that Paul has done. Am I the only person who learns something every time I watch a video? That's not a condemnation or accusation. I just don't see many recent responses to these older videos. We all know the saying, "He's forgotten more than I'll ever know." That's true. Nobody get's it all, forever, on the first hearing (or viewing). I'll admit, my favorite evening pass-time is watching Paul's new videos, and when nothing new is available, those done earlier. I can always find one (a lot) that are relevant and informative.

[@JR-jv3cd]

I have no option but to be redundant...again. I learn something every time I watch a Paul Harrell video. Even though I've watched every one at least once, very many multiple times, I still get something I missed before...or just forgot. I was amazed today when I noticed Paul has 801,000 subscribers. Think about that number. That's huge. I went and checked the only other channel that I think is comparable as far as integrity, and he has almost 7.4 million!!!!! Holy moly! I love the guy to this day, and I was watching him before I came upon Paul Harrell. But I cannot recall actually learning any vital information. I'm sure I have learned something. But the fact that I don't recall that being a common occurrence makes me think there is not a whole lot there but entertainment. And that's ok, if that's all you're watching for. Absolutely. I was certainly enjoying the videos. The fact is, that I have not run across anybody who does such a thorough job in every single video presented. It is a fact that Paul is considered an authority simply in lieu of his works. No hoopla, no braggadocio. Just what we see...useful information. What I continue to be amazed at is that there are so many shit birds out there who's only purpose in life is to be contentious. What a waste of time. They should be taking notes instead of cheap shots. Thanks Paul. !!!! Talk about redundant, I just noticed that I left earlier comments. I guess I like this video so much that I have to leave a comment every time. I really don't think I've seen this one more than three times.

[@Mister_Belvidere]

My son was just born 45 minutes ago and now I have a Paul Harrell video to look forward to when mom is resting. I've never been so happy.

[@Mirageknight2133]

Congrats man! You guys pick a name yet?

[@ChoseDeath]

Congratulations buddy! Health and happiness to you and yours and especially the new arrival!

[@pigybak]

did you named him Paul??

[@Mister_Belvidere]

@@Mirageknight2133 His Name is Evan John. His middle name is for his great great uncle who was KIA in the Battle of the Bulge.

[@nevermindme8922]

@@Mister_Belvidere I wasn’t sure if your comment was sarcasm or not but it sounds like you were being serious. If that’s the case congratulations on becoming a dad my man!

[@coolsammichherohunter6248]

Its illegal for me to use handguns for deer in my jurisdiction, however this video was both informative and entertaining. The work you did here was excellent.

[@kilsya1392]

I'll say it again this man is one of the only people on KZbin that actually offers helpful info to both hunters and gun enthusiasts alike, on legislature and actual experience

[@mitchhodges9789]

I like all the “yeah buts” and “maybes” I tend to learn a lot when I listen to Paul kinda ramble about all the various “well except” love it keep up the good work man

[@ericbertoch673]

Paul, I personally think that the meat target is a far superior representation of evaluating performance than ballistic gelatin could ever be. And thanks for giving us the opportunity to learn from you especially when it wasn’t perfect!

[@nikolai3620]

Well with respect, you're wrong. It's used because it is cheap and more accessible than ballistic gel but it is the furthest thing away from a "superior representation of evaluating performance".

[@ericbertoch673]

@@nikolai3620 with respect, you don’t get to tell me what I think! And it’s not used because it’s cheap and more accessible than ballistic gel. If you had watched many of Paul’s meat target videos, you would know that he refers to it as an “analog” of the intended target. I learn from them because I get to see what happens when bullets hit bone among other things that I learn, which by the way, you don’t get to determine what I learn either. You are entitled to your opinion and I’m glad you that have it, and I expect the same. Have a nice day! 😊

[@nikolai3620]

@@ericbertoch673 I didn't. I told you that you are wrong. Which you are.

[@ericbertoch673]

@@nikolai3620 and yet I still think the meat target is superior.

[@nikolai3620]

@@ericbertoch673 You are welcome to your incorrect opinion.

[@Gottaculat]

My cat died from a stroke a couple days ago at the young age of 7. Seeing the notification for your new video put a much needed smile on my face. :) Please keep putting out quality content!

[@ScottKenny1978]

Sorry to hear that, man. Gone way too soon!

[@jessepitt]

I am sorry for your loss.

[@ccadama]

@ Goattacular. I'm sorry for your loss. They are family. Take care.

[@Macallan562]

I love my cats too. Just found out that My male Maine Coon is diabetic after 6 years. ( I know most won't care or will laugh.)

[@ccadama]

@@Macallan562 Hope your Maine Coon's diabetes was caught early enough for treatment so he can still have a good remaining life. He's family. He can still have a good life. You still have some control. Hope everything goes well 🙏. Hope you and your family stay safe and well 🙏

[@andrewfossatti4937]

Professor Harrell at his best! Love it.

[@budm9982]

I have watched, enjoyed and learned a lot over the past two years or so from Paul and his videos. I've never seen anything that he's done or heard anything he's said that would be worthy of being trashed by anyone. Even with all of the disclaimers and clarifications that Paul makes during his videos, there are obviously persons who gotta be a--wipes. Sheesh. Paul, I so appreciate your knowledge and skill, your manner of sharing it with us and you're awesome sense of humor. And thank you for being a Patriot. Carry on.

[@Etherman7]

One of the only 'notable' channels I've seen throw shade at Paul has some unprofessional guy rating ammo based on "FBI standards" while not seeming to understand that those standards were arbitrarily chosen so their lab could recreate tests easier. Ballistics gel kind of makes sense for that scenario, but the sacred penetration scores are so reliant on temperature, barometric pressure, and age of the gel that you might as well not try them outside of a lab, and hydrostatic shock is still debatably lethal at best. At least meat targets give a visceral understanding of tissue damage, even if it's not exactly 'perfect'.

[@onthelevel6330]

That’s a great hat, Paul. I’m sure many have commented on it, but I recently bought one that is either the exact same, or extremely similar. Good for any outdoor activity, and in public I’ve gotten more compliments than strange looks. Thanks for introducing it to many of us.

[@kappelhans]

Paul, you're one of the few channels that I can sit and watch an entire 36 minute video! Thanks!

[@jimspencer4868]

While I have been doing this stuff for almost 60 years (yes I’m old) I still enjoy and pick up a few things here and there. Thanks for all the time and effort and great presentations. Now I gotta go and buy a 38 super.

[@philipwebb960]

Wish Paul would do an Elmer Fudd impression every now and then for comic relief, especially in his hunting outfit: "Be vewy, vewy quiet."

[@ccadama]

@ Philip Webb. I find Paul's dry humor very funny. Great delivery.

[@Guillo78]

That vewy vewy quiet shit sounds like some kind of owo shit some girl is trying to do to sound "qiut kiut" a fock there goes my inglish again

[@vincedibona4687]

@Guillo78 You should Looney Tunes more.

[@TexasRoast]

Draws his own deer targets? He's more than a hunter, he's an artist!

[@wayneparker9331]

He is quite the Renaissance figure.

[@thesweeples3266]

He’s a dental assistant

[@kennethbillman5701]

Thanks so much for this video, I've been a long time handgun hunter for deer and love the challenge. Enjoy hearing others experiences and types of handguns they use. Love all the guns that you use. I started hunting in Indiana when I was younger and in IN you could only use a shotgun to hunt with in gun season. Back then there wasn't accurate shotgun like there is today so I choose to hunt with a muzzleloader which was very accurate. Not long after that they opened the law to include handguns the lowest caliber that you could use was a 357 mag. So I purchased a TC contender with 14" barrel chambered in 44 mag killed many deer with this gun. Then latter purchased a TC contender in 35 Remington with 16" barrel with a scope loved it also. Later purchased Ruger gp100 in 357 mag. Killed 3 to 4 deers every year with them loved the challenge. This year just for the challenge I'm going to use my Glock 22. Thanks again so much for sharing this video loved revolver chambered in 444 Marlin. Very cool gun.

[@ronaldhowdeshell8628]

Dude, you have the most enjoyable videos. You are also presenting firearms in such an intelligent manner. I appreciate you.

[@joeredemske7596]

...I've found that deer in the field typically do not have a target....that's gold! Great video - and the meat target (in my opinion) is far more informative than gel. I've never hunted, nor been attacked by, gelatin....

[@mr.squishy5024]

Have you ever heard of someone surviving a gelatin attack?

[@halo7oo]

You never hear about gelatin attacks because they are so deadly, the gelatin menace is a rising threat!

[@Seal-ion]

The point of gelatin is that it's consistent, not that it's a realistic representation of a living animal. With a meat target your results will vary depending on the animal the meat came from (one might be fattier or more muscular even if you get identical cuts of meat), the part of the meat you hit, the way the oranges in the bags arrange themselves, etc. With gelatin you can make a more accurate comparison between different rounds because it'll always react the same way if it's made right. When one round penetrates 6 inches deeper than the other it's not because you hit a rib with your first shot and didn't on your second but because there's an actual difference between the two rounds.

[@CJBanks-nc5re]

Ballistic gelatin seems to give the most optimistic expansion of a projectile, whereas the meat Target that Paul uses gives the most realistic expansion and final condition of a projectile. I love the meat Target demonstrations!

[@CJBanks-nc5re]

@@halo7oo perhaps we should all wear a mask and stay six feet apart to prevent the demise of the human race from gelatin...lol...😆

[@mattstewart5712]

I personally like the meat target with the new and improved high tech fleece bullet stop. I think it gives a better representation of what you are shooting and it's much more fun to watch it than ballistic gel in my opinion great videos as always.

[@originallynot]

Can't wait for the top 5 anti-tank weapons for hunting deer

[@johnn8223]

I think his .444 Marlin loads might count.

[@Jezus42]

Here in Oregon paul and I can lol. Shot my elk this year with a .338 lupua muhahahahahah

[@brecht9863]

Is an RPG centerfire though?

[@PosranaRegistrace]

​@@brecht9863 Not exactly, the primer is on the side ;)

[@Armored_Muskrat]

20mm Lahti, or go home. :D

[@scottsman5884]

Thank you. Paul. I greatly appreciate your work, and effort at addressing the requests of your fans!

[@aaronwalker1347]

I have had many different hand guns that I have hunted with over the years, I have always came back to the same caliber and barrel length. I like a 6 inch 357. That is what works best for me. Great video thanks.

[@rainsong7327]

Hey Aaron what hunting ammo do you use what distance can I shoot deer affectively with the 357 .Thanks

[@shanewilliams9991]

The top five starts @10:15 for those that want to jump to it. I would suggest not skipping the intro, though. Paul lays some important groundwork

[@joserobles4875]

That cardboard deer is art. That’s super impressive how neatly cut it is haha!

[@sergisamongas]

It's called recycling.

[@6Sally5]

Duh...it’s PH. Did you really expect anything less?😂

[@j.r.777]

I can appreciate Paul’s willingness to share his deer lesson of when he had to shoot an injured deer with his .25 caliber handgun. I will remember that lesson anytime that I go hunting.

[@j.r.777]

@timmybmn, I totally agree. The lesson that I was referring to learning though was to also, not leave the hunting rifle behind or assume that the hit you know you made was in the exact spot that you were trying to aim at. I love Paul’s videos because there are so many things that we do and sometimes take for granted but then you hear of stories like this one, that Paul told in this video, and you then realize that even a firearms expert will sometimes do something that was a very valuable lesson learned by him or her. And when those people then tell those stories, it’s good to hear about what happened, why it happened, and what can be learned from it.

[@n7565j]

Superb "Top 5" Mr Harrell!!! If you're hungry, use what you got!!! (afraid we all might be doing this in the near future if this keeps up...) I have a Ruger super redhawk in 44 mag along with a Henry in 44 that I hunt with most of the time. Here in western NC, we don't get many shots over 100 yards anyway... I do have an 06 rifle, but don't need it around here. And we LOVE the meat target Mr Harrell, simply because it IS different, and it DOES give us an excellent idea of how our/your weapon & ammo will perform in real life! Thank you sir!!! :-)

[@scousewillo62]

Entertaining and educational as usual. Great video Paul. Love your choices. Being in the UK I am not allowed to shoot those hand guns any more, however when I did I always preferred the feel of a revolver. 2 of my favourites where a Ruger Blackhawk in 45lc and Freedom Arms Casull .454. I used to get almost as much enjoyment just handling and cleaning my firearms as I did from shooting.

[@AldoSchmedack]

Freedom field grade with 454 is perfection in my book! Esp 7-12 or 9" barrel.

[@rmhj01]

"And I found that real deer in the field, typically do NOT have a target on the side of them." Oh okay thanks for the clarification

[@nevermindme8922]

I laughed way too hard at this

[@seethebutter]

That was hilarious

[@christianfritz6333]

"heck of a birthmark Hal" - Gary Larson

[@mmgoodwings3981]

Ima gonna say that's why I miss so much.....😁

[@michaeldoe4805]

'Dressed in typical deer fashion' :-)

[@plasticglock]

I laughed out loud at least twice during the video. Thanks for the vid Paul! Cheering up a dreary week down here in Texas. I love your BFR! What a beast!

[@don7406]

Now that we know the context of your .25 acp kill, it makes a lot of sense. It was the most humane way to put the deer down. Thanks for sharing.

[@tlrsevennine9338]

Paul, I have watched you for some time now and really appreciate your videos for a number of reasons. The level of knowledge and amount of education is phenomenal but the level of humility and the care taken to avoid misinformation to the inexperienced is really impressive. I wanted to point out a missed teaching moment that occurred to me in this video. I am 56 years old and have been hunting since I was 16. Like most I started out with a 22 single shot and learned to shoot understanding that there was no quick follow up and that I only had one shot on squirrels which prepared me for deer and other game. I currently live in a state that allows handguns of .30 caliber or greater with a straight case. This allows for the Thompson Center which I shoot in the 45-70 loading my own and allows for the challenge of one shot. We cannot use center fire rifles, only shotguns with slugs (although that may change this year) so I opt for the pistol and my black powder rifles. All that said, the teaching moment is this: You are an accomplished marksman who shoots possibly everyday and you still had an incident (like many of us who consider ourselves seasoned outdoorsmen) where what you thought was a kill shot at modest hunting distances was off and you made the mistake of not carrying your primary weapon to make sure that your quarry was dead. The teaching moment is that if this can and has happened to you when buck fever is probably at a much lower level at your experience level what can others with much less time in the field expect? Just a quick thought. Thank you for doing what you do for the shooting community and how your'e most definitely educating shooters new and old with your very cool brand of informative videos.

[@nickterpstra6376]

Does anyone else find videos like these with deliberate slow fire to be oddly relaxing? Keep up the great work, Paul. You're appreciated greatly.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

My first deer hunt ever was with a 2x scoped Taurus 608 6" 357 magnum revolver, and I claimed my kill at 147 feet away. Everyone else at the cabin pulled out scoped shotguns, and asked what I would be using. I produced the revolver, and they had questions. Ohio had just legalized the use of straight-wall cartridges that year, and I figured, if I can bust clay pigeons at 35yd reliably with iron sights, the scope wouldn't hurt. 🦅🇺🇸🥳

[@ditzydoo4378]

Yay! discussion time with Paul... all right I'm all in..

[@chuckjcarter]

The way Paul mockingly says "Poorly writ-ten!" makes me NEVER want to use that phrase for the rest of my existence. It really seems like something a jerk would say now.

[@Vanilla0729]

That having been said, I don't understand why those magazine limits exist. Only 5 rounds in a semi-auto rifle for deer? Are they worried I'm gonna go out and shoot 30 animals in 2 minutes? You already have tag limits. it's like they just want me to buy more magazines. Do they get a kick-back or something?

[@calebreutener870]

@@Vanilla0729 probably people who can't aim dumping a whole 30rnd mag into the general vicinity of a deer. They still miss most of their shots those that do hit are bad. So probably safety for other hunters.

[@andystampfli9127]

I can see both sides of this issue but would have went with a 10rd so the m1 grande was able to play

[@leorapsonjr7659]

@@andystampfli9127 their are 5 round enblock clips just for that purpose.

[@Etherman7]

What does suck is when your state doesn't specify that a law is just for hunting, so it becomes illegal to have a loaded magazine in a rifle or shotgun in a car, just because some hicks like to take potshots at deer from their trucks. Hunting becoming a regulated sport is one thing, but hunting laws regulating normal firearms possession kind of sucks.

[@billhart9832]

Paul, of the dozens of videos I've seen of yours, seldom has your much-vaunted (and loved) "meat target" been more clearly demonstrative of the points, pro, and con you're trying to illustrate. You are also single-handedly doing much to make the .38 Super known and respected. And your #1 left quite an impression; 50 grains of powder in a handgun handload! BFR indeed! Ditto your .25 Auto story at the other end of the spectrum. Multi-level edutainment! Bravo!

[@scottweston4317]

Great top 5! I have used my .30 carbine blackhawk to harvest whitetails at 50 yards or less with great results. it took a long time for non fmj ammo to become available- great stopping power.

[@cephlo1]

paul the kind of guy to make sure the snow is not yellow before he eats it

[@DronesUnder2A]

Tf lol

[@pvt_picklestomp3014]

Paul the type of guy to rate a 1 in the Doug catagory

[@jshappart]

I got my Willamette Zone 600 series deer tag filled with a 1oz Federal sabot slug using my 870 with a 24" rifled slug barrel this year at 25 yards, what a wallop!

[@clmwrx]

12"

[@jshappart]

@@clmwrx typo, its 24"

[@engrs4wrd2]

Another great video Paul! While I have never really thought about hunting a pistol, you gave some food for thought.

[@PPISAFETY]

I enjoyed this video. Your experience as a hunter is obvious. Back years ago I used to travel regularly to home of a friend in South Carolina who had 4,000 acres in timber. He had a large population of deer and had his own tags and management plan. He liked to clear at least 50 does off his property each year for the health of his herd. He also had 15 or so quail coveys. There were also wild hogs and even alligators on the property. It was a pretty decent bet that as you rode the property you would run into something to shoot. My friend did not believe in eating store-bought meat when game was available. When I was down there I typically carried a Ruger Blackhawk Convertible .45 LC/.45 ACP. I found that I enjoyed shooting that revolver in .45 ACP quite a lot. It had the 4 5/8 inch barrel. I had a stash of Remington Golden Saber 185 grain +P rounds, which were not my favorite in my autopistols, but were very comfortable to fire in the Blackhawk, so that is typically what I had in the gun while on the property. The does on his property were not much bigger than Paul's homemade target, I had occasion to shoot half a dozen deer with the Blackhawk loaded with Golden Sabers. This load worked very well out to about 50 yards and always expanded. The only flaw in this round is that while it worked quickly, I almost never got an exit wound, so if the deer happened to run, tracking it was complicated by the lack of a distinct blood trail. I may have been better off with a hard cast lead SWC. I am curious because I've never shot anything living with a .38 Super. I wonder if when it expands in a deer, it expands to a larger diameter than an unexpanded .45 ACP?

[@eugenewillsey2135]

Thank you Paul for the very informative and entertaining demonstration. Goes to show a .25 in the pocket is better then a rifle at the truck. Keep smiling and make a day of it.

[@steveinla8963]

Greetings Paul, I find your meat target far more reliable and meaningful than the ballistic gel demonstrations. I came to that conclusion the first time I saw you do it ...several years ago. Ballistic gel is interesting and worth watching, but I have more faith in your method. Thank you. R, Steve in occupied America

[@kyle18934]

Agreed. Ballistics gell is good to see energy output and pennetration to other rounds, but the meat target actually shows what it does in a real life setting.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Gel: consistency and equivalency. Both extremely valuable factors in ammunition development by manufacturers.

[@peternorton5648]

Here super early but who in the heck would 👎 one of Paul’s videos? Crazy! Thanks for another great video

[@JohnDoeRando]

That's probably just the fanboys of that one kid.... You know, the one who doesn't HIT the ejector rod of his revolver.

[@ScottKenny1978]

Trolls, assholes, and other wastes of oxygen. (And I have apparently typed that sentence enough for it to show up in the predictive text 😆)

[@lukew2194]

Weather has no impact on how this man dresses, -50 or 150 (same outfit).

[@craigbenz4835]

Some of the oldest videos were pre-jacket T-shirt ones.

[@Vanilla0729]

When it gets warmer, he takes off the hat...

[@michaeljames4904]

But why the electrical tape on Paul’s shooting hand in the crook of his thumb down to the palm?

[@brecht9863]

@@Vanilla0729 Paul Harrell doesn't put on a hat in response to cold weather. The weather is actually determined by Paul's clothing choice. In Oregon, weather forecasters simply call Paul to ask what he plans on wearing the next week.

[@jic1]

He's layering: when you see close-ups of his hands, you can see that he's wearing a sweater or sweatshirt under his normal OD t-shirt. Even a thin extra layer can make a lot of difference.

[@pkjdm]

my deer handgun is a Taurus 66 6 shot 4 inch 357 magnum, made in 1989, its a pretty solid revolver, i usually use 158 SJHP or SJSP at 1200/1240 fps, inside 40 yards, its a VERY effective handgun for Hogs and Deers even WITH shoulder shots...

[@stevehume9772]

Just a little late to the party but here's my top 5. 1) Ruger super Blackhawk hunter in .44 magnum. With a scope. 2) S&W 629 .44 magnum. With a scope. 3) S&W 686 .357 magnum. With a scope. 4) S&W 58 .41 magnum. 5) Ruger Blackhawk in .41 magnum. Honorable mention goes to my Glock 20.

[@richardguy106]

Even with my best hunting handgun, I wouldn't trust myself at a 50 yard shot on a deer. Hats off to you for your shooting skills; thanks for the video and the hard work from you and the team.

[@scartifactsjeremyc6504]

Glad you don't go out wounding deer I know to many people bow hunt that aren't ethical

[@Salieri47]

Paul, thanks for sharing the .25 deer shooting, it shows that you're human (I mean that in a good way). I'm glad you were able to finish the kill before the deer escaped.

[@alun7006]

The 25ACP episode also indicates that an effective humane dispatch tool (in the form of a pistol) might be a very useful accessory when hunting with a rifle, particularly a single-shot.

[@mitchbertone3809]

Paul. Keep doing what you do, the way you do it. I have never hunted, and unlikely to unless we get into a SHTF situation. That being said, I have learned a lot from you and your videos, about guns, their safe use, tactics in self defense/combat situations, and gun capabilities. Thank you sir.

[@MarshalZhukov]

Wow what a great #1! Never hunted deer with a handgun, but a good mention about .45 ACP and heavier bullets and their expansion velocity. Those .444 Marlin rounds were awesome! Another great vid, thanks for your time preparing it!

[@kicknsystm]

I love when he adds humor.

[@RelaxedEZ223]

No honorable mention for the 10mm? Come on Paul! Great video and thank you for your time and hard work gentlemen!

[@Ogrematic]

6 inch long slide.

[@enolwlfe]

I was disapointed to not see the 10 mm in this video.

[@scubaguy007]

The meat target is 95% of why I’m here. The other 5% is your professionalism.

[@lukenault6773]

This gentleman is the apex of of KZbin firearms content.

[@hre2bviolent107]

Great video ill be watching these videos for years to come paul thank you

[@nicktrue7915]

“Yes there is a flyer, and that’s just me.” On the contrary....Mr. Harrell is the only person who could tell me it was the ammo that missed, and I would totally believe him.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I also enjoy flying.

[@czechmix221]

I would believe Jerry miculek

[@kokocostanza2036]

"I can shoot it fairly well" with a group at 50 yards as good or better than what I could do at 10...

[@zdub8438]

Go watch his .38 special vids. This man is a God with a snub nose. I thought my 11" groups at 25 yards were good until I saw his groups. I'm pretty sure he was at less than 2".

[@JohnDoe-zs6gj]

I would love to have seen his BFR group with that sight radius and his skills.

[@derekp2674]

@@zdub8438 A good .38 will shoot 1" groups at 25 yards if the shooter plays their part. That's roughly the standard you need to shoot a "possible" (i.e. 100x100) on the ISSF 25m centerfire slow fire precision target. The best I ever managed was 97x100, using a Uberti replica of Remington rolling block pistol.

[@randalljeffs7272]

Nice, been waiting for this one. My preferences are an open sighted Ruger Super Blackhawk in 454 and a scoped Dan Wesson in 44 mag.

[@dakotrondakota9084]

My dad used to hunt with a, ruger super red hawk- .454 casul, I believe it was a 7.5inch barrel!

[@Texas-Chris]

I have not mentioned it yet, Mr. Harrell your new property is beautiful !!! Thank you for sharing it with us !!!

[@hunterman600cc]

Mr Harrell is that cool uncle you wish you had. Or if you do, you're lucky.

[@northof50now]

I was very surprised at the results of the .45 considering how well it has done in other meat-target presentation done by Paul.

[@lavida57]

Paul, I hope you don't give a rats ass about the expert critics. Second I love the meat targets and tha boring stuff. Thanks

[@PaulHarrell]

I don't, but it was entertaining to make a reference to the guy who made the computer voice vid.

[@farklefuster6876]

What boring stuff??

[@farklefuster6876]

@@AR-GuidesAndMore He wouldn’t have to talk so much if some of the his viewers weren’t so spring loaded to try to prove him wrong 😑

[@mikedillon6233]

Thank you very much Paul. I don't hunt deer anymore but I always learn something from these no matter what you our teaching. And I'll have to say I'm really impressed with the 444 Marlin!

[@davidhalbisen6507]

Thanks Paul, great info. I like my S&W 657 .41 Mag with 8-3/8" barrel!