Accurate Rifle Shooting (Part 2)

Paul goes over some different shooting positions when shooting a rifle.
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[@Restorationshopyt]

This man has more commitment to providing good quality content than just about anyone else on youtube. Soaked to the skin in the rain? Doesn’t matter, we have another video to make. And I stress, good quality content, not the overly produced clickbait stuff that so many others spew out. Much, much respect to this man for what he provides for us here.

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLike]

#1 you are a kissup and kissups are extremely awkward #2 you act as if he is doing charity work. He is getting paid a pretty penny Joey Junior #3 I encourage you to take a long hard look within

[@alexandrsoldiernetizen162]

Pacific NW; if you cant do it in the rain, you cant do it.

[@ghettomedic9971]

I had noticed that too. Most gun tubers almost never present in inclement weather. I used to watch nutnfancy and he would. However, he is very fancy. Boutique stuff, and I could care less. I'm not and most likely will never be a boutique gun guy, so I skip all that. Any other gunbtuber would have tried to make this with $3k geissle (and suppressed), not Paul, and you have to appreciate that. And I'm not sure how appreciating the quality of his content deserves a sycophant accusation?

[@Restorationshopyt]

Oh, Henry.. I don’t give people benefit of the doubt when their misguided commentary is as awful as yours. So with that, shut your mouth when the adults are talking.

[@tombrown4683]

@@ghettomedic9971 I agree with both points !

[@Keithjmcc]

Standing out in the rain getting soaking wet, getting your equipment muddy and and expending ammunition for free content to watch so I can become a better shooter. Thanks Paul

[@imthatguy1878]

@@bilbo_gamers6417 hahaha

[@B0N3ZNP3WZ]

@@bilbo_gamers6417 just say the word, Paul.

[@DANO-4899]

If it ain't raining, it ain't training.

[@alphawolfgang173]

thats just a normal day in the PNW.

[@YELLTELL]

🎯

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Paul is the next door neighbor we all wish we had.

[@jamesortiz5388]

Every time he sees you he's figuring out a way to shoot you.

[@thomaszaccone3960]

ABSOLUTELY

[@SM-og9pt]

You don’t want to force Paul into a self defense situation.

[@JasonJones-zn2os]

Agreed

[@ns7353]

Paul would Be a good person to have in the neighborhood.

[@albundy7459]

“It looks like it’s about to rain. I better go make a video.”

[@tombrown4683]

Ha Ha Ha !

[@spaghettijoe7803]

Just PNW things

[@Mjdeben]

So true! Maybe he does it thinking there will be less people shooting in the background on rainy days.

[@albundy7459]

@@Mjdeben dedication to education. Mother Nature can’t stop Paul.

[@tombrown4683]

Yep, if you are going out to shoot 🔫 then you can't let a little thing like rain stop you ! Besides if you are out & your intended target shows up you don't call a time out for rain.

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

this explains why my reloads are so accurate. im always surprised when they go off!

[@generaljackripper666]

Nice one.

[@superluminalsquirrel9359]

😂

[@qbanlink25]

good one 😅

[@21psd]

😂

[@rickm4295]

I laughed when he had to prove that he could square off to a target in a "fighting" posture. The work he does just to keep the comments positive and on topic is crazy . I never miss a Paul Harrell lesson. All of us pre 1970 babies appreciate the lesson

[@Tfaonc]

The comments about leaving a mess on the range are so important for how understated Paul delivered them.

[@krashgamingandoutdoors1125]

I've had a few circumstances where people were leaving trash just like that at places where we USED to be able to shoot. It's sad that some people just don't think very deeply about that and/or don't care at all. You're great Paul keep up the great content. As always, like a hardy Skyrim horse, you deliver no matter what the weather brings.

[@johnluke9207]

They closed a public shooting range on state owned land here in Kent Count MI because of the trash left behind. People were leaving old stoves and TV's, propane tanks, etc. that they brought to shoot up and leave for the rest of us to enjoy. Broken glass everywhere. It looked like a 3rd world trash dump.

[@krashgamingandoutdoors1125]

@@johnluke9207 I'm inclined to say some very rude and rowdy remarks about these types of people, however that won't change anything so I'll be less rowdy about it. It pains me deeply that ignorance is ruining something so fun.

[@youbetterwakeup2449]

I wouldn't be surprised if some people do this on purpose to get ranges shut down. Maybe such people should play the role of moving targets? Otherwise they'll just wind up in government positions.

[@krashgamingandoutdoors1125]

@@youbetterwakeup2449 moving targets is very good practice.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

Consider the neighborhoods of these guys who trash the place. There are a couple of places on BLM land which are impromptu shooting ranges. Easy access makes it convenient for city people to come trash the place as they act out their gangland fantasies.

[@madmartigan8305]

“For me that feels like moving at least one joint in the direction it doesn’t want to go” lol I love the humor Paul Thank you as always for the videos sir! 👍👍👍👍

[@mlrllama]

Another reason to go to the range when raining...less likely to be a lot of people there at the same time fighting for a lane. Great content as usual, Mr. Harrell.

[@PBVader]

Works in the middle of Northern winter too. I test at hunting temps.

[@ValleyDragon]

The last time I went to a Civ Range, it started raining. But it was still busy.

[@amschind]

I have found that a .22 LR can help a great deal with flinch. The recoil is so mild that you're very aware of flinch, and can thus see yourself correcting it in real time without resorting to dummy rounds. Putting a box of 50 rounds or so through a .22 rifle or pistol every so often has helped me quite a bit with flinch.

[@Sheepdog1314]

yeah...the beer cans at a shooting range...same thing as finding beer cans floating on a lake, left behind by "sportsmen"

[@damiangrouse4564]

Never say the trigger release “surprised” you…in court.

[@samhatenfield4108]

The biggest thing to me when it comes to shooting off hand and being able to make consistant hits is being repetive. Doing the same thing everytime you shoot. Keeping the same sight picture, same trigger squeeze and controling your breathing. If you do all that than its just matter having your sights adjusted or if in heat of the moment being able walk your shots into where you want them to go. Over all great video, I enjoy all the content you post and publish.

[@Redacted-Information]

Wow All that and you dont mention NPA?

[@secretsquirrel6308]

Yes, Sam could have mentioned NPOA, but the Natural Point of Aim is implied. Sam made a very good comment because it covers all which is required, including repeatability.

[@Redacted-Information]

@@secretsquirrel6308 he mentions everything but the one thing most people (maybe him) dont know of or understand!

[@Redacted-Information]

@FireEscape i hunt I use npa My house is filled with trophies (And freezer filled with meat)

[@4tango123]

Most of this doesn't require going to range. Muscle memory. Over an over an over in the living room. Until you snap into the zone without thought.

[@jcarne1015]

Thanks Paul. I was taught the nose to charging handle technique on an M16A1 in Basic many many years ago. It worked well enough to score Expert. Ironically, TJ from Tactical Shit did a video demo of a new fancy charging handle on a F/A a while back. The charging handle reciprocated with the bolt carrier on every shot. Glad it wasn’t me with my nose in the path.

[@Pledgeman]

I agree with you J Carne. A fellow swat member was a military guy and taught new shooters to put your nose to the charging handle as a point of reference like a cheek weld to the butt of the rifle. As I aged it became more difficult for me to extend my neck in order to place my nose to the charging handle The technique is useful however for those that can do it. I wasn’t sure about the person referenced by Paul that commented on this technique as a usual combat technique and not a fighting technique. I beg to differ. Using that technique in tactical shooting in my experience is quite accurate.

[@jcarne1015]

@@Pledgeman I don’t know if I can do it any longer. Haven’t tried in years. My eyes aren’t what they used to be, so I’ve been using optics for a long time.

[@lpconserv6074]

The visual at 7:15 of firing in the rain, with the sling and STEAM rolling off your head is epic. I nominate this is your OFFICIAL GIF for your channel. Outstanding topic. Well presented, and as others said, kudos for your "I don't care if it is raining" attitude... carry on.

[@tedpfenninger4972]

Paul, My shooting background is in NRA High power rifle. Our positions are somewhat circumscribed by the rules, particularly using a sling. I found your ideas interesting, and intend to experiment with them next outing to the range. Thanks for calling out the all to common slobs in the shooting community! Thanks for the fine video.---?TPf

[@Redacted-Information]

No sling use while standing, correct?

[@craigbenz4835]

@@Redacted-Information That's right.

[@jk5658]

Thank you for this informative series. I grew and lived in Central Arizona where I still live. After buying a surplus M1 Carbine in the late 60's I had a friend whose dad was a WW II veteran and he taught us the various firing positions and shooting techniques which are quite similar to your videos. We did our firearm and archery at a range with known distances and in the field with unknown distances over various types of terrain on foot out across the desert utilizing various shooting positions. Now many years later when i go to the local range I am one of a very few who shoots offhand, kneeling, sitting and prone position. I am also one of a very few that uses a recurve bow.

[@audiesplace4318]

Another awesome and informative video, Paul! Thank you very much and keep the content rolling. I loved your reference to, "BRASS" with a single exception: I learned it as, Breathe, Relax, Aim, SLACK, Squeeze. It's a minor nit-picking, old man (71) thing, which relates to my time in service with the M-14 and my PMIs in the Marine Corps. Bless you and keep up the great content.

[@RustyJoe]

If the shot surprises you it will always hit wherever the sights are at the time. If you’re locked in a rest and the sights aren’t wavering, that’s just dandy. But to actually hit what one is aiming at unsupported or less supported, one must be able to intentionally break the shot when the sights are aligned with the actual point of aim.

[@harperhellems3648]

Thank you, Mr. Harrell. It's always a pleasure learning from you.

[@apmarsden]

The British Military teach the four basic principles of marksmanship:- 1. The position and hold must be sufficient to support the weapon. 2. The weapon should point naturally at the target. 3. The sight picture should be properly aligned and correct 4. The follow through should be allowed to complete. Everything Paul does and says falls into line with those principles and they've worked well for me over the decades.

[@sahhull]

5. Muzzle sweep the civilians on the range next to you at every opportunity.

[@apmarsden]

@@sahhull Yeah, but that one is simply "understood"... ;-)

[@zerofox9900]

What a nice Saturday afternoon surprise! Keep 'em coming, Paul!

[@aaronb6727]

"I could probably go on all day..." please do

[@str8shooter36]

Paul should have a monument built for him. The man literally is teaching people to shoot better while in the rain.

[@Mrelindio42]

I started shooting a BB gun when I was about ten years old. Was on a 4-H .22 rifle team when I was 16 YOA, and was shooting M-1s and then M-14s from 18 to 21 in the infantry. Once again on a rifle team, one year with M-1s and the last with M-14s. After the Army, I was a LEO for three different federal agencies and a firearms instructor for the last two. I have continued shooting rifles, pistols. and shotguns and hunting big game to this day. The previous paragraph is just to give my bona fides for this: Paul Harrell is the best firearms instructor on KZbin! If you apply his shooting techniques, your accuracy will improve.

[@timothyhines7845]

I definitely understand the "range idiot" part of your presentation. The city I live in maintains the old armory range. Annual fee is $25, but the range is unmanned. I was at the range when a couple vehicles pull in. I am on the rifle side at the "main line" which is 100 yards to the targets another 3(ish) to a 15ft berm. Twelve people unload from the vehicles. Six were minor children down to still in pampers but walking freely. The rest being "adults". The first act of one of these was to go to the cooler and pull out a bottled beer take a drink, hurl it in the air, and try to pull a saloon stunt with his concealed carry pistol. He missed. Said fired shot headed of towards the east at 1000fps and he just runs around for another bottle. I start packing my rifles away. They see this. Tell "trick shot" to cool his jets to which he replies "I paid my membership. I can do what I want." Tosses the bottle and manages to graze it, bullet goes of to the wild blue yonder. ( there is a sign at the gate saying no household garbage as targets, no drinking(alcohol) on the range, and NO glass bottles.) I pack my firearms into my vehicle clearly leaving my M9 Beretta in my battle belt, and drive to the gate which they left open. Upon clearing the gate I notify the local police. The individual was given a field sobriety test which he failed and arrested. He pled out got probation, and was back out at the range(in violation of said probation) less than a month later. He left before the police responded (go figure), and "since THEY the POLICE didn't see anything then nothing happened. I.e. if they catch him, he goes to prison and the county loses the probation $$$.

[@greasyglock1125]

i could picture the whole thing in my mind, that guy sounds like an a hole

[@gunfisher4661]

You still did good ,those kind of people are a danger to every thing.

[@GBall_Vision]

Paul the boss Harrell the legend

[@greybone777]

Range slobs got every informal range closed around Wenatchee Wa. Dragging junk up to shoot , broken glass,etc. Always clean up after yourself.

[@tc6818]

As a finale to this series, I think Paul should shoot Pop-Tart boxes from 100 yards.

[@balazsbuza7713]

I like how you decided to take out your earplugs while the camera was rolling so you didn't have to say "This is an earplug case, I use earplugs with every shot I take"

[@foxcm2000]

Literally got back from the range zeroing my AR10 today! Paul truly embodies the Zeitgeist (and poptarts) of our time.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Seems like Smokey Bear needs Paul "The No Range Trash" Harrell to start educating bums about range edicate

[@joshuabessire9169]

Only you can prevent range closures! Holding a rifle instead of a shovel. I could see that as one of his ads.

[@stsw4314]

AMEN TO THAT!!!

[@tylermorrison7051]

After Paul sees the beer cans, the camera closes in to reveal a tear running down his cheek. 😝

[@tylermorrison7051]

@@joshuabessire9169 that's great. Somebody needs to share that with Paul.

[@michaelblacktree]

And etiquette, as well. 😉

[@tombrown4683]

Great stuff, as per usual !

[@jlpjlp1953]

Another good one. Thanks, Paul!

[@phredrocks]

Thank Paul! Great info!

[@tommartinez62]

Great content as always Paul.

[@bertg.6056]

Great presentation, excellent points made. Thanks, Paul !

[@datapro007]

This is the video I was waiting to see. Great one, thanks Paul.

[@frankmosses9121]

Thank you for your time and effort

[@tobydulanski3000]

Thank you Paul and Crew for another excellent presentation.

[@ChristopherKnN]

I think "nose to charging handle" was taught many moons ago on M16s with peep sights purely to have a consistent cheek weld position. And, I think the DIs thought it was funny when you had a notch etched on your BCGs. The consistent cheek weld position is partially negated when using optics due to a range of eye relief.

[@liquidblake]

I heard it was taught because of the short eye relief on an ACOG

[@ChristopherKnN]

@@liquidblake There was no such thing as an ACOG when I was in.

[@cyberfox981]

Almost everything what you told today can be and need to be taken as esencial about precise and efective rifle shooting. I learned this things before 30 years and I m grateful to my instructors for this knowledge. Good job, keep doing, ignore dumb comments and stay focused on constructive things.

[@2AEnthusiast]

Great, informative video. I'm looking forward to part three.

[@frankopanklaric]

Thank you! Very informative.

[@tacticaljermu9628]

Yet again very nice presentation thanks Paul!

[@brysonfitzgerald5238]

Great stuff Paul!

[@bobthompson4133]

Too many people don’t spen enough time dry firing and handling their firearms.

[@maxlutz3674]

I agree. I wonder why they don´t. It is a cheap and effective way to improve accuracy and precission.

[@ghostsmoke11]

thanks for the tutorial and recommendations paul!

[@stein5763]

Part 1 came out the morning of my first time shooting with my friends, it definitely gave some valuable basics, and Part 2 will definitely help even more next time. Thanks again, Paul!

[@generaljackripper666]

Hope you had fun, remember practice practice practice.

[@stein5763]

@@generaljackripper666 Took three of us to pull the magazine out of a jammed WS-MCR but besides that it was fun getting incredibly sticky shooting juice boxes!

[@dannyarcher6163]

Thanks Paul, looking forward to the next one!

[@eamonia]

Yay! I've been looking forward to this one. Thanks, Paul. We really appreciate all your hard work.

[@lifelikejupiter]

Haven’t even seen the video and I’ve already liked/saved for later. Keep up the great work!

[@michaelfabian2401]

Love it! Love everything concerning Mr. Paul Harrell. Thank you Paul and crew for all the videos, topics good and bad, Thank y'all for teaching us all this valuable information in an easy to watch, fun and educational way.

[@chrisbaker978]

Awesome brother thanks for sharing

[@terryschiller2625]

Thank you Paul. I'd like to thank you and your crew for all your hard work and time Sir.

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@thebigcoorslight]

Love Paul's videos. My first watch anytime one is released. Keep them coming, Paul & crew!

[@UncleDon226]

Damn, The youtube video compression did Paul dirty in this one

[@brettlandon8624]

Great stuff!

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the information Paul.

[@ookdagook3047]

Great content, very informative and entertaining. Your channel has the perfect amount of both.

[@harrydexter8426]

Very valid comments on considerate range use! Nice info on o/h rifle shooting. Keep up the good job on videos!👍😊🇺🇸

[@burrco3086]

Great vids, much respect.

[@victormaxwell1919]

Paul have a lot of respect for your videos, thank you sir

[@wdcjunk]

I cannot possibly express in words my gratitude to you for making this video and all your others but particularly this series. You have excellent offhand skills and it’s always gotten my attention.

[@spacetruckin6555]

When Paul Harrell does push ups, he's not pushing himself up, he pushes the Earth down.

[@generaljackripper666]

He's not Chuck Norris.

[@kevingoebel170]

@@generaljackripper666 There's a rumor I just started that Paul TRAINED Chuck Norris! 🙂

[@nathanrendelman]

when the boogie man goes to bed, he checks under his bed for chuck Norris, but when Chuck goes to bed, he checks under for Paul Harrell.

[@warnerwhtada5856]

Thank you for increasing the loudness on your video! I agree with Joey that you do provide superior quality videos out of all the gun people I've seen. Thanks for that too.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

A Paul Harrell video always makes my day. Thank you Paul for another very educational video. Really appreciate your dedication to making these. Take care, try to stay dry and have a great week.

[@timneal5617]

Thanks Paul, always helpful

[@tonyv8925]

Thank you for Part 2 video.

[@chuckmiller5763]

I put my nose on the charging handle on my HK91 and it almost tore my face off.

[@thejollyjohnson9015]

Hi Paul! Been watching for a few years and love your videos!

[@MatterMadeMoot]

As someone who loves your thorough and exhaustive explanations Paul, this is probably the most quick and to the point video of yours I've ever seen. Your channel has come a long way. Thank you for the great information.

[@2sipsMax]

Very helpful, thx again.

[@fwod1867]

Paul takes the weather, hot, rain, snow, he just creates one of the best yt contents 👍👏

[@jaredwright1655]

Gotta add "DO TRY THIS AT HOME, you don't rise to the occasion, you fall back on your level of training."

[@secretsquirrel6308]

The Law of Primacy in instruction dictates as you have said.

[@dennispenton2052]

Another great presentation Paul. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hi Dennis how are you doing 😊

[@scottyfox6376]

Channels like Paul's are the only options I have left to maintain my interest in shooting & firearms. Excellent content, thank you.

[@roykiefer7713]

Excellent video!

[@wolffzambelli2701]

Another great video, Paul. Ready for part III.....

[@VTPSTTU]

Thank you again! I've been trying to practice more offhand shooting over the past six months.

[@georgekerr8804]

Always great content.

[@mr.g7835]

Thank you, for that "downrange tour." Although a brief aside in the beginning of this installment, more true words have not been spoken. The sensibility of that short walk and talk may be quite evasive to many viewers. Hats off to a true "class-act." Thank you, Sir. Simply outstanding.

[@davidtexas1638]

Thanks Paul good info

[@dgambrel9241]

It’s amazing how refreshing practical advice can be.

[@bernardomontell873]

Always amaze me how people mix guns and beer (and sometimes hard liquor). Shooting is NOT softball, neither pool nor dominoes. I do not know who said that common sense was the least common of the senses but was spot on.

[@johnreacher3756]

Potential Darwin Award winners.

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hi how are you doing 😊

[@jw-sigp2258]

Awesome video as usual.

[@jaksahn3370]

A video with Paul and a wasr is always a good watch

[@josephtucciarone6878]

Thank you for teaching us.

[@lucstevenin5536]

Great videos, logical and full of common sense. Keep them coming Paul. All the best from Kazakhstan

[@samb8996]

Thanks for this Paul Important fundamentals

[@roccoelleto9900]

Another excellent training from Mr. Harrell. When I'm instructing cadets to shoot pistols I see them take forever to aim, get a great sight picture then jerk the shot. The cadets will often worry more about sight alignment, sight picture, and breath control but then make the shot happen. They wonder why the shots then don't go where they are aiming. One great tool has been the slow motion settings on cell phone cameras. Nothing like real time feedback along with dummy drills. I tell those shooters the best aim in the world doesn't mean a thing if you can't control your trigger finger. Thank you for your videos. They are very much appreciated.

[@zippitydoodah5693]

Thanks, Paul.

[@danielmacdonald8358]

Thank you Paul this really is a great video and hit home with me on the trigger control from time to time I've noticed my groups string to the left I'm going to make a point to correct that using your method. Thanks again 👍

[@tommywilliams64]

Always, good info.

[@3nertia]

Thanks, Paul!

[@daultonhuskey2804]

Thanks Paul! lots of good info, especially regarding the trigger control. ( we just purchased our 1st striker pistols and the trigger pull is taking some time for me to adjust to)

[@donhoward3770]

I've been picking up a grocery bag of trash each time I go to the range. My area of choice is getting tidier, and guess what? .... I can find more of my brass. Others have seen me and asked what I was doing. Now I see some of them doing it too.

[@johnreacher3756]

GOOD for You! A broom and rake are always in my truck for that reason. And the price of recycled brass is going up.