AR Platforms: 10.5" vs 20" Barrel at 200 Yards

Paul tests the effectiveness of two different AR platform rifles at 200 yards.
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[@edwardyuan793]

I'm disappointed Paul didn't pull those ARs out of his jacket pocket.

[@devinm.7265]

Either way, I guess you could say we learned that "Size DOES matter"

[@masonallison2495]

Aiden Pearce

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, Mate, you remind me of the story about the Fox Terrier let loose in the centre of a Cat Show... Surrounded by so many Options he finished up being paralyzed by the Indecision... So MANY little Deathseeds, and ALL of them DIFFERENT from each other...! Funny to watch. Such is Life, Have a good one. Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

[@mopar4465]

It ia a magical jacket.

[@bobroberts2371]

Or has he has done in the past, have the sling over his shoulder, gun hidden behind his back then swivels it around.

[@alphazuluz]

I feel it necessary to point out that Paul was shooting a 12”ish target at 200 yards with a 10.5” AR USING IRON SIGHTS WITH SIGNIFICANT WIND! What a boss.

[@sethhardin9558]

Farley Moab that sks has a rifle length barrel

[@sethhardin9558]

Farley Moab the point is that there’s a fat chance that any average amateur gun enthusiast can pull off shots like that. No one is comparing Paul Harrell, who is a renowned competition shooter, to possibly the best competition shooter today Jerry Miculek.

[@sethhardin9558]

Farley Moab plus the more a weapon weighs the harder it is to move, therefore it’s a little easier to hold a heavier weapon on target than a lighter weapon in my experience

[@franciscodanconia3551]

That's nothing. You should see that Luke Skywalker guy shoot. He can bullseye womp rats with his T-16 back home, and they're not much bigger than two meters.

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

No wind w/the 1st round with the 10.5 and wind at his back on the 2nd round with the both the 10.5 and 20... good shooting, of course but not all that difficult. Pre-ACOG days in the Army, that’s what we were trained to do. I’ve recently have learned that so many guys have never used irons. They get flattop ARs and put optics on them. Some will pick up a cheap set of BUIS later, but never even sight em in! I was recently looking into getting a new set for a build I was doing. 10 out of 11 guys I asked about their BUIS and how do they like them, didn’t know because they have never used them! Not even to sight in. 8 of those guys didn’t even know how to sight em in. So I guess when they see me hitting 200, 250 and 300 yds using my irons, they prob think I’m an amazing shooter. When I’d only consider myself maybe a little above average, among iron sight guys. Those 10 guys? I’m leagues above.

[@Jamoni1]

Cashier at Walmart: Boss, he's here again... yeah, meat, oranges, blankets and ammo, just like last time...

[@johnlloyddy7016]

Walmart Boss: What? No soda?

[@wrayday7149]

Manager, bring up the menu, select quick buy number 1, hit enter.

[@beargillium2369]

Don't forget the leather jackets dude

[@Callsign_Prophet]

@Thomas Jefferson Wolfcall he donates sticky shot up bloody fleece ?

[@chrisgabbert658]

He’s not buying 223 at Walmart they don’t sell it at least not here .

[@JohnMatrixOfficial]

I always feel like if Paul panned the camera, you would see a bunch of people out there taking notes.

[@guypierson5754]

You made me chuckle out loud with that nice.

[@comunistubula4424]

Write that down!! Write that down!!

[@mrchowhua7933]

He did talk about it. Those are sears shooting jackets no longer being made. Unless he gets with someone to make those and assuming sears doesn't sue him. And I think he paid something like $50 bucks way way back in the days for them.

[@jasonm7888]

They'd be in lab coats.

[@factdesignbr]

That'd be us brother

[@captaincodebook3200]

Paul You SERIOUSLY need to sell or endorse a line of those jackets and sell them here. And the action figure....

[@robertdinicola9225]

I will buy one of each!

[@pauperslament3467]

Duluth Trading Company.

[@geejoe4506]

@@robertdinicola9225 ditto

[@asmith7876]

I can't hardly watch the video with the action figure, holy shit he's hilarious!

[@Magnumscoffeefreek]

Yes

[@lumpsharkboard6591]

I really appreciate that Paul doesn't make me sit through a commercial for silver coins. Thank you for not being a corporate shill, Paul!

[@dr.floridamanphd]

I don’t get ads for silver coins, but I do get an ad at the start of each video.

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Before the end of 2020, there will be no silver coins/rounds available. There are over 500 silver certificates for every ounce of silver available in the market. Once investors realize that their claim to that Oz of silver is shared by 499+ other folks, the facade will be washed away.

[@CypherAod]

@@HarrisonCountyStudio Do people actually buy precious metal /certificates/? Why?! If I'm gonna spend money on precious metal I want that metal in my hands afterwards!

[@dr.floridamanphd]

CypherAod, very few people buy actual bullion due to the cost. Most of the precious metals sold on the market are through ETFs (exchange traded funds). Homeboy is buying into conspiracy theories. He probably thinks the frogs are turning gay too.

[@thatsrich944]

Probably because he is demonetized, just like most other firearm channels.

[@OffGridHacks]

15:39 for those that are interested in what a bullet tumbling in the air sounds like. As usual Paul, thank you for taking the time to do this for us!

[@Rascal77s]

I had a glass of delicious Florida lung tissue juice this morning.

[@JimiVPhotography]

LOL. I actually said to someone at a friends house. Another person there whom I hadn't previously met, cracked up and said 'Paul Harrell' . Needless to say we spent an hour talking about Paul's vids!!

[@5000rgb]

It isn't just for breakfast anymore. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ3Ld4F3jsurhMk

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

Anyone else want an entire video where Paul just tells interesting anecdotes? (FYI, all Paul anecdotes are interesting)

[@dcvoltzz4472]

anecdotal live chat! Thats where its @

[@matthewnewcomb559]

Kinda just want him to read me a bed time story

[@md_vandenberg]

You mean like the 2+ hour long Thanksgiving special?

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

@@md_vandenberg Yes, but no. He gave some instruction in that one too. I want 2+ hours of just straight stories about things he has seen and done.

[@MilesTraveler]

Volunteer at a veteran center or retirement home. Lots of stories from experienced people.

[@oldnumber5866]

If you smell citrus at the range you know Paul has been there!

[@sombra6153]

Using heirloom fruits will leave a Paul Harrell legacy of orange groves all over the country for generations ...

[@guypierson5754]

Ants on the range? Paul was here! :D

[@pisacenere]

Everybody's Gangsta until the 20 inches AR appears

[@markh.6687]

Notice Mr. Harrell does not shoot it while the AR is laying on its side.

[@getoffmylawn8986]

Mrs. Harrell: "Jeez, pork ribs for dinner AGAIN?"

[@RalphReagan]

Lol

[@doejohn8674]

Pork ribs in sweet sour orange sauce :)

[@AKAtheA]

@@doejohn8674 and a pinch of copper and lead ;-)

[@doejohn8674]

@@AKAtheA Yep, don't forget the spices!

[@lulubegaga]

@Johnny Nonya how do you know?

[@StuPV]

I like to imagine that the butcher near Paul just thinks he loves pork chops and ribs so much and can't get enough of them

[@dcvoltzz4472]

I would BBQ those ribs.. in a heartbeat.. or meat target

[@ScottKenny1978]

I suspect that Paul has a deal with the local grocery for stuff that is too old to sell.

[@jonniiinferno9098]

@@ScottKenny1978 one would hope... ( Nooooo -- to think of good pork/beef going to waste - SACRILEGE !!! )

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@jonniiinferno9098 I understand that Paul feeds leftover meat targets to his dogs.

[@jonniiinferno9098]

@@ScottKenny1978 i feel better already... =P

[@artemisarrow179]

It’s always a good day to come home to some new Paul Harrel vids

[@gundamsandguns2631]

Agreed

[@clintcowley4509]

So here we are...

[@ivepeters]

Definitely

[@roymuerlunos2426]

Grus it's a furry ;) also totally agree.

[@gamerdude3789]

Indeed

[@1978garfield]

Professor Harrell showing us how it is done. No BS, just the scientific method being carried out and documented. Great stuff as always.

[@MacEwanMouse]

The only thing I'm not a fan of is the whole, meat target thing. It's a poor way to measure data honestly, the chronograph is fine, figuring out drop at different distances is fine, but we have calibrated ballistics gel tests that allow for a more consistent look at how the round expends energy.

[@bravo6959]

@@MacEwanMouse the meat target is great

[@noturfather1106]

@@MacEwanMouse the meat target demonstrates the rounds performance against actual flesh and bone and fabric instead of a meat-like block.

[@nicole4779]

I literally can watch Paul’s videos all day. He’s like the Bob Ross of guns and I’m here for it

[@streamylc]

Woah.... nailed it!! (....Happy little AR)

[@frankgonzalez3822]

Anybody else want to see 300 blackout tested out of short barrel for effectiveness on target ? Standard and low velocity 300 (used for suppressor). Paul, it looks like several are wanting a 300 Blackout video. I am emphasizing my request by joining your patreon account today.

[@Arman-jx7hu]

Oh absolutely!!! That would be awesome.

[@aleks138]

yes. especially considering a 10" 300bo has the same energy as a 16" 223

[@calebdoner]

Yes. Super and sub.

[@jasperthehairycaterpillar1168]

Without question!!

[@TweakRacer]

Yes, super/subsonic ammo through 8"/16" barrels.

[@Mirokuofnite]

Come for the caveats. Stay for the cavities.

[@Ni999]

Epic. 👍

[@bigsasquatch44]

You win.

[@happyveliz]

Cavities? I'm assuming autocorrect corrected yabuts to cavities but.... That's tooo wrong

[@bearbuster157]

happyveliz Yabuts and Nobuts sometimes cancel out. Yobida judge.

[@charleshetrick3152]

happyveliz he’s a dental hygienist (Paul is) and there are wound cavities so maybe is double joke. Though my thirteen year old mentality finds it a bit dirty naughty. “Stay for the cavities.” Sound like bad porn dialogue

[@michaelblacktree]

The background scenery was absolutely beautiful. 👍

[@shoup2882]

As with all Paul's videos......click "like" before I watch!!

[@PC-uh6hk]

I always click like before I watch Paul.

[@panamared3681]

'Let's crunch the numbers'....'I've got a new meat target set up.' Some of my favorite Paulisms.

[@zacharymurphy2099]

Paulms 5;56

[@mopar4465]

Is there a 'let's crunch the numbers' shirt? I'd buy one.

[@jonkR96]

“You be the judge” My favorite.

[@ColeyJack8590]

"This one fits my hand better" is still my favorite

[@amosmoses9247]

@@zacharymurphy2099 And now we will read from the book of Harrelations......

[@Irishcream216]

last time I was this early, the meat target was still alive on the farm.

[@dannylandrum7899]

You win.

[@Bowhead31]

Tyler Bailey Good one.

[@MonkeyWrenching]

Today’s top comment goes to Tyler, good one!

[@nitemare5030]

Haha hilarious

[@ebabdbgbbbebbluesman6115]

Comin from northern IL, tyler and bailey been my best friend for 10 to 20 years cheers and shoot away from

[@chuckbilson656]

Just imagine the fact that for every single one of Paul's videos. It takes the government multiple years to review an implement the data that he puts out.

[@CountryRacing186]

Because we just like spending time at the range 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mikekraut7643]

Someone please get Paul some sort of foam windbreaker for his mic

[@michaelanderson1859]

U mean like the windbreakers the FBI wears? He could have Paul Harrel printed on them😅

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

That is KZbin in general, not just Paul's videos. Sound equalization on videos would be great but KZbin doesn't care enough to fix their issues. A wind blocking mechanical item would help, reduce wind noise, but software solution would distort the report of the firearms and I would recommend passing that up if possible.

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

@@Dang_Near_Fed_Up KZbin already does loudness equalization, which means that every video above 14 LUFS gets turned down to that level. This is a lossless process and doesn't change the sound quality, it just equalizes for perceived loudness. However they can't and shouldn't do any more than that because it would mess with well recorded and mastered videos. There are millions of professional music videos and other well mastered videos on the platform that would suffer massively from any kind of auto-equalization or compression, they simply cannot do that. I watch a lot of videos with more amateurish sound recording/mastering, too, so I usually use Equalizer APO in combination with Windows' built-in Loudness Equalization on the shortest setting. It is basically an auto-gain, auto-compressor/limiter. This is a rather aggressive setting that fixes most problems in amateur sound recording/mixing, but I wouldn't want to listen to music with this, it sounds horrible on professional recordings.

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

What I'm trying to say is: KZbin as a platform cannot do anything about bad sound recording/mixing/mastering. It's just up to the creators to get some good sound in their videos. It's not rocket science, everyone can learn enough about it to make at least a half-decent sound track. Unfortunately most people don't realize that bad sound is way more distracting and annoying than some shaky footage or a lower resolution picture.

[@ecoop20]

Paul, I want to compliment you on your marksmanship shooting the meat target. Hitting that small a target so consistently with iron sights is impressive, to me if not others. Especially with the wind whipping like it was.

[@hammerslammer3006]

X3

[@burtbiggum499]

If hes doing it off-hand then its for sure good shooting

[@clivenewton7609]

Brian Wilson , but the wind was almost directly behind him........at least for part of the time🙂, but yes this boy can sure shoot👍👍

[@markh.6687]

I'd hate to have to compensate for wind drift shooting perpendicular to the wind direction!

[@guypierson5754]

Problem is Paul is such a good shot we get used to it, would have weirded me out if he hadn't made his shots, we get spoiled I guess :D

[@burgtaylor3469]

Interesting results. The short barrel did better than I expected it to.

[@Aikibiker1]

I always thought a 10 inch 5.56mm was great for CQB and "not something I want to be shot at, at longer ranges", but still not all that great. I guess I was wrong.

[@509Gman]

Aikibiker1 ammo selection is important. This would have been very different if M855 had been used. The 77gr load is not too dissimilar from Mk 262 which had gained a reputation for both the long range accuracy from a long barrel and close to midrange terminal effect with short barrels.

[@Darren4352]

@@509Gman I would beg to differ. At the relatively short range of 200 yd I don't think you're going to see truly different effectiveness. If we we're looking at 500 to 600 yards then I believe we'd see some significant differences in terminal performance but relatively speaking 200 yards is still close range. An additional factor would be there is no need to penetrate any sort of armor.

[@additudeobx]

Agreed, especially from 200 yds.....

[@memento_mori6454]

I agree for the 20" that 200 yards is close range. But for the 10.5", 200 yards is pushing it a bit. Personally I think it's an unfair comparison. The 10.5" was designed specifically for 100 yards and less distances.

[@alancranford3398]

Thank you, Paul. There is no substitute for data gathered under real-world conditions. When such data isn't practical or moral (it's not ethical to dose your friends with meth, get them excited and then shoot them at various ranges before cutting them apart to see what the bullets did) simulations approximating reality are as good as it gets. Terminal ballistics testing has to be conducted with simulations--whether water jugs or something deemed more "scientific." Test media isn't free and there's the time to set up the test and then interpret the results. Your testing is a public service. Thank you.

[@michaelanderson1859]

Yeah, but it would be funny to tell them u were gonna shoot them and see which one ran the fastest in a zigzag pattern, while firing blanks in a safe direction

[@guypierson5754]

@@michaelanderson1859 That's one way to see which of your mates is gonna be the "bunny in the headlights" person, but probably not the friendliest way :D

[@fuhq5121]

I wish I would've read this before I got my ar pistol.

[@hugosaldivar8994]

@@fuhq5121 you are telling me lol, i went with a 7.5" wished i went 10.5"

[@SafetyProMalta]

"High Plains Harrell"

[@williamhoppe4500]

Still hankering for "The Meat Target" T-Shirt. Thanks for all your work on these videos.

[@TweakRacer]

Should sell with sororities.

[@guypierson5754]

@Daniel W See, THAT would be a good shirt. And on the back "You be the judge"

[@DJ-tn9zk]

I only stumbled onto your channel a few mnths ago and cant begin to tell you how much I appreciate your knowledge and the way you present things. Keep up the amazing videos, thank you

[@guypierson5754]

It's nice to have someone who doesn't bombast and has a nice calming voice, right? I sometimes use Paul as a bedtime story, I'm interested in what he has to say, but he also does a good job at keeping his level and tone and it relaxes me so much.

[@dougworzalla768]

@@guypierson5754 Paul is the Bob Ross of firearms.

[@Mrgunsngear]

good times 🇺🇸

[@joemo1033]

We have fun

[@sbura_]

Milk

[@roykiefer7713]

Paul - THANK YOU! I thought this was one of your very best videos: excellent subject, lots of learning, (as always) very lucidly and factually presented, and results that were both meaningful and useful. Here are my personal takeaways: - While I won’t go below a 1:8 twist, 16 inch barrel for 5.56/.223, I was impressed by the 10.5 inch barrel at 200 yards (more effective than I thought it would be, although obviously less so than the twenty inch barrel). - The 77 grain Remington just was added to the top of my “buy some” list. I’d also like to add one comment that may be of value to some of your viewers. Months ago, Chis Baker of Lucky Gunner produced a KZbin where he interviewed two really knowledgeable Federal Ammunition professionals (and I’d emphasize that both these fellows were not “marketing types,” rather they were the engineers and the testers who make design decisions and trade offs including projectile composition and shape, muzzle velocity from likely weapons, and so forth . . . really first rate people). Okay, they unambiguously stated that hydrostatic shock is unlikely to occur with velocities below 2100 FPS. So, I’d presume the 77 grain meat targets results (citrus lung tissue especially) might reflect that. Again, thinks - this was one of your very best (imho).

[@chadvalliere8697]

Anyone else hearing those ricochets?

[@EastCoastMan603]

The fact that Paul’s pants blend with the foreground and his jacket blend with the farground is just.....AMERICAN AMAZING ! 🦅🇺🇸

[@therocinante3443]

Wow I never noticed that. You know he must've done that on purpose!

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Not use to Paul being in a bone dry desert

[@dr.floridamanphd]

mikemerrill175, looks like Idaho to me.

[@transtubular]

@@dr.floridamanphd Eastern Oregon kinda looks like Idaho

[@dr.floridamanphd]

Black Rooks, eastern Oregon. Western Idaho. What’s the difference?

[@poppingpenquin2172]

This guy needs to be a playable character in GTA 6

[@Ogrematic]

With soundtrack.

[@2getitnow]

Wouldn't be fair to the other players.

[@2getitnow]

Only viable team mate... Chuck Norris.

[@Ogrematic]

@James Harding Yeah, that's true. He's more like a bystander that would shoot you for killing a cop.

[@dlam2864]

because all the weapons appear out of his pockets

[@saf9236]

Hey Paul, I've watched a lot of your videos over the past few years. I want to thank you for the time you've put into providing thorough testing.

[@artiefischel2579]

It's almost like kinetic energy goes with the square of the velocity or something.

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

KE = (1/2)m(v^2)

[@Arman-jx7hu]

Lol good one!!

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Artie Fischel Make Math Great Again !

[@10splitter]

But physicists have always argued whether kinetic energy or momentum is the true measure of the energy of motion; momentum is linear in both mass and velocity.

[@artiefischel2579]

@@10splitter No, not really. Kinetic energy is, by definition, energy of motion. You're referring to force being change of momentum over time? True, but that's not the kinetic energy.

[@jojohuckmeister2771]

I could listen to this man talk ballistics all day

[@slowbladepenetrates]

Paul makes it look so easy, I find myself forgetting that he's consistently hitting a porkchop 200yards away with iron sights in a strong breeze. I think I'd be struggling to see the pork chop past my A2 front sight post - lord knows I was having enough trouble with the zeroing target the other day, just from getting a little finger smudge on my glasses.

[@grahamman74]

Very good presentation as always, Paul. Thank you for the info

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Great way to end a Friday, a nice cool drink & a vid from Paul. LIFE IS GOOD 👍

[@timazbill7746]

My favorite part of the week is when Paul uploads a video.

[@alvaroeloredo]

Excellent test! Thank you very much, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

[@andygrew4832]

Excellent presentation as always. Thank you.

[@DIGPLatinodriftking1]

If only I could have this guy as my weapons instructor! Id soak everything in like a sponge with every lesson. So much great information!

[@shawnr771]

What do you think we are doing?

[@virtuaguyverify]

But you are XXX

[@timwilliamanderson]

I love Paul's videos

[@TheJBerg]

So simple, but so informative, and honestly gives a unique perspective that is interesting.

[@treborkroy5280]

Some people watch Bob Ross to chill, others watch Paul.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

I come to read the comments and watch the video 😂

[@wrayday7149]

When you are out in the desert, don’t shoot your water to prove a point. XD

[@hammerslammer3006]

Thank you Mr Harrell n crew! I haven't had time or ambition to test this myself. Great vid! Very informative and thorough!

[@mtm7014]

Thanks Paul!

[@mrchubbyfella9421]

Best KZbinr regarding firearms! Thank you for the great content Paul.

[@sgillespie1190]

Actual data! This is so awesome Paul. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to share! Useful stuff!

[@hoosiered471]

Great data Paul!!! Thanks!!!

[@Monster11B]

Excellent presentation as always. Thanks Paul.

[@MonkeyWrenching]

How could anyone dislike this?! Great vid Paul, as usual.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

Gun Nuts and his few remaining fans. That’s my guess.

[@matthewnunya8483]

Any video with solid views will have some dislikes. Reasons could vary from someone at the bottom of the bottle hit the wrong button to haters from similair content creators. It doesnt do much with ratios like this though.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

Matthew Nunya, I’ve also heard it’s Aussies and Kiwis trying to like the videos. 😂

[@matthewnunya8483]

14k plus likes vs 16 dislikes atm

[@MonkeyWrenching]

Matthew Nunya - I wasn’t actually asking, it was sarcasm.

[@radm.pesoskrew]

At 6:43, when Paul says "3316", I really felt that.

[@thanakislupusthesaltywolve7208]

Thanks for all the hard work,great video

[@DM-jo3cn]

Thank you for these extremely quality demonstrations!

[@ArchieBl3h]

My 3 year old is in the room while im watching this. when paul switched to the meat target, after every shot, my son starts calling out velocities. *pop* "twenty six twenty two" *pop* "twenty six twenty /nine/" he even had pauls inflection on some of the numbers as if he's surprised by the number. this boy is going places.

[@joshualondon9429]

Great presentation, as always. Interesting results too.

[@coffee11970]

Thank you, Excellent video. The information was very helpful. You guys rock.

[@PPISAFETY]

Paul, this kind of video is incredibly useful. I used to do a lot of this testing in the pre-KZbin days, and I know how much work in involved in just doing the shooting, not to mention the video production. Thank you for putting forth the effort. In this time where there are more AR-15 owners and fewer and fewer places to shoot a rifle at any distance, especially on the East Coast, you are providing a real service to those of us who want to know what actually happens at longer ranges than we can typical shoot at on our local venues.

[@MA-iv7ol]

Stunning scenery, wish I had a place to shoot like that.

[@ratroute8238]

Most likely Eastern Oregon or Washington State behind the Cascade mountain rain shadow.

[@ScottKenny1978]

Looks like eastern Oregon (since I know Paul lives in the Salem, OR area). The terrain in eastern Washington is a little more hilly between the big rock outcrops. I live in southern Idaho, similar terrain to eastern Oregon.

[@beargillium2369]

Most likely,wherever you are, there is some BLM land very similar to that, it's just usually an hour to three away

[@MA-iv7ol]

@@beargillium2369 Not in Texas, all private lands. Only a few state parks for hunting only, no target shooting. Time to buy some land I guess.

[@monkeymonk2278]

That is my beautiful home state of Oregon

[@ZAKish-cy9xu]

As usual another great and informative video. Keep up the great work.

[@robjohns5806]

Paul, your videos are a great resource. Thank you very much.

[@swj719]

Today's video was apparently filmed in Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

[@ratroute8238]

Most likely Eastern Oregon or Washington State behind the Cascade mountain rain shadow.

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@ratroute8238 looks more like eastern Oregon, eastern Washington is called the channeled scablands for a reason. I live in Idaho, have driven through both of them far too many times to count.

[@ratroute8238]

@@ScottKenny1978 You be the judge :-)

[@bubbajones5905]

They could use a directional mic with a dead cat.

[@stevemiller7433]

@@bubbajones5905 poor kitty

[@1958johndeere620]

Test results, " If someone shoots you with any grain, any length barrel from a 556 your just plain dead ".

[@Fred_NaughT]

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Anyone volunteer to stand down range and catch a 22LR?

[@tonycurtis4282]

@@exothermal.sprocket LOL. Yeah. Unless on PCP or their adrenalin is so high. A 22 LR would stop a normal person, but stress situations aren't normal. The problem is that someone pumping adrenalin will take much more damage. I'm saying each situation is different, but if your life or your family's life is at stake, why take a chance. Go for something that will end the confrontation.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@tonycurtis4282 Personally I prefer 45 caliber. I was just making a point above, with all the hype thrown around.

[@Maverick966]

Not at all

[@kane5916]

Your straight forward intuition and circumstance explanation is so refreshing to have on youtube entailing the gun specs.! Appreciate that

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

Excellent work, entertaining and education as always, Thanks Paul.

[@doomfathertm8771]

I'm almost as interested to know what that wind velocity was.

[@darksu6947]

5000fps lol

[@averageamerican1287]

Lol did you see that flag?

[@Hjerte_Verke]

We could definitely hear it. Maybe us fans could patreon-fund him one of those hand held anemometers or some other amateur weather station that he could set up on-site.

[@DSMattitude]

It was probably more consistent than the Remington Premier Match 77 grains. 😐

[@brendenperry3770]

I'm thinking E R R O R on the chronograph

[@ghoulishgaming6787]

Kudos to Paul for always being able to read the chronograph. Even with my glasses, I couldn’t do it without walking up to it after every shot

[@beargillium2369]

The guy is a world class marksman...

[@Thafuface]

Excellent Video as always Paul. I can really appreciate all the work you put into these videos. 20 mins flashes by when I watched this. I'm sure it took you most of the day to make.

[@pauls6403]

Thank you for butting all that info together it's very helpful !

[@Walter-wo5sz]

I'm so old I remember when a 22" barrel was considered short.

[@MrPotatochips4]

Was just listening to Garcia+Grisswold's album "Old and In the Way" which I remember hearing "gold will turn to grey, youth will fade away", and then thinking it was about somebody else! Hahahahar. Back when I had a Marlin-Ballard with octagonal 30" barrel in .38-55, which I let go because the bore was pitted. Then too it weighed 12 lbs. anyway.

[@Walter-wo5sz]

@@MrPotatochips4 love the 38-55. The long barrels were a lot quieter too.

[@guypierson5754]

@@MrPotatochips4 I like this comment. Nothing makes me feel as old as hearing songs from way back, and being on the other side of the narrative. Blam! emotionally devastated by a song you knew and trusted :D

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Honestly don't know why those older cartridges ran such long barrels. Pretty sure there was a velocity loss after a certain length much shorter than the actual length. Sight radius accuracy?

[@Walter-wo5sz]

@@exothermal.sprocket one reason was black powder. That stuff will keep making velocity with a 40 inch barrel.

[@shiivd]

The most impressive part of this video is that you managed to get good quality audio in this field, kudos to your equipment. Great video!

[@garrettturley9851]

Great video: quick, concise and shows how the difference in barrel lengths begins to separate at further distances. Great job Paul!

[@cjchristian3825]

Thanks for this Paul, great content

[@mikelatta484]

When i die I want to be buried in a green and yellow box.

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

I prefer green and white box Remington coffins, but to each his own.

[@Dialysisforever]

You mean you don't want to donate your body as a meat target?

[@mikelatta484]

@@Dialysisforever Donate any and all viable organs and tissues and let Paul shoot the rest. Then compost me. I'm cool with that.

[@markwhite6782]

@@mikelatta484 "Now today I'm shooting Remington .223 55 grain soft point through 1 layer of pig skin followed by Mikes liver he donated, thank you Mike for your sponsorship, followed by 3 fleee blankets."

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

@@markwhite6782 New and improved high tech fleece bullet stop.

[@dylconnaway9976]

I respect the fact he has enough discipline and muzzle awareness, he doesn’t even flag the camera.

[@TheScarecrow1192]

Great video just what I needed !! Thanks Paul

[@gordythomas1693]

Thank you, Paul. As always, a great educational video

[@Scaliad]

As I'm sure Paul would agree, there are always caveats... One here, is that all the velocities were chronographed at the same relatively short distance, not truly muzzle velocity, but close enough. As expected, velocities were lower from the 10.5" barrel, but most of us would choose that short barrel for CQB, not because of best performance, but for compactness and manuverability. At 200 yards, the 20" barrel velocity will be close to Paul's 10.5" barrel velocities at the shorter range. If you are satisfied with your 20" barrel's velocities at 200 yds, then you should probably be satisfied with your 10.5" at

[@itsapittie]

Like almost everything involving weapons, context is important.

[@AOMartialArts]

This is the correct comment. A 10.5" rifle isn't *intended* to reach out to 200 although it can. The way that a 20" barrel isn't ideal for room clearing, but it can. My martial arts instructor used to always talk about distance and he would say "you don't use a hand grenade in a phone booth." 10.5" for the Urban Boogaloo 16-20" across the sandy plains of Durka-Durkistan

[@asdfghjk2933]

The best thing about the 20" is its up close performance though. You get the full potential of the 5.56 round after all. Yeah the 10.5" is satisfactory up close, but out of a 20" barrel you're getting 40% more muzzle energy. I'll take 1300 ft lbs every day over 900-950 even at bad breath distance.

[@itsapittie]

@@asdfghjk2933 Everything involves tradeoffs. All other things being equal, I'll take the greater energy every time, but all things are rarely equal. Sometimes the loss of energy is a reasonable sacrifice to gain the ability to maneuver the weapon more quickly in a confined space.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

I read this comment in Paul's voice 😆

[@ColeDedhand]

The 77gr smk has a strong reputation for real-world effectiveness from long and short barrels.

[@MushroomStampGalactica]

You’re right. I’ve used it and seen it’s effects first hand in Mogadishu several years ago. It is devastating.

[@ColeDedhand]

@@MushroomStampGalactica The kind of meat target that shoots back.

[@toki89666]

By SMK do you mean OTM? I know tmk means tipped match king what is the S?

[@MushroomStampGalactica]

The Third Pin Sierra Match King. Yes the MK 262 uses an open tip match bullet and is the one I was referring to. We didn’t use it exclusively but almost.

[@MushroomStampGalactica]

Cole Dedhand Yes what a $#ithole.

[@wayneleahy7245]

Thank you Paul. I have both and you answered many questions that I had.

[@josephtucciarone6878]

Thank you for such excellent analysis of the topic, and for picking such a relevant topic.

[@Tool-Meister]

Excellent presentation multiplied by outstanding marksmanship! (I remember the days I would have not embarrassed myself shooting open sights at 200 yards and more. At 70+, what target? 😉) Thanks for taking the time to eliminate the conjecture.

[@thomasmcozart1093]

Best way to start the weekend is with a new video from Paul Harrell!

[@thomasmcozart1093]

I just don’t feel comfortable with a 5.56/223 firearm with less than a 14” barrel. For a shorter barrel, I prefer 300BLK with supersonic ammo. But that’s just me.

[@longblacktrain777]

Another great video packed with great information.

[@pat4145]

Great video as usual Paul !! Thanks

[@Kai33331]

watching Paul is like Christmas. He's got presents in every pocket

[@spanuehspanueh7216]

Now Paul Harrell needs to make a “Bear-Meat Target,” to end all the discussions on what is the best for woods defense. :-)

[@alun7006]

Fascinating as always. And what a beautiful location!

[@justmatt2020]

Real-world info. Clean presentation. Thank you, Paul.

[@Tool-Meister]

I concur! An episode of anecdotes and humorous bloopers would be awesome! The other side of Paul... I can’t wait,

[@vladimirputin3426]

he speaks so calm and clear youtubes automatic captions are almost entirely accurate

[@MrPotatochips4]

Hay, great job with the Russian Federation debt reduction, making needed changes in the constitution, stabilizing Syria, Venezuela, and Ukraine. Oh, and opposing Hillary Clinton and her stupid perverse monstrous policies from 2008 on. You go Vlad!

[@vladimirputin3426]

@@MrPotatochips4 I just shook some hands and widened myself, really not that hard.

[@kfshman]

I was waiting for a new vedio. Thank you Paul

[@raygipson8896]

Awesome video Paul, thank you.

[@BogeyTheBear]

My succinct takeaway is to say that the longer barrel _enhances_ performance-- the short barrel does the job, but long barrel gives you the luxury of excess.

[@neverhaveenoughguns2950]

That’s what she said

[@JohnDoe-zl6qw]

There's no success like excess!

[@beargillium2369]

But remember the long barrels came first, short barrels are used modernly due to the increase in urban warfare environments(among other things)

[@beargillium2369]

@MrCevant ars aren't 1moa guns, you're not gonna hit much at 400

[@BandAid350z]

Bear Gillium many ARs are though.. have you ever shot a decent quality AR? Or any?

[@JimboXX78]

What a fantastic backdrop. I was a bit surprised by the loss of velocity not seeming to correspond to the weight. I would of expected the fastest projectiles in the 20" to have lost the most velocity. I guess you never can tell, which is why videos like these are so good. Nice job Paul.

[@keithrobert4625]

Another great video like always, Paul. Keep up the great work. Your video are great educational videos for novice,medium, veteran firearm s owners

[@johnnybaughman7593]

Another fine informative video.. thank you Paul