12 gauge 3 inch vs 3.5 inch shot shells 

Now we know the real reason for the ammo and weapon shortage....Paul has ANOTHER Shooting jacket....

In the midst of political ads, it's so refreshing to watch Paul uninterrupted. My Sunday got much better!!

Paul Harrell is the teacher we all wanted but never deserved. .

Spider gets home from work: Hey kids, you'll never guess what happened to me today!

Relax everyone, Paul didn’t get a new jacket. He’s not wearing a shirt in this episode.

A good bonfire going, just relaxed after a day of clean up things that need to be burnt, sat down and seen a new Paul Harrell video. Today turned out to be a pretty good day.

Paul, you're a national treasure friend. Nothin but love.

With such a limited supply and type of ammunition, that was very informative and well put together. Thank you Mr. Harrell.

Let us all have a moment of silence and may be a short pray for Paul's shoulder.

I just wanna say how much I love this channel Please keep doing what you're doing

There is significantly more science to ammunition choice than I realized. Great video! Thanks Paul.

This what is a very good comparison and it makes a lot of sense, i’ve killed plenty of turkeys with 2 3/4inch shells

Welp...I was going to sleep guess I’ll be awake for another 19 minutes 🤣👍

Dang this makes my night! I was just lamenting that he hadn't put one out this week at all, and dang if you didn't put one of his videos up tonight!

Missouri! I live outside KC. We should have rolled out the red carpet. Glad to have you in this neck of the woods.

Despite the change of jacket I am glad he still had the foresight to select a garment where he could reach into his pockets and bring out ammunition. There’s something very satisfying about pocketing ammo and this gentlemen does it with aplomb.

Paul used the jacket with "the thickest padded shooting shoulder" for this video because he didn't want to damage his shotguns.

It’s just like my wife says: 2.75 inches should be enough for anyone!

The grass and crickets are nice. We already have a foot of snow here in Wyoming. Great presentation as usual.

Wasn’t going to click on the video thinking “oh well, what good can a half inch do”, but then was reminded by a yearning in the back of my brain that maybe it does make a difference. Guess I’ll be reminding my significant other that it doesn’t really matter, citing this presentation as clear evidence! Thanks for the info! 😅

I look forward to watching Paul pull things out of his coat in a controlled and properly oriented fashion. It just really works for me. Carry on Paul!

This video has everything !!! New jacket, Missouri, spiders !!!!

the man always uploads when im going to bed but the info is so good i always stay up

15:09 Can we get some behind the scenes best of compilation? "Paul Harrell's Top Takes" maybe?

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You always have the most interesting test! This is one of many reasons why I have said for years that Paul Harrell has the best channel on all of RU-vid!!

Videos like these are what makes this channel so great.

The Hunting Jacket has evolved...

Thank you for showing the difference between the two length of rounds.

I think that was the first time I've ever heard Paul's directorial in the footage with a "cut, print".

Fellow Missouri boy here just subscribed love the no bullshit content. Straight to the point and clear

Probably one of your best and most educational videos to date. Thank you, Paul.

The subtitles for the first shot reads [applause]. This is the most incidental metastatement since speech to text operated at a functional level.

Mr. Harrel, your breakdown and analysis of ballistics is borderline biblical in its ability to convey important information. Thank you again for another stellar video.

Just when I was beginning to think that today was a wash...Mr.Harrel blesses me with another bit of useful knowledge.👍

I've been waiting for this video! Thanks Paul!

3 minutes and its already got 500+ plus views. I can feel the excitement

Oh shit nice I wanted something to vibe to while I drank and ate prierogies

Great video. Love the quick cuts straight to the critical information and love the flawless reloads.

First off let me state that I LOVE your videos. I thoroughly enjoy what others have called long winded explanations.

How does he not have 1 million subs yet!?

Paul Harrell if you want some 3.5" buck shot let me know I have a "few boxes" I might be able to get to you ....

1. Watch a Paul Harrell video. 2. Dump a bunch of my previous conceptions. Thanks, Paul!

Absolutely awesome video! This answered pretty much every question I was seeking with respect to size, velocity, patterning, etc. Thanks!

Good video. I’m all about 2 3/4 shot shell. My experience in the field has convinced me that it doesn’t make a big enough difference on harvesting birds, ducks, or coyotes to justify the price and RECOIL. Pattern your gun with 2 3/4 inch shells and get out there. Thanks for the video.

Paul wouldn't forget about his water damaged laptop at the repair shop.

Excellent video, Paul. Thank you for working hard to answer our questions and be informative. You managed to be entertaining, as always.

Seeing a new Paul Harrell video is like finding another package under the Christmas tree...YESSSSS!!!

Outstanding shotgun shooting. This 25 yard, 40 yard, and 50 yard targets with small targets are exceptional I assume most people don't realize how good shot you are. I realize the shotgun had a long barrel. You actually proved how difficult it is to drop any birds or game. Keep up the good work.

you'll also get an extra shell in the gun with a 2 3/4 typically. i'd like to see a 10ga vs 12ga video

Thanks for going through this Paul. It was informative!

Thanks for crunching all those numbers and letting us see patterns. Very useful info.

After a year of watching Pauls videos, I find myself talking to people about Caveats and holding up fingers to show how many points I need to make. 😁

Hot dog, 1 minute in for Pauls new video. Shot of beam and a beer, life's good

Awesome video as always, keep up the great work.

Another very informative video! Great work!

Paul, THANK YOU, this was (imho) one of your very best videos ever, particularly because it really educated me on a subject I have had some uncertainties about and because your methodology was insightful and (I’d suggest) entirely valid. My “go to” shotgun is an 870 that chambers all three shell lengths, but invariably is use 2.75 inch shells. Over a good many years, I have found that they unfailing do their job . . . if I do mine. Further, as I’ve gotten older (now in my mid-70’s) I sometimes find the “longer than standard” shells are a little more difficult for me in the days after shooting. So - and I recognize this is a sample size of one - I’ll probably continuing using 2.75 inch shells, and especially for home defense: (1) those 2.75 inch 00 Buck loads are absolutely proven and (2) the extra pellets that go downrange are also extra potential liability . . . and (imho) that is an IMPORTANT consideration. Thanks again, this was a terrific video.

You always know when it is going to start getting cold when you start seeing orb weaver spiders in their webs by your door and gutters in Missouri.

Another great video Paul.. Keep them coming

This is a really informative comparison. Thanks Paul!!

New underwear required for Paul's chronograph.

Dang Paul, I've had a suspicion about the "benefits" of the 3" and the 3-1/2" over the 2-3/4" for years. I always seemed to do as well or better than my friends who insisted that bigger is better. On this particular issue, I win. Thanks for another great video.

You're the man, Paul. Enjoy these videos, they're very informative to newbies like me.

I love dawn of time explanations and redundant demonstrations! Always informative and fun!

Oooooh! It's Paul! Paul, I gave you direct orders to notify me when you're back in Missouri. These Hirtenberger Buscadero Ticondas aren't going to shoot themselves. lol

every gun, choke, and shell will pattern differently. absolutely have to pattern your setup to figure out what works for your needs. great video as always paul!

I love this channel and didn't realized I'd missed watching this comparison!

Thanks for helping out with the recording frank! We appreciate your camera work!

I’m glad it was your shoulder taking those 3and a 1/2 loads instead of mine. Years ago I bought a Remington 870 Super Mag with a synthetic stock. I shot one of those shells and it hit my cheekbone harder than any rifle I have and I have a 458 Lott among others. I immediately sold that shotgun as I didn’t want one capable of taking that length of shell again!

I always love Paul's shotgun content.

Very interesting Paul. As always, appreciate your time.

Thank you so much Paul, that was very informative and actually really surprising. I definitely learned something, which is the norm with all your videos, even the stuff I think I am well versed in.

"redundant demonstration" translation "gonna be a good video!"

It's gonna be a good week, fellas. Hope you're doing well, Paul.

Extremely useful information! Many thank yous for posting this video.

Paul, I want to thank you for teaching me a really valuable technique for running a pump shotgun. I really have been practicing on taking the pause between breaking the shot and cycling the action out. Very helpful, sir. Thanks

I live in Missouri. We just carry a stick out in front of us for the spiders

After all that 3.5" shooting, I'm glad to see you admit to the padded shoulder... My go-to turkey loads are a 3.5" #4 (heavi-shot), and I'm only good for 2 rounds when patterning... They *do* pack a wallop!

That was really interesting.. another great video Paul.. love your channel

Hello Sir. Always a pleasure to visit you on the shooting range and be educated. I've now seen all your videos (which required some effort) but it was worth every minute. The key word is great variety and great entertainment. I'm impressed and look forward to every update.

Thanks for the video. I've not thought of shooting the 3" or 3.5" shells because I'm mostly thinking of self-defense these days. I could see some advantage to putting more 00 buck pellets downrange if I were facing a mob of attackers at a distance. A year ago, I would never have thought that scenario possible. I still see the likelihood as very low. I keep myself isolated in the country, but the information doesn't seem as useless as it once did. I don't expect to shoot skeet again or shoot birds, but this would be worth knowing if I could get into those activities.

I wish Paul read me bedtime stories as a kid. Everything is interesting when he describes it.

Thanks Paul for taking the time to put all this together

Dude, you are REALLY good at explaining all this!! Keep up the Fantastic Job!!

FWIW: Upon doing research into the 3-1/2” 12ga beast, I read that this shell was developed in response to the prolific banning of the use of lead shot in shotguns. Steel and other less dense shot suffers more ballistic loss (energy/power) at distances of ~40-50yds. As an attempt to mitigate this problem, the 3-1/2” 12ga shell was introduced to “mimic the ballistics of the 10ga”....giving the shot a greater INITIAL velocity to hopefully compensate for less power down range. That being said.....I fired one 3-1/2” Heavi shell out of my Beretta to pattern it........ *ONE!!!* That was *BY FAR* the hardest recoil that I’ve *EVER* experienced and I can promise you that I ever *WILL* experience......🖕🖕🖕🖕 You guys can HAVE those damn things!!!! ✌️👋

Just about to lights out (830pm) but I'll stay up a little while longer for this.

Great video. Thanks Paul !

Excellent evaluation Paul!! Wade

I've never seen enough difference between regular 2&3/4" and magnum 3" to feel the need to buy an extra gun dedicated to 3&1/2" super mags. It would appear this demonstration shows the same.

I saw the title, and the first thing I thought to myself is "I feel bad for Paul." This one couldn't have been fun to make. I guess ill find out in about 18 minutes and 34 seconds if his shoulder is still intact. I have fired some 3.50 turkey tungsten loads.... NOPE I would rather shoot a 416 Rigby again

Great video as always!

Just great! Thank you so much, Paul!

I’ve always used 2.75” 12ga. for anything I’ve needed a shotgun for. Most of my old 870’s, 1100 & Winchester’s (97 & 12) aren’t 3” guns. Only my Mossbergs, one 870 and Winchester 1300 are 3” but I never shoot 3” through them. 2.75” has worked for everything I’ve needed a shotgun for.

My Sunday night got a whole lot better!!

I hate to sound like a broken record, but, I really enjoy your informative videos, knowledge, and expertise. Thank you. What you bring to the table is priceless.

Made my Sunday night when Paul's latest shoot'n-spectle makes it's debut. Cheers and thanks Paul!!

There are only TWO times that you can definitely say that one length of shell is better than another - One, when that's the only length your ammo supplier has in stock - and two, when that's all that you have in your ammo bag - or to paraphrase what a wise man once said, the ammo you have, is always better than the ammo you don't.

every time I watch one of his videos, I learn that many of the things I just assume about guns or things I have heard are just wrong. Good thing I like learning

Thank you very much for a most insightful video. I was always wondering about this.

Thank you for always providing what I believe is unbiased and easy to understand information.