Best All-Around Rifle and Cartridge Combo For Hunting - Season 3 Episode 1

[@conservativecrusader80]

30/06 or .270 Win either one is so versatile.

[@zacharyboswell9221]

Got both. Love both.

[@SiskiyouMountainman]

Ron , I may not be a fan boy but you still represent what ethical hunting is all about to me. I don’t always agree with you but you sir are a gentleman and I respect you. Lately there has been folks that try and belittle you and your efforts but you are always welcome in So. Oregon. Stick to you guns buddy as a lot of us are still “shooting straight and hunting ethically “ - if ya know what I mean.

[@ronaldroehrick4872]

3006 Springfield is the most versatile cartridge especially with the modern bullets and powders available today making it one of the best for all North American big game from deer to big bear and moose and elk within most ethical hunting distances.

[@joelbabcock2952]

After using most of the magnums early on in my hunting career, I bought a JC Higgins Model 50 chambered in 30-06. I’ve since fallen head over heels in love with the old 30-06. If there is a better all-round hunting cartridge, I don’t know what it is. And with todays bullet technology, it’s even more effective. My big magnums all sit in the back of the safe now days. The 30-06 is all I need.

[@henryofskalitz2228]

I fell in love with 30-06 once I bought my m1 garand

[@mc171]

I found a Winchester Model 70 in 30-06 for $400 at a local pawn shop. After shooting it I quickly could understand why it was my grandfathers favorite. If I had to choose one rifle for all my medium to large game it would be that Model 70 in 30-06.

[@AndrewP-fj8rn]

Jack O'Connors wife even used a 30-06 with a 220gr solid for elephant. One shot all it took. It really is the one I would go to if I could only have one hunting rifle.

[@HondoTrailside]

@@AndrewP-fj8rn Elephant doesn't really count. Pretty much everything up to the 500 Jeff, just drills a hole. Lots of them have been taken with the 6.5. If I was shooting an all around rifle, that included stuff up to elephant, it would be a 9.3x62. Kicks like the 300 Win, hits like the 375 H&H.

[@ChristopherEDenton]

7mm-08 is the best all around for freezer food(Pronghorn thru Moose) & Black Bear too.

[@rogerramjet7567]

Hands down. Without any question. The tried and true father of many many cartridges. 30-06. PERIOD. !!👍😃

[@tim7052]

Amen, brother!! 👍

[@TXLorenzo]

You mean the Mauser?

[@tim7052]

@TXLorenzo You're confusing action tyes and calibres here. Mauser are bolt exceptional actions, while the .30/06 is a superb calibre as proven by over 100yrs of field use. 👍

[@TXLorenzo]

@tim7052 There was the Mauser before the 3006. In fact Springfield was taken to court to pay royalties.

[@tim7052]

@TXLorenzo Yes I know!! The Mauser G98 BOLT ACTION was the culmination of 30yrs of development and manufacturing by the Mauser brothers, whilst the .30/06 Springfield CALIBRE being introduced to the US Army in 1906. This thread is about calibres, so I'm confused why your first post mentions a type of action.

[@johnnysp1]

I sold both of my 7mm Rem Mags. I now use a Tikka .308 and honestly, it does everything my 7's did with less recoil, lighter to carry, easier to find ammo for and less expensive! I used to have a 30-06, but sold it to a co-worker as my .308 does the same thing the 30-06 did with a shorter action which I prefer. Basically, any decent hunting rifle chambered in the popular hunting calibers will do the job on any game you desire with the proper bullet construction and shot placement. Most people don't realize they already have the "Best All-Around Rifle" in their closet or gun safe. Pick the combo YOU PREFER and happy hunting!!

[@interrestrial9815]

I still kick myself for selling a super accurate Rem. 700 in 30.06. Moose, Dall Sheep, Caribou, Black bear, deer, one shot anchored and dead. The 7mm Rem. Mag, super accurate, same game animals, bang, hit, stand, and finally die. Bullets for both Nosler Partitions. Something about those 30 calibers.

[@shperax]

Actually, every cartridge has an optimal bullet weight for delivering the most energy down range. For the 7mm Rem mag, that's 150 grain. That 150 grain 7mm bullet is easier to shoot than the optimal 180 grain from a 30-06. And on top of that, the 150 grain 7mm bullet still delivers more energy down range from the increased speed. That being said. If you want to shoot heavier grain bullets, like greater than 180. 220 for instance. The 30-06 is the way to go.

[@gregsmith7828]

and that's why it's in the safe and not in the field. 30-06 all the way

[@cbwelch4]

I have a Tikka and a Savage 110 in .308. One thing I've noticed about my Tikka, which I love, is that I'm glad I picked the 6.5. My buddy has the same T3x in .308 and it kicks more like a .30-06. My Savage kicks noticeably less. Both are excellent rifles.

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

@@shperax A non factory 7mm with a a 1-8 twist barrel shoots a 168-180 bullet better than most. 3050fps in mine. This is recognized with with the 7PRC. A 300 win mag will shoot 212gr bullet 3000fps. This has been improved with the 300prc. 6.5 CM shoots a 140gr bullet perfectly. 308 and 30-06 work too.

[@tracyclaystowell6431]

"Beware of the man with only one rifle" They are all good. Practice, practice. Love your videos. Clay

[@john0032]

But don't discuss any thing with him about rifles, you know what his answer is going to be

[@jonfarrar9666]

The 30-06 makes the most sense but I love my 7mm-08 and my 270 Win.

[@Brandenuzis]

Winchester model 70 30-06 and 94 30-30

[@oppy2002]

I could not agree more!

[@blueduck9409]

Good combo

[@nicolopez4963]

Yup, killed more shit than cancer.

[@delmarlewis8897]

They certainly have put a lot of meat on the table over the years

[@Ron-Swanson]

Lmao

[@redhed9776]

love reading comments, as it shows the passion that is waning today. the "best" deer gun for me, is one that will never see the woods again. My fathers 1949 model 94 Winchester..30-30.

[@phonelagooner0808]

Ron is always a great watch. He’s educated, experienced and concise. Just overall a pleasant watch. Keep it going Ron! Thank you!

[@ChristopherEDenton]

Really, Scot Grange and You are great together!!!! Play it again Sam !

[@RonSpomerOutdoors-Podcast]

Thank you Evan.

[@jimpalmer4916]

My old BDL in 30/06 would get the nod because it doesn't matter what or where I am in the lower 48, that there gun will get it done, as I will not shoot over 300 yards at a game animal anyway.

[@anthonyjbargeman5280]

Agree with Bobby, I'd have to take my 30-06. Have had it around 45 years and I'd like to think I can make it work. Oh, it's a Remington 700. It's never failed me.

[@nrosario]

I find your channel's format and the abundance of quality information very attractive. I appreciate the great content you've been putting out.

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

Mystery hunting trip? 30-06 with a variety of ammo. always did the job with confidence.

[@johnnyv.223]

The three do-alls that I would choose are the 6.5-'06, the .30-'06, and the .338-'06. As for just one? The .30-'06 for sure.

[@wadeparker6091]

Great choices i liked the 25 06 30 06 and 35 Whellen. But now it is 6.5 06. 30 06. Either 338 06. or 35 Wh.would work once you get above200gr. Bullets and fater diam. Good for the nastiest beast In N.A. 6.5 06 is a better choice than 25 06. These choices took yrs. to come to. Plus they all use 06 casings. Good luck ad good hunting.

[@RIK-uh8ru]

I would like to build a 338-06. I'm a big caliber fan for sure. The other option would be the 35 Whelen. It is also a 30-06 cartridge.

[@bobbyboothe8964]

It's going to be the old try and trued ,,30 06

[@oppy2002]

agreed! why go anywhere else?

[@gunman-6646]

That is definitely a good one.

[@dennishein2812]

My choice since my youth.

[@marcmoore4115]

My friend once summed it up as "I hate the .30-06... it just makes everything else obsolete!" Of course - his primary rifle is a .30-06! I'm in the same boat haha. The .30-06 is incredible, but it's a little boring to me because it just does everything. Personally, I'd love to rather have specific cartridges and rifles for specific uses, but at the moment I only have a .308. The *only* thing that would be more versatile than the .30-06 is the .375H&H. One can load it down with 250gr or lighter bullets and if wanted, lighter powder loads as well for smaller game. 250-270gr for the larger species and 300gr+ for the biggest game including Elephants in some of the African countries that allow the .375H&H on them.

[@Shark_Theory]

308 = 30 06 same but different. A 100 fps difference on average with the 30 06 being slightly better but the 308 can be used in a shorter action.

[@bob49679]

You need to interview Paul Harrell, and Billy Molls.

[@nemanjajanjatovic7357]

9.3x62 is my choice for all around hunt. That is .366 bullet with less recoil than 300 win mag. and had been working hard since 1905 on anything from deer to dangerous game. Love you show Ron. Greetings from Serbia.

[@colton72395]

Unfortunately 9.3x36 is hard to find here in the states

[@paulkuras18]

It’s not too bad to find in Canada

[@jeremiah7855]

Never shot a 9.3x62 cartridge b4 but would

[@colton72395]

I’m a 30-06 guy for all the big game I’ve hunted but there a pretty big round that can do a lot of work

[@5jump]

@@colton72395 35 Whelen is a good compromise.

[@cameronalexander359]

Clearest, most concise explanation of the .223/556 Nato differemce I yet heard. Thanks!

[@reevinriggin3570]

I'm kinda with the majority here. 30.06 is so versatile. From mild to wild and everything in between. The bullet selection really helps this out. It can do brush hunting AND reach out and touch stuff that the .338 Lapua can do as well. Pretty good IMHO.

[@55scooterdude]

I was a big fan of .270 my mod. 70 Winchester was my go to for years until started collecting most of the 06 spin offs now I'm sold on my 7MM -08 for white tail. less recoil and less damage to back side shoulder if not a clean shot.

[@MrGsteele]

I LOVE my Ruger #1 in .25-06. I love my Ruger #1 - the action is smooth, the wood is gorgeous, the fit and quality peerless - I bought it in the '70's, and find it aesthetically perfect. I love the .25-06 - a .30-06 cartridge capacity, which I think is the perfect .30 caliber cartridge - slinging a light bullet flat as a pancake at high speed. I guess I love my Ruger #1 in .25-06!

[@gunman-6646]

Good choice on the .338 win mag.

[@falba1492]

I would love to see you and Boddington together. That would be a dynamic duo!

[@karencarroll2571]

Craig Boddington ... super nice guy, humble and genuine. Great interview candidate

[@kenlansing1216]

The 6.5 x 55 mm Swedish Mauser or the 7 x 57 mm Mauser are great all- around North American calibres. The Savage 110 cambered for either would make the ideal rifle\ calibre combo.

[@mgmitchell92]

Love the 7x57mm mauser. Wish it was more popular.

[@erroneous6947]

Both great calibers.

[@blueduck9409]

The Mauser is just an excellent rifle any way, no matter the caliber.

[@Sube-Tube]

I have a yugo mauser that I'm gonna try to deer hunt with this year. I'm gonna rotate between that, my garand, steyr m95, and winchester model 94. Like a lottery on what deer gets shot with what

[@jasonjackson6055]

Peeeeyeeew...no savages for me...

[@jasonjackson6055]

Mr. Spomer, you are such a joy to watch. I thoroughly enjoy watching and reading all of the content that you put out. I honestly believe that you are the greatest outdoor writer of this generation...by a landslide. Thank you. For the record, I would have hedged my bets a little more and went with the 300 win mag. You have me by a few years, and I guess wisdom comes with age...

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Thank you Jason! I really appreciate that. By the way, nothing wrong with the 300 Win Mag. It's a world beater.

[@Godscaliber1911]

I'm a fan of .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor for cost and availability of premium ammunition. 30-06 and .270 are also similar. I'd be happy with any of those and pretty much any modern bolt rifle is pretty good.

[@bobr7380]

The 30-06 in most bolt actions like the 700 or 70 with a simple 3x9 will do just about any job. I really like my 250 Savage Rem 700. For what I'm hunting it more than does the trick and it doesn't recoil as much as a 243Win which is also a good all around round from chucks to whitetail deer.

[@Grodd70]

Love the ol .250 Savage.

[@charlesspillers789]

Thank you for your professional and unbiased reviews. It is like a breath of fresh air to listen to your reviews because I know I am getting a professional review without any fluff. Keep up the great reviews and God Bless you.

[@theprfesssor]

One way to pretty much resolve any issues with interchangeability of .223 and 556 NATO is to have a gun with a 223 wylde chamber This chambering is specifically designed to be able to shoot both cartridges accurately and safely

[@DallasJonez]

​@Nick-wn1xw except when you have exactly one, 100 dollar bill left. And it's food or ammo. And .223 is on sale at costal for 94.99 for 150 rds.

[@dougwilliams1741]

Mystery Hunt... Not knowing how much climbing or brush work might be involved, I might be tempted to size down a little on the platform and would lean toward the 338 Federal... Hand load some varied round combinations, and take the lighter shorter rifle with some confidence for a wide range of scenarios.

[@richjageman3976]

I found that my .22 mag is accurate and perfectly capable for coyote and head shots on turkey and rabbits.

[@nathanadrian7797]

I knew a man that poached elk with a 22 mag, not once, but many times.

[@ChristopherEDenton]

I've seen a head shot on a Moose (a gorey mess) too. I love it where it's legal.

[@bryantbutlermf]

Yeah I feel like the 22 mag will blow up about anything so far. It’s a wild cartridge with alot of pressure

[@shannonhondo260]

.22 mag is a great caliber

[@jerrybfowler4407]

I'm no great hunter but for me I would take a .30-06 with a 180 to 200 grain soft point boat tail bullet. The heavier bullet retains velocity and energy over a greater distance than lighter bullets and the lighter recoil of the 06 is easier to manage.

[@hugostiglitz2388]

The .30-06 is likely to handle 150 grain bullets better than the heavies.

[@sisleymichael]

The 165gr bullet has the best ballistics. Energy is fantastic and drop is the least.

[@jasonjackson6055]

The 180 is THE one to take if going after unknown large game...

[@JustInCases72]

It’s good to hear someone who really knows about guns and ammo,

[@jacktrout5807]

Where was this?

[@bobvedder2451]

I did drop a black bear, one shot right behind the ear with a 180 grain from a Remington model 7600 30.06 pump gun.

[@Condor1970]

There's so many good cartridges, but from Deer to Moose, a 30-06 being as common as it is, can take down just about anything in North America without much trouble.

[@williamwofford2503]

true but it is a bit overkill for most deer the .308 win makes less of a mess and gets the job done but if i am taking down a grizzly i want the .30-06

[@Condor1970]

@@williamwofford2503 All you have to do is light load a 150gr to match 308 for deer. Many factory loadings are offered for this reason alone. The good part, is you can load up 180gr accubonds for larger game.

[@williamwofford2503]

@@Condor1970 good point

[@kweeks10045]

30-06 or 9.3x64... Or, whatever you practice with and are most comfortable using. It's hard to argue with success, regardless of caliber. Just ask a 275 Rigby hunter.

[@mackellyman5642]

Ron, great job analyzing the .243 "light" bullet being effective if appropriately placed. Also, can't keep my eyes off the lovely color of Fox hanging on the old weathered wood background.

[@colton72395]

30-06 has always been my go to for all the big game animals I hunt but I do use a 7mm stw for long range

[@henryofskalitz2228]

I use 30-06 for everything. Just takes reloading ammo and more precision with your math tables

[@colton72395]

I like 30-06 my self but it doesn’t perform as well at long ranges like 7stw magnum but I did hit a deer at 886 yards with a 06 I just had to aim really high the farthest I have shot the stw was 900 on steel and I can do that shot quite easily with it with 06 I miss a few times unless I’m lucky

[@colton72395]

@@henryofskalitz2228 to your point thought I don’t reload I use factory ammo so with factory ammunition this is the case for me if I got good at reloading I could do the same with a 06 no issue but at long range power becomes a concern

[@henryofskalitz2228]

@@colton72395 it mainly depends on your powder measurer, and what .30cal bullet you reload with. I tend to use a 200g nosler bullet over 55.5g of IMR4831. gives me pretty good groups at 800 yards. I also use #210 federal magnum rifle primers

[@michaelquillen2679]

Back in my younger days, the .30-06 was my all-around hunting rifle. I used 150-grain for deer and antelope, and 180-200 grain for elk. Not too long ago, I started using the .243 for deer and antelope. Why? Lighter weight for my old body to carry. I really have no issues with guys and girls who use 7mm, .308, or .270s for their all-around hunting rifle. Actually, so long as an individual knows the strengths and limitations of the caliber they're using, I have no problem.

[@edosborn9899]

Having owned and hunted with 243,6.5 creedmore,32 win.spl,350 legend,30-06 and 300 wm.if I had to pick 1 caliber only to use for all of my hunting,it would be the 30-06 all the way.

[@Sube-Tube]

I have a model 94 in 32 special. What a useless cartridge. 3 bucks a bullet for a a special 30-30

[@steveh4962]

​@@Sube-Tube Total agreement! Ammo availability and accuracy issues from the get-go in my now former Marlin 336. Why depart from what works, get a .30-30.

[@USAACbrat]

130g in 30-06, gives a lot of the benefits of the 270 and more than adequate for deer sized game. 180 for Elk.

[@loquat44-40]

For all around general purpose rifle cartridge. Well since 1906 it has been the 30-06. There are some with a longer range and there are some with bigger bullets, but as a compromise the -06 does it all. This is especially true if you reload. With heavier 220 grain bullets it will take the bigger game. Of course for bison and big brown bear there are better specialized cartridges. After the 30-06 I would likely go to the .375 H&H magnum round if you live in alaska or canada. But if you can shoot and know how to stalk the 30-06 will do it all.

[@brucer81]

Always pleasant and oh so entertaining. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelderyder426]

Id love to see you and Mike from USOG neck deep in stories. What a treat that would be! 🙏

[@massimothetrog7111]

Through my own experience I choose my No.4 Mk.1. From deer, hogs and one very ornery bull I've never been let down by the .303 British. That and if the first round doesn't do the job there are 9 more where that came from.

[@williamwofford2503]

my father loved his too , he called it the poor mans magnum After he passed i took his rifle out to the range to try it for myself and was very impressed with it too .303 British is an awesome weapon

[@cameronalexander359]

Thumbnail cartridge silhouette looks like a .303

[@edwardabrams4972]

Africa it’s the 375 and in America one of the 7 mags or 30-06 as well as the 300 mags

[@reloadnorth7722]

Where I live there are no deer or elk. There are stinking bear - too many actually, but I don't consume them. We have the occasional caribou, but no season to hunt them. So MOOSE, I hunt moose. I use my 308 win up to 300 yards. Any farther away and I use hunters skills to quietly sneak up on them and make an ethical kill. Another great session Ron. Stay safe and vigilant.

[@Leif1963]

you are a hunters- hunter my friend. I feel the same way. Shooting skills are necessary but hunting skills are what really put the meat on the table! .308win is a good old cattridge!

[@reloadnorth7722]

@@Leif1963 Thankyou. Please stay safe and vigilant.

[@JohnMark-th6kr]

Hey Ron! Really enjoy all your content. I would love to see an interview with Gunblue490 and yourself. Also I really enjoyed when you read read some of your old articles and hunting stories. Dessert dog outdoors would also be a good collaboration. Thanks for all you do.

[@Mike-zw7fq]

Gunblue 490 is a Great suggestion. I hadn't thought of him when Ron asked. I would love to see that interview as well!!!

[@jacktrout5807]

Who in the $

[@garyglenn5233]

Hey Ron love all your videos. I was wondering if maybe you could do a video on the 300 Savage. When I was in high school back in the early - mid 80's I had a friend who's grandpa owned a Savage model 99 lever action chambered in the 300 Savage. I loved that little rifle. It was a light, compact rifle and the short throw lever made it fast to shoot. The 300 Savage cartridge was a great little round too. It had mild recoil and plenty of power for the short range hunting we have here in the NW NC mountains. I'm not sure if anyone even makes rifles or ammo in the little 300 anymore. I'd love to hear about the history of the 300 Savage and why it never achieved much popularity, because it was a great little round and the model 99 was a perfect little woods rifle. I know that you're the man for the job. Your knowledge and insight is priceless. Thanks for keeping the hunting rifles and cartridges alive and well for all the cartridge nerds like me. I've actually been a cartridge nerd since I was five years old back in '73. I even had a pretty good collection of different calibers until I unfortunately lost literally everything I owned in a house fire back in 2004. I escaped with a t shirt, sweat pants and my life but everything else was literally just gone. It even destroyed a Papa Bear King coal burning stove. That's hot. But I still have my life and that's priceless. I'm looking forward to your next video because I never miss a single one. Thanks for all you do for us hunters and shooters. God bless and stay safe 🙏

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

The reason 300 Savage never took off was because 32 years later Winchester introduced the .308 Win and by sheer volume it dominated the short action .30 caliber market. It’s a good round, I have the exact rifle you mentioned, my grandad gave me his, but for someone who doesn’t own one, looking for a new hunting rifle, it’s like picking between 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC.

[@shayewilliamsonwilliamson597]

I deer hunted a few years with a .22-250 and a winchester 55 gn ballistic tip. Every deer that I shot fell. I was shocked by it's performance. It was a Remington Sendero with a 26" bull barrel. I had to give up the heavy rifle due to the weight and combination of bad knees. It made long stalks and walks to the stand more painful than the lighter. 243 and .270 that I have now.. I now hunt with a .243 and a .270, but I'm still impressed with how my .22-250 performed.

[@davidscroggins5853]

I love your show you have a world of knowledge and I appreciate you sharing it with all the rest and my go to rifle is the 30 ought 6

[@gregswank547]

The best all around rifle I have ever owned was a Weatherby Ultralite in .338-06ASquare. Loved that thing - light, easy kicking and accurate enough. I decided I needed a new trap gun so sold it, along with its brother, a .257 WM Ultralite, and have regretted ever since. I had a super accurate Weatherby FiberMark in 7mmWm and loved it, too, but as I got older, it was getting too heavy for this old guy to drag around the hills of Washington. I think the best of both worlds would be an Ultralite in 7mmWM. The 7 is based on a necked up .257WM so it is not a bad recoiler.

[@Boron121]

I must side with the 30-06. An 06 with a box of each of 150, 180 & 200 grain bullets of proper design would cover every medium to large game animal hunt in North America. That has been proven many, many times over. As you stated it is the shot placement that brings home the bacon, not the caliber. Yes, for big bear I would go with the 338 or the 45-70.

[@russvaagen3004]

I love the guys over at Ultimate Reloader. I think you and Guy Miner would be an excellent show. Gavin is the man, but I think a show with Ron and Guy would be a treat!

[@drewschroeder6714]

I second this. Guy is a wealth of knowledge

[@Accidic]

I always feel like Gavin is trying to sell anything and I have reservations that any endorsements are to that end. Guy seems to be a bit more down to earth in that respect as a counterpoint. I think they'd make for an interesting discussion.

[@jacktrout5807]

Yeah would be interesting especially since guy is a fan of the .308 and Ron b would rather eat bags of di"(s than admit to using a .308.

[@russvaagen3004]

@@jacktrout5807 you must not be watching Ron yet this week.

[@jacktrout5807]

@@russvaagen3004 oh I've seen his recent .308 stuff he's only doing it because he has run out of negative content and .308 is still paying his bills.

[@paststeve1]

ANOTHER great video, Ron! My Remington mod. 7600 in .270 Win. with 1in9" twist was literally made to shoot 150gr Core Lokt bullets, and is my GO-TO rifle. Whitetail, black bear, hogs, moose and pronghorns drop in their tracks. My furthest whitetail was taken in Northern Pa at 320yds. It was a 10 point which weighed 205lbs dressed weight. I processed the backstraps into "butterfly" filets, and the rest was ground to make either "deer bologna" or had beef tallow added to make hamburger meat. Pennsylvania Dutch deer bologna is smoked and spiced to taste like Lebanon sweet bologna. I'm looking at the mounted head right now as I type this. He's hanging in my office along with a few other notable and delicious Pa whitetails for company.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Excellent! Congrats on your sustainable, all natural, organic meat!

[@paststeve1]

@@RonSpomerOutdoors LOL! You, Sir, are literally the best!

[@dukefanshawe6815]

30-06 or 308 are my "go to" all around good cartridges.

[@jk-kr8jt]

Hi Ron, Wow, 3rd season already. Keep up the good work and all the best to you and the family. Cheers, Jeff

[@Anthanos89]

I've had my Remington 700 in .308 for 20 years and it's never let me down - not one misfire and all misses have been my fault.

[@Vikingocazar]

Keep that rig forever! So sad… the Remington story…

[@TC24]

Ron I have my father's 6.5x55 rifle that he had made on a small ring mauser action and a 6.5 creedmore and you are right I mitch prefer the sweed so I have gone back to that fore whitetail and will probably trade the creedmoore

[@Kaufeetimevideo]

If you ever want to play with a new caliber that is very close to your favorite, check out 260 Remington.

[@michaelshuey1614]

Good idea

[@nighthunter5760]

8x57 mauser and 200 gr bullet gets the job done. Always my favourite pig hunting

[@MichaelMiller-cf6jg]

I’ve found the Winchester 130gr ballistic tip in my 270wsm to be my favorite for white tail never been let down by it.

[@ehud59]

Schults&Lasrssen Norma 358 magnum and woodleigt are good. Mauser 9,3× 57 and woodleigt 18,5 its a good combination 🙂

[@jameswhitaker1324]

I feel like a .35 Whelen with the 200 gr Hornady Superformance load will probably give some difficulty to a large brown bear. I haven’t tried this in the field and probably never will, so take that with a grain of salt. I am reading one of Col Whelen’s books right now, so I can let you know what his thoughts were if that’s in there, lol.

[@shadowdawg04]

35 Remington... for years, long before people got into the habit of tinkering.

[@richfinley6017]

At abt 19:40, on the comment about 6mm 55BT, you touched on hydrostatic shock. A tidbit to add: Fluid compressibility becomes a factor at arnd .5 Mach, which means hitting an animal made mostly of water at over 2400 fps (impact speed, not MV) there will be some energy transferred to the watery parts, especially blood. 3800 fps at the muzzle is abt .8 Mach so at most game shooting ranges, you'll get a significant added "zap" besides the bullet expansion characteristics. An old Jaeger I hunted with used 93 gr pills in his 6.5x68 on pigs. His description, "Wie Blitzen!" Was accurate!

[@DymondzTrucking1962]

Pre 64 model 70 in 30/06

[@spanishfly7709]

What would you say about the 1892 krag Jorgensen rifle?

[@erroneous6947]

I’ve been looking for a an old bolt action in .243 win. I hunt in the east and Midwest so I rarely shoot over 100yards unless it’s coyote time. .243 has a range of bullet weights I can use. Makes it suitable for predators or medium game imo.

[@jasonjackson6055]

The 243 Winchester is deadly on East Texas whitetail. I can attest...

[@theodorepolanowski5359]

Have been using nobler ballistic tips in 165 grain for3006 for 20years love them for deer

[@richarddixon7276]

Mike from USOG channel , Paul Harrel , Buffalo Outdoors , are all good candidates to have on the show , I could probably write a long list of others but the list would get very long and I'm sure plenty of others will mention them in their suggestions. Thanks Ron another really interesting /informative video catch you next episode . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well.

[@Drgunzo616]

Mike and Paul are great suggestions. I enjoy watching their videos. Not really into the tactical dudes. I'd add Ozzie reviews to the list for some international flavor.

[@richarddixon7276]

@@Drgunzo616 Who Tee Who , Cervus Venator , Randle Richardson are channels that are big on the hunting element of shooting . There are a plethora of others but they would all make good candidates.

[@Vikingocazar]

Paul is having health issues… I’d love to see that duo! I wanna hear from Paul while we still have him 😞

[@richarddixon7276]

I watched the video when he announced it and like Yourself felt pretty gutted to hear the news. I get the feeling that he'll continue making video's for just as long as he is able , and start back filming again just as soon as possible after his treatment is complete . He's a tough cookie and there are plenty of us rooting for him I'm sure he'll know that.

[@Oculi_tui_vitare]

Hey !! There is one more aspect related to problem 223/5.56 and another layer of confusion. SAAMI spec guns vs. CIP spec guns. European rifles very often have .223 rem and a CIP stamp on the barrel. (CZ, Steyr, etc.) In this standard both cartridges have 1 common specification for the chamber and can be used interchangeably. The same goes for ammunition. Look at GGG with a big CIP stamp on the box ;)

[@davidnewsom8047]

I have a Ruger #1V in .25-06 . It shoots 3/4" groups all day with Winchester silver box 90gr.PEP. Devastating on varmints and coyotes out to 400 yards .

[@jesstill7833]

My old mate has a custom built 25. 06 and I saw him take a Goat at 900 meters one shoot one kill gun shoots unreal cheers 👍👍🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@MD.ImNoScientician]

@RonSpomerOutdoors-Podcast and @RonSpomerOutdoors ... Thank you for your shows and podcasts. I would love to see a series of episodes on the principles of sighting in on a target. From "iron sights" to advanced optics that are available today. I would love to hear about the correct principles of using a scope correctly, iron sights, and lighting up targets w\ lasers too. I know you've covered dozens of episodes of caliber, diameter, and gun models firing them each. I've enjoyed your series on 30.06 and the .308 . I've enjoyed shooting a few different models of these. Thanks again for your sporting knowledge.

[@judgejimbobrowntown3214]

For my area a 243 is a great caliber for one size fits all 55grn for varmin and 100 grn partitions for deer we really don’t have bigger game then that …. 7mm-08 is a good choice but went with the 243 for accuracy and ease to finding ammo

[@robertfarrow4256]

Very nice explanation of 5.56/223 issues!

[@stephenarmstrong7354]

With a longer barrels, faster twists, and a great selection of bullet/powders, what is your current opinion on the 264 Win Mag?

[@michaelshuey1614]

Historically, it’s been very hard to maximize the potential of the 264 Win Mag with available powders here in the US. My father and I tried for years to reach its potential but alas available powders did us in. To date, I’m not familiar with any new powder that will let it reach the velocities which it’s case size promises.

[@markgillaspy7004]

Been looking for a Savage 270 they are few far and between and if they have one it is already sold. My favorite all time Coyote and woodchuck rifle is my 222 drops them in their tracks everytime

[@brinkee7674]

Ron for the .17-.223 AI he should be able to neck down a 223 then fire form the case. He can then send the case in to have dies built or just send measurements. It's not overly hard to do

[@marklucero3824]

Hey Ron, what about the 338-06 A square for moose and brown bears? Have any experience with this caliber/cartridge?

[@Ron-Swanson]

I will agree with the old 30/06 in general and the 300 win mag guy’s. however with my experience I have come to the conclusion that my 338 win mag is a better choice than many other cartridges in mountain grizzly country where I hunt elk and moose, it’s available in light rifles and still able to reach way out there with authority. I use it in the north for big horn rams, doll sheep, goat, 400+lbs hogs, bull elk, bull moose, bull caribou, black bear, grizzly, big bucks, and bison.

[@texpatriot8462]

Loved the Hickok45 interview

[@JamesJohnson-oy3mx]

There are Tikka Rifles out the wazoo on Gun-Broker and locally where I reside, so it is a local issue for him that his dealers do not want to carry them.

[@mikeroberts9737]

I have a 30.06 Ruger. Beautiful gun and shoots great. But for me, a little to much for whitetail. I bought a .257 and for me it is the right setup for whitetail. great show

[@thepracticalrifleman]

Ron, the original M16 was a 1:14” twist designed to fire the M193 round which is a 55 gr projectile. It wasn’t a long throat designed for heavier bullets. It was a long throat to allow them to stuff more powder in the case and jump the bullet further to allow higher pressure. In fact, 5.56 M193 and most .223 Rem 55 gr loads are the same OAL! You’re right, don’t put 5.56 in a .223 Rem, even if it’s the 55 gr with the same OAL.

[@VG-913]

Why? Pressure? Look up the Maximum chamber pressures for .233 and 5.56... it's not what you think. Now cartridge pressures are a different story due to liability and variance in specific load data. That's what confuses most people. Standard .223 pressures are 52k-55k where 5.56 standard pressures are 55k-58k. That's only loaded cartridge pressures tho and not the actual max chamber pressures which no commercial or even published load data will ever come close to touching for liability reasons.

[@shovelhead2155]

1 in14 was only during the development/prototype phase shooting a 50 grain bullet. When they upped the weight to 55 grains they upped the twist rate to 1 in 12. If you look up original M-16 and M-16a1 are 20 inch pencil profile chrome lined 1 in 12 twist barrel. Really early rifle lacked chrome lined bore and chambers.

[@shovelhead2155]

​@@VG-913Tolerance stacking in old bolt guns would be the only reason for concerns. Like a really tight chamber with over spec Nato ammo in an old bolt gun.

[@toddshowan3871]

Hard to argue with 30-06. And I would Never begrudge anyone their preference. But I am a 270 guy, since early 80s. 130gr Barnes will EASILY pass thru and has killed anything and everything I hunt here in Northern Ontario.... be it Moose deer elk, black bear. It's all we use.. I get a little more range than the 30-06, more energy way out there if a long shot is all I have, my MPBR is longer, and it doesn't smack my shoulder and cheek as much. My first was Ruger M77 w tang safety. It's a vault gun now. Today it's the Browning Xbolt stainless synthetic with duratouch stock. We top every one of our guns with a Bushnell Elite scope... 2.5x10 for the 270. Here we get rain today, snow tomorrow, foggy mist, and the rainguard has proven it's worth over and over. Interesting that virtually ALL of my hunting buddies... who are mostly a one gun and done crew, that hunt all big game here, shoot the 270, with the bushnell elites. There are remington 700s, ruger Americans, brownings and savages. But the 308s and 300-06s are all gone now. Nuff said.

[@jimmorwood9715]

I was always told to reduce powder y 10% when using military brass because of the reduction of capacity of the cartridge

[@robertcoxon9268]

Hey Ron, I was wondering what that waxy or oily substance that come with some .22 manufacturers. I love those .22 lr cci stingers, no oil

[@repairfreak]

Hello Tom, good day to you. I’m happy to see the accuracy you are now getting out of your beautiful rifle. I think you can achieve your 1/2 MOA at 500 yards, 5 shot groups in 3 or under chances. Good luck & God bless. 😎👍

[@dcar335i]

Thanks for sharing the differences between .223 and 5.56. Very helpful

[@allenrosesr.8480]

7mm08 for me all day

[@C.D.-tz6sk]

Seems one of the best rounds out there! So versatile and great down range with less recoil.

[@keithtyer2005]

I love mine! Very accurate reliable and not too bad on ammo price or kickback! What is not to love?

[@herrmauser1066]

Hey Ron, how about a special episode on the 221 Fireball. its a nice little cartridge for small game hunting and also shortrange varmint

[@Whitehorze]

.308 / .30-06 will bring down any hooved game animal on North America. Proper bullet selection and shot placement apply. In MODERN rifles, the .30-06 can be loaded up to equal the 300 Win Mag with half the recoil.

[@jklo1313]

Can you give some advise on how to get there ? I currently load a 168g Barnes TTSX with 48.5 grains of IMR 4064. MV is 2820

[@proudlyamerican2764]

180grn federal softpoints do the dead on impact behind shoulder through the 308 in my experience. No pass through weirdness but down and down with behind shoulder shots which at first I thought odd. Never seen a no run pre using those rds.

[@theunofficialresults231]

In .223 vs 5.56 , especially the differences in brass, I always weigh the brass when reloading and don't worry so much about the headstamps. If they weight close to the same, the capacity will be very close.

[@thepracticalrifleman]

That isn’t true. You don’t know where the weight is. Is the weight in the case head? Is it thicker in the walls? Only way to know capacity is to measure it. I don’t mix them.

[@Accidic]

Agreed. I don't mix on anything I'm going to reload remotely hot. I don't worry too much about it for lighter loads such as 223 moderate range (3-400y) plinking though. Sorting through 223/5.56 can drive a person mad. 😀

[@redrock425]

I always buy quality brass and neber mix them. Great results, little to no prep and last a long time. Lapua is my brass of choice for rifles and Starline for pistol calibres.

[@billhatcher2984]

What happened to the molly coated long range bullets I liked them I haven't been shooting for a pretty long time I'm just wondering

[@trailblazer632]

30-06 or 4570 are arguably the best medium to large game and dangerous game rounds for north America pedigree wise. They are old but still the gold standards in their respective areas for a reason. Both have stuck around for many many decades for a reason

[@thepracticalrifleman]

.45-70 and “best” and “gold standard” should never be used in the same sentence. The .45-70 was mediocre.

[@trailblazer632]

@The Practical Rifleman it did exactly what it was designed to do. And in modern loadings can and will take any game animal on the planet. Its taken hippo elephant and all the other dangerous game in Africa and the Americas. As a dangerous and large game cartridge it was the cartridge of choice for a long long time. It still is for many. The combination of being chambered in so many handy rifles and the ability to tune the cartridge to your game of choice still makes it a significant player in the hunting game. Its why its stuck around for over 140yrs.

[@ChronicalsofAl]

Ever heard of the 300 win mag, 300 rum, 300 weatherby, 300 Norma mag or the 300prc ?

[@trailblazer632]

@Alex Moore sure.... what about them? The 3006 was introduced in like 1906. The 4570 is over 140yrs old. The 300wm was born in 1963 the 300rum 1999 the weatherby in 1944 the norma in 2012 and the 300prc in 2018. And other than the 300wm none have really stuck around as being remotely popular.

[@ChronicalsofAl]

Nobody said popular or prevalent was a consideration , you said 'the best" and "gold std" and even though you are certainly welcome to your opinion, I merely answered your opinion with 5 or 6 facts as to why you're wrong

[@MrBm1968]

Allways loads of practical information in your videos and knowlege. I have found the 30 06 very usefull and now in later years the 9,3x62 loaded with bulletts from 190-232 graines very good for my hunts. That is Roe-deer up to Moose.

[@imstelios]

My 25/06 with a ballistic nosler has served me amazingly since 1996. REM 700 BDL Sendero fluted barrel. ❤