My Ideal Whitetail Deer Rifle Choice ~ And their chamberings

You've asked what I prefer for whitetail deer. I've hunted with and shot deer with all gun designs, actions, and calibers, but there's one that ranks superior in my book for practical woodland deer hunting in America, and I'll tell you why.

[@scottsozmtns7534]

I don’t mean to offend but I lived to almost 40yrs of age before losing my last grandparent & you make me feel like I did when listening to my Grandfather’s telling me some good wisdom that I never missed a chance to listen to & learn from. So then, thank you so much for giving me a few moments of that special feeling of when my world included a grandparent. A world without Grandparents is a little more gray, a little more sad; so thank you Good Sir! Also, very much enjoy your show & your obvious vast library of knowledge. I am a semi-gunsmith that does minor fixes & upgrades and the such, but lack a machine shop w/proper shop tools to do more. I actually learn so much from you than so many of the “so called”, experts. Thank you!

[@Pierre-OlivierDelafontaine]

Same for me! This feeling is also felt when I'm listening a Ron Spomer video 👍 these guys are really familiar for me! Good content everytime! Thanks for this quality content 😊

[@calvinsingletary8462]

Thanks for down to earth old time wisdom without the unnecessary chatter I am old school also at 74

[@sammylacks4937]

Sure miss my Granddad. I lost my dad at 6 and my mom's dad came to visit as often as possible. He started me fishing , bought my first rod and reel and passed a love for that and hunting to me I still carry. Sometimes headed offshore I'd think of him , wondering if he knew or saw what he started became.

[@roonbooks3227]

I'm so glad Benny pulled through.he looks so content to be a part of your family. A very intelligent breed.i bet he loves the woods as much as you and we do

[@64samsky]

I'm so glad Benny is still with you two. Benny is the proof that the power of prayer does work. God bless you all!

[@jdkjd9045]

Wish I lived next door to this gentleman. Simply the best thank you Sir

[@wizardofahhhs759]

You'd prolly be bugging the hell out of him all the time.

[@Chiefs500]

The .30-30 and .35 Rem are both great Whitetail rounds. I have used both. I currently hunt with a Savage Model 99 in .300 Savage. Great deer round.

[@darrelljones3382]

The 300 Savage is a great deer and hog cartridge. I use a Remington 722 and a Remington 700 Classic in the 300 Savage and the deer or hogs don't know the difference if they were shot with a 308 Winchester or the 300 Savage, and trust me, I have used both and I can't tell the difference between the two used on them. I just love it because it's a great classic cartridge and something different to talk about in hunting camp. 👍 Happy Hunting

[@knight9925]

Agreed, most of the deer I harvested in my youth was with a Savage 99 in .308win. Excellent combo, still have it but mix it up a little more now,

[@12floz67]

The 35 rem is a great choice.

[@rickmansberger4136]

Dear Sir, Thankful to see Benny doing so well. The power of Prayer is a gift from our Lord. Take care and God Bless you and your family. Rick Mansberger

[@ulrikerudel6859]

Is Benny a "Kleiner Münsterländer" / like "Small Munsterlander" Had one of them here in Germany when I was young... very similar, just a little more brown patches...

[@prevost8686]

I was like most young bucks in that when I got out on my own I thought I had to have the flattest and fastest calibers to be a “serious” whitetail Hunter here in the Southeast. Nevermind the reality that most of our hunting areas consist of 75yds or less. Dad never owned any other deer rifle outside of Marlin 30-30. Dad’s been gone for about seven years now and if I wanted kill a deer on our land this fall I’d grab one of his old Marlins to do it with. They’re nothing fancy but they’re light, compact, mild recoiling, and inexpensive to shoot. They kill deer just as dead .

[@bobsradio6025]

@Wild Man - Cost is only one reason to handload. That brass case that many people throw away represent half of the cost of each round of ammo. That's why the only autoloading rifles that I have are .22 RF because it doesn't matter that they throw the brass away.

[@bobsradio6025]

Wayne - I have an old 336 SC in .219 Zipper, and it is a real tack driver. But I would NEVER buy a newer Marlin or Winchester because they bent over for the democrats and installed that useless cross bolt "safety." Henry uses a transfer bar safety that really works, and they also can be unloaded without having to work the rounds through the action.

[@elizabethnybeck9935]

I use my dad's old military surplus guns lol got few choices from 7 and 8 Mauser 303 British Enfield 7.62x54 mosin 30-40 lol

[@doubleedge7250]

Always love listening to your knowledge about hunting and diffrent cartridges. I have learned a lot just listening to you. So glad Benny is doing well! Thanks for the video!

[@jakehembree3859]

Such a wealth of knowledge. Very refreshing to hear wisdom from a hunter who has hunted in the woods. He is dead on about still hunting with a non scoped rifle!

[@clnhunter9137]

Blessings to you and Benny. He’s a beautiful companion

[@be2223]

I really appreciate videos like this. It's always interesting to revisit the basics in the choices of rifles and ammunition we have these days. My first deer rifle was a Marlin 336 in 30-30. To this day, it has never let me down. I agree, the nostalgia makes it so fun to carry. Thank you for the good information.

[@Bowhunter1300]

I’m with Benny, give me that cool fall weather. Your videos are so great, such sensible advice and a wealth of information. Thank you for devoting your time to educating others.

[@martinscharf3902]

Thank you for this great video! Seeing both of you are doing well, puts a smile on my face every time! Greeting from 🇦🇹.

[@hav2win]

I am both happy and amazed Benny is still with us. I was so happy to see him. Keep on truckin' Benny.

[@havnofear2764]

It was nice to see Ben recover, positive energy, having faith , folks sending prayers, I was one who sent prayers for you , your wife and of course Ben. May you all be blessed with many more good times and adventures. I have to say that it is truly moving to see your pet enjoying a happy life, knowing the odds were against and to see the recovery........beautiful to see and thanks for sharing . Good content in your videos, keep 'em coming !!!!......God Bless everyone

[@Verdigris.]

I’m glad the dog recovered, but honestly do you think god is monitoring the comments and says ok we have the numbers, I’ll give the dog a couple more years? I’m ok with belief but this makes it sound transactional.

[@GunBlue490]

@@Verdigris. I don't place any restrictions on God, and I certainly don't assume to know how He works, or by what measure infinity can be measured. The moment that I figure out God, it's not God. I place my faith in my Lord, and leave everything to his loving mercy, which is infinite. FYI, Benny was condemned to die by two veterinary cancer specialists over 4 years ago, but a miracle defied their expertise. Thank you for giving Benny two more years, but I don't think you're in charge of that department.

[@russellmiller212]

God bless you and Benny! So wonderful your dog has responded with a full recovery after the recent surgery, and the 'jump start' you gave provided by keeping your dog mobile that day in the yard! Looking forward to this new presentation also!

[@soupsawsandfish4113]

Glad your pup is doing well. Dogs are a true blessing.

[@54swingline]

You do a fantastic job! Thanks for your work and I'm glad to see Bennie running around happy!

[@j.mcollins5720]

Glad to see you and Benny back-I enjoy your videos, probably the most imformative,accurate information you can get on many subjects concerning firearms! Glad too see Benny is doing well!

[@pmmccrea]

What a fitting way to start and to end another one of your wonderful videos, (a man with his best friend and a man with a great deer rifle). God Bless

[@paulwilliamson2067]

I see all the comments so far refer to Benny, but I wanted to add mine anyway. Great way to start (and end) your video. That dog is your own personal miracle. Regarding the firearm selection: No surprises there, and I'm not even a hunter. Just enjoy hearing your expert opinion.

[@NancyAllensToiletSeat]

I recall that video. I am a dog person, and it hit me hard as a good ol' American dog lover. I am so happy he is as strong as he is! Tough boi! He must be extremely happy to come back from the brink just to live with you good folk longer ☺️ .....and don't bust your hip! Stay relaxed.

[@aholegunner]

Mr. GunBlue490 , the beginning of this video genuinely brought a tear to my eye. Benny is such a good boy! That story was so happy and sad about Benny's spleen, but I am so glad he powered through it.! Thank you for sharing it. I really love your channel. I have learned so much from you and I want to Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mr. GUNBLUE490. You are such an asset to the firearm community. I just wish I discovered you sooner. I found your channel a few months ago but have been watching many many of your videos since then. I have been missing out. I would love to meet you some day. GOD BLESS and Shoot Straight!

[@MrBlizzard769]

God bless you and your fur child , I love your videos and I’m learning a lot from you that I’ve never knew . Thank you so much for all of the wonderful information .

[@snoopklogg]

You can see a man's soul through his dog. Bless you both 🙂

[@ely336]

Thanks for the excellent video and it is always pure happiness to see Benny. The two of you are a treasure and always enjoy seeing you both.🇺🇸👍😎😍🐶

[@bullseyedixon5660]

great video My Roxie and I are happy to know Benny is doing well ...thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Eric-4501]

Glad to hear that Bennie is still going well. I agree with your choice of a lever gun for deer hunting, I usually just hunt paper and steel, but for deer you dont need anything more.

[@russelder9743]

I remember the video about Benny.....broke my heart. Thats the power of prayer. I really enjoyed this video. Last year my buddy took a deer with a 44mag revolver.....beautiful shot. Stay safe GBY

[@Sagittariustoo]

Just happened to see this topic and decided to check it out. You're very knowledgeable on deer rifles; I agree with your selections. But the most important part for me was your story of Benny. It brought tears to my eyes; so glad he made it and is still with you. I'm sure, you would give up all your rifles combined for Benny. Lost my precious little Bailey to a brain tumor in 2012 and still miss her terribly. Look forward to seeing her in that better place someday. Hope you and Benny have many more good years together! God Bless both of you!

[@stephenhair5501]

So good to see you and Bennie doing well. I can't wait for the cooler days of Fall and the opportunity to once again get into the woods and fields. God Bless and thanks for Sharing.

[@MichaelSmith-ls3rc]

So happy to see Bennie doing so well.God bless

[@garrettstraffon608]

My dad set me up with his 30/30 when I was 12. He said this is my brush/driving gun. And he said I will never put a scope on it. And he had is 30.6 that he had over and unders on. And I just always took it for what it was and didn’t mind it. I learned to love iron sights. I killed deer and coyotes with that 30/30. Farthest shot probably 100 yards. Coyote I hit on the run I never would have got him with a scope. But I will say when I was younger I babied that gun and half cocked it. And that lever action jammed and it jammed good. My dad was mad and told me you have to slam that lever do not baby it. And I never did after that and killed many more deer. I eventually got my own gun a .270 with a scope. And honestly I miss using that 30/30. It is everything you just explained and it’s just perfect it’s fast and efficient ! Great video

[@DKWalser]

Great video. Another advantage of the 30-30 caliber is its ready availability most anywhere rifle ammunition is sold. I've been on more than one hunting trip where someone in the party forgot his ammunition at home. (Don't ask me how that's possible, I don't know. However, the older I get, the more likely forgetting such things seem to become.)

[@kipwright148]

Good to see my favorite gun guy / all around good guy back posting. I’ve watched and listened to all your vids (more than once) and yes it’s that time of year again. I’m a simple 308/Varget guy for all my Whitetail needs.

[@waltonsellers6941]

Hi! In a word.....AMAZING!!!!!!!!I just found your videos, and they're wonderful. My dad used to raise Brits here in Louisiana, and I grew up with them. We never had less than 3 at one time, and they were fabulous dogs for the field as well as the family.. I can appreciate your all-around choice, because I love classic rifles too. With my cerebral palsy, I have to hunt from a blind, and that's OK. I don't need to take deer every year to enjoy a hunt. I use scoped, sporterized Mauser rifles in 6.5X55 and 7X57 from my blind for deer and hogs and I've not been disappointed. My favorite Winchester is the '92. Please keep up the good work!!!!!!!

[@dbmail545]

My late father had no greater ambition at one time than to hunt Louisiana timberdoodles with one of his Brittanies.

[@ianprice2441]

Glad your dog pulled through amazing. He works in mysterious ways.

[@aholegunner]

That story genuinely brought a tear to my eye when he told the story. I love Dogs and pretty much all animals soo much! To hear MrGunBlue490's story about what Benny went thru really got to me. Benny is such a good boy and he deserves a very long life! Mr.GunBlue490 is an AMAZING PERSON and BENNY is an AMAZING DOG! I love them both!

[@jmccracken491]

Power of prayer try it.

[@Chiefs500]

@@jmccracken491 I have never seen any results of prayer. I believe in a good Vet.

[@glenholmgren1218]

@@Chiefs500 I know good Vets that believe in The Power of Prayer😁😎👍🙏🏻🎯

[@PanfishingJournal]

Sir, you are spot on. There is something very special about the rifle. Everything you need, and nothing you don't.

[@jeffreybelardi6695]

Dear Mr. GunBlue490, thank you for once again providing us with your experience and knowledge and doing so with great humanity, decency, humility and articulation. Your videos and wisdom are very much appreciated.

[@johnmccrea8106]

Sir this is an outstanding video. Thank you for explaining and making things so clear to understand. Thank you sharing Benny too.

[@HUSTONFARMSest]

He's a great looking hunting buddy. I'm glad he rebounded so well.

[@michelenicholson9200]

7.5 low at 200 yds thanks,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS

[@tw0one208]

I am a 25 year old deer (only) hunter who lives in Virginia and after watching your video on the 30-30 cartridge I sold the .270 that I had when I was stationed in Texas. I searched for months for a pre-64 Winchester Model 94 and on Sunday I'm going to meet a man who is selling me his 1956 mint condition rifle with an original Lyman 66A aperture sight. Thank you so much for passing along your wealth of knowledge on this platform. You are a figure that I have not had in my life; and I sincerely appreciate the time you take to make sure that the knowledge you have is passed on to my generation and beyond. I am so happy you are around to show me the way and I can tell you that you have probably saved my wife and I a good deal of money. Cheers from one veteran to another.

[@aholegunner]

👍

[@TundraG]

Congratulations! I stumbled across my mint condition1957 model 94 with Lyman 66A year ago while in the vault at a Cabellas outside of Harrisburg, PA. I brought home 2 whitetail with it last fall. Hands down my favorite deer rifle. GunBlue inspired my search as well.

[@1ifbyland2ifbysea]

he got me loving the old winchester 94 too. i havent bought a pre 64 yet but it will come someday. till then ill live with my 70s model 1894. no safety at least. he made me find a whole new love in lever actions. now i have 2 rossi 92s, knock of a win. 1892 and a henry all weather 45-70 and a couple henry 22lr and 22 mag plinking rifles. heck they all are my plinking and hunting rifles. i found my love for the lever gun here at this channel and learned all about the most brilliant man to ever live John browning from hickok45. great knowledge from these great teachers to us young guys.

[@1ifbyland2ifbysea]

also he has great reloading videos

[@Dwayne7834]

Thanks for sharing your views on deer rifles. I have used shot guns to many different calibers for hunting deer. From 223 to 308. All of which have did well for me. Glad Bennie is still doing great. Nothing like a good dog for companionship. May he be with you a long time to come.

[@dustysavoy6951]

Your video just popped up in my feed and I love "best hunting cartridges" type videos so I clicked on it, your love for your pup and speaking on his recovery is excellent. I lost my 12 year old guy (pitbull) this time last year, had to carry him outside to the bathroom during his last days before he went. So hard, wife was devastated but I told her love is costly and the 12 good years we got from him and gave to him was worth it, I think for all of us so it's balanced. I miss my buddy. Cheers to you for your pup and his recovery.....

[@othnielbendavid9777]

Thanks for sharing, and blessings to you and your family.

[@leonardjanda6181]

Nice to see both of you, Sir again great 👍 video and a very nice 👍 setting, background

[@royolstad8532]

I have an old Remington Gamemaster 760 pump rifle in a 35 caliber. Great brush gun (short, light, fast). No recoil, easy to carry, so my boys learned on it, and now the grandkids. Thanks for your thoughtful insights. I love this rifle!

[@patrickslevin6424]

Another excellent video Cap, am so happy your dog has passed the one year mark. God loves dogs as much as we do......Benny shows it's so.

[@dbmail545]

So glad to see Benny recover. My late father liked Brittanies. Love to hear he still hunts.

[@comlbbeau]

Great to see Benny's smiling face! 90% of my deer hunting is with a bow, but in 2016 I purchased a Marlin 1894 in.44 Mag, and that's my go-to rifle for gun hunting. I installed a Skinner rear peep sight recently and haven't sighted it in yet, but I hope to correct the low shooting tendency I was getting from the buckhorn sight. Perfect for relatively close quarters Georgia woodlands hunting.

[@milo555100]

I sure do like listening to you. Thank you for all of your great Videos. Ive been looking at ballistics tables since I was 12yo. Im 50 now. Keep it up. All of your commentary rings true in my own hunting experience. God Bless You!

[@dutchjennings1705]

Loved to see you interacting with Benny at the beginning and thanks for sharing the story about his recovery, so wonderful. I'll venture to say that like me, 98% of any viewers attracted to this channel are going to love dogs and a heartwarming story about one. We lost one of ours a couple years ago and we'll always miss him. This was a great topic for a vid and nice hearing your views. When heading out to deer hunt I'm always torn myself between grabbing my Marlin 336 or my Remington 700. Another great option you didn't mention was one I've killed many deer with when I was living out in Minnesota- Remington 870 12ga with a slug barrel and rifled slugs. Boy do they drop and never knew what hit them!

[@countercivilization]

Always a pleasure to hear your voice !

[@dowdawg]

Been missin Gunblue and the Toadster lately!!! Finally another fine video and a handsome shot of that beautiful puppy Benny!!! Love the 92 in 45 colt and the marlin 1894 in 44 mag, lite and mobile and well balanced!! Love my model 14 and 141 pump action Remingtons in 30 Remington and 35 respectfully. My 99 savage is another great handling rifle that is excellent.

[@tacticalbacon5551]

Wow great video touched on all my questions have fallen in love with the lever guns have a Henry 44, an old JM stamped 336 marlin 30-30 and recently got me an old JM stamped 35 Remington. Thank you for a gods sent informative video.

[@dougi1967]

I'm just getting back to being a gun owner after decades. Very happy I found your channel! Subscribed. Bless you and your pooch, and fam. Thanks for sharing so much relevant info. That is a very precious commodity these days.

[@markbroughton6811]

Always a pleasure to see a new video. Wow, one year; I remember and remember praying for him. Remember the video when he was improving rapidly and playing again. Benny is a beautiful boy and thankful he was selected by the man above.

[@one4thebigguy]

Love your videos. Bought a Miroku 94 this spring for fall deer season. I’ll need to get some 170 grain to zero it. Been shooting 150 grain so far. Very accurate rifle. And beautiful too, walnut stock and fuzzy warm blued steel.

[@thetraveler5798]

So happy for you and Benny ! He looks great, and yes I was 9 years old that was my first Rifle WCF 32 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 and yes in and over all assesmdnt it is my favorie bush Rifle , whe there is need for sustenance . . .! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔👌

[@billglueck9705]

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. So happy Benny is doing so great.

[@michaelyeates6990]

Every year, I take at least one deer with Trusty Rusty, my oft neglected 1970's Marlin 336 in 30/30. My eyes aren't what they used to be so she sports a low profile scope on her. She points well so I don't have much issue with losing moving deer in the scope. She's my preferred rifle for the stalk hunt in W. Texas. My sons also hunt with 30/30's. When they were just babies, I found a pair of Winchester pre-64 94's at a pawn shop back before pre-64's shot up in value. Picked them up for an embarrassingly low price even for then and I still consider them one of my best investments. Not just for the price they were acquired but also as a gift for my sons that introduced them to the sport of hunting and a classic example of the quality of US manufacturing from yesteryear for them to keep. These are rifles I fully expect to see my grandchildren use for deer.

[@69yenko65]

Thats cool man! My dad would never give it a thought to pass something of sentimental value down to me

[@michaelyeates6990]

@@69yenko65 I'm really sorry to hear that but put it behind you and don't make the same mistakes. No father is perfect and I am certainly no exception. I just tell my boys to learn from my failings and be a better man than I am.

[@powerai]

Today I'm home sick from work. Thank you. You're very calming person. I aspire to be that way

[@billangell6478]

Glad you've still got your hunting buddy! Looks like the goodest of boys.

[@SuperSkunkWorks]

Thank you for such an excellent instructional video, and it validates my personal opinion of lever guns for deer hunting, specially in .35 Remington. Blessings to you, Sir.

[@chriss1911]

Love the vids of you and Benny.

[@SaposJoint]

You definitely know what you're talking about. I'll recommend your channel to all my gun friends.

[@GunBlue490]

Thank you. God bless.

[@SaposJoint]

@@GunBlue490 I watch all your postings. I like the dog the most, but I'm am old curmudgeon according to my son. There are those who know better. Keep 'em coming!

[@mr.william1913]

I have a 454 Cassul/45LC I love. Less cost efficient to shoot than the 30-30 but it takes down deer and bore just fine. Plus I have one caliber between my rifle and sidearm for weight reduction. Great video I'm very happy to see the trusty lever is still a loved riffle in the age of semi automatics.

[@Jeff_Seely]

Brittany's are one of the most versatile smart hunters there are. He is an exceptional specimen that really loves you and I hope he is in good health still.

[@bobnunnemin1273]

Glad to hear your dog pulled through

[@hawknives]

Benny is an amazing boy. I think he's got the Angels on his side! Blessings GunBlue490 Christ Bless!

[@kenhuffman2406]

I love the 32 Win special. Especially in a pre 64 1894 Winchester

[@cathompson58]

Agree 100% .. the Marlin 30-30 is also a great home defense weapon for all the same reasons .. I live in a rural area though and wouldn’t use it in a suburban neighborhood or apartment complex

[@nathanlambshead4778]

@@cathompson58 I can't imagine living in anything but a rural area. Been 40 years for me now, since leaving the urban jungle.

[@joejohnson-ne2sg]

what breed is benny?

[@14goldmedals]

joe johnson I believe Benny is a Springer or Brittney Spaniel.

[@rockinrobin5789]

I love how thoroughly you explain things! I live in Michigan and deer hunting is a big deal here, so many "experts" make a lot of noise around October 1st. Since the season starts November 15th I can see where many people are confused by opening day. So, I'll just share my experience, I go into the woods these days as an elder (59 years old) and I carry my Marlin 1894 .44 magnum Lever gun.On my hip I have either my S&W Model 29 .44 Mag or my Ruger Redhawk .44 mag, sometimes both and 2 boxes of 50 SJHP 240 grain magnum rounds. Since they are all chambered in .44 magnum it is streamlined and efficient. I Usually come upon a deer way below the 100 yard range so bullet density and ballistic charts don't really mean much to me. 2 reasons for me to carry .44 mag,first those guns all 3 are way cool and just too much fun to shoot and even if I don't get a big Buck I have a BLAST, or should I say a Hundred Blasts! Second and most important is even if I come upon a bear The .44 magnum is plenty of firepower to insure that I will go back home, but the bear won't. I think back to the old saying, a bad day of hunting Beats a Good day of Work! Keep up the great work on the videos. Robin P.S. There are many hunters in Michigan using a .12 gauge 1 oz. slug to bring their deer home! Also I was a butcher for 40 years so I think I got the processing covered. LOL It's amazing how many friends call me in November "Just to see how I am doing." LOL

[@Bigdaddylobo1]

Really happy that Benny pulled through! I just picked up a 1978 Marlin 336 in 30-30 on Gunbroker last night. Can't wait to get it. Great channel.

[@piker6410]

Thanks for the information! Very well presented as always.

[@bryanheimann5370]

I loved this video. Thanks for sharing your testimony about Benny. My favorite deer rifle is also a 30/30 levergun- Marlin 336y. Very handy, compact little rifle and about a 2 moa shooter!

[@talisikid1618]

Mine too

[@rgalletta58]

Watching this again. Since this presentation streamed, I was able to pry my Dad's Winchester Model 94 in 30/30 from him. I have to say that it's the finest woods rifle, I have personally held. At 63, I can still use the semi buckhorn sights and have it zeroed at 100 yards, but to date, my shots are well within 40 yards. I absolutely love this woods gun.

[@Rush-ld2qr]

God bless Benny & god bless you sir! You have the best and most informative gun channel on the internet. Thank you for your knowledge! Much respect to you! Please keep up the great videos! 🇺🇸

[@Eddy-gc2vx]

I'll keep my pre 64 32 sp to. Been using it since i was chap. Its a beauty.

[@Adirondan35]

Fantastic video. I enjoy your content tremendously. Glad to see Benny is doing well. I hunt in the thick brush of the Adirondacks and carrying the tradition of my grandfather I use the 35 Remington. I usually carry my marlin 336C but occasionally bring out my 1912 manufactured Remington model 8, when the weather is nice. Iron or peep sights of course. I like the 35 Remington for the exact reasons stated in the video ...the occasional black bear. I hand load for the 35 Remington as well which has been great fun. Good to see another video and good luck with the upcoming deer season.

[@tallen4520]

>350 Rem. Ultra-mag.....a better .35.

[@jamesshedd752]

Thank you sir for another great video .glad to see that your pup is doing well .

[@thetraveler5798]

So happy for you and Benny ! He looks great, and yes I was 9 years old that was my first Rifle WCF 32 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 and yes in and over all assesmdnt it is my favorie bush Rifle , whe there is need for sustenance . . .! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔👌 Ps. May the Light of Source aways be with you and yours.

[@virginia7370]

Thanks for the vid, enjoyed it ... I'm a little surprised you didn't bring out your Savage 99 in 300 Savage as the favorite ... I like the Marlin 336 in 30-30, and when I hunted with one I had it set up with a Williams Foolproof peep with the large aperture, and installed a white bead front sight. That rifle would shoot 2moa all day. ... These days, with my old eyes, I prefer a bolt action carbine such as my Ruger 77RSI in 7x57. It wears a Leupold 1.5-5x scope. I tend to sit & watch more, too. Use the Remington 140gr core-lokt. Good hunting to ya', and glad to see Benny looking good as well.

[@andreasnilsson2304]

I'm not really religios so I can't say that I prayed.. But I remember the clip where you gave the news regarding Benny. And I remember I thought "OMG.. let this poor fellow stay around for a little longer". I am really glad to hear he is doing well. Take good care of him and treat him with an extra biscuit once in a while. :-)

[@slightenigma]

Happy to see another amazing post from you.

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

Sir....I've said it before and I'll say it again, your videos and info are 1st class, grade A, no B.S. THANK YOU, for your wisdom and time to produce these videos.

[@felixvinogradov6415]

Sir, I'm very glad to know Benny, your faithful companion, is doing well. And you as well. Enjoyed this video. My Dad used a Model 94 Winchester in .32 WS when he went to PA each year for deer season. My youngest brother now has that rifle. Henry, as you know, makes some great lever actions in classic deer cartridges. I go for the oddballs. Purchased one of the Golden Boy side gates in .38-55 Win. Also picked up some Lee dies for it. Commercial ammo is pricey. I read somewhere that the .38-55 Win is the biggest brother to the .30-30 Win and .32 Win Special. Looking forward to using it. Keep up the great work. GBU and GBA!

[@paulsimmons5726]

Always glad to hear Benny's doing well. As you worked your way across the selection, I had a feeling that you'd wind up holding a Model '94. While I agree with your comments about the scoped rifle catching vines and other stuff, my observation is that most rifle manufacturers, unfortunately, don't even install irons. And because of that, most younger shooters have far less experience with iron sights these days because their rifles are factory drilled and tapped. The gun makers save a little time and money by omitting irons and the scope folks make their money when you have to select a scope. Sadly, hunting with irons is a slowly fading art form compared to when I was a kid decades ago. I've written letters to many gun companies about irons but they are dealing with economies of scale and my single letter isn't going to make a difference in the grand scheme of things. Enjoyed your video and, as always, I appreciate your experience. Again, so glad to hear that Benny's doing so well. He's become a second dog to many of your viewers. Be Blessed, Sir!

[@exarcherbullsgap449]

and scope allows easier target acquisition, and better, more accurate hits on game!

[@nathanlambshead4778]

I think this is the 10th time I have watched this, and most all of your videos. Thank you so much. Personally, I believe wisdom has been attained when you have figured out that old time experience is the only real way to learn. ( with mistakes of your own).

[@lcsjr6040]

I use two different Marlin 336's chambered in 30-30 for deer. My longest shot over 50 years of hunting deer has been around 125 yards, but averages 35 yards or so. Perfect for the 30-30. The 1950 has been left traditional, waffle top with the half buck horn rear sight. The newer one which came from the factory pre-tapped for scope mounts, has a Williams peep sight mounted on it with a post front sight. Both serve specific purposes. The former for still hunting and the latter for hunting from a ladder stand. I use a Hornady 170 grain Interlock FP with both rifles for the exact reasons mentioned by GunBlue...very effective at these distances in the northeastern hardwoods and have a great sectional density (although I didn't understand that 50 years ago, I just knew it dropped deer). You are a great teacher GunBlue. Thank you for helping me to understand what my father and uncles told me but were never able to explain the rationales behind their directives.

[@yourshootingbuddy]

Congratulations on the health of your dog. It's great to hear. I have 3 dogs now and I think they have souls and are protected by angels.

[@davidcameron7628]

I'm a fan of all the old levers,and it's always great to see you like many of the same cartridges that I do.Still have my 94 in 32spl,my 336 in 35rem will never leave me and I rebarreled a post '64 94 win to 7-30 waters.I've never taken a deer with the 7-30 but it's fun to shoot!

[@evanwindom3265]

Right? My mom gave me her 1950 '94 Winchester when she stopped hunting. But I really caught the bug when I stumbled across a vintage Winchester '73. Since then, my collection has grown and includes a Henry in .22LR that I use to teach hunter safety classes, up to the bigger bore 1876 Winchester replica in .45-75. The falling-block '85 in .45-70 is a lot of fun to shoot.

[@lavida57]

Your love for your pup is wonderful. Just rewatching you clips

[@nsyahoo2759]

Good to hear Benny’s ok Thanks for all your videos

[@dsmith3239]

Great to hear that Benny is beating all the odds. I have to agree with your choice of rifle in this situation. Plus, I totally agree with the choice of the bolt action or lever action rifle and the non-necessity for an optic. A lot of newer hunters are caught up in the media hype of high-powered scopes and large calibre semi-auto rifles which end up spoiling a lot of meat in an animal, especially if a major bone is hit and splinters throughout the meat. In my case, my all around rifle is my Browning .30-06 A-Bolt hunter that I have used for the past 30 years for caribou, black bear, and moose. It is a nice light rifle for carrying in the bush, has a vast amount of bullet sizes available from very light rounds to heavier rounds and powder charges for a variety of game. Yes, I do have a 2-7 x 32 optic, but it is mounted to allow me to still use the factory Williams sites in cases whereby I need to take a shot when the view of the optic is obscured with snow or rain. IMO, todays hunters need to get back to the KISS principle, and keep things simple and less complicated and become more proficient with the basic firearm and avoid all the technical hype. Once again, keep up the very informative videos.

[@cjr4286]

Glad to see you back! God bless :)

[@Redevil667]

Love that Model 70 featherweight. When I used to stalk the northeast woods, I used a NEF Superlight single shot 243. All you need for 30-yard shots in a 5.5 lb gun.

[@douglasmilburn3875]

You hit the nail on the head their at the end. Not a hunter most days but I normally carry a rifle in the woods, where I try to be as much as possible. Nostalgia. That's the key to a great rifle. A rifle is a rifle and most center fire cartridges are flexible enough to find a good load for. As long as a rifle is good, how you interact and feel about it.... that's what makes it great. Glad your pup is doing well(:

[@gregwright392]

Glad to see Benny doing so well. Sure miss my boy.

[@johnoswald68]

Love the 30-30 for deer. My go to is a Savage 340c with a peep, with 170 gr Speer Hot-cor.

[@LibertyGarden]

Great reviews just in time, too. I'm glad Benny is alive and kick'n.

[@BlueTJay]

Love you knowledge and your explanations, all makes sense! I am a hunter and not a target shooter. So your style is greatly appreciated. My favorite for bush in Australia is the Marlin .444, great on our Sambar deer and the reds (elk)!