Best Hunting Rifle For Deer

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Best Hunting Rifle For Deer
One of our Patreon Members requested information on what rifle they should get for deer season. So, I pulled together this video with information on different styles of rifles and cartridges to help new hunters get started.
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Who is Ron Spomer
For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion - the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me - from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.
All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
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Disclaimer
All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.

[@jedclampett6466]

The best rifle is the one you can actually locate ammunition for.

[@robertsims8776]

Ammo and reloading components are very hard to come by right now and may be for some time

[@deadahead8701]

.308

[@G5Hohn]

@@robertsims8776 yes. So I’ve cut back my shooting so my stash is longer lasting.

[@ericb.4358]

Yep! Very strange situation. Even "odd" cartridges like 6.5 PRC are hard to get. DAYMN!

[@j.r.27]

😂 fr

[@GatCat]

It’s so nice to see a bird dog being loved.

[@wildcat_reloading]

All dogs need love

[@jmmartin7766]

@my2cents Impossible! Dogs don't have opposable thumbs!

[@GatCat]

@@wildcat_reloading yep.

[@ScreamingReelsTV]

The best rifle is the one you actually take hunting... because you'll never get a deer sitting at home watching youtube. Lol.

[@milkweed098]

Facts haha

[@JamesWillmus]

I could chuck my computer at it!

[@stanelhombre8438]

As he comments on a KZbin video he just watched. I get it lol just playing.

[@codyschulte103]

Hypocritical comment. Obviously you just watched a KZbin video.

[@fedup3582]

This is a pretty decent video. The advice he gave, in my opinion, was some of the most honest, accurate, and logical that I have seen on this type video.

[@Paul-rp1ld]

I went from a 30-30 to a .270 25 years ago and the .270 has never given me a reason to change.

[@kendomion1382]

yes the 270 win is hard to complain about ..has been my go to for years

[@nuckyduk15]

I use both. I love my 3030 and 270

[@Mustafa-dm5co]

Is it expensive i mean the .270

[@m118lr]

There’s way TOO MANY choices really. It’s whatever rifle/firearm you’re ‘comfortable’ with that WILL ETHICALLY take the game you’re after..

[@timm.6391]

@@Mustafa-dm5co Not to bad unless you get the short mag, those are costly to shoot, and not a big benefit....270 already a loud rifle.... the short mag with more loud crack in the shot, more recoil... doesn't give a whole lot of extra help for the extra cons.... if course more ex I expensive. I love the flat trajectory of the standard 270... but they are a loud rifle. And actually for most areas in the states, a 223/5.56 is just fine for typical game, still a bit loud for size, but again has a pretty flat trajectory for accuracy.... and good energy for the size.

[@tbluge]

I gotta say , Ron you are so well spoken and knowledgable. Great editing , professional content, no fillers and right to the point....this is truely a top notch channel. Thank you!

[@tomr9661]

Couldn't agree more. Easy to listen to and a wealth of knowledge.

[@zedoktor979]

I don't know why I watched this, I have rifles of every kind for deer. But this was a quality presentation nonetheless

[@kinjunranger140]

I know why you watched it. haha it's called addiction. Same as the rest of us.

[@bocraft9357]

U WATCHED IT BECAUSE IT'S A QUALITY PRESENTATION. GLAD I COULD BE IF HELP

[@dundonrl]

Ditto.. from 22 LR up to 375 Ultra Mag and everything in between, and I still enjoy watching channels like this!

[@terraboundmisfit]

My dad swore by his Model 94 30/30. He brought home literally dozens of elk and deer over the years, and even a black bear.

[@masterof1]

Henry makes a magazine fed levergun as well in 308win, 6.5 creedmor, 243win and 223 Remington. It's called the longranger.

[@adamniswonger8015]

It’s a copy of the Browning BLR. Pretty cool rifles.

[@calebadair7240]

Very cool rifle 👍🏻

[@grumpycalenzana7514]

The Lone -Granger ? Just joking

[@PotatoeJoe69]

@@adamniswonger8015 Yeah Henry's got quite the copycat streak going. Copied browning, copied Marlin... Copied Winchester

[@JJ-7519]

The Lone Wallet Breaker $$$

[@DanTheMailman330]

The 1914 Enfield in 30-06 was actually more plentiful on the battlefield for American troops in WW1 than the Springfield. Arguably the better rifle, too.

[@kirkmcknight113]

At 70 yrs. old I really enjoy your approach to explaining rifle choices. Very very interesting and your voice is a keeper. Thanks for a great channel and great topics.

[@baconator754]

Gotta say, Spomer, this is the best video of yours I’ve seen. Pretty much covered it all, and no drifting off into the weeds like so many do now. A+++

[@SanjuroSeaCow]

I've been looking for this video since I first started looking into hunting a few months ago when meat was scarce. This was brilliant! Thank you so much for putting all this info in one place. 10/10!

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Geez Ron, You covered allot information...I am impressed with the running dialogue without slips of the tongue or video editing, for those of us with KZbin channels...Thanks for including the AR/MSR platforms.

[@danielaggeler9263]

Ron, your inclusion of different hunting styles and methods is appreciated. "the Perfect shot" is something we all strive for; Only the few "lucky", or, diligent ones have accomplished.

[@chrishooge3442]

The most concise and informative video for deer rifles I've seen. Well done. My personnel favorite is the .270 Winchester. That round shoots like a laser.

[@robertgordon9132]

Yes it does. If both the 270 and the 3006 are zeroed at 200 yards the 270 drops a whole inch less than the 3006 making the 3006 completely useless .

[@lyellclare9365]

@@robertgordon9132 I am willing to bet that 1 inch makes no difference at 300 yards and that no animal has ever known if it was shot by a .270 or a 3006 . My own rifles are a Remington722 delux in 257 Roberts (100 grn ttsx ) and a Tika 695 in 6.5 x 55 ( 120 grn TTSX ) and I can't see much difference in killing effect .

[@tarasbulba3190]

@@lyellclare9365 .257 Roberts is a great cartridge.

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

@@robertgordon9132 you're great fun at parties aren't you?

[@malachiwhite356]

"Personnel" favorite? I don't know about you, but I don't like the thought of shooting people. Not at all.

[@RowdyRory]

You are wonderfully clear and well-organized, and yet thorough too. Thanks.

[@gsnicholas8522]

The best deer gun is the one you own, are comfortable with, and shoot well. Chambering isn't that important as long as it's adequate for deer sized game.

[@mattfetter4123]

Your right! Not finishing this !

[@mikechess5081]

Best advice here

[@JLH1956]

You got that right!

[@darkazion]

I got my first hunting rifle in 30-06, 60cm barrel and bolt action (for wild boar, roe deer and red deer). Really happy with the result so far. Can't wait for the scope video!

[@K0GNITION]

This is such a good summary Ron. Across the multiple topics I've had questions about you keep coming up with all the answers. I love the way that you organize information. Subscribed.

[@edwardwells5864]

By far and away a excellent video on this topic, one of the best. Its down and dirty and straight to point without the hype! Well, done Sir, well done.

[@uralbob1]

Ron, I love the name of your sweet pup "Covey". This is one of your best, Ron. Thank you!

[@ronniepuckett4293]

I absolutely love Ron Spomer.. lays the facts out for you. One hell of a hunter and conservationist.

[@MiaAnstine]

I just released my podcast and am editing the video about this topic. Yours is much more detailed and wow are you quick with that bolt! Great video.

[@georgeboros263]

One of the best deer rifle recommendation pieces I've ever seen/read...and I've seen a lot since I began reading every hunting magazine I could get my hands on back in 1975.

[@brucenovotny5924]

Man, such a deep well of wisdom and practical knowledge. Great job Ron. 👍😉🇨🇦

[@pseudopetrus]

As always Ron summarizes the subject at hand excellent!

[@waynemetzger6251]

I've been reading his articles since the mid seventies....Ron is thee most accurate person to get cartridge and ballistic info from that I know of !!...I don't think there's another informed better or better in actual hunting experience's!!!!

[@StandingStoneKennels]

Love this Ron! Thanks for shooting this!

[@arborist460]

Here in eastern ky 30-30,7mm, and seein a few .300mags are common....I've done good with my 10mm trp this yr..love your home ron

[@The_Backyard_Paradise]

This is the second video I've watched of yours, I subscribed after the first, and I must say you really shine at teaching us about these sports we all love. I look forward to seeing the next video. Now to go watch some of your older vids.

[@jamesdoesitmatter]

Such a wealth of information. You and Gunblu pass on such a wealth of knowledge people just don't know or remember. Thank you sir.

[@robertreid568]

Thanks Ron! I subscribed right away. I love all the information and details with a very nice presentation. Luckily I got some great advice on my first deer gun more than 30 years ago. It’s a stainless Browning 30-06 A-Bolt rifle and it’s been a very good gun and very much like what you are suggesting here. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos soon.

[@stevedouglas5443]

I see a nice rifle as a work of art, not just a tool. I've been hunting with wood stocked guns all my life and never have had a problem!

[@AdventureOne]

Great video Ron! For me, 270 winchester is magic - always gets it done and tons of great loading options. I am currently running 130gr interlock handloads, and am enjoying great performance and MOA accuracy from a cheap bullet. If I was getting started today, I would probably go 6.5 Creedmoor.

[@mikejames9931]

Great information for the up and coming newer Hunters.Been hunting 45 plus years and I really enjoyed hearing it all again.Nice presentation and love your new place you now live.Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family

[@brob-zy8zi]

I just found your channel the other day. Incredibly in depth and yet to the point. Extremely informative. I enjoy watching thoroughly and have subscribed. Thanks for the great videos! I recently purchased a Ruger American chambered in .270. I haven't hunted in years. The recoil energy is significantly less than the 12ga slug gun I had shot for years before which packed about 45ft lbs of recoil if my calculations were correct. I think it will be a great rifle.

[@conz000]

Listening to an expert talk about something as nuanced and diverse as firearms is really fascinating. This video is packed with data backed up with real world and back country experience that I really appreciate. Really happy I stumbled across this channel. Hopefully will get my hands on a bolt-action .308 one of these days.

[@mowens-79]

I respect your education on all of these weapons. I know you have dedicated your life to guns and stats. I appreciate you Sir.

[@danielaggeler9263]

Ron, thank you for your educational aspect of this video, I have harvested my first(1978) and the last Whitetail deal with the same lever-action rifle.

[@darrena.247]

Thank You Ron for the GREAT video. It is the most informative video I have watched all year long. I learned a lot.

[@SiskiyouMountainman]

Ron, as a long time rifle fan, I say this primmer on deer rifles is the best I have heard in years. We all know your experiences and I appreciate your opinion on getting somebody started afield. New hunters really need to focus on woodsmanship. Get one of these rifles recommended here, good waterproof boots, and sometime shooting your new rifle and you would be good to go. New people in the woods should be assured of operating their weapon with confidence and safety. Practice being safe so it’s not new to you early Saturday morning of your hunt.

[@theoutdoorsman9726]

Great video Ron! Very informative as always. Been in the western KY woods chasing whitetails all my life. Hunted a little while this morning before heading into work actually. Right now I’ve been going back and forth between my Remington 700 in .270 win and a little Ruger American I picked up a couple years ago chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. Really been enjoying that little rifle. Love your videos, you definitely have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with us. Greatly appreciated! 👍🏻

[@redneckninja2539]

Switched from Remington 700 , .270 to ruger American predator 6.5mm creedmoor due to 4 surgeries on my shoulder. Been using hornady 143 gr eld-x, all one shot stops on whitetail deer and yotes from 20 yards to 328 yards . Also loved my old .25-06 Remington. The Remingtons just were to heavy , and too much recoil on surgically repaired shoulder. Can't go wrong with any of the 3 if you do your part

[@bertwutzke6155]

Hi Ron Bert wutzke here I have to say at first when I didn't know you I was skeptical of your shows and your utube shows but after watching them I believe you are the best at giving details on everything from ammo to rifles I am a strong fan of your shows and enjoy watching everything you give us thank you Ron

[@gregchambers6100]

Very concise and accurate analysis. Thank you so much. This clarifies a bunch of things.

[@stephenwatts2879]

I hunted huge western mule deer. In early 1960s I used Rem 721 270, great rifle! Then mid 1960s come out the 7mm Mag and to this day I use my Sako Finnbear. Just as accurate today as decades ago! Elk included.

[@daithi1966]

That was an excellent overview. I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@watcher01a17]

A really well done video Ron. Not too sparse, and not too verbose either. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

[@aloberdorf4579]

Just stumbled across this. I've read your Outdoor writings, and enjoy them greatly. 61 years ago, @ the ripe old age of 6, I received a 15 A, Savage Stevens single shot. When I was 10 years old, I took a Whitetail Buck @ 6 feet. For near 25 years....the perfect Deer Rifle was this, the I bought a Mdl 94.......Then a .243, then a 7mm Mag, then a .22 Mag....then a .17HMR........ then........................................Thank You.

[@kentuckywindage222]

Outstanding video! 10 out of 10 my friend! Passing knowledge on down the line. Nice rifles! Keep'em coming!

[@anthonybarkasysr5029]

You may have touched on the subject but the carbine lever action rifle chamberd in 357 or 44 magnum or even 45 long colt can also fill the freezer and not cause you to buy another type of ammo if you already shoot revolvers. And by the way some hunters like to carry both a revolver and a rifle without having to carry two different cartridges. Best video I've seen on the subject.👍

[@chuckydubree1925]

I agree love the 357 and 44 great guns I have a 357 rifle and it is my go to gun,

[@mr.dovahkiin5335]

This is the most informative straight to the point video I’ve watched. Subscribed! It’s helped me decide what I’m going to look for my first hunting rifle.

[@joshuamagill4342]

My favorite stock is laminate. My deer rifle though is just an old Ruger m77 .243 with a wood stock. Great video. Great advice!

[@sanjuancb]

Great long-form video Ron. Even though I've been shooting for years this was enjoyable. All reasonable advice too.

[@dandersonjr]

I've hunted for 45 years now and knew this information but you've presented it so well it was quite enjoyable to watch and I'll take wood and blued steel any day of the week.

[@stephansmith3570]

yeah, especially when you can get one any day of the week that looks like it's hardly been fired, already has a great sling and scope that just needs a little tweaking to fit you all for $700

[@allanarndt3047]

Love watching your video's when I can't get out or it's the off season. Great job Ron!

[@melhity]

Thank you for such a comprehensive video. Your knowledge and willingness to share it are very much appreciated.

[@ervpannell]

Thanks Ron! That's some great info !👍

[@jaydunbar7538]

I've been taking deer with the same old synthetic savage model 110 .270 since I was a kid. It's only gotten better with age.

[@emaxxx13]

Great video to narrow down options for the first time buyer! Appreciate the specific recommendations.

[@cliffordjacobus536]

I have been watching firearm videos for years now and I have to say: Ron you have impressed me with your level of knowledge. This is the first of your videos I watch. Definitely a subscribe!

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Thanks Cliff. Glad to have you along.

[@Seahawksl1969]

Very informative and thorough without looking down on others who don't know everything about every cartridge or every rifle. Very refreshing.

[@robertcummingsjr3771]

Very few people know that 😂 Hell I been shooting 42years and I still don't know everything 😅🇺🇸🦅💪🏽

[@Seahawksl1969]

@@robertcummingsjr3771 I typically don't bother with a cartridge, caliber or rifle, unless I have a specific reason. I generally stay with the freedom seeds and boomsticks that work for me.

[@robertcummingsjr3771]

@@Seahawksl1969 Well that works 👍🏽😅🇺🇸🦅💪🏽

[@adrianlala5044]

Thank you Ron . Excellent info

[@donswearingen9805]

I have a savage 30-06 I bought in 1975. It has never let me down. Not gonna change any time soon.

[@richardstarke4093]

Started deer hunting with model K98 mauser. Was only allowed to put one round it so that I would learn to make one shot count. I was 15yrs old. I still have and use that rifle. Heavy but a real tough rile with 180gr bullets. Now use a 30-06 in a Remington model 700 and love the options of all the different bullet weights. 73yrs old now and believe it is all in what you get comfortable and confident in. Real good video Thanks.

[@stevedouglas5443]

"I thought I had one around here". Priceless!

[@Mark-uq9km]

Nicely done. You covered important pros and cons of all different calibers and actions without disparaging any of them. I think the right rifle to hunt deer with is the one you're most comfortable with. This may not be the same weapon you would use to hunt moose, pronghorns or groundhogs. The nice thing is being able to own numerous rifles and enjoy shooting all of them. You can never own too many firearms.

[@jamesdoesitmatter]

You can get enough the wife says no more safes.

[@wylieyates6174]

I had a 1903 Springfield re-chambered to a 308 Norma mag, fabulous combo. Restocked and refinished it. Extremely accurate. My second favorite was a Remington Mohawk in 243 hyped up velocity. Nickel pattern at 100 and quarter at 200.

[@lloydryan7716]

Ron you make more sense than any other person on rifles. I've been hunting for 57 years shot a lot of different calibers styles and makers. I now shoot a 30/06 BLR and a Ruger American 7/08. Like you said they get the job done! Thanks for your straight up videos.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

You are welcome, Lloyd.

[@tomthoelke8343]

Like the fact that you have a Riton scope on your AR. I absolutely love Riton. I have one on my AR10 .308 and routinely shoot 600yds at the range. The glass on those things is amazing for the price.

[@robertlocke7711]

I have almost all of those choices. All are great. Good video for those that don't.

[@danielvillarreal8892]

First time that I have tuned in to your channel and I must say that you are quite knowledgeable about hunting and guns.

[@jmoskaly1]

Thanks Ron you've given me more opinions, and lots to Think about. I've sort of stuck with the 223, 55gn bullet, and have had pretty go luck with it, but as you said shoot placement is the thing. Most of my shoots here in a very wooded area are pretty short since I either use a Tree stand, or make a ground blind. I've given thought about a Acog on my rifle, rather than iron. Great shows mr Spomer thanks

[@jamesR1990]

I stumbled onto your channel only today and it's fantastic. Thank you for such informative and entertaining content.

[@therichie9916]

I have had great success hunting white tale deer out to 200 yards with the .223 using a plain 62gr SP bullet. I am very picky on broadside or quartering away shots though. Im in Ky where I've taken deer from 90lbs to 200lbs with the .223.

[@doofus5152]

Another great video, Ron! Unlike so many other youtubers, you educate without pontificating, you add humour (Canadian spelling) without sounding like Top40 AM radio, you present all sides, pros & cons, and you don't talk down to us. You never act like the know-it-all asshole at the range. You're like our favourite neighbour (Canadian spelling again) with a gorgeous dog. Is Cubby an English Setter?

[@kimnilsson110]

Great for beginners and food for thought to the ol' timers. Thanks for another great video!

[@dennismacwilliams196]

Ron you inspire me... Thank you

[@retirednavy8720]

Well, in the 2020 season I used my old Rem 700 ADL in 7mm Mag. Been carrying it for 44 years. I fired 4 shots and put 4 deer, 2 bucks and 2 does, into the freezer. I guess I'll stick with it.

[@ultrahighgain412]

Great video...man you covered all the basics in a short time.

[@outlawlilly]

Thank you for this great content. I live vicariously through your videos.

[@gpax-6197]

Love my 25-06. Hunt varmint to muleys.

[@johnwallace1729]

My ole ruger #1 25-06 HB ,with the leupold 4.5x14 is really accurate ,1 shot ,done deal

[@kentuckywindage222]

Excellent deer cartridge. Doesn't destroy the grocery part as much as most larger calibers.

[@timm.6391]

@@kentuckywindage222 Shoot them in the head... I'm a meat hunter, not trophy.. lol...

[@johnjay1147]

Tim M. Yup. Cant eat the garnish.

[@Mr120Man]

You know your guns Sir! Great presentation!

[@clemdoggmillionaire9914]

Ron Spomer Outdoors I love the practical knowledge you display. I've been watching KZbin for years now and I think it's time for me to hit that subscribe button for the first time. + I must say Cubby is the coolest!

[@biglutherie]

Awesome video, lots of great information...Thanks!

[@Nathan_King]

All basis covered... great video. And I agree completely that cycling the long action takes longer just isnt true, and it definitely isnt a valid reason to discount long action cartridges.

[@charlesmarshall2697]

It all depends on where you are hunting and what size the deer are. I live on the South Carolina coast where we have the longest deer season in the country from August 15 to January 2. Our deer are small with bucks normally weighing under 170 pounds. We are allowed to hunt over bait and almost all deer are taken inside of 100 yards on a cleared field. I seldom use any centerfire rifles anymore opting for head shots with a 40 grain bullet in a 22 magnum. The deer almost always fall dead on the corn pile. No stress, wasted meat or tracking in snake infested cover.

[@bobsundquist2039]

40 years ago this Christmas my grandma gave me a Remington 700 30-06. It is almost all I have used for deer, antelope, hogs and elk since she gave it to me. Before Dad died he gave me his Winchester 30-30. Between the 2 I am good. Love your channel, keep up the good work. Merry Christmas, God Bless.

[@jimren5638]

I've hunted for over 30 years with a Remington 7600 pump in 30-06 and have no complaints at all with it. Powerful, accurate and fast if a second shot is needed. Lately however I've been using an AR in 450 Bushmaster and love the darn thing. A real powerhouse within 200 yards or so and you don't have to do much tracking!

[@JepsOutdoorAdventures]

Where I'm at, we have a lot of Moose and Black Bear so having something with a little extra power and being able to Shoot through some light brush is good. The 444 Marlin is hugely underrated and like the Leveraction you showed it can reach out quite a ways. The 265 gr Leverevoution loads from Hornady is excellent. They are the only pointed bullets that can be used safely in a tubular mag. But I also love my 450 Bushmaster and 243 Win. All about where I'm at and what I want to carry

[@wildcat_reloading]

9.3x62👌 sophisticated and gets the job done like a sir

[@kenmargison9095]

if you try them at 200 yards, nyou will find they hardly drop at that distance. i cajj mine, the meat hammer. lol

[@wildcat_reloading]

@@kenmargison9095 and its easy to reload for, if you really cant find 9,3x62. Bras you can put 30-06 brass in the 9,3x62 sizing die an boom 9,3x62 brass with a 30-06 head stamp

[@kenmargison9095]

@@wildcat_reloading well sir i did not know that. Thanks for the tip!

[@wildcat_reloading]

@@kenmargison9095 any time👍

[@mcmuskie2563]

Once again I agree. My Remington 7400 was my first 308. I bought it 44years ago for Moose in Northern Canada, then found shooting Moose wasn’t much of a challenge, similar to shooting a parked car. I moved to Deer Hunting and started reloading etc. in the end I couldn’t count on it when needed. I bought a Remington R25 in 308. Looking back the same in 243 would have been lighter and it would get the job done. Anyway it’s restricted here in Canada although it did knock a few deer down. I can’t take the chance of using it anymore. So, I recently bought a Benelli Argo Pro their semi in 308. Shoots very well, has a buffering system built into the stock for my old bones.

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Actually, the same rifle in 6x51mm, aka 6mm-08, aka .243 Winchester...will weigh an ounce or two more, than the same rifle in 7.62x51mm/.308.

[@leeadams5941]

Very well done and very informative..I started on a 7mm hardware store Mauser I bought for about 25 bucks...last time I looked I had about 40 different rifles in the ole gun safe and over the years I find I usually go for either a 3006 or a 300 Weatherby mag depending on how far I think Ill have to shoot..the ole one gun thing would have to be the 30.06 as you can load them up and load them down for almost every situation. Not much it will not take in North America with a 200 grain Nosler Partition.

[@thebighunter8189]

My favorite whitetail and antelope round is a 243. Great hog round and coyote round too

[@erichuntter2437]

Great video, plenty good information 👍.. I shot a tikka t3x , laminate stock , stainless barrel in 243 Great rifle for deer and fox's

[@shrekhanson3758]

Great content.

[@Rebel1280]

Without question, one of the best if not THE best intro to rifles for new hunters! I use a passed down Winchester model 70 in 30-6, works perfect :)

[@WhiskeyCowboyGaming]

This is one of best made rifle comparison videos I have ever seen. Not a lot of opinions or emotions. Just facts and stats. Very clear information , very informative , nice pacing. Just excellent video. 👍

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Thank you Somm.

[@lawlesssingleton4741]

Another thing to consider is a bolt action doesn't use any of the shells energy to work the action... More velocity and energy equals accuracy and range improvements down range. Your very knowledgeable and love the no fluff breakdown.

[@davidh6818]

A semi automatic rifle is just as accurate as a bolt action rifle.....

[@RARufus]

Great presentation and good to see representation of the classic AR platform. I would also add the AK platform as a viable auto-loading option with the right ammo. I picked a POF Rogue last year and took it out in the field all last deer season. At 5.9 lbs without optic in a .308 it’s great for toting through the woods and it has all of the flexibility of the AR platform.

[@GunFunZS]

It's certainly flexible but that's mostly in front of the trunion. I think an AK is a pretty reasonable hunting rifle but they're not very convenient for scope mounting in general without adding a lot of weight and snag.

[@jackyhallmark3094]

ARs are cool and are handy when you get into groups of pigs. Other than that I find them very unhandy and uncomfortable to carry for extended periods. They will never equal a good bolt gun for me

[@VHS_GIS]

Hey thank u Ron, good solid knowledge. i decided to go all bow this year and the years to come... but my first love will always be with the Long Gun. peace and happy hunting out there.

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Excellent program Ron for new shooters,thanks Ron.