The BEST Hunting Rifle Might Surprise You

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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.
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Welcome to the RSO Podcast! In this episode, I read an article I wrote about an amazing pronghorn hunt I went on in Colorado.
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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.
Produced by: @red11media
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[@patrickhankins5381]

Ron, I’m 62 years old and no longer care much about political correctness. I watch you because of the wealth of information that you possess. Just keep telling me what you think and I can decide what I wish to do with it. You’re one of the best with knowledge and delivery!

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

I respect your attitude, Patrick!

[@normanrea8146]

I am fromm Vietnam Era. Although I was not in combat. I was issued an m-16( k9)). I learned to dislike the M-16. My first rifle at home was Springfield 03- a3. That rifle never failed.

[@pdm1289]

I looked all over and settled on the Ruger 77 in 270. I have a 6x top end scope and rings and I never worry about a shot being off.

[@mrsmartypants_1]

At what age were you infatuated by political correctness?

[@pepepepito623]

17...20 and again at 34 to 37.

[@idahohermit4634]

I packed a M1 Garand deer hunting a couple times just for the experience. I now have an expanded respect for our fathers and grandfathers!

[@zoidelux]

ive been telling myself i want to take my k31 deer hunting one year... thats awesome.

[@ranchodeluxe1]

I carry mine on my daily dog walk sometimes. The upside is the granola crunchers in the woods give a wide berth.

[@edc1350]

I hunted deer for 2 years with my Springfield m1a walnut stock. I feel your pain

[@woodstockrifles8215]

@@zoidelux YES!!! You absolutely have to take your old battle rifle out for a deer, hog, or even a coyote hunt. There is something special about that. My old Mauser has never let me down on a hunt.

[@danblumel]

I still hunt western Elk and Moose with my unmodified M1 Garand. I've shot 3 moose and likely a dozen Elk with it being 30-06

[@darkangelgaming1117]

Love my Marlin 336 in 30-30, perfect for the area I am in - thick woods, never shoot over 75 yards. Iron sights are perfect

[@ericbest9562]

I was raised anti scope and still feel the same way, about a rifle that doesn't need one. People really make me laugh when they mount a optic on a brush gun. I see guys with a fancy scope on a 94 and I think to myself " easy there sniper Dan" but it's there's so do what you like

[@tompowell6723]

Marlin makes beautiful firearms. I am thrilled with how silent my 45-70 is.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Ron, I have a friend in Wyoming who hunts moose and elk on horseback with a 25-06. He's always been successful with it, and I have personally seen him take mule deer at ranges over 300 yards with his 25-06 and drop them like they were a sack of lead. I think it's a great cartridge.

[@robertlocke7711]

Ill take a 270 in a Winchester model 70 glad we have options.

[@denisdignard3587]

Have it in 270 wsm model 70 coyote light love it

[@guigamoretto]

Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, kzbin.infoUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.

[@strat1080]

I find a 7.5 lb 270 Win rifle to be just about perfect. Light enough to carry all day. Heavy enough to enjoy shooting. The 270 shoots very flat and provides good performance on game with very tolerable recoil.

[@jamesdmyrick5809]

My Browning A-bolt 270 puts mule deer down with authority.

[@joe7114]

I preferred the Swedish Mauser in 6.5x55 is a very sweet rifle in the short carbine mod. Is a very accurate rifle and very comfortable to carry and descent recoil

[@dimtucas359]

Got my first deer with one. Great rifle

[@joe7114]

@@dimtucas359 alright

[@danielminton3876]

My Model 700 ADL Remington 270 has never failed me hunting many different types of cover from thicker bushier woods to open longer shots it's just a good all around caliber. Plus like you said the recoil doesn't make the gun uncomfortable to shoot or effect a person so much that it effects accuracy. The caliber has never failed me and it never failed my dad in all his years of hunting. I've also killed deer with my 30-06, 308, and 7mm-08 they are all good all around calibers with good knockdown power without that overwhelming massive recoil. I also had a 243 that I killed deer with but i had a few times that small brush effected my shot and had a few deer i hit right where i aimed but the deer ran so far that i couldn't recover the animal for a couple days and i hate to shoot something and waste that animal so i don't carry it anymore.

[@lelenbates3367]

I went black bear hunting with my buddy and I had a problem with my go to rifle in 7 Rem mag and I took my grandfather model 94 .30-30 and enjoyed how light and easy it was. I am in north Idaho and the brush is thick, my buddy was catching his 50 plus mm scope on every branch and I causally carried the light open sighted .30-30 and had a great day even though we did not see a bear. I will be taking this rifle on more hunts.

[@bwrscott1]

Hard to beat a classic like the model 94. Much luck on your next hunt.

[@jaydunbar7538]

The perfect rifle, all of them. From my old lever guns to modern tricked out ARs and the trusty magnum bolt guns I can’t find a thing wrong with any of them, to many guns to hunt with and not enough time or game to hunt.

[@ralphsawyer9535]

👍I'd like to have 2 of everything.

[@pwd1679]

@@ralphsawyer9535 only 2?

[@joe7114]

Complain,complain,complain, but you know what you don't catch them in your refrigerator do ya.

[@pwd1679]

@@joe7114 just wait, they're trying!

[@BMWQC]

Very well said!!

[@olehemlock]

Everybody that has used or shot my stainless/synthetic Remington Model 7 in 7mm-08 loves it. First time my wife shot it she told me “this one is mine”. Reason everybody likes it they all shoot better than what they have and it’s light weight. Wife shoots sub moa with it.

[@johnsullivan6709]

Love my model 7. Stainless .308 with a carbon fiber copy of original stock, timney trigger.

[@ranchodeluxe1]

All your criteria leads me to what Grandpa knew in the 50s. The Savage Model 99 is the most versatile working man's rifle ever made. In .300 Savage or.308 Win, they take all Western game, have perfect balance in the hand, shoot a modern bullet with proper SD , quick to shoulder and point, guided action, relatively light.Everything you need.

[@philippiscatella7816]

I only hunt in the east woods for deer on public land and I use a Remington 760 pump in 30-06 or my custom 1898 7x57 Mauser. Both work well for me.

[@randalbigirvirvin1153]

I'm a fan of the 25-06. I'm in SW Virginia and have used it for years. I know that I'm the exception but it's my go to.

[@dolomiteblue]

I’m a huge fan of mine! Made a couple 300 yd shots with it ! Wonderful firearm!

[@tompowell6723]

I am with you it is lighter than the 30-06.

[@jdheatmag]

I've got a Sako 85 Finnlight and a Marlin XL7 both in .25-06. I've shot many different calibers over the years for deer and all worked fine, but man I sure do love the .25-06. Only problem now is finding 115gr Nosler Partitions. I have a spare arm I'd be willing to give up to find a couple boxes lol.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I am a fan of the cva single shots. My 35 whelen gets great groups

[@john-paulsilke893]

Singles are a fun challenge as well, and with practice aren’t all that slow if you need another cartridge.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

I have one in 350,love that thing

[@spaceaddict5484]

I am a fan of whoteewho!

[@dalton6786]

If only they made em in small rifles besides the 300 aac like 7.62x39 or .224

[@zechnarwilliams8019]

I would like to acquire one in .308.

[@aaronmcneal1698]

30-30 Marlin 336 is absolutely perfect here in Florida. Great brush rifle and will drop humanly any game you can desire here.

[@jeff0nyschuk670]

Yah,, your deer,are about the size of our jack rabbits in Ontario Canada,

[@jeff0nyschuk670]

@@timberlandone4054 My point!! Is that I think hand guns & these AK 15s ..AK 47 shouldn't be allowed.

[@herbertwessel2412]

Dear Ron, very good point, I‘m from Gemany. The biggest animal I ever hunted was a moose, I never saw it, the moose snorred and went away, unfortunately. So we need only 7x57 or similar cartridges. I use three different rifles, I only need one realy, but, you now, suddenly there were three. Mannlicher Stutzen Mod 1903 chambered in 7x57, a Heeren Büchse 6,5x57R build by Heym in Suhl 1930 and a bespoke build side by side combination gun from Retz and Son in Goldlauter in Suhl 2010 in 6,5x57R, they all do they work very well, in variing circumstances, driven hunt, stalking or from a hunting stand, depending on hunting seasons I pick my choiche. Greetings from Northern Germany.

[@herbertwessel2412]

Dear Su, you are right. Most of the German hunters prefer powerful cartridges like 30-06 or 9,3x62, but I think they are not nessescary. Twenty or so years ago Lutz Moeller developed undersized partial fragmentation bullets for hunting. Since 2010 I use 3 Band Classic Cartidges, which I think are powerful enough. 6,5x57R Vo (muzzle) 3200 ft/sec, Eo 2000 ftpds. 7x57 Vo 3100ft/sec, Eo 2500 ftpds. For technical details: Ph-rifles.com

[@how3fish]

Bought my first deer rifle in 1977 a Ruger No.1 in 30-06 , still carry it and it was my only rifle for 25 years. Love it !

[@danfrazier2839]

Same

[@kenrudder9784]

Wish I had done that.

[@sheldo8083]

Bought mine in 77 also and never use anything but my ruger no.1 300wm

[@sheldo8083]

My serial no. Makes no sense according to Ruger records though. 132- 00020

[@patrickhannigan5687]

I am in total agreement, I use a single shot that is small & light weight. I like the old 30/30, & 3006. Pretty universal.

[@michiganmoto7687]

I took my first deer with a Marlin lever action carbine chambered in .357 Magnum using hollow points. 75yrds and that deer never knew what hit him. I was 11 at the time and that short carbine rifle was the perfect size for me and the thick woods of the U.P. Michigan. I have hunted with 30-30, 308, 300 Savage, and many others over the years and what I have come to realize is the perfect gun is the one you have at the time. Everything else is just a matter of adjusting how and where you hunt to fit what your using. Does that have some limitations at times? Sure. But not many. So long as your out hunting and make ethical decisions regarding both the guns and your capabilities you will enjoy it, make memories and hopefully meat in the freezer. Happy hunting!

[@wesbarcus3761]

Bought my son his first center-fire over 20 years ago. Harrington Richardson single shot in 25/06. Laminated stock, 26 inch heavy barrel. Still shorter than most 22 to 24 inch bolt guns, and he learned to make the first shot count. Still has it today. Fast, flat shooting, and shoots the lights out.

[@hudthestud0234]

That’s a really good company too bad the went out of businesses

[@wesbarcus3761]

@@hudthestud0234 yup. Too bad is right.

[@almorris171]

@@hudthestud0234 I have a H&R half mannlichter carbine that was made by Sako. It's a nice compact rifle that I believe H&R imported and rebranded around 1970.

[@rayhuggart5214]

Gotta love the 25 06. I bought my son his first rifle in that caliber.

[@ddselvig]

I bought that same rifle for my son's first deer rifle. Nice rifle!

[@oldnumber5866]

Last hunting season I used my Winchester model 70 in .270 Win while my grandson borrowed my Savage 99 in .308 Win. I promised him that rifle when I die. He loves how the 99 balances in your hand. Since we’re hunting farmland in eastern Washington we don’t need to carry a backpack so a good sling will do. I’m getting too old to do the hard hunt in the mountains any more.

[@dalecarpenter8828]

All guns will have a long ways to go to catch up to the 30-30 ! More game has been taken with the 30-30 than anyother round ! So the best gun would be a well functioning 30-30 !

[@constantgardener4517]

Mr. Spomer thanks for your opinions. I think you may appreciate this brief story. My great grandfather preferred a pre war mod 70 in .375 H&H for his hunting. Overbore for deer and elk? You’re a better judge than I. (His grandson used it to destroy problematic rabbits!) He once wrote to a fella named Jack O’Connor about reloading for the .375 and up until the Caldor Fire last year in CA the letter was a point of pride for the gun nuts of the family. It started out; “Dear Mr. Sutherland, you obviously know a hell of a lot more than I do about hand loading the .375 H&H”. My G Grandfather was born in 1888 and his family never missed a meal and helped others through the depression. He lived to be 99 years old and passed on what he could to willing recipients. Thank you for your appreciation of the past and your continuing efforts to preserve important knowledge.

[@RobertoBren]

Good video with interesting insight. The "best" hunting riffle is the one you feel the "best" with when out in the field. For myself, the Marlin 336CS in 30-30 is my go to hunting riffle. It's easy to carry, shoots great out to 200 yards, it will take down anything on the east coast with proper bullet placement and shoulders like it was custom made for me with sights lining up automatically. No scope on that one

[@beardedrancher]

A good rifle that people sell short is the old remington pump action 7600s. Those were great rifles and classy. Very natural pointers.

[@cornpopishuntersrealdaddy4690]

Absolutely ! Even the old semi's we're great after a couple hundred rounds

[@joelmcmahan7386]

For me the best hunting rifle is the one I shoot the best with enough power to do the job at hand. This will be different for different people in different places. But you’ll know when you get the one. Thanks again Ron, look forward to seeing what you say on this subject. 🎥💯👍

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Joel!!!

[@joelmcmahan7386]

@@WHOTEEWHO my two favorite channels on social media WTW and Ron S. Wish both you guys the best. 🎥💯👍

[@WHOTEEWHO]

@@joelmcmahan7386 👊👊

[@docmoreau7540]

Thx for giving some love to break-action rifles! They are so often overlooked.

[@hammersandnails1458]

An often overlooked (for some reason) advantage of lever actions is that they're ambidextrous. It can be hard to find a good left hand bolt gun at a good price.

[@H43339]

Savage makes left handed bolts, at a fair price. If you are interested.

[@hammersandnails1458]

@@H43339 They have for quite some time. They're not the only ones of course but they probably have the best selection.

[@TheYamitaven]

Lever guns shouldnt be shot left handed unless it has left side cartridge eject you could run the risk of the casing flying into your clothing and burning you if its fired from the left with a right side cartridge discharge

[@hammersandnails1458]

@@TheYamitaven Never been a problem for me.

[@codyrivenburgh7645]

@@TheYamitaven in a hunting situation you would never fire enough rods to get brass hot enough to burn you enough to make it that big of an issue....and with a top ejecting lever gun the loading port throws brass up and back down ontop of you weather u shoot in right or left handed anyway

[@ranchodeluxe1]

Pretty tough to beat a Savage 99 Featherweight in.300 Savage at the range that my opportunities come at. If a trophy buck is out of my point blank range, I get closer or let him go until another time. The .300 is very gentle on meat damage, but drops a big mulie right in his tracks with a double lung pass through at 250, or plants a whitie within Black Hills deer range at 50 yards. Perfect balance, no sling needed. Pack it like a lunch box. My Grandpa kind of did all the thinking on this for me.

[@jeff0nyschuk670]

I just traded one,,it was my dad's,, I can't use a lever acting, I had the same in a30-30 too,traded them both off,700 dollars each,,Sorry to hurt your feelings, Don't miss them,

[@ranchodeluxe1]

Why would my feeling be hurt because of your inability to shoot?

[@andreawhalen4142]

@@ranchodeluxe1 savage 99 best ever, he must suck at shooting.

[@ranchodeluxe1]

@@andreawhalen4142 Ya. They talk about sub MOA like it's a new thing.

[@andreawhalen4142]

@@ranchodeluxe1 The only rifle i would keep above all others is the model 99 in .300 savage period. Try to buy one today, most don't like to part with them. The genius you replied too is indeed very rare.

[@Rakkasan-vr8xt]

I have too many to have an absolute favorite, but I love my Rem 700’s and if I were to lean towards a favorite, it would be the Remington 700.

[@spaceemperorkarl121]

At least with the older ones. Remington's quality has sadly gone done hill quickly this last decade.

[@fluff2001]

In central Texas more times than not, you are shooting 50 - 200 meters and probably in a brushy area where a light fast round can really get thrown off making any contact with a leaf, brush, cactus etc .. My Mason county rancher grandfather had a 270, 243, 308 bolt action he would let me use as a 12 yr old but he used his Winchester '94 30 30 lever action which I have no memory at all ever seeing him not cold drop everything he aimed at with that 30 30 classic Rancher Truck Gun ..... He thought my AR 10 was too " fancy" for him ...... I inherited that 1894 Winchester and get a big smile on my face everytime i see one ..... Love you BaBa ........

[@georgemannsr8708]

My favorite hunting rifle is a Ruger 77 Ultra lite with a 4X leoupold compact chambered in the 250 Savage. It may be considered "Obslete " but it has served me vry well over the years .

[@inalaska1709]

Not obsolete, a few years ago my 14yo daughter was shooting 1/2 5 shot groups with my dad’s 77 in 338 win mag with cheep corelok 225gr. Gun is over 40 years old lol.

[@ronaldbunch7952]

Bought my first Ruger 77R in 1976, a .243 Bicenntenial Model. Has taken dozens of Whitetail, a few German Roe Dee, and German Gams/Chamois Goat. In 1985, I found a Ruger 77 Ultra ;ite .250 Savage at the original Paul Jaeger's in Jenkintown PA and it has been my main whitetail rifle since. Partial to my Ruger 77R .358 Win as an all around North American big stuff rifle, it's the Ultra lite .250 Savage that stands most ready in my TN mtn home. I also like the little 25-20 and have made 60-80 gr flat point 25-20 equivalent loads for my .250. Sweet liitle rifle. Also have an M77 Ultra lite 30-06, but I don't want to shoot full loads in a 5.5lb rifle, so I'm working up some loads reduced to 300 Savage equivalent for deer and also 30 Carbine (as with the 250 reduced loads) for practice and coyotes. Lifetime rifles. If somebody says you need a "6.5mm", the .250 Savage really is. I know, because it qualified for 6.5mm minimum applications when I lived and hunted in Europe. Ignore the hype.

[@jjgriffin3275]

i have come to love the LEVERS, i choose the correct caliber/cartidge for what i am hunting and take that into the woods or desert. i like to hunt. i am not a sniper taking 500+ yard shots, i like to get as close as possible.

[@michaelsalfai9852]

I hunt Whitetails with a lever action Savage 99 in .300 Savage. Ideal deer rifle.

[@johnweymouth5685]

Right on, my personal statement also

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Where I hunt we have mule deer and they are BIG lol. In the same area I hunt elk, antelope, and bear. There’s also some really great fishing in several lakes. We are truly blessed to have all of that game in one hunting unit. The reality of this multitude of game is I’m hunting from late September thru to December for most of the big game. Of course I can also hunt bear in the spring plus there’s usually a bird in season throughout the year. Spring and fall turkey plus we hunt quail, grouse, duck, geese and pheasant. If you want to round out the year we have cougar available 365 days so we literally have something in season every day of the year. In the fall the game seasons have a few days up to 2 weeks in between them so thats when we hit the lakes and/or 2 rivers for salmon, steelhead, trout, even bass in a couple of spots. I typically head out about half way through September and stay until December except I like to come home for Halloween to see the grandkids dressed up and I hand out a lot of candy lol. Suffice it to say my retirement is going just fine lol. I use 2 rifles depending on what I’m hunting and where I’m hunting my first choice is a .44 Magnum Lever action and 2nd choice is a .308 Bolt Action with an average scope. Most of the area I’m hunting in is forest with varying amounts of brush. So I’m not having to reach out there with long distance shots in the 300-500 yard range. Honestly most of the time I’m in the 50-150 yard range which is perfect in my book.

[@johnweymouth5685]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 those are 2 great choices and one of my arguments for getting close is with archery 🏹, one has to get close, so there no reason why one can't get within the yardages you spoke of 50-150yrds.

[@mikelust9855]

model 88 in 308 shoots everything in Canada

[@jasonashleytillman880]

Ron thank you so much for this videos series. It is so nice to have someone just give u the options followed by hard facts. It's simplicity at its best. So much better than the old sell pitch everyone throws at u now days! Love all your content try to never miss anything you put outthere! God bless you and keep it coming my brother. Jason of J.T.s' GUN and Ammo.

[@stretchmfe4913]

Thanks for the vids Ron. Your knowledge, insight and presentation are great. Looking forward to more of your shows. Stay well.

[@jeremystyron9721]

I've always been told that the perfect rifle is the one you're most comfortable with that you can make accurate shot placement It really don't matter if it's a 22 hornet Or 700 Nitro express It's up to you as the individual to get out there and put the trigger time get to know your weapon and how it shoots Most importantly safety 1st always identify your target and what Lies beyond Both on the range and in the field happy shooting guys

[@Bhartrampf]

Exactly, that's what I have been told and tell others. The rifle picks you, you don't pick the rifle. You pick the caliber.

[@Red-vn4xq]

22hornet in Ruger 77 , 👍

[@ThemantleofElijah]

My grandpa hunted all his life since he was 17 using a Remington made 1917 Enfield 30-06 with peep sights only killed nice black tails and some black bears a couple elk in there too

[@ronaldpretzel7170]

Nice , all good choices for different jobs . I love my win.mod 70 270 feather weight does a job on 98 % then my 375 hh mag takes over . Oh yea I lived and hunted in Alaska over 50 yr ! In Idaho now so my old faithful Savage 3006 does it all . Enjoyed the presentation .

[@jamesburnett7085]

When I was a kid I longed for a Savage 99 in 358 Winchester. A lot has changed in the last 65 years, but that rifle still shines in my opinion of what a fine hunting tool can be. Maybe it is a dinosaur. I still like those, too.

[@gregpace4676]

I just spent month searching for this year's hunting rifle, watched all the videos and went to a bunch of gun shops. I ended up with a Tikka T3X lightweight. Has a muzzle brake, Cerrokote over stainless fluted barrel in 6.5 CM to take whitetail and coyotes in middle TN. The action is the best of any rifle I looked at, and the trigger is perfect from the factory. The stock is a bit plastic, but I wanted a light rifle. Shoots 1/2 moa with my handloads and 1" with factory loads. It cost $1,200 which was more than I wanted to spend, but I don't feel the need to buy a trigger, or stock and comes with a matching brake so I don't need to spend any more on it like other rifles, I really like this rifle,

[@thetoneknob4493]

my hunting rig is a custom build on a rem 1917 action in 30/06. its a heavy rifle but i dont mind it as it mitigates alot of the recoil. shes 104 yrs old!

[@openhueblue6661]

I got a rock island 1903 that's been worked into a sporter. it's not worth anything, but its one of the funnest

[@thetoneknob4493]

@@openhueblue6661 nice! i used to have a rem 03 that had ben re stocked had a 2 grove barrel that shot very well. kicked like a mule tho! it weighed alot less than my m1917

[@tlloyd9325]

I really appreciate your thoughts and reasoning. I have hunted a single shot for years and with a bit of practice you can get off a second quickish. Having said that the bolt guns are always good. The balance in the hand is most important to me and how it shoulders. The Tikka and Sauer are my favorites in the bolt guns and a T/C Encore in a single shot.

[@georgeclark6629]

This is one of the best videos of Ron's production. His advice is so correct based on a world of hunting experience and knowledge. He's been there, done that hundreds of times with all the guns and calibers; rain or shine; mountain or fields; deer, bear, moose or whatever. This should be a must video to watch for both beginning and experienced hunters alike. Love this guy!

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

I learned to shoot in the Army. Because of that, the AR 15 is like an extension of my hand. My do-all rifle is a 6.5 Grendel that weighs between 6 & 7lbs, 16" barrel, 1-6x LPVO. Even without a sling, if you reverse the rifle, butt first, and grasp the back of the pistol grip, allowing the receiver and barrel tocarry out part your elbow, it's pretty comfortable and balanced. I'm not saying it's the best hunting rifle, that model 70 is pretty good, but I shoot tactical, hunt dear and boar, and do some distance with that same rifle. Just my 2 cents.

[@Mortablunt]

I work with one. being an AK native, I hate the AR controls and handling. I cannot and will not find it intuitive and comfortable.

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

@@Mortablunt, then I regret your lack of discernment. There is less movement necessary, it is more ambidextrous, and almost any part can be replaced in your truck.

[@Mortablunt]

​@@kingbaldwiniv5409 AR15 controls are total rubbish. They're placed unintuitively all over the rifle with seemingly no connection to what they do. AR controls are to gun design as French orthography is to spelling. Monseeyur? No, it's misshur. Ooou-iiih? We! There are 3 buttons by the mag well. Only 1 of them does the magazine. The other 2 are bolt functions. The weird thing in the back? That's the charging handle. And if you want to lock the bolt? Button on the bottom left of that paddle. And the bolt release is the bigger part of the paddle. Why is a bolt control on the mag well!? And why is there a locking latch on the charging handle? You can only think the AR controls are good if you just don't know better. The AR has 8 control surfaces, and you have to send both your hands running all over the gun to hit them. Trigger excepted. Let's go over them: 1. Safety - one grip for some reason, right hand only 2. Magazine catch - only one placed logically, but still right hand only 3. Bolt close - by the magwell for some reason 4. Bolt lock - redundant and also by the well 5. Forward assist - angular thing by the back instead of the bolt 6. Charging handle - why is this at the back, do AR users love hitting themselves in the face? 7. Charging handle latch - pointless, only there to add another thing to fumble over. And since the AR has these controls all over the receiver, but you place your hands on the grip and the forestock, you are running your hands all over the gun to 8 (with trigger) different tiny surfaces to control the gun. That's a lot of motion and operations. And that's assuming you're using your right hand. Go left and you can't operate the safety or mag catch properly! The AK has 3 control surfaces, all loy cated conveniently for either your right hand to go forward, or your hand to come back from the guard. Trigger excepted. 1. Safety - Located sensibly in the path of the bolt so you can get them together and also tell status at a glance 2. Magazine tab - Logically right where the mag joins the gun, not obscured away on some random part of the side closer to the trigger than the well. And all controls are placed to operate easily with your hand of choice or necessity. No bizarre function splits or inexplicable placements. Everything placed logically and in easy reach to where one hand can do it all.

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

@@Mortablunt, unintuitively placed? You mean that to say that a selector switch should not be placed by the thumb of the firing hand? Should the mag release not be placed by the index finger to facilitate keeping your firing hands on the pistol grip? A rear charging handle is good for right or left handed people. It is lighter than other platforms, more modular, with nearly unlimited mounting options, and entirely replaceable furniture. Sorry for the only partial response, but I am working from a phone and I can only see part at a time.

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

@@Mortablunt, don't get me wrong, I like Kalashnikov pattern rifles just fine, but their riveting makes them inherently less field repairable. The reach-around reciprocating bolt handle is a joke that simply slows the manual of arms. The sight radius on the irons could be a LOT better, even though I like the sight picture just fine. I like the Molot Vepr AK patterns that I've shot the most, but really, the VZ-58 is a better rifle than the AKM. The AR can simply do more, more efficiently, more adaptably, with more interchangeable parts, and be servicable at the soldier level for any of it. It's a rifleman's rifle. Any caliber from .22lr to .50 Beowulf are usable by the same rifle without a shop. You only ever use the charging handle once to seat the first round. Because our bolt holds open on the last round, you just hit the bolt release. The manual of arms is just quicker, requiring fewer steps of movement in series. It is apparent that the controls AREN'T rubbish because most be carbines copy the controls. Don't even compare the relative trigger qualities, there's no contest. AKs are fine, but there isn't any competition between a personal AR and AK.

[@billgraham5609]

I have several rifles for different environments and animals, but I love .270's and have several. I did in my later life get a Ruger #1 in .270 and in 30-06. Love them both.

[@kenrudder9784]

Depending on the economy my plan is one in 30-06.

[@johnmcmickle5685]

I am glad you mentioned the single shots. I prefer the Ruger Number 1.

[@johnpawlak7484]

Thank you, Rod for a great presentation.

[@anthonypayne6032]

You know you can't go wrong with a 300 savage model 99 great balance, plenty of punch, a lever action. shame they stopped production. Dad did well and his 300 is serving me well.

[@johnlangford3905]

Immediately came to my mind!

[@zippy45acp53]

I have looked at a lot of new hunting rifles but still happy with my Tikka t3x stainless fluted barrel in 30.06. First thing I did after I bought it was change out the butt pad for a limb saver which made all the difference on recoil. With a 13 oz 4.5x14 Leupold scope the whole package is about 7 lbs range and shoots 1 moa all day.

[@adambrown9048]

Same setup in 7mm (even same scope)and it is my favorite - hike with it for miles and hits the mark.

[@jamesperry5333]

I'm always checking out what's new, and exciting. I find when I needa new cartridge. I grab a Tikka. Have 3 so far. My go to rifle= Tikka t3 30-06. All day. Everyday.

[@patriotman9284]

love that Tikka

[@rslover65]

Bought the same, shot a 1.8" the shot group at 350 yrds with it.

[@1966cambo]

I love your comment about not wanting to ding up the falling block! I have an older refinished stock rifle that has a Mauser action, chambered in 30-06 with a Leupold scope. It’s beautiful to me and would be fantastic hunting but I don’t want to do any damage to it hahaha, almost pointless to own!

[@hayeswooten]

Great job as normal Ron

[@davidr2715]

Man, I love listening to you. Advice, knowledge and history. Here, new-to-me calibers. For me, .270 Win is still my favorite, but….

[@dennishein2812]

When I was still walking and hunting I liked to carry my rifle cradled in May arms. The rifle I carried when I was young and in open country was a 1917 American enfield in .30-06. Full military and iron sights ( had good eyes then). Carried a lever gun in .25-35 in brush hunting.

[@HikeHuntHaul]

After watching this video, my thoughts and wisdom have taught me a few things. I took my first deer with a marlin 336W in 30-30. Trusty rifle with 175 grain heavy hitters. Not fast but heavy 😉 and effective. After that, unless your shooting past 150+ (which I wanted too effectively & so do a lot of hunters respectfully) yards, there are probably way flatter shooting option in todays traditional and/or newer cartridges. This would include elk, mule deer, whitetail, and smaller game including varmints. The best overall setup for a new shooter in my opinion would be savages model 110 with and accustock system. Unless your going to get a nice gunsmith to alter the rifle for your needs this is the best option. I admit it, I’m a Winchester model 70 lover and have a few custom fitted rifles that I love to shoot. But, I paid for them aftermarket to be altered to fit my body for proper shooting ability. Savage really has this down pat. Not only can you adjust length of pull but you can mount any cheek height to match your scope level. If you wanna raise or lower your scope you have the ability to adjust it with the pieces provided. All out of the box from the store. Not the most custom but all the features with out having to pay for a smith. Threaded barrel and coating options. Honestly, the best value I’ve ever bought in a hunting package. Winchester, weatherby, and certainly Remington (lol! 😉) don’t offer this option in a package. I have had one of these as a starter hunting rifle 110 in 270 for a few years now and have put a few different scopes on it and had to adjust the cheek height. No issues because I have all the fitted pieces. I would encourage any new hunter looking for a “fitted” modular system without going to a gun smith to seriously look at savage’s 110 accustock system. Like any hunter, over time your gonna upgrade your glass/scope and need to get different size/or height rings; then your gonna need to adjust your line of sight off the cheek piece. Having this system is a ready to install or adjust option at any time you own the rifle. In the long run I’ve been really happy in purchasing this system as it grew with my hunting needs and wants. A true value in purchase for the long run of a developing hunter (from beginners to experts). I hope this helps and again it’s just an option. Enjoy! 😃👍🏻

[@ronalddover7303]

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[@bradgriffith4231]

150 yards is fine in the midwest, where most deer or bear are killed at 50 yards, but that's probably a minimum distance for most western hunting. I built a Savage 99 with a Williams micrometer peep sight in 308 Win for a "scabbard" rifle to carry on my horse so that I have a caliber & a sight system capable of shots out to & past 300 yards.

[@MrGsteele]

Excellent survey and summary. Lots to think about and ponder over. Great job.

[@Bmaenpaa2]

Thanks very much. Very comprehensive review

[@stuartmarkman769]

I like my Ruger American in 243. I replaced the stock with a pro Mag and it is a tack driver . Here in the deep south, most shots are under 1oo yds in the woods. I also like my Marlin 336 for brush shooting.

[@matthewspruell7593]

Another great video. I really like youfireside manner and great knowledge. A real pleasure to watch!

[@ralphsawyer9535]

I really enjoyed this vid, Ron.. lots of great points to consider. As with everything there is an optimum, always a trade, a tit for tat, short barrel maneuverability vs velocities, weight vs felt recoil, and on and on. And then that changes per individual preferences. I think you conveyed that message very well. As I get older the weight and bulk of the rifle is probably just as important to me as the cartridge choice, but like Bob Ross used to say, "it's your world" and that surely applies when configuring YOUR rifle. Thank you Ron.

[@whitehorse1959]

You are an absolute pleasure to listen to Ron. 😎👍

[@kweeks10045]

Love the.284. I went with a lightweight 30-06. Gun, scope, sling, and 3 rounds is 7.1lbs. Has a 4-12x40 Leupold and I have chrono'd 5x 165 TTSX'S at a 3002 fps. Hard to beat!

[@allanryan6014]

168 barnes just under 2800 fps. What powder do you like?

[@gertbotha9980]

Years back I also had cheap setups. Now I know better.

[@davidkeith571]

Get a 15 lb. 284 Win. And shoot tiny groups at long ranges. Amazing caliber that is way underrated.

[@daveyboy728]

Best hunting rifle is the one that YOU’RE best with. I love my Browning X-bolt in 30-06. I have a buddy that hates my X-bolt and will only shoot his Winchester model 70. As long as you aren’t shooting a Walmart special piece of garbage, I would say it’s mostly preference. Keep up the great videos Ron! I’m a huge fan up in Canada and black bear season just started so wish me luck!

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

Good luck with the bear, Davey. Wish I could join you.

[@joshh5853]

Careful, one of the most accurate rifles I own is a Rem 700 in 30-06 that I bought on clearance at Walmart 🙂 you’re right tho, shoot what you are best with!

[@daveyboy728]

@@RonSpomerOutdoors oh gosh do I wish you could join me to!!!

[@daveyboy728]

@@joshh5853 yeah but that’s a model 700 I wouldn’t count that with garbage I more meant the made in China crap you see all around Walmart.

[@glendunn8881]

My go to hunting rifle is my savage axis in 7mm-08. It shoots excellent groups and is pretty lite and just a pleasure to shoot. It's also one of my cheepest rifles. I have plenty of rifles to choose from and I usually just take my savage.

[@davidoxley220]

Ok Ron, here me out on this; An ultra light ar-15, 16", 450 Bushmaster with a small diameter fore-end, no muzzle dev. I've mounted a 1-6x Vortex LPVO on an Aero ultralight cantilever. I HOLD on the scope like a carry handle hahaha. Very accurate and a lot less kick than my 338wm. I've been cougar hunting with it in the PNW jungles for a few years now mostly dark forest and small meadow - call and stalk. While I dont consider the animals around here to be extremely dangerous; you never know what might be drawn into the squealer. I think this 45ACP cousin is arguably perfect for smaller dangerous game (150-300lbs) in close proximity

[@cosimosanfilippo9050]

Hi Ron. You are always on the ball on every aspect of the sport you pick to talk about. It is enjoyable to watch your videos. We read on the same page.

[@stanjarosz7517]

Agree with Randal Big Irv The 25-06 loaded with the 120 gr flat base Hornady hunting Hollow Point is an exceptionally efficient deer slayer. Mine is a Browning 87 single shot- a beautiful rifle, light weight, and has never lost a deer. None required a second follow up shot-the deer simply went straight down. Rifle has exceptional accuracy sufficient for spine shots.

[@maddawgnoll]

I love my Tikka T3 270. It's light, well balanced, very accurate. I can also just grab the gun from the grip and walk with my barrel straight down, but I'm a taller person. My dream rifle is the Ruger #1 chambered in .270 Winchester. I've only handled one in my life but it was the perfect size, weight and balance. A co worker of mine when I was working at sportsman's warehouse had one he had me mount a scope on. I was pissing the most jealous color green. Such a nice action. He says it's a shooter, well under a minute any time.

[@peterchauvin1486]

I'm getting a t3 on Saturday. They're damn good rifles

[@von3550]

Love your work, Ron. Thank you.

[@MrHubbard738]

I really like the way you described your choices. Thanks

[@christiankollmer8984]

I love my Blaser K95 single shot rifle. It's lightweight, perfectly balanced and short. I use it in 9,3x74R wich is for all european species. It uses the same action like the Merkel K1/2/3/5 called Jaeger Kippblockverschluss. Thank you very much for your clips!

[@thomasparker8449]

remington 7600 carbine is my favorite, very pointable and well balanced.

[@tommoore5714]

You have the best you tube show!!!!! thanks Ron. Been watching you all my life on old time media

[@danielaggeler9263]

This is a very good 'one-size-fits-all' hunting rifle guide. Good job Ron.

[@curlyyoder]

Great video Ron! The Ruger #1 my favorite in 25-06. Mine a bit heavier with the varmint barrel. Browning made a model 78 really liked had a hammer. 25-06 is worthy for game up to elk. Only shoot 87 gr. bullets in my 25's. Not a fir caliber tho...had to get a Swift for coyote 40 years ago...your documentaries bring up some old school stuff us old guys are familiar with!

[@user-cs1ne8gx9u]

Yup really all depends on where you're at. In the Midwest down in the river bottoms I don't think I've ever taken a shot over 100 yards because it's just not necessarily. For me a .357 ruger 77 works really well just like a good old 30-30 would. Like a lot of calibers bullet selection and load is what performance is about. For me I find a Hornady 180g xtp at about 1900 fps will do anything I need here. I'd like to hear your thoughts on some pistol caliber hunting sometime. Thanks great work as usual.

[@ronaldhowell7151]

I carry a 1972 Winchester model 94 carbine. It has served me well. I have a number of rifles, but my 94 is my go to rifle. It’s light, compact, dead on @ 100-200 yards and has the knockdown power I require. I might add that I stripped the varnish off the stock and fore end when I go it, and have hand rubbed linseed oil on all parts wood ( including screw holes ) since new.

[@kenrudder9784]

I have the Marlin 336… ditto

[@henrybright8531]

I got a beautiful Ruger No1 in 25-06 passed down to me from my grandpa, I think it’s the best deer hunting rifle. I’ve never needed more than one shot. Usually all you get on a deer anyway

[@milododds1]

Thank you Ron - totally enjoying your video and getting your opinions, you also have a great narrator voice. Yes light weight and easy to hold are very important requirements. We're also the same height so that helps too w/ your feedback. I own several smaller game rifles (Ruger 10/22LR, Mini-14, along with a German .22 air rifle - a single load). I have been thinking about the Old Henry lever actions, they are super cool! I've seen some beautiful leather holstered slings for these types of rifles from several guys from Texas. I also love to target practice but looking for something outside of the .223 and 5.56 range. I don't own a bolt action, my dad might have a 30-06 or maybe it's a 30-30 but he doesn't go hunting anymore so I might try to buy it off him. Instead of a mini-30 then I might also consider the light weight Model Arms short action at 6 lbs., 400 yds. for medium size game that's really is an ideal rifle. My only concern is finding a source for .284 Winchester ammunition out here in California. Carpe Diem my friend!

[@andybreglia9431]

I enjoy watching videos of different cartridges and action types. I've written before, so you know my favorite is the .30-06. With the right bullet choice, it will take anything on the planet. Had Karamojo Bell access to .30-06, he would have used it with 220 grain roundnose solids on elephants. I'm thinking about writing a novel. I am thinking of arming my protagonist with a '03-A3 Springfield .30-06, 220 grain tungsten core roundnose solids to go up against T-rex. T-rex is not impressed with ballistic tables, is impressed with superior marksmanship and precise bullet placement. Introduce a 220 grain solid among his thoughts inside the brain box.

[@gordons4550]

Thanks Ron, always a joy to learn from ypu.

[@kendanielson7204]

My grandfather was a self taught gunsmith that did some remarkable work over the years. Before he died he built a 6.5lb Springfield O3-A3 with a short, slim barrel and a very trim walnut stock. It's only had a handful of rounds through it when my brother had it, I have yet to shoot it. I built a 6.5 lb (with glass) 6.5 Creedmoor using a light weight Howa barreled action & a Boyds light weight thumbhole stock. It easily shoots 3/4" groups at 100yds. As I age I appreciate light weight rifles more than when I was young.

[@johnandrosemarywyatt977]

I think there is one more consideration......the Sig Cross. This concept may move the needle on hunting rifles. The folding stock is totally adjustable, two stage adjustable trigger, 8.2 lbs with a 28 oz scope, interchangeable barrels, 60 degree bolt throw, acis magazine, sub moa, 18 inch barrel in 6.5 cm.

[@briancarver6705]

My deer is usually dead before I touch the bolt. 60 degrees is not an issue

[@gizmocarr3093]

This video really covered the hunting rifle subject extremely well. You were spot on explaining the importance of choosing the right rifle for the task needed. Anyone taking the time to select a rifle and cartridge correctly the first time saves money. Your ideas and choices are great ones. What I think is you learn more and shoot better sticking to one rifle that you use than having too many others you never learn to use as well. I might say that scopes on brush rifles can work as well as or better than iron sights. Rifles with only iron sights make less heavy rifles and less chance for failures. A Winchester 94 is a better rifle without a scope to me. AR rifles are not on my list hunting of rifles I want either. Their weight, design and limited cartridge selection along with tossing brass never to be found is most annoying to me. ✨🐻✨

[@johnreacher3756]

Yes. Beware the man with only one gun, for he may know how to use it. All of the rifles shown have telescopic scopes mounted. For better precision over traditional iron sights (in my humble opinion), consider an aperture rear sight. The eye centers up the rear aperture perfectly, quickly, and is rugged to withstand most hard handling. Alternatively, mount a red dot scope (RDS) on the gun. They offer low weight, excellent precision, and are rugged. Current RDS do not turn off, their battery life goes into years. If you need magnification, there are add-on magnifiers that flip in front of the RDS. Also, with an RDS, parallax is not as much an issue compared to a telescopic sight.

[@marchickman5308]

Hello Ron, thank you, delighted to see the falling block made the cut. Ruger no.1 in 45-70 has been my go-to for years. "east texas hunting" However been wanting to build a bolt action for a little more reach 200-400 yards. thanks for your insight. Kind Regards MH.

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@josephtutela1066]

Hi Ron and Thanks for another great vid. I think I've mentioned my long time go to rifle is a 1970's vintage Remington 760 in 30-06. I shoots better than I can with many sub MOA groups. Quick follow-up shots that honestly I've never needed in the woods of New York state and Pennsylvania. It's nice to know I am ready if that animal gets up or maybe stops for a look back. It's light; handy; quick and in a perfect caliber for me. Thanks again for a great vid and no hard feelings for not mentioning the best deer rifle made (LOL) Joe

[@madman432000]

That's all the rifle I had for many years as well. Much maligned by many people but it was accurate and worked well. My father and mother both shot them for years too as well as my uncle. Mom had the carbine 30-06 and she was incredibly deadly with it. Still have one in the safe too.

[@riaanackerman6372]

Interesting video, Ron. I feel many of the new shooters will also look at monolithic aluminium chassis. I am talking about your MDT's, Oryx's, KRB Bravo's, TSPX's etc. Many you can get in short actions and long actions. They improve the handling of your rifle, making sure you place the shot where you want it to be. Some chassis are designed to be both for hunting and long range shooting. Best of both worlds.

[@Ratkill9000]

MDT chassis are nice, but also expensive too.

[@brink1553]

My uncle, H.L.Brinkley had a 300 Savage without a scope. In about 1966 we went to South Texas for a deer hunt. The brush was thick, and no one hunted from a stand or baited the animals. He found a trail, sat down and killed one that day but fired 3 times in rapid succession. Its front legs were hanging by the skin when he brought it to camp.

[@gunman-6646]

Great and informative video! Thanks Ron

[@DaveL9170]

Best hunting rifle = Winchester Model 70. “The Rifleman’s Rifle”.

[@Chilly_Billy]

Gotta be honest. I have a 1956-vintage Model 70 Featherweight in .30-06, inherited from my wife's grandfather. It's the least accurate centerfire hunting rifle I own. And the legendary fit and finish isn't so legendary. I'll take the original Ruger M77 with tang safety any day.

[@Anschutz270]

Agreed. I've got a 270 EWSS and love it. Accurate, light enough, and great fit to me.

[@dalton6786]

@@Chilly_Billy it must be your abilities

[@yessir3404]

Nah model 700

[@DaveL9170]

@@dalton6786 agreed. Clearly ability versus product

[@jryer1]

Definitely depends on the game being hunted, but a 270 is usually more than enough if the shot is well placed. For Elk or Bear then a little more firepower would be a good idea!

[@bendyer1465]

God bless you Ron. I love your videos.

[@brentanderson4304]

I agree with you Ron on what your saying. It's to each his own, shoot what your comfortable with. Great video

[@gerhardbotha7336]

When my dad decided to start hunting again about 30 years ago, he got a 30-06. This is now South Africa. Then he inherited a 303. He decided to convert this to a 6mm-Musgrave (like a 243 Win basically) to have a "springbok" rifle. Then he got a 375 H&H. Net result - he just shot everything except springbok with the 375... The 30-06 just sat there. When I decided to buy a rifle - I knew i would take over the 375... So I looked for a companion that is a bit lighter than the 30's but not as light as a 243. So I chose the 6.5CM. I just love this combo. Now I am beginning to think of a lever action 30-30 for warthog etc... In South Africa, we have so much red tape to go through we have to select carefully. If I lived in the USA I would not have to decide so carefully - just get them all dammit!

[@hibbelaender9581]

7x57 Simply the best

[@austinjk24]

If cost wasn’t a problem, finding a “perfect” rifle would be easy. Unfortunately, price is often the largest concern when selecting a rifle. It’s certainly a factor I have to think about. Good info nonetheless. Thanks !

[@warrengreen3217]

Ruger American is the best for a low cost rifle shoots just as good as a marksman rifle

[@frisk3320]

go single shot, sub-400 dollar for a decent .308 and reliable, you just can't go wrong with it

[@brandondavis4306]

I agree but I also pick the rifle I'm most comfortable with wether it be my mossberg atr in 30-06 or marlin 336 in 35 remington but It usually is decided by were i'm hunting.

[@stareagle5000]

@@warrengreen3217 correction some Ruger Americans shoot as well as a marksman rifle. Others don’t. Bolt action guns aren’t particularly new or complicated it’s not that hard or expensive to make a good one, however it’s much harder and more expensive to consistently make many good ones.

[@warrengreen3217]

@@stareagle5000 I got the ruger American predator stainless steel they got a thicker barrel then the ruger American, mines in 6.5creed but I know a few people who got the predator in 6.5 and 308 ones got 243 and they all shoot lights out same with my Remington 700 in 308 it's made in December 71 but it falls under 1972 on the code other people I know got them in 70ds to late 80ds models all hit lights out so theres something to be said about that, but I get what your saying my Remington 770 in 308 his another tact driver and a lot of people say there junck same with the mossberg patriot some people got good ones other hit 5inch groups at 100 yards

[@allanbaker659]

ron! one of your best ! i am with you!

[@Heeman5]

Remington 700 Ti in 260 Rem and a Weatherby lightweight MK V in 270 Win. My two favorite backpacking rifles. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mattheefisher2104]

Some good choices Ron, my go to gun is a Savage 110 mountain rifle in 270 win with out the scope it’s a just at 7lbs with synthetic stock that’s my work horse, my second is a Rem 600 Mohawk in 308 Win small light weight but does have some recoil it let’s you know when you touch it off.

[@robertmoore6700]

Agree with everything Ron says. This man knows his stuff.

[@jimporter6084]

Thanks Ron, I totally agree with your choices. I carry a Vanguard with a 20in barrel in 308, perfect in the tree stand and for still hunting. Still well under 1 MOA and under 6 pounds.

[@willnotcomply1328]

Probably the most accurate rifle I’ve ever owned was a Sendero in 300 WM. However I do hand load so getting 1 ragged hole isn’t completely impossible with the right rifle.