Best All-Around Rifle and Cartridge Combo For Hunting

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

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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I answer listener questions about the 243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.8 Western, and the best all-around rifle and cartridge combo for hunting.
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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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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.

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@ronaldroehrick4872 Жыл бұрын

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

@joelbabcock2952 Жыл бұрын

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

@henryofskalitz2228 Жыл бұрын

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

@mc171 Жыл бұрын

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

@AndrewP-fj8rn Жыл бұрын

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

@HondoTrailside 11 ай бұрын

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

@ChristopherEDenton 11 ай бұрын

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

@jonfarrar9666 9 ай бұрын

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

@conservativecrusader80 Жыл бұрын

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

@zacharyboswell9221 9 ай бұрын

Got both. Love both.

@bob49679 Жыл бұрын

You need to interview Paul Harrell, and Billy Molls.

@johnnysp1 Жыл бұрын

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

@interrestrial9815 9 ай бұрын

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

@shperax 8 ай бұрын

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

@gregsmith7828 7 ай бұрын

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

@cbwelch4 6 ай бұрын

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

@TheNutzandBoltz 6 ай бұрын

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

@jimpalmer4916 Жыл бұрын

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

@wisconsinfarmer4742 Жыл бұрын

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

@rogerramjet7567 7 ай бұрын

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

@tim7052 5 ай бұрын

Amen, brother!! 👍

@TXLorenzo 3 ай бұрын

You mean the Mauser?

@tim7052 3 ай бұрын

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

@TXLorenzo 3 ай бұрын

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

@tim7052 3 ай бұрын

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

@jk-kr8jt Жыл бұрын

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

@brucer81 Жыл бұрын

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

@michaelderyder426 Жыл бұрын

AAAANNND, you just named the all-around best cartridge the other week; the .358 Winchester!!! Now we just gotta have it make the comeback!

@andreifedorov2108 5 ай бұрын

Not many people know it but definitely a good cartridge

@Nick-wn1xw 7 ай бұрын

The 30-06 is still king of the "all-around" cartridges. People may have different preferences and opinions but that doesn't take anything away from the 30-06. It can and still does it all.

@dcar335i Жыл бұрын

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

@sturisa Жыл бұрын

Great video Ron, enjoyed watching! Sometimes I just listen to your podcasts while walking, but either way great information!

@tracyclaystowell6431 Жыл бұрын

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

@john0032 Жыл бұрын

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

@davidscroggins5853 11 ай бұрын

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

@Condor1970 Жыл бұрын

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

@williamwofford2503 11 ай бұрын

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

@Condor1970 11 ай бұрын

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

@williamwofford2503 11 ай бұрын

@@Condor1970 good point

@cameronalexander359 5 ай бұрын

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

@Brandenuzis Жыл бұрын

Winchester model 70 30-06 and 94 30-30

@oppy2002 Жыл бұрын

I could not agree more!

@blueduck9409 11 ай бұрын

Good combo

@nicolopez4963 11 ай бұрын

Yup, killed more shit than cancer.

@delmarlewis8897 10 ай бұрын

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

@Ron-Swanson 9 ай бұрын

Lmao

@dukefanshawe6815 7 ай бұрын

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

@nrosario 3 ай бұрын

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

@johnnyv.223 Жыл бұрын

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

@wadeparker6091 Жыл бұрын

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

@williammills7778 Жыл бұрын

Ron, I found your channel midway through season two. I enjoy all your videos, but have no suggestions for interviews. I agree the guys at UR are entertaining. Cheers 🍻

@charlesspillers789 Жыл бұрын

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

@mackellyman5642 11 ай бұрын

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

@robertfarrow4256 Жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation of 5.56/223 issues!

@karencarroll2571 Жыл бұрын

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

@anthonyjbargeman5280 Жыл бұрын

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

@WoodChuckNorris223 Жыл бұрын

always a pleasure

@reevinriggin3570 10 ай бұрын

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

@55scooterdude Жыл бұрын

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

@SiskiyouMountainman 5 ай бұрын

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

@repairfreak Жыл бұрын

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

@thegoodsheperd1189 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Enjoy your videos.

@texpatriot8462 Жыл бұрын

Loved the Hickok45 interview

@Sprice93USAF 9 ай бұрын

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

@johnnydawson7675 8 ай бұрын

Hey, Ron, thanks!

@gregswank547 Жыл бұрын

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

@dougwilliams1741 Жыл бұрын

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

@brianneis7309 Жыл бұрын

If you haven’t interviewed Tom River from Simple Living, please consider him. The two of you have the most informative and entertaining channels online and I bet you and he think alike. Thanks for your contributions to shooting sports!

@michaelderyder426 Жыл бұрын

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

@billieaycock1067 5 күн бұрын

Model 70 Winchester is a great choice with all the different models and bullet choices.

@gunman-6646 Жыл бұрын

Good choice on the .338 win mag.

@jasonjackson6055 5 ай бұрын

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

@RonSpomerOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

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

@theprfesssor Жыл бұрын

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

@Nick-wn1xw 7 ай бұрын

Or have one chambered for 5.56 NATO. Problem also solved.

@DallasJonez 6 ай бұрын

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

@huntingadventures1172 6 ай бұрын

Love the show thank you

@nemanjajanjatovic7357 Жыл бұрын

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

@colton72395 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately 9.3x36 is hard to find here in the states

@paulkuras18 Жыл бұрын

It’s not too bad to find in Canada

@jeremiah7855 Жыл бұрын

Never shot a 9.3x62 cartridge b4 but would

@colton72395 Жыл бұрын

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

@5jump Жыл бұрын

@@colton72395 35 Whelen is a good compromise.

@shayewilliamsonwilliamson597 9 ай бұрын

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

@JustInCases72 8 ай бұрын

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

@jacktrout5807 6 ай бұрын

Where was this?

@falba1492 Жыл бұрын

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

@phonelagooner0808 Жыл бұрын

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

@ChristopherEDenton Жыл бұрын

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

@RonSpomerOutdoors-Podcast Жыл бұрын

Thank you Evan.

@redhed9776 11 ай бұрын

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

@fedup3582 9 ай бұрын

I have enjoyed hunting with both the ruger number one and the Winchester 1885. My biggest complaint with the ruger number one is being able to mount the scope far enough back to not have to crawl the stock so much to get to the scope. On a ruger number one chambered for the 450-400 nitro express, I mounted an intermediate eye relief scout scope in standard rings and it worked perfectly. Don't have to worry about scope bite with a safari cartridge when your scope has 9 inches of eye relief. It was much easier to mount the scout scope on the number one than it ever was a standard scope with 3 to 4 inches of eye relief. I never had those problems with the 1885/B78.

@MrBm1968 2 ай бұрын

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

@MichaelMiller-cf6jg 5 ай бұрын

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

@kweeks10045 Жыл бұрын

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

@bobr7380 Жыл бұрын

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

@Grodd70 5 ай бұрын

Love the ol .250 Savage.

@SHAHIDEBRAHIMRAISI 4 ай бұрын

I have watch many of your videos and you have talked about so many good rifles and cartridges that now I'm lost😅

@eddieengland9886 9 ай бұрын

I can get 30.06 in bullet weights from 120 to 220 grain which to me makes it the most versatile cartridge even after all these years and new calibers. In rifles like the Ruger Number 1 you can hand load the cartridge a little hotter than what you can buy off the shelf.

@theodorepolanowski5359 Жыл бұрын

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

@russvaagen3004 Жыл бұрын

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

@drewschroeder6714 Жыл бұрын

I second this. Guy is a wealth of knowledge

@Accidic Жыл бұрын

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

@jacktrout5807 6 ай бұрын

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

@russvaagen3004 6 ай бұрын

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

@jacktrout5807 6 ай бұрын

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

@richjageman3976 Жыл бұрын

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

@nathanadrian7797 Жыл бұрын

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

@ChristopherEDenton 11 ай бұрын

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

@bryantbutlermf 10 ай бұрын

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

@shannonhondo260 20 сағат бұрын

.22 mag is a great caliber

@JohnMark-th6kr Жыл бұрын

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

@Mike-zw7fq 10 ай бұрын

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

@jacktrout5807 6 ай бұрын

Who in the $

@Boron121 11 ай бұрын

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

@allenrosesr.8480 Жыл бұрын

7mm08 for me all day

@C.D.-tz6sk 2 ай бұрын

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

@garyglenn5233 Жыл бұрын

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

@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 Жыл бұрын

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

@reloadrefine Жыл бұрын

⭐️ Hey Ron ✌🏻😎🤠 @RonSpomer on the .223 and .556 topic you are right, the cases are the same dimensionally but if a guy shoots a .223 out of a .556 the case will fire form to the chamber dimension, which in turn does make the case different dimension than a .223 chamber dimension and in the case of reloading it is important. But personally I like to full size die all my cases for saftey purposes in case a guy interchanged the fireformed neck sized .556 into a .223 chamber its likely it would get stuck in the chamber. 😫 which always makes for a bad day! Thanks kindly for all your videos Ron. My daughters and I truly enjoy!

@loquat44-40 Жыл бұрын

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

@mikeroberts9737 5 ай бұрын

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

@ehud59 9 ай бұрын

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

@imstelios Жыл бұрын

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

@brinkee7674 Жыл бұрын

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

@jimmorwood9715 Жыл бұрын

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

@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures 8 ай бұрын

Wow, you know more than anyone I've ever known. I subbed.

@herrmauser1066 10 ай бұрын

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

@Oculi_tui_vitare 11 ай бұрын

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

@reloadnorth7722 Жыл бұрын

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

@Leif1963 Жыл бұрын

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

@reloadnorth7722 Жыл бұрын

@@Leif1963 Thankyou. Please stay safe and vigilant.

@nighthunter5760 8 ай бұрын

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

@paulfuelling6829 5 ай бұрын

An interview with Garand Thumb about his training & focus on outdoor survival, etc. might be fascinating. He has a variety of experience about rifles, shotguns.

@chriscunnane7596 Жыл бұрын

GREAT CHOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@oldad6207 7 ай бұрын

My 50 year old Browning M-78 (Winchester 1885) in 25-06 is my favorite all-time rifle for groundhogs and whitetail. Coyotes react as if struck by lightning.

@tonyenglish5153 10 ай бұрын

I have a 25.06 in a Ruger #1 sporter in Circassian walnut that I believe was a Lypses special and very limited. Great round I just wish I could find a Ruger #1 shorter extended rear scope ring! No luck there so far.About to pick up a Sako 7 MM Finnbear Deluxe and feel its going to be a great all round cartridge because I have the 6.5 PRC and .300 Weatherby mag already. I know Im covered with those choices. Great videos Ron!

@bobbyboothe8964 Жыл бұрын

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

@oppy2002 Жыл бұрын

agreed! why go anywhere else?

@gunman-6646 Жыл бұрын

That is definitely a good one.

@dennishein2812 Жыл бұрын

My choice since my youth.

@marcmoore4115 Жыл бұрын

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

@Shark_Theory Жыл бұрын

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

@rodgerbambauer123 11 ай бұрын

My rifles of choice are a FN Mauser 98 in 30-06 and a Rem 700 in .223 with throat reamed out to take .556. I reload both.

@USAACbrat 11 ай бұрын

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

@richfinley6017 Жыл бұрын

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

@1vmxracer 6 ай бұрын

Coming from someone that is recoil sensitive due to a serious injury on my shooting shoulder, I find the 6.5 Creedmoor without doubt the best "all around, do everything" cartridge available. I'm not a reloader, so I'm dependent on the open market for ammo but since the 6.5 is everywhere, that's not an issue. The round does everything I would ever need from a cartridge with significantly less recoil from my next best choice, the 270.

@scruffyarms Жыл бұрын

And Ron says .338 Win Mag! My big game rifle glad to see it back on the shelf. It can handle just about everything. Then his Ole trusty 7mm lol

@RifleRiverProductions Жыл бұрын

I just went with a 300WM, good all around option that can do it all. There are better options with better BC for longer ranges, but out to 500 yards, it's good enough. I think the 277 Fury will change the conversation once available in more rifles and more widely available now that it is the round of choice for the US Army. Better BC, more efficient than the 300WM beyond 500 yards, but still capable inside of 200. Going to take some time for the round to show up. Sig can't even get the Cross out the door with the 277 yet.

@desertpointkennel 8 ай бұрын

Desert Dog for sure. For a hand loader the 30 cal. Like the 300s would be hard to beat. Being able to load from 100 gr. To 220 gr. Bullets either full loads of reduced gives great flexibility.

@jerrybfowler4407 Жыл бұрын

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

@hugostiglitz2388 7 ай бұрын

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

@sisleymichael 6 ай бұрын

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

@jasonjackson6055 5 ай бұрын

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

@judgejimbobrowntown3214 11 ай бұрын

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

@bobbysusenbach9687 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the content you've provided over the years. Have you done any research on the 22 ARC yet? Do you forsee a video in the near future?

@cimadomepat 11 ай бұрын

Future interviews: how about a interview with a major ammo producer or expert regarding the current state of the business, the future predicted and the future of production of off beat calibers like brit303 and orhers. Thanks for your great work!

@9gagerofl 9 ай бұрын

The only cartridge im taking if we're considering all north american game is the .300 wsm Shorter, lighter, and paired with a muzzle brake it recoils like a 20 guage. Ammo is a slight issue but as a reloader, i already have most of the components readily accessible. That round does it all.

@wesleyturner1979 Жыл бұрын

I figured there would be more .270 win guys! I run a 300 wsm but it’s over kill. Always had a soft spot for a fast twist .270 win.

@jasonjackson6055 5 ай бұрын

I have been primarily hunting with a Browning A-bolt 270 for 20 plus years. It was the second rifle I ever bought. The first was a used Sears and Roebuck 30-06. I sure loved that gun, but sadly it burned in a truck fire. I prefer the aught six to everything, and I have roughly 40 rifles in various chamberings. I only own one 30-06 today though. It is a CMP M1 Garand that I don't hunt with. Now that I think about it, I need to pick up another bolt gun in 30-06...

@JamesJohnson-oy3mx Жыл бұрын

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