My Favorite Classic Hunting Rifle - Season 2: Episode 90

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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I talk about bore snakes, classic rifles, hunting whitetails, the 30-06, and more.
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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: Red 11 Media - www.red11media.com/
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.

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@vikingsoftpaw Жыл бұрын

.338 Razorback sound like another solution looking for a problem.

@scruffyarms Жыл бұрын

I just picked up a Model 70 Featherweight in 270 Win yesterday, even better it is the Cabela's 50th Anniversary number 1 of 500! My most beautiful rifle.

@youngguns1319 Жыл бұрын

Nice gun and caliber im happy for ya

@TheBowhunterinNB Жыл бұрын

My fathers dream rifle . I hope it serves you and your family well.

@RonSpomerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I wonder if that's the one I borrowed to shoot a WY pronghorn the year they came out?

@scruffyarms Жыл бұрын

@@RonSpomerOutdoors well that would be Epic! Makes it even cooler!

@leifhoklin2681 Жыл бұрын

I’m jealous. My favorite hunting rifle is a pristine 1953 Model 70 Sporter in .270 Winchester. Just had her out to the range yesterday in early preparation for deer season. That rifle is factory, other than a lightened trigger spring, but will consistently print 4 round groups under 1 1/2” at 100 yards with Federal 130 gr soft points. It shoots even better with my handloads.

@buddy22801012 Жыл бұрын

Boiling water was usually used for cleaning barrels after corrosive ammo was fired. I still do that for my muzzle loaders.

@Leif1963 Жыл бұрын

Ron thank you for amplifying the skills of the hunter...we should not be long range snipers or expect a life and death scenario to be clean every time. Stillhunting, reading sign, stalking, are every bit as important as pulling the trigger. ANYONE can pull a trigger- only a hunter knows how turn that simple action into meat.

@leifhoklin2681 Жыл бұрын

I am also Leif. Cheers.

@copper12heavy69 11 ай бұрын

I agree regarding the 2nd focal plane bit, Ron has it right.

@lawrencefranck9417 Жыл бұрын

Carburetor cleaner and light oiled patch. Done in 30 seconds.

@homes8362 Жыл бұрын

I'm just going to stick with what I already have. Any 308, 30/06, 270, or 280 Remington will kill anything you want to hunt, with the right bullets and placement.

@tedpfenninger4972 8 ай бұрын

A lot of wisdom in your comment! Thanks ❤

@nicholasreiter1451 Жыл бұрын

My favorite is a 25-06 I had hand build for me by a old gunsmith friend with a old 98 action. With hand loads at a 100 yards 5 shots one ragged hole.

@CrimeVid 11 ай бұрын

Hi Ron, just finished watching somebody called Garand Thumb,talking about something called 8.6 Blackout, I was interested to see that there is an interesting bullet in one load, scary penetration from the little black rifle he was using, but the round was meant for a bolt action, interesting.

@russtietje294 Жыл бұрын

I have lots of rifles - but my go to rifle is a 1955 pre-64 feather weight in 30-06- classics are hard to beat

@leifhoklin2681 Жыл бұрын

Same here. Go-to is a 1953 M70 sporter in .270. Can’t beat the rifleman’s rifle.

@kurtbogle2973 Жыл бұрын

My favorite classic hunting rifle for the woods is my 81 Remington in 300 Savage. It's a class act that will never be built again. A long recoil action, and pretty accurate for a reciprocating barrel.

@alexmunn5321 Жыл бұрын

My favorite classic of any and all rifles is the Savage 99 . As far as I'm concerned it is one of the best rifles ever pre modern models made today . In 308 it was a fantastic rifle ..

@finallyfriday. Жыл бұрын

You are a wise man of discriminating tastes.

@ChristopherEDenton Жыл бұрын

Almost as good as a 7mm-08!!!

@ChristopherEDenton Жыл бұрын

What a tragedy the .300 H&H is passing away!!!

@finallyfriday. Жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherEDenton One of the best rounds on many levels. Stop all this yuppie fad rounds coming out. A new one every week and they don't replace anything.

@elgato9534 Жыл бұрын

Hardly anyone knows what or has even seen one. I have one in 250-3000.

@georgemannsr8708 Ай бұрын

The boiling water trick was used to clean the corrosion elements left from mercuric primers back in the day .

@jmc041071 Ай бұрын

Thank you Ron ! You may not see this since this video was so long ago, (episode 90), but, thank you for that explanation of 1st and 2nd focal planes. I finally understand!!! Thank you!

@RonSpomerOutdoors-Podcast Ай бұрын

You are most welcomed, JMC.

@adamboylan2307 Жыл бұрын

It has all come full circle Ron. Started out with short fat cartridges with black powder and fat heavy bullets. It’s practically the same as antiquated cartriges. 2 differences though. Smokeless powder instead of black powder. And spitzer instead of round nose.

@Aaron-mn8gw Жыл бұрын

My favorite classic hunting rifle is the Winchester 1895 in .405 Win.

@roddecker1900 Жыл бұрын

💘

@WombatAnnihilator Жыл бұрын

I’m excited to hunt with my 30-30 336SDT rifle this year.

@elgato9534 Жыл бұрын

Are wombats good to eat? I've heard they are stringy like cats. Go good with gin. That's what my Philippine island friends said

@borisbuliak3626 9 ай бұрын

Mr Spomer hunt on, and shoot straight. Much respect to you sir

@45-70Guy Жыл бұрын

Close range stuff is the majority of our hunting here, peep sights from skinner being my favorite on levers, but have dipped my toes into some fixed power scopes (2x-2.5x) as well. Both working awesome for deep woods close range (100 yds and in)

@atomize Жыл бұрын

Very excited for the Ballistics book. You are one of the few people I've found that does ballistics analysis with a specific focus on hunting, while keeping it simple. Physics and BC spreadsheets can only tell you so much, while hearing about your actual, practical experience with all of the various cartridges on top of the ballistics comparison is far more valuable (to me, at least).

@ronspomer4366 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Atomize.

@reloadnorth7722 Жыл бұрын

Ron, I think you slipped up, you called the 308 Win a REAL cartridge, lol. Stay safe and happy shooting.

@ronspomer4366 Жыл бұрын

Shame on me!

@ChristopherEDenton Жыл бұрын

@@ronspomer4366 7mm-08 Rules even in a Ruger American Standard with Leupold Vx 3x9 am I cheap or what. It shoots amazingly accurately, though!

@ChristopherEDenton Жыл бұрын

@@ronspomer4366 Do an episode on the .300 H&H, the only .308 I'd own!!!

@garypollard9770 Жыл бұрын

Look forward to the new ballistics book!

@finallyfriday. Жыл бұрын

I remember when I first saw a Ron S video and I thought "Who is this dude?" Now he's the voice and reason of shooting to me. Good man, good videos.

@ernestclayton8550 Жыл бұрын

Good point Ron. I'm not big on AR,s either, but my son's own several. I need to take a better look! Thinking about the 350 legend ! Cheer's

@louiskiser9989 Жыл бұрын

My 84M Kimber 308 does awesome job

@eduardopalacios7044 Жыл бұрын

I just bought that book on Amazon just a few week ago from today and looking forward to the new book

@sha6mm Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the ballistic book. I know the .264 Win Mag with a Nosler 130gr AB at 3208 FPS will be tough to beat :) Would like to see you hunting with your Beautiful 6mm Rem more as It has all the range most of us should be shooting Deer and Antelope at.

@308blr2 Жыл бұрын

Ron, thanks for more great nuggets of hunting wisdom. At about 5:55 you mention two holes are superior to one for better blood trails. I stopped a buck at a range of about 150 yards, just at a fence that bordered thick pines. I took a standing shot and aimed to hit the shoulder and drop him. His haunches dropped momentarily as though he had been hit; and he quickly cleared the fence and was gone. We were only about ten minutes into legal hunting time; so I waited for the sun to light up the field before I looked for blood. I found one drop on a blade of grass; and there I crawled under the fence. There was a continually improving blood trail; and it was quite erratic. It seemed the buck was stumbling into trees and then veering off until he plowed into another tree. The whole time he was heading toward another open field; and beyond that was a creek with thick cover. The pines were so thick that I was on my hands and knees; and using a flashlight because the sunlight just wasn’t penetrating to the forest floor. It took a while through those thick trees to find that he had run only about seventy yards. I had missed the shoulder and made a classic double-lung shot. The bullet was a .358 Barnes 180 grain TTSX; and the exit hole was spilling pink foam. Every deer that I’ve harvested with a Barnes bullet has had a complete pass through. It’s nice to know you’ll have a blood trail and a clean harvest.

@georgekasza7295 11 ай бұрын

Love rich people. Thanks ron

@edschindler3698 Жыл бұрын

Ron, Just subscribed, really, like you knowledge on rifles, cartridges, and hunting , keep it up.

@ronspomer4366 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed.

@shootingatshadow Жыл бұрын

Upstate NY is all hunting, some excellent opportunities to be had.

@zechnarwilliams8019 Жыл бұрын

Barrel harmonics is a real thing, sight in like you will shoot it. Love what you do sir! Still my favorite shooting channle.

@ronspomer4366 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zechnar.

@laughingdog6010 Жыл бұрын

Boiling water to cleanse the corrosive priming in the old 303 British I bet.

@sinisterthoughts2896 Жыл бұрын

Yup, dissolves and washes out the salts.

@miker9043 Жыл бұрын

The best and most accurate rifle i own is a Remington model 721 in 3006 , taken many deer with it , 1/2 groups at 100 yards with 150 grain factory loads , its definitely not a expensive gun and has a cheap Bushnell scope on it . i have many other more expensive guns but this is my go to for hunting whitetails.

@billhatcher2984 Жыл бұрын

After you get the barrel hot with the water sweets 762 solvent works better than any other time

@fire_tower Жыл бұрын

I 2nd the AR-15 cartridge round up video! A single video rounding up the different cartridges and when and why you'd use them. I'd recommend you check out the KE Arms wwsd2020 rifles possibly changing the barrel and cartridge to the cartridge fancy. Shockingly light rifle.

@allenkeskinen6174 Жыл бұрын

I was taught the hot water method in Marine Corps basic. The water is so hot it evaporates. It really breaks the carbon down. Light oil and your golden.

@dougwilliams1741 Жыл бұрын

Was born and raised in Alaska, and spent a great deal of time on the southeast coast with plenty of rain and humidity ( 16 ft. of precip per annum--yes "ft.")... Was taught the same process as Allen, with one small mod. We mixed about 10% Ballistol w/the hot H2O. The hot water was primarily to remove corrosive salts, and general fouling, from the ammunition we often used (old 7x57). The Ballistol would turn the water into a milky mixture and left a fine oil coating after the hot water evaporated... and I suppose the Ballistol may have helped with general cleaning as well. I can say the bores were bright and rust free... not a small accomplishment in our wet environment.

@billhatcher2984 Жыл бұрын

@@dougwilliams1741 I love Ballistol just wish it smelled different LOL

@randallcl9925 Жыл бұрын

Ron, love all your content, a real fan here. As to the AR take a good look at the 6.5 Grendel, it was designed to be the ultimate AR-15 round. Crazy accurate, excellent for deer-sized game and magnificent on feral hogs. I built my first AR in Grendel for Texas hogs and I don't think there is a better cart for that job. Light recoil makes it popular with women and teens also.

@ronspomer4366 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I was impressed by the Grendel's ballistic performance when I dug into it.

@REDNECKROOTS Жыл бұрын

Def them eldx are rebranded target bullets. I think the barns ttsx was a great suggestion for a hunting bullet. Good job

@fedup3582 Жыл бұрын

I have similar experience to you as to favorite classic arms. The model 70 Winchester is my favorite, I also believe it has very beautiful lines. My first new big game rifle I bought for myself was a new Winchester XTR featherweight in 7x57. I thought I had the perfect deer rifle , but unfortunately I could never get that particular rifle to group very well so it didn't last very long. I do have a new south Carolina model 70 featherweight in 257 Roberts that does group very well with it's prefered ammo. I also have a NULA 24B in 270 that is the most consistent shooting rifle I have ever owned. I had a 760 Remington 30-06 that I really liked but I cut back some and I don't have it anymore. I don't have a Park West rifle, but I do have a pre64 model 70 in 300 H&H magnum, and I like a good classic single shot rifle too. I don't have a Dakota but I do have a special limited edition B78 Browning built on the newer 1885 action, in 30-06 with a beautiful feathercrotch walnut stock on it. I have greatly enjoyed hunting with it.

@diggernash1 Жыл бұрын

The Howa mini carbon stalker is a winner.

@64samsky Жыл бұрын

In the AR 15, the best cartridge pertaining to use of powder + case + bullet that is very proficient is the 6.5 Grendel.

@stephenhair5501 Жыл бұрын

I agree Sir!! The 6.5 Grendel just does a lot of things well and is very efficient. I have taken Whitetail and Hogs using a 120 Grain bullet and H335 powder. Really enjoy this little cartridge.

@jaydunbar7538 Жыл бұрын

I stick to 5.56, just can’t beat the price of milsurp ammo.

@marknielsen2482 Жыл бұрын

My favorite is the Remington pump in 270. I have it in 30-06 also. I'm a Remington fan

@jaydunbar7538 Жыл бұрын

Which one, I’ve got a 7600 from the early 80s with the engraved receiver. Beautiful rifle, maybe I’ll take a deer with it some day but it’s in pristine condition so it would have to be good weather lol

@marknielsen2482 Жыл бұрын

@@jaydunbar7538 my 270 is probably early 60s and the 30-06 is 1952 both good shooter. 30-06 is iron sights and I'm leaving it that way. The 270 has a weaver 4 power with just a post, many deer and elk have been taken with it

@jimjones8300 Жыл бұрын

I read an article today about a group of wild crossbred hogs there calling "Super pigs " starting to move south out of Canada into the states . They were saying these pigs are capable of taking down mature whitetail deer and that you can tell they are hunting and depleting all kind of wildlife. Sounds like a good thing for that razor back to handle! Good day sir .

@trentbryan7374 Жыл бұрын

The "super pigs" label is pretty exaggerated. They're barely larger on average than regular pigs and any fully grown pig can take down a mature deer if only it would actively hunt it and be able to catch it. Either way the less pigs the better

@duanesamuelson2256 Жыл бұрын

Since pigs in TX already kill calves, I see no reason they can't take down deer. For that matter, even moose (at least calves).

@impactracing3726 Жыл бұрын

They like to destroy everything in sight! They’re also known as “PigBoys”

@lifeanddaily6583 Жыл бұрын

My favorite classic has been for years my Savage 110 bolt in 7mm magnum with 175gr. bullets...gets the job done every time without fail...I use a cheap scope i put Weaver rings on a Simmons 4x12x40 pro target nitro filled 30mm tube... hunting only...no leisure target shooting...the rings were $34 plus tx...scope was $85 pl.tx...

@jaydunbar7538 Жыл бұрын

My go to is a savage 110 as well, was my first rifle so that old 270 win has been around for a few and taken everything from rodents to whitetail

@kareldebures7006 9 ай бұрын

I miss my model 70 300 H&H, a perfect shooting rifle that was among others taken from a break in...😢

@lisaannaallen6283 Жыл бұрын

ron look at NECG sights,a peep that mounts on a weaver base .

@larryzink4708 Жыл бұрын

Might have been using boiling water to get the salts out from corrosive ammo.Just a thought with old .303 Brit.

@kevinflesner1342 Жыл бұрын

My old eyes and trigger finger have more to do with my accuracy loss than all my cleaning rods and cleaning chemicals ever did. I have stainless, brass, and aluminum rods. All work just great. ❤

@glockparaastra Жыл бұрын

Just googled the 338 Razorback. The rounds look ridiculous!! 🙂 8.6 Blackout makes more sense.

@bradwalsh9122 Жыл бұрын

We cleaned our m16s after returning from the jungle by taking them into the super hot army field showers with us. Standing there in our fatigues with the action open running scalding hot water through them. We had little bins with drain holes for parts . The water evaporated quickly. Afterward, we'd oil the heck out of em. Back on the trail the next day, no problems ever.

@thomasripley7948 Жыл бұрын

I use rip stop cleaning rod stop it clamps the rod where you can set it to your barrels save your crown.

@z1berzerker 10 ай бұрын

Speaking of bullets... only bullet I have had trouble with expanding is everyone's favorite Remington Core-lokt... have lost 2 deer 🦌 blood trail 👣 over 1/2 mile both times... still alive and gone 🤷 started handloading Hornady and Noslers, they don't go 50 feet ☠👍😎

@ryaneddy3996 Жыл бұрын

I like using the fiber glass one piece rods

@pseudopetrus 11 ай бұрын

Ron, deep down you love the 308. Be a man and admit it. I live in Canada, we have to travel long distances to buy less popular ammo. I love the 7mm08, but After struggling to find ammo, I switched to 308, I have so much more selection of bullet types and manufactures. And really, they are quite close in performance for a guy like me who stays inside of 200 yards. I like the 30 30 as well. No need for anything fancy!

@fedup3582 Жыл бұрын

Do you have videos of your African safari where you used your 300 H&H and the hammer bullets?

@jackdundon2261 10 ай бұрын

"perfect bullet"!!! I'm only 44 years old, but I put over 20 trophy class mule bucks in the dirt with over the counter public land tags in Oregon. If you're an Oregon hunter, you know that means something. I have never had a problem with a NOSLER partition bullet. (How much money has sierra paid you Ron to promote their bullets)? - no I have ZERO affliction with Nosler, THEY JUST WORK.

@danieltustison822 Жыл бұрын

The boiling water is to flush out salt from corrosive primers

@kurtbogle2973 Жыл бұрын

Now that Berger is making 135 grain 25 caliber bullets. I wonder how long it will be before we see a 25 Grenell? That bullet might make a big difference.

@bradpittman5075 Жыл бұрын

I really wish someone would buy the rights to the 284 win and remarked that. It’s so good.

@RonSpomerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

There is no need to buy any rights. It's a SAAMI spec. commercial cartridge. Any manufacturer can chamber rifles for it. Anyone can load ammo for it.

@larskunoandersen5750 Жыл бұрын

In Denmark it has been mandatory to hunt with a dog

@Bhartrampf Жыл бұрын

We.can use a trail dog in Montana, makes sense. I shot a very large fat bear two seasons ago and it left no blood trail and looped back around in thick brush. I looking for it for a couple hours, dog found it in five minutes. I had walked by it three times. I can track and trail, but sometimes you just need a good dog.

@pseudopetrus 11 ай бұрын

Too true, when we age, we loose a bit, for me it is bad knees and a hip replacement. Pain transmits to and impacts our steadiness. It does not mean we have to stay home, we just have to be a little bit more conservative. No problem for us old guys... we have wisdom!

@viator21 Жыл бұрын

I have had similar problems with my 6.5 creed. Very poor performance from 143 gr ELDX and 129 gr Interlock on deer. I WANT a pass through.

@IHWKR Жыл бұрын

I think people get a little too crazy about their cleaning habits. I mean, we are talking about tens of thousands of psi going through barrels. I'd venture to say however a barrel is cleaned, it'll be fine.

@kesleycottrell1416 8 ай бұрын

Pretty sure my brain is too old for all these new cartridges. Lately I've been building Mauser action rifles. Needless to say we like bigger stuff too. I already built a .338 Win. Mag. so l got .338 covered for sure.

@duanesamuelson2256 Жыл бұрын

Boiling water is from the days of corrosive primers. The corrosive primers produced corrosive salts, which presumably are water solvable. I'm not sure that it offers any advantages with non corrosive primers.

@Bhartrampf Жыл бұрын

They used it for black powder way before that also.

@drakeslocum2564 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ron. I recently picked up a Tradition Outfitter G3 stainless break action rifle in 35 Whelen. Before getting this rifle, I had never heard of that company. I was wondering if you know anything about this rifle.

@ronspomer4366 Жыл бұрын

Traditions has been around for a long time. They started making in-line muzzleloaders, I believe, then expanced to building these break-action single shot centerfires. Pretty simple, rugged, proven system and can be quite accurate.

@USAACbrat Жыл бұрын

Why would an ammo add another severely limited cartridge to a line when they fulfill inventory requirements of dealers

@TinaEssex-pp6py 19 күн бұрын

I've gone my last Winchester at a 3308270 and not happy either one of them

@warrengreen3217 Жыл бұрын

The guy needs better shot placement I got 30-06 308 30-30 303British and a 6.5creed, killed deer with all and the 6.5creed is just as good never had lost a deer or had them run off for deer the old corelok interlock or power point is the way to go

@keithbugden4399 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately Skinner sights are not available in Canada. I tried to get one for my Henry 44 Mag. No luck

@TheREALLibertyOrDeath Жыл бұрын

Did you try eBay?

@jaydunbar7538 Жыл бұрын

The way it’s going in Canada it won’t be long before it’s illegal to even think about having a firearm.

@suemeade2471 Жыл бұрын

Well, it's been a hot minute since I've been early.

@larskunoandersen5750 Жыл бұрын

That is since 2012

@zebacake4683 Жыл бұрын

As a man named Thomas from new York I will be promptly stealing that idea

@EDCandLace 9 ай бұрын

Eldx!!!!

@warrengreen3217 Жыл бұрын

I cant get into all this short barrel stuff out of all my rifles my gunsite scout got 18inch barrel and thats almost to short in my opinion but I like shooting to 100 to 600 yards like to get out pass 600 but I got no where longer than 600 yards

@alexmunn5321 Жыл бұрын

I have a rem 7600 and love it as well ..would not part with it for any reason .

@jaydunbar7538 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got one in 308 with the engraved receiver, beautiful rifle. My only issue is it just doesn’t shoot as good as many of my other rifles so it has not made it into the woods with me yet. It’s in pristine condition tho so maybe it’s a good thing it doesn’t go out hunting lol

@codya5333 Жыл бұрын

Shorter is better, said no one ever.

@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV Жыл бұрын

Said by a fish in prison 😂

@lylewalters909 Жыл бұрын

Ron say they word and I will build you a AR15 in 6mm arc with 24inch custom barrel that will shoot 1/2in. I built one for myself and you get 308 balistics out of it. or heck be happy to loan you mine!

@RonSpomerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Message me and we'll discuss!

@Ben_Lehnert Жыл бұрын

Seriously...besides enjoying your videos and the information and gems of wisdom within them, I'd love to pick your brain in person - and if helping you with fences and such provided me with that opportunity, I'd likely take it. Just saying.

@charlesschenck911 4 ай бұрын

I clean rifles by cable draws and by pushrods. Personally, I don't see the difference to the Rifle. Most people using a pushrod don't think to pull the patch off the rod B4 they pull the rod back. Since the rod I'd going both ways.

@brandonrenner9597 Жыл бұрын

Just get a 338 federalor 358 win bolt gun

@Bhartrampf Жыл бұрын

The 338 fed.is a killer

@brandonrenner9597 Жыл бұрын

@@Bhartrampf people talk about over looked or neglected cartridges alot but not 338 federal, wish I'd come back in popularity but I know it never will

@Bhartrampf Жыл бұрын

@@brandonrenner9597 I know, for a carbine leanth rifle or single shot pistol, it is really superb out to 300 yards. Deer, elk and bear have all fallen to mine with 200gr bullets. I get sub moa groups with handloads using Lapua 308 blue box brass necked up. A really easy and forgiving cartridge to load for. I'm even going to rebarrel a 99 savage for it

@louiskiser9989 Жыл бұрын

Yep if i were to go for any other caliber,it would be a 280 A L

@charlieboi6370 Жыл бұрын

Question: What are the best do-it-all cartridges for hunting most game?

@RonSpomerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Many, but consider 7mm-08 Rem., 7x57 Mauser, 284 Win, 280 Rem., 7mm Rem Mag, 308 Win, 30-06, any 300 magnum, any 338, 375 H&H and Ruger. Could go with 270 Win. and friends at the low end or even many 6.5s. Bell used 6.5 Mannlicher to shoot a hundred or so elephants, many head of plains game. It's more about the bullet and where you park it.

@charlieboi6370 Жыл бұрын

@RonSpomerOutdoors wow, that was fast. I spilled my drink on myself. Lol

@charlieboi6370 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm just starting to hunt. Top five that I've had recommended to me: are 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 Grendel, 270 win, 308win and 7mm-08 lol you are the best sir

@chrismaclean5434 Жыл бұрын

@@charlieboi6370Do consider where you're hunting and what you're hunting. This will help dictate your choices. For North America, 35 Whelen will take down everything up to Grizzly and will not punish you like a large magnum. 7mm Rem Mag for long-range mountain hunting is highly recommended by many. 7mm08, 270, and the 280 are good all-around cartridges and I would argue better than 30'06 due to their reduced recoil and accuracy over the ol Springfield. If you are determined to have a 30 cal., 30-30 for deep woods or 308 for everything else. Best of luck!

@charlieboi6370 Жыл бұрын

@chrismaclean5434 good morning. Thanks so much. I've considered 308 and 270. However, I'm going to do more research on those other rounds as well

@robertfarrow4256 Жыл бұрын

Boiling water was because the 303 ammo they were using was corrosive.

@clintonlayne9253 Жыл бұрын

Ron As Far as the AR platform for hunting. I have a couple of hunting partners that build 6.5 Grendel rifle this winter as did I . Our plans are to hunt with them West River Deer in South Dakota in November of 23 .rest asure that we will take out traditional rifles with us .We thought it might be a fun experience to use the AR platform Deer Hunting. What's your thoughts?

@ronspomer4366 Жыл бұрын

Clinton, I think you are more than welcome to handicap yourselves with a low velocity round like the 6.5 Grendel. It's always fun stalking closer. Of course, you may also play around with scope dialing and trajectory charts to compensate for drops at longer ranges. Hunters have been doing that since flintlock days. Many still like to hunt with 30-30s and flat nose bullets. Heck, I took my first two deer and pronghorn with an M94 30-30 in SD. Just be prepared to be frustrated should a big buck give yo a fleeting opportunity at 300 to 400 yards when you don't have time to laser distance and set up. That's what I've long enjoyed about the 270/7mm RM class of cartridges -- good maximum point blank range. That allows me to make an educated guess of max distance (inside of 350 yard, say) and take a quick shot. But if you have the time to range and dial, a good 6.5 G. can work. As for the AR platform, if you like the way it carries and handles, nothing wrong with using one. My tastes run toward sleek single shots like the Dakota (now Parkwest Arms) Model 10 falling block, any trim bolt-action, and then lever-actions for close-range work. So many choices, so little time! Have fun. And good luck! I put a lot of boot prints across the prairies of SD.

@clintonlayne9253 Жыл бұрын

@@ronspomer4366 Thanks Ron for your thoughts on the 6.5 Grendel. I took my First Deer with a M 94 30/30 in the Beautiful fall woods of Maine. 1980 . While in the Marine Corps so I'm Very familiar with the AR Platform. I really don't consider myself a Trophy hunter. I like to get as close to the game as possible. It the hunter that chooses the ground.

@williamgaines9784 Жыл бұрын

@@ronspomer4366 The marvelous thing about this country, and hunting in general, is YOU don't have to like AR platforms, while at the same time not denigrating those that do. You have always been clear about that. Many like the modularity of ARs, while many like simpler things. Maximum point blank range is a great concept for hunting. The military calls it battle sight, which has a different spectrum and purpose than harvesting game. Most animals are generally on the move, only briefly pausing to eat or scan their surroundings. By the time one looks to dial in, the quarry could have moved closer or farther away. MPBR has everything "predialed" to a certain distance. Ballistic drop compensating reticles can also be a boon to hunters as well if they know their subtensions. Great content, as always.

@elgato9534 Жыл бұрын

The title is " RIFLE" not cartridge. The 98 Mauser is the pinnacle of vintage actions. All the rest are impostors 😊

@jaydunbar7538 Жыл бұрын

That 6 pounds of shot won’t necessarily change the point of impact of the rifle, but it has a high probability of affecting how well you do your part as the shooter lol

@barrymantei7795 Жыл бұрын

So many experienced hunters say that ELDX bullets just aren't that good On big game animals.

@Snailz5 Жыл бұрын

Idk Barry, Hornady had like 200 hours worth of podcasts discussing why everything they make is the best stuff ever so I’m pretty sure that means ELD-X is king.

@barrymantei7795 Жыл бұрын

@@Snailz5 that's just called slick marketing.

@falba1492 Жыл бұрын

They are not. Anyone who had field dressed enough animals will tell you they don’t do as much damage as a monolithic or a bonded bullet. They are very accurate match bullets, not that good for hunting.

@cobjread Жыл бұрын

@@Snailz5 As a newer reloaded and paying more attention to what I was shooting, I started out enamored with Hornady bullets, afterall they had produced some of my best groups to that point. So, believing their hype, I started shooting SSTs, until I shot a deer with one, and wasn't able to recover it... it just bounded away without much sign of slowing down. Fast forward a couple years, and I've learned that Hornady likes to encourage long shots with subpar bullets and their brass isn't very consistent either. So, now I have blocked their long-winded, self-satisfying podcasts, so I can hopefully get their self inflated propaganda out of my head. TTSXs for me now.

@jaydunbar7538 Жыл бұрын

@@cobjread hornady offers a monolithic as well, the CX. I’ve never tried it but with it being a monolithic I’d expect good penetration. I’ve always had great accuracy out of hornady loads, never had a issue with performance on game either. To be fair I hunt the north woods of MN so most shots are sub 50 yards, which may be part of the effective performance I’ve had. My old Winchester 1894 in 30wcf filled my buck tag last season with Hornady leverevolution, didn’t make it 10 yards before it dropped from the single shot.

@bretnmannn 11 ай бұрын

I love Ron's videos! But he's wrong the 338 razerback/spectre has a .308 bolt face the mini Mauser doesn't come with.308 bolt face and the 338 razorback/spectre has a 308 length OAL case again the mini Mauser is to short of a action! And the 338 razorback shoots 285 grn , 300 grn and 325 grn very long bullets that need a 2.885- 2.90 308length action!

@lifeanddaily6583 Жыл бұрын

7mmPRC with 150gr. Hornady bullets vs 30/06 Springfield with 150gr. Remington core lokt bullets...the smaller caliber 7PRC wins every single ballistics category as well as range at every yardages... hands down without question...

@homes8362 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular ballistics don't kill. A single well placed bullet from any 308, 30/06, 270, or the 280 Remington will always kill anything you care to hunt, with the right bullets these days. I'm just going to stick with the tried and true.

@pseudopetrus 11 ай бұрын

If I think my rifle needs cleaning, I just shoot it, what scrubs better than a bullet?

@mikecarey207 Жыл бұрын

Sorry What's wrong with our regular bullets.....

@ronspomer4366 Жыл бұрын

Depends on how you define "regular bullets," Mike. If you mean cup/core like Federal Soft Point, Winchester PowerPoint, Rem. Core-Lokt, etc., they tend to over expand, shed jackets in game, break apart in game, and fail to penetrate adequately, which is why "improved" bullets were invented. Some are: Nosler Partition, all bonded core bullets, Federal Terminal Ascent, Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, Swift A-Frame, Winchester XP3, Speer Grand Slam, all the copper bullets.

@roddecker1900 Жыл бұрын

Under 2750 nothing is wrong wish I had couple1000

@justinfletcher7630 10 ай бұрын

Anyone used an 8.6 blk to take big game

@ThatGuy-kf7fo Жыл бұрын

Who cleans their rifles? 😅

@DavidGomezRgr3_75 Жыл бұрын

Hello Sue

@suemeade2471 Жыл бұрын

Hi David

@OldScratch81 Жыл бұрын

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@jordanemfield6973 Жыл бұрын

ELDX great on paper terrible on animals

@falba1492 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir. Couldn’t have said it better.

@buckaroobonsi555 10 ай бұрын

There are so many better cartridges for the job and action he wants to do/use. This is a like a decafe, artificial sweetener, non-dairy creamer coffee at Starbucks they appropriately call that order a "Why Bother". Since I am not politically correct and am rather frank this sounds like a why bother cartridge and action combo. If you want to do it no matter what people think about your plan than why bother asking publicly join a 13 step group that will give you groop hugs and valadation on command some place other than the gun shooting world please! When you use an action that is massively longer than what the cartridge needs you end up with feeding issues. The Howa Mini action would be a better action to start with but it would still need to be modified a lot.