This was very entertaining, as both of you are very knowledgeable and experienced. I could listen to stuff like this for hours. Thanks for putting it together.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

14 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

great video. 475 Turnbull was necked down from the 50-110, if I'm not mistaken. 45-70+p and 450 Marlin do a great job on bison also ...and a bit more practical. :-) my comparatively uninformed selections: eastern whitetail: 308 w/ 150g tsx mule deer/western whitetail: 6.8 western w/ 162g copper impact pronghorn: 25-06 w/ 100g ttsx coues deer: 270win w/ 130 ttsx feral hogs: 30-30 w/ 150g tsx black bear over bait: 45-70 w/ 350g tsx-fn black bear stalk: 30-06 w/ 165g ecx elk: 338rcm w/ 210g ttsx moose: 35 whelen w/ 225g tsx brown/grizzly: 9.3x62 w/ 250g tsx bison: 450 marlin w/ 430g lbt-lfn sheep/mt goat: 280ai w/ 140g e-tip plains game: 300wsm w/ 180g trophy copper thick skin dangerous game: 416 rigby w/ 400g dgs best all around not including dangerous game: 30-06 best all around including dangerous game: 9.3x62

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

14 күн бұрын

Good choices all around!

30-30 for eastern whitetails!

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Excellent choice!

@jasonshults368

15 күн бұрын

Certainly a lever gun. I like the pistol calibers for this purpose. I often hunt timber here in the west for elk and deer with same, or a 30-30 I inherited from my dad. Use my own cast bullets.

@austinhall5933

15 күн бұрын

Over the 35rem?

@lucasvaughn629

12 күн бұрын

I'm a fan of the new ish 350 legend

My two favorite podcasters together. I’d have most of the same picks that one of chose for each type of game. Eastern white tail which I’ve never hunted but probably pick a straight wall cartridge like 350 legend. All around have to go 300wm.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

14 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this episode! JvB and I had a great time recording it.

@edwardhoward4708

13 күн бұрын

It was a great episode! Was hoping to hear .350 Legend or 7.62x39 for pigs. I sort of expected Joseph to pick .308 for pigs but it is also great for eastern deer; more scoot than .30-30 and less recoil than .30-06. Teriffic overall cartridge for eastern US.

Interesting episode John, good to hear you guys talking about your North American game animals, gives us hunters ,in other parts an idea of your thoughts & calibre choices. I enjoyed listening.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Love the conversations. Most of us can only dream of owning all those rifles, but oh well. Always fun to listen. I'm very partial 70 the .277 and .284 calibers.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! A Winchester Model 70 in either bore diameter is an excellent all around hunting choice!

Thanks for the video, one of the best of its kind.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Favorite cartridge 308 cuz it’s what I own and stocked up on and it’s relatively affordable, versatile, and ubiquitous 😊

Enjoyed video. I’m all on board with Joseph’s pick for all around cartridge in the .280AI. I have 2 rifles in that chambering and I also hand load, so I’m able to take advantage of the efficiency, bullet choice including different weights, inherit accuracy, and low recoil. 7mm PRC very impressive with unlimited amount of marketing. Just don’t see a whole lot of difference between that cartridge and 7mag until distance beyond 600 yards where twist comes into play with factory cartridge offerings that were designed by Hornady for the 7PRC. It’s ballistics are impressive. Thanks again for the video!

I am of the opinion that 7 PRC will gradually replace 300 Win Mag as the do-all cartridge. Significantly higher BCs with comparable bullet weights, while only giving up a small amount of velocity and imparting noticeably less recoil. Yes, the Win Mag can go heavier if you need it, but I think 190+ grains is straying out of practical territory, and in that area the 300 PRC has it pretty significantly outclassed.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

14 күн бұрын

As much as I love the 300 Win Mag, you might be right about the 7mm PRC...

Such a fun and interesting game between two of my favorite cartridge nerds out there. Always a joy to get you and JVB together. I listen to his podcast a lot so many of his choices I predicted as well. I too am saddened by Winchester/Browning not marketing and supporting the 6.8 Western like they did with their 350 Legend. That’s why Hornady usually wins since they are not a rifle company and can and will have multiple manufacturers chamber their cartridges. My youngest brother has a 6.8 Western to team up with his 270 Win and loves it now that he found a couple loads it likes.

What interests me in concept is a cartridge equal to the 280AI in ballistic performance… but… in a short action. The 280AI is popular for light weight mountain rifles so a short action 280AI equivalent is even better for that application. It occurs to me that a 6.8 Western necked up to 0.284” would accomplish this and could be made from 300WSM Lapua brass. Cheers!

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Great idea!

@Marcus-jg4jb

14 күн бұрын

That would be very close to a 7WSM or a 7SAUM, both awesome cartridges. Or a 284 win to stay with the smaller (and usually lighter) standard bolt face.

@brettblose1658

13 күн бұрын

There is nothing currently in a factory rifle. If you want to build a custom in a wildcat 7-6.5 PRC is the answer.

Interesting info Joseph shared on the federal offering of 6.8 Western. I had heard rumblings that they had been developing a load but for some reason never brought it to market. Brass would be a good reason. Evidently Barnes is in the same boat on the 6.8 Western.

GREAT show y’all!

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Whitetails I’m madly in love with 7mm-08.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

7 күн бұрын

Nothing wrong with that!

Great video gents!

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great content

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Fun stuff!

I really enjoyed this video. 30-06 for everything

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

That will certainly work!

What would you recommend for a WT or Mule deer in west Texas, some canyon and some open field and some cotton fields? Would it still be a 270 or 280AI?

The old guy from Alaska who was on Ron spomer who uses a 458 win mag for moose and grizz

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

You're talking about Phil Shoemaker, who does indeed carry a 458 Win Mag when he guides moose and bear hunters in Alaska.

Whats your thoughts for antelope, mule deer, Rky Mtn Big Horn and Elk, ( not necessarily Moose ) using the 6.5 PRC and All copper TSX or TTSX on all of them ? I have shot 2 cow Moose and one "once in a lifetime" Bull Moose all with 30-06. Also shot a Mtn Goat in 2010, "once in a lifetime" as well, using a friend's 300 Win Mag about 375 yards.

@danblumel

12 күн бұрын

Hope you'll answer this question !!!

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

12 күн бұрын

I think the 127gr LRX in particular is a fantastic all-around bullet for the 6.5 PRC. I'd use that cartridge/bullet combo for antelope, deer, bighorn, and even elk without hesitation. I have not used the 130gr TSX on game yet in that cartridge, but it's also a good bullet.

@danblumel

11 күн бұрын

99% of my hunting is under 300 yards and mostly (90%) 100-200 yards. I think the LRX isn't ideal compared to TTSX or TSX. Additional comments?

Your choices were similar in performance. My favorite deer sized cartridge is the .257 Weatherby although I have used many based off the .308 based cases like the .243, 6.5CM, .260, 7mm-08. For elk and bigger, I like a big .30 or .338. For deer sized woods game. I really do like carrying a Model 1894 Marlin in .44 Magnum. It carries so well.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

12 күн бұрын

Right on!

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

12 күн бұрын

I can't fault your choices! The 257 Wby is a darn fine deer and antelope round. And the 1894 in 44 Mag is a unique, though effective choice!

My second comment. Your recently new viewers should watch your interviews with Dr. Kevin “Doctari” Robertson, DVM on hunting African dangerous game and his take on cartridges for all the African game species from small to large. He and the gentleman I got my 9.3x62 from opened my eyes to the capabilities of the 7x57 Mauser especially with 175 grain bullets at moderate velocities. Look at the data from the newest Nosler manual for the 175 grain Long Range Accubond and Partition. Run the numbers with those bullets signed dead on at 250 yards through a good ballistic calculator like the Shooters Calculator that another famous UTube guru uses. You will be amazed at what a 120 year old cartridge can do.

Interesting discussion. Thanks for that. However, neither one of you mentioned the 358 Winchester. Why not? Yes, maximum range is going to be limited. It's not a long-range cartridge, but it speaks with major authority within its design parameters.

What are your thoughts on the 7X64 in relation to the 280 Ackley?

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

The 280 AI has a little more juice and the 7x64 is more comparable to the old 280 Remington than the 280 AI, but the 7x64 is still a darn good cartridge

I using the 170g terminal ascent ammo this year too.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Awesome. Let me know how things go!

@Matt-en1kn

15 күн бұрын

Yep me too my 7mmprc loves em .4 inch groups so glad because I love that bullet

Well that was fun for fantasizing! My hunting is extremely limited these days because of age and health, but My choice for real EASTERN Whitetail WOODS hunting where the the longest shot in a clearing might be 200 yards would be 35 Remington using the Hornady 200 grain LeverEvolution in my Marlin 336RC. For midwestern and western US Whitetails, Mule deer and Pronghorn I’m going with Jack’s standard 270 Winchester. 150 grain Nosler Partition on the deer, probably 130 on the Pronghorn. I wouldn’t be shooting at anything over 400 yards. If I can’t get to within ethical distance I’ll hang it up. Over the years I’ve accumulated a lot of different rifles, some listed here, some not. Most recent acquisition a few years ago Husqvarna M-640 in 9.3x62. Yet to shoot anything with it. For elk I’m just going to toss a coin among 338-06, 35 Whelen and 300 H&H. I could throw in the 9.3x62 because it does handle a wide variety of bullet weights. Terrain would be a major factor in my choice. I’m not a bear hunter but If was I think for Black in the eastern woods the 35 Remington will do just fine just like it and the 30-30 has been doing for years. Never hunted Bison, probably never will. Same for most of the other species discussed herein. For viewers who don’t know who Jack was, I figure they’re too young and no hope for them😂. Jack’s choice for one rifle to hunt the world over was the 375 H&H. His choice for a second rifle in a two rifle battery was the 270 Winchester. Since I don’t own a 375 I’m going to choose the 9.3x62 based solely on it’s apparent reputation around the world as my fantasy one for everything anywhere. 270 W for #2. In reality if I was forced to sell all except one that I have I’m going to fall back to good ole 308 Winchester for all in North America. Regardless of what some talking heads and Gen X or Z say, IT’S Available EVERYWHERE AND IT’S NEVER GOING AWAY. I wish I could say the same for 358 Winchester. I’ll just stay out of big bear territory. The class assignment for Gen X and Z viewers is to figure out who Jack was. Happy hunting boys and me girls!😊

I would like to know where he is finding factory 280 AI ammo. I had a 280 AI rifle, later wanted to get another one, but I don't remember when I have last seen any 280 AI factory ammo available. Definitely not on any store shelves.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

I just looked and found 8 different 280 AI factory loads from 3 manufacturers in stock this morning with 2 different retailers. Shoot me an email john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com and I'll send you details if you want

@fedup3582

15 күн бұрын

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog thank you very much for your assistance. Not too long ago, at a gun show, I was very seriously looking at a custom built 280 Ai rifle. I had not seen any ammo on any relatively local shelves in years at that time. I searched the show to see if I could find any with no luck. I decided to hold off on the rifle at that time but got the guys information so I could contact him if I changed my mind. I did some searching on line at the time, with no luck. As the days went by, I kind of gave up on the rifle. Besides I did already have rifles in other calibers that I can get by with, but occasionally I wish I had picked that rifle up. After watching this video, and commenting, I got curious and went to midways site and found ammo again available. Unfortunately with my advancing age and deteriorating health, despite wanting to get another 280 AI, I would probably be better off to just make do with what I have. The way things are going, particularly with my health, I probably have more than I will be able to put to use, as it is. But I still fantasize, it doesn't hurt to wish.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

14 күн бұрын

Nothing wrong with dreaming!

Are you near the Tyler area??? No idea you were in ETX

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

14 күн бұрын

Yes. I live near Lufkin.

Use 243 on deer and my 7x57 and 8x57 on bear elk

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

12 күн бұрын

Excellent!

WHAT ABOUT 7MM-08 WTH 150 GRAIN ABLR OR 145 GRAIN LRX

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

I think that's a great choice with both bullets

I’m from Tyler. Where is Joseph from?

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

12 күн бұрын

He lives in Idaho

@shumardi1

12 күн бұрын

Oh wait. You are in east Texas. Are you close to Tyler?

9,3x62 for moose

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

13 күн бұрын

Excellent idea!

@robertpetersson5655

7 күн бұрын

If i was living in Alaska i would have a pump in 9.3x62 ​@@Thebiggamehuntingblog

1st!!

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

😎

Forgot Caribou

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

13 күн бұрын

Good point. I'll definitely include it in a future iteration of an interview like this one.

@jrhunt414

13 күн бұрын

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog I would choose 300 wby for caribou. I think you both picked most the other 30 magnums.

You kind of gave yourself an unfair advantage.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

15 күн бұрын

Yeah, but it was all in good fun. Not a competition at all. Also funny how similar many of our answers were too

I already have a 6.8 western its called a 270wsm no reason to even come out with that cartridge waste of time

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

14 күн бұрын

You do you sir!

Y’all shoot way more animals than a single man could eat. Who eats them?

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

13 күн бұрын

Neither one of us is eating all the meat from all the animals we're hunting alone. Both of us have families we feed with the proceeds of our hunts. And I give away some of my excess meat to friends and family members too (so does Joseph). It's also important to note that we're also not both shooting every single one of those animals every single year.