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

@robertsims8776

3 жыл бұрын

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

@deadahead8701

3 жыл бұрын

.308

@G5Hohn

3 жыл бұрын

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

@ericb.4358

3 жыл бұрын

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

@j.r.27

3 жыл бұрын

😂 fr

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

@milkweed098

3 жыл бұрын

Facts haha

@JamesWillmus

3 жыл бұрын

I could chuck my computer at it!

@stanelhombre8438

3 жыл бұрын

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

@codyschulte103

3 жыл бұрын

Hypocritical comment. Obviously you just watched a KZread video.

@fedup3582

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@wildcat_reloading

3 жыл бұрын

All dogs need love

@jmmartin7766

3 жыл бұрын

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

@GatCat

3 жыл бұрын

@@wildcat_reloading yep.

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

@tomr9661

6 ай бұрын

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

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

@kinjunranger140

3 жыл бұрын

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

@bocraft9357

3 жыл бұрын

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

@dundonrl

2 жыл бұрын

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

@everettwatson3953

7 ай бұрын

​@@kinjunranger1408 u

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

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

@kendomion1382

3 жыл бұрын

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

@nuckyduk15

3 жыл бұрын

I use both. I love my 3030 and 270

@Mustafa-dm5co

3 жыл бұрын

Is it expensive i mean the .270

@m118lr

3 жыл бұрын

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

@timm.6391

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, kzread.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.

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

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

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

@mattfetter4123

3 жыл бұрын

Your right! Not finishing this !

@mikechess5081

3 жыл бұрын

Best advice here

@JLH1956

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

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

@adamniswonger8015

3 жыл бұрын

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

@calebadair7240

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool rifle 👍🏻

@grumpycalenzana7514

2 жыл бұрын

The Lone -Granger ? Just joking

@PotatoeJoe69

2 жыл бұрын

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

@JJ-7519

2 жыл бұрын

The Lone Wallet Breaker $$$

Love my 25-06. Hunt varmint to muleys.

@johnwallace1729

3 жыл бұрын

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

@kentuckywindage222

3 жыл бұрын

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

@timm.6391

3 жыл бұрын

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

@johnjay1147

3 жыл бұрын

Tim M. Yup. Cant eat the garnish.

Last year I had a great one-shot stop on a big Deere with my Henry lever-action. The problems only started after the farmer climbed out of it.

The .300 Savage model 99 is the best woods gun for whitetail. It is the .30-30 with a rotary magazine so it uses spitzer bullets. Flatter shooting cartridges may be better for farms and plains.

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

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

Best hunting rifle is the one in your vehicle while traveling to your hunt. Just being in the woods with any rifle is priceless. Tempus Fugit Memento Mori.

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

@robertgordon9132

3 жыл бұрын

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

@lyellclare9365

2 жыл бұрын

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

@tarasbulba3190

2 жыл бұрын

@@lyellclare9365 .257 Roberts is a great cartridge.

@NCWoodlandRoamer

2 жыл бұрын

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

@malachiwhite356

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@stephansmith3570

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@chuckydubree1925

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

I demand the model 99 in 300 savage be declared the best!!!!😁

@kristinejackson8268

3 жыл бұрын

Way ahead of the 30 30

@baitammo4652

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Neely Great rifle and cartridge! I was told once that Savage did not chamber very many 99s in 308 win. My Father in law owns one and he was not sure, do you know if many were made in 308? Thank you!

@baitammo4652

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Neely OK thanks!

@shawntailor5485

2 жыл бұрын

Grandpas 300 savage,Sears roebuck,1921I believe she was 30 dollars ,full months pay for gramps. Dad got her when he was 12,,as did I.over 3 generations she has taken hundreds of whitetails with probably less than 20 rounds ever wasted as we've always been too poor to waste ammo,plus by tradition you got your shirtail cut off if you missed a buck in deer camp. Things were different then.

Guess I'm showin my age -- but my go to's are Win 70s Ruger 77's -- polished blue steel & walnut. IF I get caught in weather-- at the end of the hunt / break down the rifle- dry it out and oil em up. All an enjoyable labor of LOVE ! part of the experience 😊

Mr. Spomer. If anyone should watch any video before purchasing a gun for North America, they should watch this one!

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

Right now, the T/C Compass is going for $249 with a $50 mail in rebate. It is a basic rifle that I have had a great time with.

Okay, I have to pause the video to say that dog is adorable. English Setters are always pretty and yours in no exception.

I lean toward my faithful old Savage Model 99 in .250-3000 for those times when a .243 or .270 would make other folks happy and my newer Savage Model 99 in .308 for those longer shots. To be honest though, I have seen, handled, and fired, a couple of bolt action rifles I could be talked into that were chambered in .30-06 and 7mm Magnum. But then all my centerfire hunting rifles are lever guns. I think I'll stick with what I got.

Love this Ron! Thanks for shooting this!

Just shot my first rifle deer about 2.5 hours ago was 7mm, was closer than planned but didn’t go anywhere.

@Hisslave1

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Congratulations.

@b-d3vil16

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hisslave1 thank you

My ancestors used pointy sticks. So that’s what I use.

@american5564

3 жыл бұрын

@Randy Joe spear

I'm only an virtual hunter on console, but man, I like your videos. Learned much about weapons and calibers. And I say this as an former soldier of the German Army. Greetings

Thanks Ron! That's some great info !👍

Thank you Ron . Excellent info

For someone whose gonna have just 1 rifle, it's hard to beat a 30-06. You can use 150 grain for deer or pronghorn, and get plenty of range, but keep the recoil down some, or go with a 180 grain for Elk, and then go 220 grain for Moose or bear, or even African game. It's just a good ole all-arounder. Plenty of good other cartridges out there, but the ole 30-06 is hard to beat.

In Kentucky, we don't have the wide open plains like they do in Montana or other western states. If I'm hunting in brushy areas, I still use the old faithful 30-30 lever gun. My (circa 1980) Marlin 336C has put a lot of meat in the freezer. But if I'm out of the bush, in more open areas, a good Remington 700 in the 308 flavor works tremendously. Either way, I'm a sucker for blued metal and wood. I enjoyed the video. "Thumbs up" from this Kentucky boy.👍

As always Ron summarizes the subject at hand excellent!

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

The best rifle is what I have on my hands when a nice deer shows up.

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

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

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

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

The 6MM Remington is the 7X57 necked down to 6MM or .243. I have a 6mm Reminton, and a .257 Roberts Ackley Improved. I also have a 7X57 Mauser, too.

Ron you inspire me... Thank you

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

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

Great overview, Ron, and great advice.

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

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

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

For me, the biggest con with most of these deer rifles is that I miss.

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

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

I guess I will stick with my Savage model 99 in .300 Savage. I have carried this rifle with me for a while now. It was my grandpas gun he got it in 1941. I have been using it since I was 16 and I am 68 now. Have put many deer down with it and it has never failed me yet. May have to go with one of my scoped guns, maybe .350 legend in the AR platform because my eyes aren’t the same as they used to be and the 99 doesn’t have a scope.

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

30-06 still the best cartridge 🙃🤣

@gspgsp100

3 жыл бұрын

Cartridge

@wildcat_reloading

3 жыл бұрын

@@gspgsp100 yes, that

@wildcat_reloading

3 жыл бұрын

@@gspgsp100 couldn't think of the word cartridge at the time, thanks for the correction

@john-paulsilke893

3 жыл бұрын

30-06 can easily get it done. I wouldn’t want to shoot anything much smaller then a 70lb deer with it though. I don’t have the biggest selection with a .270, .243 and the near parallel .308 plus rim fire stuff and lever guns so my go to would be .243 because the gun not particularly the caliber, (I “feels” right and carries well) but if they are big deer, (I’m in the Pacific NW so we have tiny deer plus some pretty big Mules as well) I’d grab the .308 so basically yup, 30-06 essentially.

@wildcat_reloading

3 жыл бұрын

@@john-paulsilke893 my problem with 270 win is that it's like a mincer i wouldn't really take a shot under 200m unless its in the head My smallest is 7x64 witch is als an amazing hunting round, especially here in south Africa, still whant to try handgun hunting because i have a 7mm TCU

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

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

I came in here expecting some inaccuracies and mistakes like most people make. So far, you’re nailing it! You speak from a wide and deep knowledge base without needing notes, which is very refreshing. You also don’t say, “Uh, uh, and, and, uh...” Very well-spoken and informed shooter/hunter. My grandpa loved the .257 Roberts, re-barreled an Arisaka in it, sporterized. For bolt guns, the SAKO Vixen-type actions like the Howa Mini or the CZ527 chambered in 6.5 Grendel really offer an excellent low-recoil, lightweight, minimal muzzle blast option. Another lesser-known option with the AR-15 is the WSSM line of cartridges. A few companies build AR-15s chambered in .243 WSSM and .25 WSSM, but you really can’t go wrong with 6.5 Grendel as mentioned. I’ve been shooting 6.5 Grendel since 2009 now, and it grew on me fast.

Great content.

You know your guns Sir! Great presentation!

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

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

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

Like they say beware the man with only one gun! The best gun is the one you are used to and comfortable with in an appropriate caliber for game involved.

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

7mm-08 is tough to beat for Whitetails

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

@robertcummingsjr3771

Жыл бұрын

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

@Seahawksl1969

Жыл бұрын

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

@robertcummingsjr3771

Жыл бұрын

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

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

I have an AR15 chambered in a 25 wssm, its a tack driver. I run 85 gr ballistic tips through it at 3500 fps, and I use it for everything. The last five deer I have taken have been 400+ yards. The furtherest one ever ran was 25 yards.

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

A Henry lever action 30-30 has served me well. So far...16 one shot kills, cant complain about that. Hunters just don't want to get close to game anymore...

@pg981

3 жыл бұрын

Woodsmanship is an aquired skill that more people should strive for.

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

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

Very informative and well presented. Thank you Sir...

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

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

Thanks much for the awesome, informative video!

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

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

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

Great show Ron thanks

Marlin 336CS in either .30-30 or my new favorite, .35 Remington. Or, Marlin 1895 in .45-70, with hand loads. You can make .45-70 as low powered as a .45acp pistol caliber, and you can load a .45-70 as high as damn near a .458 Win Mag.

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

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

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

good presentation. Thank you

30 30 best rifle ever!

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

Very well done. Thanks.

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

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

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

@wildcat_reloading

3 жыл бұрын

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

@kenmargison9095

3 жыл бұрын

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

@wildcat_reloading

3 жыл бұрын

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

@kenmargison9095

3 жыл бұрын

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

@wildcat_reloading

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenmargison9095 any time👍

Excellent breakdown, Best i've seen...

Love your videos, extremely informative!!