308 Win, I'm Sorry

Welcome to Ron Spomer Outdoors! In this episode, I have to apologize for my remarks about the 308 Winchester, and I need to apologize for my inability to love this cartridge...

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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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[Kev-]

Well, even if I had any feelings they wouldn’t be hurt. 13 years ago I switched from the 30-06 to the 308 after 30 years with the old workhorse and countless game taken. I’ve never felt disadvantaged in any way with the 308 and it’s never let me down as long as I did my part.

[aldocella]

The fact that just about every cartridge gets compared against the .308 speaks volumes. The recoil, barrel life and availability of ammo and components is icing on the cake.

[buick]

The 308 is a great round and can do anything I’d ever try to do. Im still a 30-06 guy, mainly bc my grandpa and my dad hunted with one so it holds a special place in my heart.

[clintonlayne]

Ron I was attending a Ducks Unlimited Banquet in Sioux Falls, SD on 9/7/23. My number was called as the Winner of a Christensen Arms Mesa Roy chambered in 308. I was humbled.

[propertypreparedness]

AGAIN RON... the 308 versatility in platforms is what makes it great. Military surplus and plentiful reloading. Still the cheapest round to use above a 223 and dosent give up much if anything inside 400 yards.

[aberhan]

The 308 has a stellar 70 year history, over 100 years for the 30-06.
Neither cartridge has to apologize for anything. For a time shot placement and Bullet construction was paramount for hunters. Now the pendulum is swinging back toward velocity, which ushered in the plethora of magnum calibers. For us old timers most of us will stick with tried and true.

[oncall]

It would be a boring life if we all only loved one cartridge. Thanks for sharing Ron!

[ronlafitte]

Both are wonderful cartridges. The 30-06 was the creator of a lot of calibers, and I will always love and respect it. Great video, Ron!

[markknivila]

Great video, Ron. Back in the 80's, I got so heavily invested in the .308, and times being what they are now, it would be crazy for me to switch to anything else! It's served me well, since then. All of your points were well made. Again, great video, Ron!

[codyworley]

Yeah I chased the 308 game for a while and then I realized that 300 yards was the maximum and really most deer in our area are taken at less than 100 yards in our area. So now I have a Ruger Ranch in 7.62x39. Crazy lightweight and next to no recoil and threaded barrel. What more can a man want

[EdAb]

Here we go again. Ron says 308 and we all scamper to hear the "news". 
308 Winchester may not be the best cartridge in the world (Like anything is!), but it sure attracts the most attention!
Btw, Ron, you can talk about the 308 as much as you want. 
I love the 308 Winchester cartridge and I love you... umm...as a brother... ya know??? 
Yeah, I'm glad we had this talk.

[thetruthseeker]

We've been missing out on Ron Spomer country music star!
But I'm still thankful for the Ron Spomer We've got.

[TheBamayaker]

In the Southeastern states a .308 with a decent 165 gr bullet is hard to beat. Deer always drop fast. Shots are never past 200 where I hunt. Usually less than 100 yards. Great video! Especially the intro 😂

[hughb]

I love the .308 and I love your honest take on all things cartridges.

[ziruk-king]

308 is all you will ever need in this life time. Wyoming guy

[hardykotze]

True words. It seems that 308 is a sweet spot for recoil. Alot of shooters struggle with accuracy due to the recoul of the bigger cartridges. In our area alot of the older farmers won't allow anything smaller for hunting in the bush on their farms.

[jeffhays]

First deer, .308, last deer probably .308. I see all the fluff and the new stuff, and don't care one bit. I only have a few more years on earth and have no reason to change it up.

[diggernash]

I load 130 grain Barnes TTSX and 125 grain Accubonds for my ultralight rifle. Really good walking about aetup.

[phild]

The old 30-06 really shines over the 308 with heavier bullets. I like the 308, and have one that I’m working on getting ready for a hunt with.

[guardianminifarm]

Lotsa great offerings to fit anyone's needs. What a great day to be a hunter/shooter. Thank you.