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

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.

[johnnysp]

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!!

[ronaldroehrick]

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.

[rogerramjet]

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

[joelbabcock]

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.

[conservativecrusader]

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

[tracyclaystowell]

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

[jonfarrar]

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

[SiskiyouMountainman]

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.

[anthonyjbargeman]

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.

[phonelagooner]

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

[redhed]

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.

[johnnyv.]

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.

[nrosario]

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

[reevinriggin]

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.

[nemanjajanjatovic]

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.

[jimpalmer]

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.

[theprfesssor]

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

[Brandenuzis]

Winchester model 70 30-06 and 94 30-30

[kweeks]

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.

[MrGsteele]

I LOVE my Ruger #1 in .25-06. I love my Ruger #1 - the action is smooth, the wood is gorgeous, the fit and quality peerless - I bought it in the '70's, and find it aesthetically perfect. I love the .25-06 - a .30-06 cartridge capacity, which I think is the perfect .30 caliber cartridge - slinging a light bullet flat as a pancake at high speed. I guess I love my Ruger #1 in .25-06!