@AniwayasSong
Growing up, Papa, a Marine, taught all four of his children how to survive, navigate, and fight. Then he began teaching us about weaponry and the use of them. A common sentiment has and always will be this simple- If you can hit what you need to, you can end the threat. Of course, it's harder in the doing, than in using words. I have gotten into many 'Lively discussions' with people over the past sixty years, about the effectiveness of the .223/5.56 caliber (Only one, of many topics), both for 'Protection/Military' and also hunting. Valid point. My counter is always this: What do you think the Primitive Peoples used, for all of our recorded history, BEFORE firearms were introduced? What's the 'Draw weight' of a wood or bone bow? A thrown or thrust spear? These People's not only lived, they thrived. I like this sort of talk. I like hearing people's opinions on it. I've found this is a good way to learn new things, or consider new ones and go from there. Thank you.
@Humblebeginningsfarmstead
I just took my first buck with a crossbow. It was an Excalibur 340 mag at about 30 yd double long shot with a rage Broadhead. It was a nice little eight-pointer
@josephcoffman2441
Ron, thank you. I truly enjoy your content. For the 30-06 part: I have hunted with the 30-06 for the last 40 years, and taken countless large game with it. I will die before the 30-06 dies.
@noshillgunreviews
Thanks for your perspective on the 460.
@LawrenceNelson-t9b
If you want a short action 25 cal. why not go with the 250 Savage.
@AppaGo420-rz5bz
Never killed anything with a .500 but I’ve taken 14 moose with archery, I think most people would be surprised with the damage an arrow does. Be safe, be ethical.
@tarmaque
Thank you so much for sorting out the .275 Rigby issue, which James so eloquently pointed out. I had long suspected this, but had never felt compelled to research it. On that note and while talking about revolver cartridges, I think a .44 Magnum or larger pistol cartridge necked down to 7mm would be a pretty good hunting pistol cartridge. Ignoring the expense and hassle of rebarreling and machining a new cylinder, what do you think of the idea? 7mm has been my favorite caliber ever since I first shot a 7-08. Happy New Year, Tarmaque (Douglas)
@GaryLowe-k9p
On your reply to the M1A question, the M1A is a civilian version of a M14 chambered in 7.62 NATO/.308 WIN. The M1 Garand on the other hand is a different animal. It's a military/civilian semi automatic rifle chambered in. 30 government/ 30-06
@aaronwilcox6417
That guy with the M1917 Enfield might want to look into having that barrel rebored into maybe an 338-06 or 35 Whelan. JES in Oregon does that service for an reasonable charge.
@BryanShull-lt8gz
This comment is about the "river gun", the crown may have pits from rust. Since this is the last part of the barrel to interact with the bullet it is critical. He may need to have it counter bored. I suggest this may be the problem because he couldn't find any ammo that improved his accuracy. If barrel harmonics were the problem one load or another should have shown improvement.
@eddybear771
Mornin Ron. I see 100k subscribers here. 😁 I no sooner posted that & you mentioned it yourself. Lol
@MichaelSteider
The question about what rifle comes with a high gloss walnut stock. The current Remington 700 BDL’s come standard with a high gloss stock.
@afranger3987
In regards to crossbows, I feel an age such as senior citizens or medical need requirement such as disability or injury that would not allow for a normal bow to be used makes the most sense with keeping any unfair advantages that a crossbow might provide at a minimum over traditional archery.
@drakeslocum2564
Hornady just announced that they’re coming out with new high B.C .25 caliber bullets and are going to start making 25 Creedmore brass.
@GhostWhiskey21
22:23 my uncle has used a cross bow for years but he still takes the same amount of deer as he did back when he had a compound bow or even using a shot gun
@pessimitch
Crossbows fit in the muzzleloader season. That being said, i'm going to go partake in my state's purple composite halberd deer season.
@larrycaro1333
Yes
@jfess1911
According to the Barnes website, the 168 grain 7mm LRX requires a 1:8 twist, so does the 160 grain. You have to drop down to the 145grain for the standard 1:9.5 barrel for the 7 Rem Mag.
@mickeydoodle6014
I started using a crossbow last year. I have not been able to practice archery with working my job and spending time with my wife. I decided to pick up the 10 point nitro 505. I shot a buck this year with it. As a experienced bow hunter, I will be the first to admit that crossbow hunting is not near the same as bow hunting. I would equate it to in-line season more than anything.
@GordDrinkwalter-c7l