My Ideal Whitetail Deer Rifle Choice ~ And their chamberings

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  • čas přidán 12. 08. 2019
  • You've asked what I prefer for whitetail deer. I've hunted with and shot deer with all gun designs, actions, and calibers, but there's one that ranks superior in my book for practical woodland deer hunting in America, and I'll tell you why.
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  • @scottsozmtns7534
    @scottsozmtns7534 Před 2 lety +35

    I don’t mean to offend but I lived to almost 40yrs of age before losing my last grandparent & you make me feel like I did when listening to my Grandfather’s telling me some good wisdom that I never missed a chance to listen to & learn from. So then, thank you so much for giving me a few moments of that special feeling of when my world included a grandparent. A world without Grandparents is a little more gray, a little more sad; so thank you Good Sir! Also, very much enjoy your show & your obvious vast library of knowledge. I am a semi-gunsmith that does minor fixes & upgrades and the such, but lack a machine shop w/proper shop tools to do more. I actually learn so much from you than so many of the “so called”, experts. Thank you!

    • @Pierre-OlivierDelafontaine
      @Pierre-OlivierDelafontaine Před 5 měsíci +2

      Same for me! This feeling is also felt when I'm listening a Ron Spomer video 👍 these guys are really familiar for me! Good content everytime! Thanks for this quality content 😊

    • @calvinsingletary8462
      @calvinsingletary8462 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thanks for down to earth old time wisdom without the unnecessary chatter I am old school also at 74

    • @sammylacks4937
      @sammylacks4937 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Sure miss my Granddad. I lost my dad at 6 and my mom's dad came to visit as often as possible. He started me fishing , bought my first rod and reel and passed a love for that and hunting to me I still carry. Sometimes headed offshore I'd think of him , wondering if he knew or saw what he started became.

  • @roonbooks3227
    @roonbooks3227 Před rokem +20

    I'm so glad Benny pulled through.he looks so content to be a part of your family. A very intelligent breed.i bet he loves the woods as much as you and we do

  • @jdkjd9045
    @jdkjd9045 Před 4 lety +10

    Wish I lived next door to this gentleman. Simply the best thank you Sir

  • @snoopklogg
    @snoopklogg Před rokem +4

    You can see a man's soul through his dog. Bless you both 🙂

  • @rickmansberger4136
    @rickmansberger4136 Před 4 lety +23

    Dear Sir,
    Thankful to see Benny doing so well.
    The power of Prayer is a gift from our Lord.
    Take care and God Bless you and your family.
    Rick Mansberger

    • @ulrikerudel6859
      @ulrikerudel6859 Před 2 lety

      Is Benny a "Kleiner Münsterländer" / like "Small Munsterlander" Had one of them here in Germany when I was young... very similar, just a little more brown patches...

  • @Chiefs500
    @Chiefs500 Před 4 lety +81

    The .30-30 and .35 Rem are both great Whitetail rounds. I have used both. I currently hunt with a Savage Model 99 in .300 Savage. Great deer round.

    • @darrelljones3382
      @darrelljones3382 Před 3 lety +3

      The 300 Savage is a great deer and hog cartridge. I use a Remington 722 and a Remington 700 Classic in the 300 Savage and the deer or hogs don't know the difference if they were shot with a 308 Winchester or the 300 Savage, and trust me, I have used both and I can't tell the difference between the two used on them. I just love it because it's a great classic cartridge and something different to talk about in hunting camp. 👍
      Happy Hunting

    • @knight9925
      @knight9925 Před 2 lety +4

      Agreed, most of the deer I harvested in my youth was with a Savage 99 in .308win. Excellent combo, still have it but mix it up a little more now,

    • @12floz67
      @12floz67 Před 2 lety +3

      The 35 rem is a great choice.

  • @dansbrega4007
    @dansbrega4007 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Glad that your best buddy is doing well.long live Benny😊

  • @tw0one208
    @tw0one208 Před 4 lety +19

    I am a 25 year old deer (only) hunter who lives in Virginia and after watching your video on the 30-30 cartridge I sold the .270 that I had when I was stationed in Texas. I searched for months for a pre-64 Winchester Model 94 and on Sunday I'm going to meet a man who is selling me his 1956 mint condition rifle with an original Lyman 66A aperture sight. Thank you so much for passing along your wealth of knowledge on this platform. You are a figure that I have not had in my life;
    and I sincerely appreciate the time you take to make sure that the knowledge you have is passed on to my generation and beyond. I am so happy you are around to show me the way and I can tell you that you have probably saved my wife and I a good deal of money. Cheers from one veteran to another.

    • @aholegunner
      @aholegunner Před 4 lety +1

      👍

    • @TundraG
      @TundraG Před 4 lety +1

      Congratulations! I stumbled across my mint condition1957 model 94 with Lyman 66A year ago while in the vault at a Cabellas outside of Harrisburg, PA. I brought home 2 whitetail with it last fall. Hands down my favorite deer rifle. GunBlue inspired my search as well.

    • @1ifbyland2ifbysea
      @1ifbyland2ifbysea Před 4 lety +2

      he got me loving the old winchester 94 too. i havent bought a pre 64 yet but it will come someday. till then ill live with my 70s model 1894. no safety at least. he made me find a whole new love in lever actions. now i have 2 rossi 92s, knock of a win. 1892 and a henry all weather 45-70 and a couple henry 22lr and 22 mag plinking rifles. heck they all are my plinking and hunting rifles. i found my love for the lever gun here at this channel and learned all about the most brilliant man to ever live John browning from hickok45. great knowledge from these great teachers to us young guys.

    • @1ifbyland2ifbysea
      @1ifbyland2ifbysea Před 4 lety

      also he has great reloading videos

  • @64samsky
    @64samsky Před 4 lety +23

    I'm so glad Benny is still with you two. Benny is the proof that the power of prayer does work. God bless you all!

  • @havnofear2764
    @havnofear2764 Před 4 lety +41

    It was nice to see Ben recover, positive energy, having faith , folks sending prayers, I was one who sent prayers for you , your wife and of course Ben. May you all be blessed with many more good times and adventures. I have to say that it is truly moving to see your pet enjoying a happy life, knowing the odds were against and to see the recovery........beautiful to see and thanks for sharing . Good content in your videos, keep 'em coming !!!!......God Bless everyone

    • @Verdigris.
      @Verdigris. Před 2 lety +1

      I’m glad the dog recovered, but honestly do you think god is monitoring the comments and says ok we have the numbers, I’ll give the dog a couple more years? I’m ok with belief but this makes it sound transactional.

    • @GunBlue490
      @GunBlue490  Před 2 lety +8

      @@Verdigris. I don't place any restrictions on God, and I certainly don't assume to know how He works, or by what measure infinity can be measured. The moment that I figure out God, it's not God. I place my faith in my Lord, and leave everything to his loving mercy, which is infinite. FYI, Benny was condemned to die by two veterinary cancer specialists over 4 years ago, but a miracle defied their expertise. Thank you for giving Benny two more years, but I don't think you're in charge of that department.

  • @prevost8686
    @prevost8686 Před 3 lety +58

    I was like most young bucks in that when I got out on my own I thought I had to have the flattest and fastest calibers to be a “serious” whitetail Hunter here in the Southeast. Nevermind the reality that most of our hunting areas consist of 75yds or less. Dad never owned any other deer rifle outside of Marlin 30-30.
    Dad’s been gone for about seven years now and if I wanted kill a deer on our land this fall I’d grab one of his old Marlins to do it with. They’re nothing fancy but they’re light, compact, mild recoiling, and inexpensive to shoot. They kill deer just as dead .

    • @bobsradio6025
      @bobsradio6025 Před 3 lety

      @Wild Man - Cost is only one reason to handload. That brass case that many people throw away represent half of the cost of each round of ammo. That's why the only autoloading rifles that I have are .22 RF because it doesn't matter that they throw the brass away.

    • @bobsradio6025
      @bobsradio6025 Před 3 lety +2

      Wayne - I have an old 336 SC in .219 Zipper, and it is a real tack driver. But I would NEVER buy a newer Marlin or Winchester because they bent over for the democrats and installed that useless cross bolt "safety." Henry uses a transfer bar safety that really works, and they also can be unloaded without having to work the rounds through the action.

    • @elizabethnybeck9935
      @elizabethnybeck9935 Před 2 měsíci

      I use my dad's old military surplus guns lol got few choices from 7 and 8 Mauser 303 British Enfield 7.62x54 mosin 30-40 lol

  • @hav2win
    @hav2win Před 4 lety +18

    I am both happy and amazed Benny is still with us. I was so happy to see him. Keep on truckin' Benny.

  • @soupsawsandfish4113
    @soupsawsandfish4113 Před 4 lety +40

    Glad your pup is doing well. Dogs are a true blessing.

  • @jakehembree3859
    @jakehembree3859 Před 4 lety +22

    Such a wealth of knowledge. Very refreshing to hear wisdom from a hunter who has hunted in the woods. He is dead on about still hunting with a non scoped rifle!

  • @ianprice2441
    @ianprice2441 Před 4 lety +71

    Glad your dog pulled through amazing. He works in mysterious ways.

    • @aholegunner
      @aholegunner Před 4 lety +5

      That story genuinely brought a tear to my eye when he told the story. I love Dogs and pretty much all animals soo much! To hear MrGunBlue490's story about what Benny went thru really got to me. Benny is such a good boy and he deserves a very long life! Mr.GunBlue490 is an AMAZING PERSON and BENNY is an AMAZING DOG! I love them both!

    • @jmccracken491
      @jmccracken491 Před 4 lety +4

      Power of prayer try it.

    • @Chiefs500
      @Chiefs500 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jmccracken491 I have never seen any results of prayer. I believe in a good Vet.

    • @glenholmgren1218
      @glenholmgren1218 Před 3 lety

      @@Chiefs500 I know good Vets that believe in The Power of Prayer😁😎👍🙏🏻🎯

  • @clnhunter9137
    @clnhunter9137 Před 4 lety +39

    Blessings to you and Benny. He’s a beautiful companion

  • @SaposJoint
    @SaposJoint Před 4 lety +22

    You definitely know what you're talking about. I'll recommend your channel to all my gun friends.

    • @GunBlue490
      @GunBlue490  Před 4 lety +6

      Thank you. God bless.

    • @SaposJoint
      @SaposJoint Před 4 lety +5

      @@GunBlue490 I watch all your postings. I like the dog the most, but I'm am old curmudgeon according to my son. There are those who know better.
      Keep 'em coming!

  • @paulwilliamson2067
    @paulwilliamson2067 Před 4 lety +44

    I see all the comments so far refer to Benny, but I wanted to add mine anyway. Great way to start (and end) your video. That dog is your own personal miracle.
    Regarding the firearm selection: No surprises there, and I'm not even a hunter. Just enjoy hearing your expert opinion.

  • @gordpedersen543
    @gordpedersen543 Před 3 lety +2

    Nothing like a hunter and the relationship with his dog . Love your channel

  • @NancyAllensToiletSeat
    @NancyAllensToiletSeat Před 4 lety +28

    I recall that video. I am a dog person, and it hit me hard as a good ol' American dog lover. I am so happy he is as strong as he is! Tough boi! He must be extremely happy to come back from the brink just to live with you good folk longer ☺️
    .....and don't bust your hip! Stay relaxed.

  • @doubleedge7250
    @doubleedge7250 Před 4 lety +22

    Always love listening to your knowledge about hunting and diffrent cartridges. I have learned a lot just listening to you. So glad Benny is doing well! Thanks for the video!

  • @waltonsellers6941
    @waltonsellers6941 Před 4 lety +38

    Hi! In a word.....AMAZING!!!!!!!!I just found your videos, and they're wonderful. My dad used to raise Brits here in Louisiana, and I grew up with them. We never had less than 3 at one time, and they were fabulous dogs for the field as well as the family.. I can appreciate your all-around choice, because I love classic rifles too. With my cerebral palsy, I have to hunt from a blind, and that's OK. I don't need to take deer every year to enjoy a hunt. I use scoped, sporterized Mauser rifles in 6.5X55 and 7X57 from my blind for deer and hogs and I've not been disappointed. My favorite Winchester is the '92. Please keep up the good work!!!!!!!

    • @dbmail545
      @dbmail545 Před 4 lety +5

      My late father had no greater ambition at one time than to hunt Louisiana timberdoodles with one of his Brittanies.

  • @garrisonnichols7372
    @garrisonnichols7372 Před 3 lety +2

    So happy to hear that your dog survived. He's a beautiful dog.

  • @be2223
    @be2223 Před 4 lety +5

    I really appreciate videos like this. It's always interesting to revisit the basics in the choices of rifles and ammunition we have these days. My first deer rifle was a Marlin 336 in 30-30. To this day, it has never let me down. I agree, the nostalgia makes it so fun to carry. Thank you for the good information.

  • @russellmiller212
    @russellmiller212 Před 4 lety +10

    God bless you and Benny! So wonderful your dog has responded with a full recovery after the recent surgery, and the 'jump start' you gave provided by keeping your dog mobile that day in the yard! Looking forward to this new presentation also!

  • @HUSTONFARMSest
    @HUSTONFARMSest Před 4 lety +25

    He's a great looking hunting buddy. I'm glad he rebounded so well.

  • @Jeff_Seely
    @Jeff_Seely Před 2 lety +2

    Brittany's are one of the most versatile smart hunters there are. He is an exceptional specimen that really loves you and I hope he is in good health still.

  • @Bowhunter1300
    @Bowhunter1300 Před 4 lety +7

    I’m with Benny, give me that cool fall weather.
    Your videos are so great, such sensible advice and a wealth of information. Thank you for devoting your time to educating others.

  • @bullseyedixon5660
    @bullseyedixon5660 Před 4 lety +13

    great video My Roxie and I are happy to know Benny is doing well ...thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @andreasnilsson2304
    @andreasnilsson2304 Před 4 lety +12

    I'm not really religios so I can't say that I prayed.. But I remember the clip where you gave the news regarding Benny. And I remember I thought "OMG.. let this poor fellow stay around for a little longer".
    I am really glad to hear he is doing well. Take good care of him and treat him with an extra biscuit once in a while. :-)

  • @jeffreybelardi6695
    @jeffreybelardi6695 Před 3 lety +2

    Dear Mr. GunBlue490, thank you for once again providing us with your experience and knowledge and doing so with great humanity, decency, humility and articulation. Your videos and wisdom are very much appreciated.

  • @bobnunnemin1273
    @bobnunnemin1273 Před 4 lety +13

    Glad to hear your dog pulled through

  • @PanfishingJournal
    @PanfishingJournal Před 4 lety +6

    Sir, you are spot on. There is something very special about the rifle. Everything you need, and nothing you don't.

  • @garrettstraffon608
    @garrettstraffon608 Před 2 lety +15

    My dad set me up with his 30/30 when I was 12. He said this is my brush/driving gun. And he said I will never put a scope on it. And he had is 30.6 that he had over and unders on. And I just always took it for what it was and didn’t mind it. I learned to love iron sights. I killed deer and coyotes with that 30/30. Farthest shot probably 100 yards. Coyote I hit on the run I never would have got him with a scope. But I will say when I was younger I babied that gun and half cocked it. And that lever action jammed and it jammed good. My dad was mad and told me you have to slam that lever do not baby it. And I never did after that and killed many more deer. I eventually got my own gun a .270 with a scope. And honestly I miss using that 30/30. It is everything you just explained and it’s just perfect it’s fast and efficient ! Great video

  • @powerai
    @powerai Před 4 lety +4

    Today I'm home sick from work. Thank you. You're very calming person. I aspire to be that way

  • @russelder9743
    @russelder9743 Před 4 lety +13

    I remember the video about Benny.....broke my heart. Thats the power of prayer. I really enjoyed this video. Last year my buddy took a deer with a 44mag revolver.....beautiful shot. Stay safe GBY

  • @54swingline
    @54swingline Před 4 lety +4

    You do a fantastic job! Thanks for your work and I'm glad to see Bennie running around happy!

  • @aholegunner
    @aholegunner Před 4 lety +10

    Mr. GunBlue490 , the beginning of this video genuinely brought a tear to my eye. Benny is such a good boy! That story was so happy and sad about Benny's spleen, but I am so glad he powered through it.! Thank you for sharing it.
    I really love your channel. I have learned so much from you and I want to Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mr. GUNBLUE490.
    You are such an asset to the firearm community. I just wish I discovered you sooner. I found your channel a few months ago but have been watching many many of your videos since then. I have been missing out. I would love to meet you some day.
    GOD BLESS and Shoot Straight!

  • @j.mcollins5720
    @j.mcollins5720 Před 4 lety +2

    Glad to see you and Benny back-I enjoy your videos, probably the most imformative,accurate information you can get on many subjects concerning firearms! Glad too see Benny is doing well!

  • @martinscharf3902
    @martinscharf3902 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you for this great video! Seeing both of you are doing well, puts a smile on my face every time! Greeting from 🇦🇹.

  • @MichaelSmith-ls3rc
    @MichaelSmith-ls3rc Před 4 lety +6

    So happy to see Bennie doing so well.God bless

  • @MrBlizzard769
    @MrBlizzard769 Před 4 lety +5

    God bless you and your fur child , I love your videos and I’m learning a lot from you that I’ve never knew . Thank you so much for all of the wonderful information .

  • @johndak1
    @johndak1 Před 4 lety +2

    I found your CZcams channel last night and I think you make the best argument for common sense than any other gun channel out there. I was so impressed with the videos that you have made for your channel that I spent around 5 hours last night watching one after another. I think you are a breath of fresh air with knowledge that everyone should take in if they own any kind of firearm for hunting, range use or self protection. Thank you for your sharing your videos and I’ll keep watching. God Bless.

    • @GunBlue490
      @GunBlue490  Před 4 lety +1

      My word. I don't want to be responsible for ending a marriage. Thanks.

    • @johndak1
      @johndak1 Před 4 lety

      My wife is a gun is a gun person too . Lol

  • @michaelyeates6990
    @michaelyeates6990 Před 4 lety +28

    Every year, I take at least one deer with Trusty Rusty, my oft neglected 1970's Marlin 336 in 30/30. My eyes aren't what they used to be so she sports a low profile scope on her. She points well so I don't have much issue with losing moving deer in the scope. She's my preferred rifle for the stalk hunt in W. Texas. My sons also hunt with 30/30's. When they were just babies, I found a pair of Winchester pre-64 94's at a pawn shop back before pre-64's shot up in value. Picked them up for an embarrassingly low price even for then and I still consider them one of my best investments. Not just for the price they were acquired but also as a gift for my sons that introduced them to the sport of hunting and a classic example of the quality of US manufacturing from yesteryear for them to keep. These are rifles I fully expect to see my grandchildren use for deer.

    • @69yenko65
      @69yenko65 Před 3 lety

      Thats cool man! My dad would never give it a thought to pass something of sentimental value down to me

    • @michaelyeates6990
      @michaelyeates6990 Před 3 lety

      @@69yenko65 I'm really sorry to hear that but put it behind you and don't make the same mistakes. No father is perfect and I am certainly no exception. I just tell my boys to learn from my failings and be a better man than I am.

  • @ely336
    @ely336 Před 4 lety +6

    Thanks for the excellent video and it is always pure happiness to see Benny. The two of you are a treasure and always enjoy seeing you both.🇺🇸👍😎😍🐶

  • @dutchjennings1705
    @dutchjennings1705 Před 4 lety +12

    Loved to see you interacting with Benny at the beginning and thanks for sharing the story about his recovery, so wonderful. I'll venture to say that like me, 98% of any viewers attracted to this channel are going to love dogs and a heartwarming story about one. We lost one of ours a couple years ago and we'll always miss him. This was a great topic for a vid and nice hearing your views. When heading out to deer hunt I'm always torn myself between grabbing my Marlin 336 or my Remington 700. Another great option you didn't mention was one I've killed many deer with when I was living out in Minnesota- Remington 870 12ga with a slug barrel and rifled slugs. Boy do they drop and never knew what hit them!

  • @garystrother7686
    @garystrother7686 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You remind me of a ex-Game Warren who use to do a T.V. show on hunting and fishing called The Harley Burg Show. He would come on and tell experiences he had, and show videos of hunting, or fishing and I loved it. So keep going and teach us, because I am 68 and still learning, and the younger people need someone who knows what they are talking about, and is willing to share it..

  • @Eric-4501
    @Eric-4501 Před 4 lety +13

    Glad to hear that Bennie is still going well. I agree with your choice of a lever gun for deer hunting, I usually just hunt paper and steel, but for deer you dont need anything more.

  • @pmmccrea
    @pmmccrea Před 4 lety +13

    What a fitting way to start and to end another one of your wonderful videos, (a man with his best friend and a man with a great deer rifle). God Bless

  • @Sagittariustoo
    @Sagittariustoo Před 4 lety +3

    Just happened to see this topic and decided to check it out.
    You're very knowledgeable on deer rifles; I agree with your selections.
    But the most important part for me was your story of Benny.
    It brought tears to my eyes; so glad he made it and is still with you.
    I'm sure, you would give up all your rifles combined for Benny.
    Lost my precious little Bailey to a brain tumor in 2012 and still miss her terribly.
    Look forward to seeing her in that better place someday.
    Hope you and Benny have many more good years together!
    God Bless both of you!

  • @countercivilization
    @countercivilization Před 4 lety +7

    Always a pleasure to hear your voice !

  • @tigeratlas
    @tigeratlas Před 3 lety +1

    I love your channel. The dog story is just the best!!!!

  • @hawknives
    @hawknives Před 4 lety +175

    Benny is an amazing boy.
    I think he's got the Angels on his side!
    Blessings GunBlue490
    Christ Bless!

    • @kenhuffman2406
      @kenhuffman2406 Před 4 lety +2

      I love the 32 Win special. Especially in a pre 64 1894 Winchester

    • @cathompson58
      @cathompson58 Před 4 lety +2

      Agree 100% .. the Marlin 30-30 is also a great home defense weapon for all the same reasons .. I live in a rural area though and wouldn’t use it in a suburban neighborhood or apartment complex

    • @nathanlambshead4778
      @nathanlambshead4778 Před 4 lety +2

      @@cathompson58 I can't imagine living in anything but a rural area. Been 40 years for me now, since leaving the urban jungle.

    • @joejohnson-ne2sg
      @joejohnson-ne2sg Před 3 lety

      what breed is benny?

    • @14goldmedals
      @14goldmedals Před 3 lety

      joe johnson I believe Benny is a Springer or Brittney Spaniel.

  • @markbroughton6811
    @markbroughton6811 Před 4 lety +11

    Always a pleasure to see a new video.
    Wow, one year; I remember and remember praying for him. Remember the video when he was improving rapidly and playing again.
    Benny is a beautiful boy and thankful he was selected by the man above.

  • @dbmail545
    @dbmail545 Před 4 lety +4

    So glad to see Benny recover. My late father liked Brittanies. Love to hear he still hunts.

  • @lawrenceferber7774
    @lawrenceferber7774 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Absolutely love your videos. I’ve learned a lot from you and am very grateful for your videos. Thanks once again.

  • @DKWalser
    @DKWalser Před 4 lety +27

    Great video. Another advantage of the 30-30 caliber is its ready availability most anywhere rifle ammunition is sold. I've been on more than one hunting trip where someone in the party forgot his ammunition at home. (Don't ask me how that's possible, I don't know. However, the older I get, the more likely forgetting such things seem to become.)

  • @jwizzify
    @jwizzify Před 4 lety +7

    Great video sir! What an absolute gem of an American you are. I could listen to you speak for hours on a multitude of topics. Thank you for your service, and for your time in making these videos. May God bless you and all of our fellow Americans. 🇺🇸

  • @royolstad8532
    @royolstad8532 Před 3 lety +2

    I have an old Remington Gamemaster 760 pump rifle in a 35 caliber. Great brush gun (short, light, fast). No recoil, easy to carry, so my boys learned on it, and now the grandkids. Thanks for your thoughtful insights. I love this rifle!

  • @patrickslevin6424
    @patrickslevin6424 Před 4 lety +1

    Another excellent video Cap, am so happy your dog has passed the one year mark. God loves dogs as much as we do......Benny shows it's so.

  • @leonardjanda6181
    @leonardjanda6181 Před 4 lety +42

    Nice to see both of you, Sir again great 👍 video and a very nice 👍 setting, background

  • @asullivan50i
    @asullivan50i Před 4 lety +43

    32 Spec for me, killed my first deer with my pops 32. A truly great cartridge, didnt know you could convert the brass. Thats good news, thanks Blue!

    • @upcycle.outdoorsman9629
      @upcycle.outdoorsman9629 Před 4 lety +2

      My son harvested an adult Moose cow with an identical .32 Spec Winchester 94 lever action. Its a very capable game cartridge.

    • @upcycle.outdoorsman9629
      @upcycle.outdoorsman9629 Před 4 lety +2

      @@joemoment-o1275 I suppose it all depends on the deer and shot placement. I once confronted a band of poachers who were all subsequently arrested and charged with possession of hundreds of illegally harvested big Maine northern whitetails, that were all taken with .22 mags in the dark and loaded onto small boats off the shore of coastal islands. They quietly killed a whole bunch with a caliber that would not have the the choice of your average sportsman. I'd disagree with the people saying 300BLK wont get the job done. With modern powders its got the approximate stopping power of vintage 30-30's, which were considered adequate. Seems to be a trend toward obliterating as much meat as possible while hunting squirrel with my .338lapua...that I would reason is a by-product of the Call-of-Duty trained hunting crowd. Just a guess.

    • @allenhuebner6251
      @allenhuebner6251 Před 4 lety

      @@joemoment-o1275
      .300 hammer has almost same ballistics as the
      .30.30

  • @dustysavoy6951
    @dustysavoy6951 Před rokem +1

    Your video just popped up in my feed and I love "best hunting cartridges" type videos so I clicked on it, your love for your pup and speaking on his recovery is excellent. I lost my 12 year old guy (pitbull) this time last year, had to carry him outside to the bathroom during his last days before he went. So hard, wife was devastated but I told her love is costly and the 12 good years we got from him and gave to him was worth it, I think for all of us so it's balanced. I miss my buddy. Cheers to you for your pup and his recovery.....

  • @kipwright148
    @kipwright148 Před 4 lety +2

    Good to see my favorite gun guy / all around good guy back posting. I’ve watched and listened to all your vids (more than once) and yes it’s that time of year again. I’m a simple 308/Varget guy for all my Whitetail needs.

  • @yourshootingbuddy
    @yourshootingbuddy Před 4 lety +6

    Congratulations on the health of your dog. It's great to hear. I have 3 dogs now and I think they have souls and are protected by angels.

  • @bjolly8924
    @bjolly8924 Před 3 lety +3

    This guy is the bomb-diggity bang up real deal. I just stumbled across his lesson about accuracy yesterday 02/21/21. Downloading all his lessons before they are canceled.

    • @JohnSmith-vb6jx
      @JohnSmith-vb6jx Před 3 lety +1

      Same here. Just found his accuracy vid today and now this. I love this guy.

    • @SamJ6131
      @SamJ6131 Před 3 lety

      Me too.... CZcams suggested!

  • @jessemccarthy05
    @jessemccarthy05 Před 4 lety +2

    I always feel like I'm talking to a trusted friend when I listen to these teaching moments each night. Cannot thank you enough for taking the time and sharing your knowledge with the world, very much appreciated.
    On a side note amazing to see Benny doing well, God is great. I am a true believer in the power of prayer and this is a clear testament of faith. If you all do not mind saying a prayer for our family companion Khole (Cole) that would be truly appreciated as he is in a bad spot and facing a health crisis.
    God bless you as well as your subscribers/followers. Stay safe this season and best of luck out there.

  • @edwardweiszbeck1649
    @edwardweiszbeck1649 Před 4 lety

    Sir....I've said it before and I'll say it again, your videos and info are 1st class, grade A, no B.S. THANK YOU, for your wisdom and time to produce these videos.

  • @gregwright392
    @gregwright392 Před 4 lety +6

    Glad to see Benny doing so well. Sure miss my boy.

  • @comlbbeau
    @comlbbeau Před 4 lety +8

    Great to see Benny's smiling face! 90% of my deer hunting is with a bow, but in 2016 I purchased a Marlin 1894 in.44 Mag, and that's my go-to rifle for gun hunting. I installed a Skinner rear peep sight recently and haven't sighted it in yet, but I hope to correct the low shooting tendency I was getting from the buckhorn sight. Perfect for relatively close quarters Georgia woodlands hunting.

  • @deniscleaver7544
    @deniscleaver7544 Před 3 lety +2

    My 1960 issued Winchester Model 1894,.30-30 has taken several large white \tail deer and two bull elks with hand loaded ammunition over the year and I will not ever sell this old friend. Thanks for all your excellent videos. God bless!

  • @russmiller4801
    @russmiller4801 Před rokem +1

    One of several I prefer to watch multiple times. Like this evening, an ideal bedtime story.

  • @mooslionheart
    @mooslionheart Před 3 lety +3

    A guy and his buddy sitting in the sunshine sharing their joy of hunting
    Your common sense wisdom is most helpful but your gratitude for Benny is priceless😀

  • @othnielbendavid9777
    @othnielbendavid9777 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks for sharing, and blessings to you and your family.

  • @Dwayne7834
    @Dwayne7834 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing your views on deer rifles. I have used shot guns to many different calibers for hunting deer. From 223 to 308. All of which have did well for me. Glad Bennie is still doing great. Nothing like a good dog for companionship. May he be with you a long time to come.

  • @dougi1967
    @dougi1967 Před 3 lety

    I'm just getting back to being a gun owner after decades. Very happy I found your channel! Subscribed. Bless you and your pooch, and fam. Thanks for sharing so much relevant info. That is a very precious commodity these days.

  • @plumcrazypreston2797
    @plumcrazypreston2797 Před 3 lety +3

    Then there is the real American deer classic: the Savage Model 99! My grandfather had one in .300 Savage.

  • @louislarose4023
    @louislarose4023 Před 4 lety +5

    Good video Sir ! I now own a model 94 30-30 .This rifle was made in 1948 and used by army rangers at the time. Once my uncle got it he used it all of his life. He harvested every British Columbia animal except Grizzly and mountain sheep. Once on a mule deer hunt in the mountains ,he spotted a big billy Mountain Goat. He had a goat tag in his pocket so he decided on the shot. He knew his first shot would be for sighting, so he noted the impact on the cliff face at two goat widths low,and one and a half goat lengths to the right. He made the difference in his aim ,and dropped the Goat with his second shot.

  • @thebethlehem2852
    @thebethlehem2852 Před rokem

    So happy for you and yours GunBlue
    Your dog is so precious. All of us hunters cherish our pets. True man’s best friend

  • @georgesakellaropoulos8162

    I'm a fair weather dog, too. So glad that you're getting more quality time with your friend. God has truly smiled upon both of you.

  • @bryanheimann5370
    @bryanheimann5370 Před 4 lety +7

    I loved this video. Thanks for sharing your testimony about Benny.
    My favorite deer rifle is also a 30/30 levergun- Marlin 336y. Very handy, compact little rifle and about a 2 moa shooter!

  • @Vabasseroutdoors1
    @Vabasseroutdoors1 Před 4 lety +48

    Bennie is a good looking Brittany! I use a old 336a 35 rem, thanks for sharing 👍

    • @joestriker2100
      @joestriker2100 Před 4 lety +4

      That what my Dad and Grandfather always used. As I came of age, I thought I knew better with choices of .308 or 7 Rem Mag. But now learning that maybe Dad and Granddad maybe knew what they were talking about.

    • @Vabasseroutdoors1
      @Vabasseroutdoors1 Před 4 lety +1

      👍

    • @gmjunky87
      @gmjunky87 Před 4 lety

      Thats what I used. Every deer I shot dropped or went maybe 2 yards.

    • @dr.froghopper6711
      @dr.froghopper6711 Před 3 lety +1

      My dad swore by his. Dropped an elk with it. Some guy did him a favor and loaded up about 150 rounds for it-all spritzer bullets. I have no idea what that guy was thinking! Tubular magazine-DUH!

    • @boostimalaka1
      @boostimalaka1 Před 3 lety +2

      Michael Honeycutt A reloader loaded 150 grain pointed soft points in 30-30 for hunters that needed to shoot deer in open fields. The rifle was loaded with one round in the chamber and one round in the tube. He claimed deer dropped faster from the higher velocity. It turned the Leveraction in to a good 250-300 yard deer hunting rifle with his special hand loads.

  • @stephenhair5501
    @stephenhair5501 Před 4 lety +1

    So good to see you and Bennie doing well. I can't wait for the cooler days of Fall and the opportunity to once again get into the woods and fields. God Bless and thanks for Sharing.

  • @milo555100
    @milo555100 Před 3 lety

    I sure do like listening to you. Thank you for all of your great
    Videos. Ive been looking at ballistics tables since I was 12yo. Im 50 now. Keep it up. All of your commentary rings true in my own hunting experience. God Bless You!

  • @josephcarr2742
    @josephcarr2742 Před 4 lety +8

    So happy your boy got through that ordeal.

  • @BigRedPower59
    @BigRedPower59 Před 4 lety +33

    My father (God rest his soul) hunted with a 32 Special for years. Deer and even elk in the mountains of Oregon and Idaho. I really wish people would stop discounting lever action rifles. For the purpose for which they were designed, they’re superb.

    • @dundonrl
      @dundonrl Před 3 lety

      You can also get lever guns with over 6000 ft lbs of muzzle energy (50-110 Winchester) or over 4000 ft lbs in the 500 S&W Magnum. (makes a great brush gun)

    • @mgoody8782
      @mgoody8782 Před 3 lety

      My dad used to take trophy white tail with a sling shot and cane bolt while naked so yeah one up

  • @michaelford1602
    @michaelford1602 Před 3 lety +1

    Blessed news about your fur baby! Awesome news! God is good!

  • @lavida57
    @lavida57 Před 3 lety

    Your love for your pup is wonderful. Just rewatching you clips

  • @dowdawg
    @dowdawg Před 4 lety +7

    Been missin Gunblue and the Toadster lately!!! Finally another fine video and a handsome shot of that beautiful puppy Benny!!! Love the 92 in 45 colt and the marlin 1894 in 44 mag, lite and mobile and well balanced!! Love my model 14 and 141 pump action Remingtons in 30 Remington and 35 respectfully. My 99 savage is another great handling rifle that is excellent.

  • @chriss1911
    @chriss1911 Před 4 lety +8

    Love the vids of you and Benny.

  • @LibertyGarden
    @LibertyGarden Před 4 lety +2

    Great reviews just in time, too. I'm glad Benny is alive and kick'n.

  • @hondasaurusrex6998
    @hondasaurusrex6998 Před 4 lety +2

    Fantastic to see Benny is doing great. Our Welsh Springer Spaniel Browny passed away last Monday. 15 and 1/2 year old. Lived last 2 years with cancer. The cancer manifested it self in the last few weeks. Now he is in doggy heaven. Was a great companion. We miss him dearly.

  • @cjr4286
    @cjr4286 Před 4 lety +4

    Glad to see you back! God bless :)

  • @one4thebigguy
    @one4thebigguy Před 4 lety +3

    Love your videos. Bought a Miroku 94 this spring for fall deer season. I’ll need to get some 170 grain to zero it. Been shooting 150 grain so far. Very accurate rifle. And beautiful too, walnut stock and fuzzy warm blued steel.

  • @rgalletta58
    @rgalletta58 Před 2 lety +2

    Watching this again. Since this presentation streamed, I was able to pry my Dad's Winchester Model 94 in 30/30 from him. I have to say that it's the finest woods rifle, I have personally held. At 63, I can still use the semi buckhorn sights and have it zeroed at 100 yards, but to date, my shots are well within 40 yards. I absolutely love this woods gun.

  • @fpvicnj2688
    @fpvicnj2688 Před 4 lety +2

    My Britt Max pulled his ears up on the beginning of your video, almost asking who is this dog that looks just like me.
    Love your work Sir, love your passion and your ways.
    Thank you for being who you are.

  • @Eddy-gc2vx
    @Eddy-gc2vx Před 4 lety +9

    I'll keep my pre 64 32 sp to. Been using it since i was chap. Its a beauty.

  • @piker6410
    @piker6410 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for the information! Very well presented as always.

  • @johnmccrea8106
    @johnmccrea8106 Před 4 lety +2

    Sir this is an outstanding video. Thank you for explaining and making things so clear to understand. Thank you sharing Benny too.

  • @billangell6478
    @billangell6478 Před 4 lety +1

    Glad you've still got your hunting buddy! Looks like the goodest of boys.