Best .30-Caliber Hunting Cartridges, with Ron Spomer
From Backcountry Hunting Podcast by Joseph von Benedikt
May 15, 2026 · 1h 14m · Episode 371
About this episode
The episode discusses the best .30-caliber hunting cartridges with guest Ron Spomer.
We've ignored the legendary All-American .30-caliber cartridges for too long! This episode, we sit down with Ron Spomer and swap stories about our favorite .30-caliber cartridges. We propose which are the most proven, the best designed, the most popular, and the most likely to survive. And yes, of course we discuss and recommend the one .30-caliber "Best All-Around" cartridge! Listen in and we'll tell you what it is. ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry Recent brief Patreon-only audio topics include "Bow vs. Rifle," a "6.8 Western Survival Forecast" and "Gear List for Hunting." Check 'em out! Email us questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/
People in this episode
Host: Joseph von Benedikt
Guest: Ron Spomer
Topics covered
- 30-caliber cartridges
- hunting
- firearms
- cartridge design
- hunting stories
Keywords
- 30-caliber
- hunting cartridges
- Ron Spomer
- firearms
- cartridge recommendations
Sponsors
Javelin Bipod, Swift Bullets, Timney Triggers, Browning, Leupold, Siembida Custom Knives, OnX Maps, Silencer Central, Porter's Firearms
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Backcountry Hunting Podcast, Patreon
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