SHOT Show 2026 is drawing to a close, and a ton of great new rifles, shotguns, handguns, scopes, binoculars, cartridges, bullets, and other gear has just been introduced. In this episode, we sit down with gunwriting and YouTube legend Ron Spomer and talk about the coolest new products we saw at the show. There some great stuff coming down the pipeline. ENJOY!

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WHICH IS BEST: .270 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield? In this episode I sit down with the William vB—the "Backcountry Apprentice" himself, and we hash out the pros and cons of each cartridge, discussing:

• Cartridge versatility
• Bullet weight ranges
• Modern bullets available
• Best factory loads
• Best bullets for handloading
• Which is more optimal for whitetails and other deer-size game
• Which is better for elk and for hunting Africa

This one was a ton of fun, folks... We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making it!

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www.timneytriggers.com

www.browning.com

www.leupold.com

www.siembidacustomknives.com

www.onxmaps.com

www.silencercentral.com

https://www.portersfirearms.com/

https://javelinbipod.com

www.swiftbullets.com