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If you could only own one western big game hunting rifle, would the 6.8 Western be the cartridge you choose? We decided to pair this modern high BC cartridge with the classic, old school styling of the Winchester Model 70 bolt action rifle. Is it the best all around cartridge for deer hunting, antelope hunting, and elk hunting? Watch to see if the 6.8 Western is the Best of the West!

Winchester Model 70 Featherweight:
https://affiliate.cabelas.com/POJ44e

Winchester Expedition Big Game 165 Grain Nosler AccuBond LR Ammo:
https://affiliate.cabelas.com/nXroPA

Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Scope:
https://amzn.to/4sDOyvk

Leupold BackCountry Two-Piece Scope Mount for Winchester Model 70 - 1" Medium:
https://amzn.to/3Z9dbTf

TOURBON Leather Rifle Sling:
https://amzn.to/45RvvUC

00:00 Is the 6.8 Western the Best of the West?
00:26 6.8 Western Cartridge Overview
01:37 6.8 Western vs 6.5 PRC
02:57 6.8 Western Ammo Cost
03:09 Winchester Model 70 Overview
03:47 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 6.8 Western
04:59 Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Scope
05:24 Leupold CDS Custom Dial System
05:53 TOURBON Leather Rifle Sling
06:01 Overall Price
06:35 RANGE TIME
07:01 Bore Sight the Winchester Model 70
07:55 First Shot at 50 Yards
08:46 Leupold VX-3HD Scope Adjustments
10:23 Muzzle Velocity
11:56 First Shot at 100 Yards
12:51 Dialing in at 100 Yards
15:58 Final 3-Shot Group at 100 Yards
The Rifleman’s Rifle Meets Modern Muscle: Winchester Model 70 in 6.8 Western
We got tired of fighting the Mr. Buddy heaters in our blinds, so today we upgraded to this, a Mr. Heater Ice House Heater. This video details our new hunting blind setup, showcasing the installation and features of our new propane heater. We opted for a more robust portable heater to improve our comfort during those long waits.

Mr. Heater 10,000 BTU Ice House Black Propane Vent Free Heater:
https://amzn.to/3LsOn5t

0:00 Intro
0:13 Why We Switched from a Buddy Heater to the Ice House Heater
3:12 Exterior Mount Screws & Propane House Routing
3:58 20 lb. Propane Grill Bottle Connection
4:29 Interior Mount Overview
5:42 Igniting the Mr. Heater Ice House Heater
7:10 Final Thoughts
Why I Ditched the Buddy Heater for an Ice House Heater
It was a slow Nebraska deer firearm season, but we made the best of it. Big John & I let the new 6.8 Western loose on these two dogs, and not ten minutes after shooting the second coyote this doe came walking by. She didn't like it, but she didn't spook as bad as I thought she would!
Who Let the Dogs Out? 🎶
This buck was definitely wandering around looking for does!
They Call Me the Wanderer 🎵
These three nearly came into the blind! They didn't know what to think of the decoy, but they were sure interested in it.
Girls, Girls, Girls! 🎶 Checking Out the Buck Decoy
Big John & Wade had this 4x4 come down the creek the evening of Saturday Nov 8.
🎶 Give Me One of Them Magnum 4x4s
We're taking a closer look at the @marlinfirearms 1895 Trapper chambered in 45-70! This big bore brute has the adjustable @skinnersights302 and a 16" threaded barrel with an aftermarket @spearheadmachine muzzle brake to tame the recoil.

Marlin 1895 Trapper 45-70:
https://sovrn.co/u4rnipx

Spearhead Ruger Marlin 1895 45-70 Muzzle Brake:
https://spearheadmachine.com/product/spearhead-machine-ruger-marlin-1895-45-70-muzzle-brake/

Sling by Sandstorm Sling - double cobra, grey & black
https://sandstormcustomrifleslings.com/ - use coupon code HUSKERHUNTING5 for 5% off

0:00 Initial Shots on the Range
0:26 Closer Look
1:19 Skinner Sights
1:53 Sandstorm Sling
2:24 Spearhead Muzzle Brake
3:29 Pricing
4:16 Hornady LeverEvolution 325 grain FTX
Ruger Marlin 1895 Trapper 45-70 | Big Bore Power in a Compact Package
A battle for the ages. The old man shooting the pre-64 Winchester Model 94 versus the young gun, Lee, shooting the new Ruger Marlin 336 Trapper. Which 30-30 (or shooter!) will come out on top? See for yourself!
Showdown: Old vs New 30-30
We mount a Leupold VX-Freedom scope on Lee's new CVA Accura MR-X 45 caliber muzzleloader, then step out to the range to zero the setup using the Blackhorn 209 powder, CCI 209 Magnum primers, and those super sleek Hornady ELD-X bore driver bullets.

0:00 Intro & Setup
2:41 Mounting the Leupold VX-Freedom Scope
15:14 Zeroing on the Range
24:27 Final Conclusions

CVA Accura MR-X .45 Caliber:
https://sovrn.co/19fp027

Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40:
https://amzn.to/3Dy1Ch9

Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Scope Rings 1" Med Ring Height:
https://amzn.to/43wOkfx

Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X .45 Caliber 280 grain:
https://sovrn.co/be249mf

Blackhorn 209 Black Powder:
https://sovrn.co/66vgq88

CCI 209 Magnum Shotshell Primers:
https://sovrn.co/18xzjx7
Game Changer: Mounting & Zeroing a Leupold Muzzleloader Scope
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