#343- Is the .30-06 King? (Plus: 10mm for Self-Defense)

Is the classic .30-06 Springfield still the ultimate do-everything king of cartridges, or have modern calibers left it in the dust? In this episode of the Guns Podcast US, Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington tackle the great caliber debates, technical shooting myths, and real-world defensive gear.

We kick things off with a deep dive into the versatile .30-06—exploring its incredible range of bullet weights, its history in the field, and whether it deserves a spot at the top of your rack. Then, we shift gears to handgun ballistics to answer a tough question: Are high-powered cartridges like the 10mm and .357 SIG actually "too much gun" for self-defense, or do they give you a legitimate tactical edge?

Plus, Brent shares an inconvenient truth about who actually pays for wildlife conservation in America (and why bird watchers are getting a free ride), Roy busts a major myth about resting your handgun barrel on a ransom rest, and we share a powerful, real-world defensive shooting perspective from a retired LE trainer in a wheelchair.

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