154 episodes

For 44 years, I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. I invite you to join me for a nostalgic and sometimes revealing look back through the trials and tribulations of a freelance outdoor writer.

Ron Spomer Outdoors Ron Spomer

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    • 4.9 • 167 Ratings

For 44 years, I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. I invite you to join me for a nostalgic and sometimes revealing look back through the trials and tribulations of a freelance outdoor writer.

    Pressure vs Powder - Which Is More Important To Accuracy?

    Pressure vs Powder - Which Is More Important To Accuracy?

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    Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode I try to unravel the mystery that is "pressure vs powder" when it comes to hunting cartridges. Which is more important to accuracy? We'll find out on this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast.

    Links:
    Blog Post - https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/flattest-shooting-rifle-cartridges-by-caliber
    Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronspomeroutdoors
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronspomer/
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RonSpomerOutdoors

    Who is Ron Spomer
    For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.

    Produced by: Red 11 Media

    Disclaimer
    All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
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    • 39 min
    Issues With Long Range Hunting

    Issues With Long Range Hunting

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    Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this podcast, I hang out with Covey, answer listern questions, announce my new book, and discuss the issues with long range hunting.

    Links:
    Blog Post - https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/flattest-shooting-rifle-cartridges-by-caliber
    Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronspomeroutdoors
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronspomer/
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RonSpomerOutdoors

    Who is Ron Spomer
    For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.

    Produced by: Red 11 Media

    Disclaimer
    All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
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    • 38 min
    Aram Von Benedikt

    Aram Von Benedikt

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    Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this podcast, I answer listener questions about rifles and cartridges, and I weigh in on the situation with Aram Von Benedikt.

    Links:
    Blog Post - https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/flattest-shooting-rifle-cartridges-by-caliber
    Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronspomeroutdoors
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronspomer/
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RonSpomerOutdoors

    Who is Ron Spomer
    For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.

    Produced by: Red 11 Media

    Disclaimer
    All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
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    • 42 min
    I Was WRONG About 308 Week

    I Was WRONG About 308 Week

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    Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Shocking news! I just found out that if you hunt with a firearm, you're a sissy. But if you're a sissy who hunts with firearms and you're looking to take an elk with a 375 H&H, you need the right bullet. What do I recommend? And why am I always down on the 308 Winchester? Find out on this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors podcast. 

    Links:
    Blog Post - https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/flattest-shooting-rifle-cartridges-by-caliber
    Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronspomeroutdoors
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronspomer/
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RonSpomerOutdoors

    Who is Ron Spomer
    For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.

    Produced by: Red 11 Media

    Disclaimer
    All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 45 min
    Is The 222 Rem GOOD ENOUGH For Deer?

    Is The 222 Rem GOOD ENOUGH For Deer?

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    Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Shocking news! I just found out that if you hunt with a firearm, you're a sissy. But if you're a sissy who hunts with firearms and you're looking to take an elk with a 375 H&H, you need the right bullet. What do I recommend? And why am I always down on the 308 Winchester? Find out on this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors podcast. 

    Links:
    Blog Post - https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/flattest-shooting-rifle-cartridges-by-caliber
    Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronspomeroutdoors
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronspomer/
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RonSpomerOutdoors

    Who is Ron Spomer
    For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.

    Produced by: Red 11 Media

    Disclaimer
    All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 47 min
    Why Am I Always Down On The 308?

    Why Am I Always Down On The 308?

    Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/RonSpomerOutdoorsSubscribe

    Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Shocking news! I just found out that if you hunt with a firearm, you're a sissy. But if you're a sissy who hunts with firearms and you're looking to take an elk with a 375 H&H, you need the right bullet. What do I recommend? And why am I always down on the 308 Winchester? Find out on this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors podcast. 

    Links:
    Blog Post - https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/flattest-shooting-rifle-cartridges-by-caliber
    Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronspomeroutdoors
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronspomer/
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RonSpomerOutdoors

    Who is Ron Spomer
    For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.

    Produced by: Red 11 Media

    Disclaimer
    All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
167 Ratings

167 Ratings

Morbol.Mac ,

Very good information!

Love this podcast for the quality and entertaining information presented. I love watching younger people play around and have fun outdoors or with firearms and equally love older, more experienced, outdoorsmen break down theories and realities. I appreciate the dynamic and spontaneous nature of this podcast and Ron's ability to answer unusual or specific questions in a cohesive manner.

wv 4life ,

Thanks Ron

Love the podcasts. I always enjoy the perspectives that Ron on hunting, shooting, and cartridges. Truly a hunter’s NPR.

MilitoMama ,

Thanks Ron

For Sharing all the knowledge you have accumulated over the years.

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