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Ron Spomer Outdoors

Ron Spomer
Hunting
Firearms
6.5 Creedmoor
Shooting Techniques
Rifles
Ballistics
Elk
Wildlife Conservation
Cartridges
Alaska
Hunting Techniques
Deer Hunting
Elk Hunting
Hunting Gear
Conservation
7mm Remington Magnum
Big Game Hunting
Copper Bullets
Wildlife Management
.30-06

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 tr... more

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Joseph Von Benedict
World-traveling hunter and firearms writer
Episode: The Three Rifles You Need for the Rest of Your Life! Eps. 513
Phil Shoemaker
Bear expert, Registered Master Guide in Alaska
Alaska bear guiding (Alaska)
Episode: Is This Backup Going to Save Your Life? Eps 511
Robert Arrington
Host of Deer Meat for Dinner
Deer Meat for Dinner
Episode: Will This Make You LOSE Your Deer? Eps. 510
Thomas Kier
Expert on sporting arms and deer stalking in Britain
Independent firearms expert
Episode: A Cartridge I Had Never Hunted With! Eps. 508
Drew Miles
Founder of Tricer Tripods
Tricer Tripods
Episode: New Technology and the 30-06! Eps. 507
Wayne Turale
Conservationist from Tasmania, featured guest
Tasmania conservation projects
Episode: Is Tikka Not a REAL Rifle? Eps. 502
Andrew Pringle
Owner/operator of Crusader Safaris, Africa
Crusader Safaris
Episode: Does Hunting ACTUALLY Save African Wildlife? Eps. 500
Elizabeth Sembita
Guest, avid hunter and shooter from Ohio
Independent/Personal brand
Episode: Coming out West Hunting! (Tips and Tricks) Eps. 498
Evan Sembita
Guest, hunter and firearms enthusiast from Ohio
Independent/Personal brand
Episode: Coming out West Hunting! (Tips and Tricks) Eps. 498

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Ron Spomer
Host of Ron Spomer Outdoors; long‑time outdoors writer and photographer with a focus on hunting, ballistics, and conservation.
Betsy
Co‑host who answers questions, provides practical insights, and engages with the audience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 696 ratings
  • It’s like listening to my older friend.

    Lots of real world experience passed down in a grandpa like manner. Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deer stand hunter
    United States3 months ago
  • Top honors podcast

    The RSO podcast is a favorite for its easy listening and seasoned delivery for which the information is presented.

    The cast is comprised of family and knowledgeable guests. Enjoy present day relevance from an Author that has been there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    50+ deer hunter
    United States9 months ago
  • Has hunting tech gone too far?

    I agree in many ways that recent tech has made us a bit lazy and reliant on fancy tools and gadgets not used 20-30 years ago. Some of these tools make us better marksman but not necessarily better hunters. I am guilty of this myself. Working in pest management I need to be accurate and efficient so I have started using LRF thermal and night vision optics to bend the odds in my favour.

    When it comes to actual hunting I use a handheld LRF and dope card to dial for accuracy. If I were really tryi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arrowtown2
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Thanks for the stories and info. Hope I can be as entertaining as u I I reach that age. Great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xxxxxxxxooooooooo
    United Statesa year ago
  • 425 episodes and I'm out

    Listened to the entire run of the show up to this point. Had enough of the anecdotal evidence to prove a point, rejection of anecdotal evidence when it doesn't agree, complete lack of study or understanding of biology but talking about it authoritatively. Maybe take some classes and understand things before blabbering about it authoritatively and rejecting anyone who tries to provide real information. I'm out.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BillyBob Rockafeller
    United Statesa year ago

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The Best Caliber Family! (You Will Never Guess!) Eps. 514
Q: What is the best caliber? And what bullets would cross over between cartridges and platforms?
Spomer compares several caliber families and says a 6.5 Grendel in an AR-15 paired with a 6.5 Creedmoor bolt-action rifle can cover varied hunting needs. He discusses Hornady 123-grain SST, 129-grain SST and 147-grain ELD-X bullets as options across the cartridges.
The Best Caliber Family! (You Will Never Guess!) Eps. 514
Q: Where should I be hitting the target at 75 yards, if I still want to hit it at 100?
Spomer says the bullet's point of impact should vary little at 50 to 75 yards when zeroed at 100, and recommends checking the actual impact on paper targets. For general deer hunting, he often suggests a 100-yard impact about 2.5 inches high.
Are Short Actions Really the Answer? Eps. 517
Q: For a solo stone sheep hunt in northern British Columbia, should he take a .270 Winchester or a .338 Winchester Magnum, considering both long-range shooting and grizzly defense?
Spomer says either rifle could work. A hard, controlled-expansion .270 bullet can penetrate deeply enough for bear defense, while the .338 is also suitable if the hunter knows its trajectory. He emphasizes stalking closer rather than risking unnecessary long-range shots.
Are Short Actions Really the Answer? Eps. 517
Q: How should hunters understand the difference between muzzle velocity and impact velocity, and why does it matter?
Air drag reduces a bullet's velocity and energy downrange. Bullets are designed to expand within a particular velocity range, so hunters should check whether the bullet will still perform properly at the distance of the shot.
The Three Rifles You Need for the Rest of Your Life! Eps. 513
Q: Would you then, with this rifle, make it a little more versatile by changing the scope, for instance, going to a lighter weight scope for a mountain hunt, removing the muzzle brake because you want to save some weight?
Von Benedict says he would remove a suppressor if needed, especially if it were not very light, and might use a lighter scope for particular applications.

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Recent guests on Ron Spomer Outdoors include:

1. Joseph Von Benedict
2. Phil Shoemaker
3. Robert Arrington
4. Thomas Kier
5. Drew Miles
6. Wayne Turale
7. Andrew Pringle
8. Elizabeth Sembita

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