Ron Spomer Outdoors

Hi everyone, Betsy here.

This photo is Ron in 1989 with his Idaho California bighorn ram — one of those unforgettable hunts from his younger backcountry days.

He may not be pounding the steepest, roughest country like he did back then, but make no mistake — Ron is still hunting, still learning, and still out there. Same respect for the animals, same love for the land, just a few more years of wisdom added in.

There are two days left to vote in the Gundies for Best Outdoorsman thegundies.com/.. Many of you have already voted, and we’re incredibly grateful. If you feel like cheering him on one more time, voting is open through December 16 — but truly, no pressure at all.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

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Hi everyone, Betsy here!


Sharing a couple more classic photos of Ron — one packing out a mule deer decades ago and another from a quiet campfire on the river. These moments really capture who he’s always been: living the outdoor life with honesty, grit, and a whole lot of heart.

Thank you to everyone who has already voted for him for Best Outdoorsman in the Gundies thegundies.com/. We appreciate it more than you know. I don’t want to keep asking, so please just take this as a heartfelt thank-you.

If you do feel like cheering him on, voting stays open until December 16 — but truly, we appreciate you whether you vote or not.

Betsy

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Hi friends, it’s Betsy.I’m sharing two photos of Ron from his younger days and one from this year. The gear changes and the years add up, but his commitment to honest outdoor storytelling never has.
Ron has been nominated again for Best Outdoorsman at the thegundies.com/. He would never ask for votes himself, but if you feel he’s earned it over a lifetime of hunting, teaching, and sharing knowledge, you can vote once a day through December 16.

While you’re voting, here are a few of our favorites in the other categories this year:
• Top 2A Writer: Ryan Domke ( ‪@theguygearreview‬ )
Best Podcast: “The Big Game Hunting Podcast” ( ‪@Thebiggamehuntingblog‬ )
King of the Hill: Who_TEE_WHO ( ‪@WHOTEEWHO‬ )
Best Gun Reviewer: Backfire ( ‪@backfire‬ )


No pressure — just cheering on good people who deserve the recognition.

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Great news — Ron has been nominated again for Best Outdoorsman at the Gundies Awards. Thanks to you, he won last year, and we’d love to make it happen again.
You can vote once a day until December 16. Votes reset at midnight EST.

Vote for Ron here: thegundies.com/

And while you’re there, check out a few other categories we love:
• Top 2A Writer - Ryan Domke
• Best Podcast of the Year - The Big Game Hunting Podcast or The Backcountry Podcast
Ron’s way too humble to ask for votes himself, so thank you for backing him and supporting this community.
Let’s make it another great year!

Betsy

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Want to Hang Out Live and Talk Hunting?

We're hosting our next Virtual Hangout on Wednesday, October 29 at 7 PM MST, and you're invited if you're on Patreon Tier 3 or higher.

These live meetups are one of my favorite parts of Patreon. It's where we go deep on hunting tactics, rifles, cartridges, gear, and answer your questions directly. It's casual, interactive, and always a good time.

If you enjoy the YouTube channel but want more behind-the-scenes access and live conversation, this is a great place to start.

➡️ Join Tier 3+ here: www.patreon.com/RonSpomerOutdoors

Once you're in, you’ll get access to the link.

Hope to see you there.

— Ron

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270 Week starts tomorrow and then continues Monday, Aug. 25 through August 30. Let us know what you think!

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I’ve hunted all over the world but there’s something about Africa that keeps pulling me back. If you’ve ever dreamed of going on safari but weren’t sure where to start, I’d love to help.

This Thursday at 7PM MST, Betsy and I are hosting another live virtual campfire chat for all my Tier 3+ Patreon supporters. We’ll walk through everything you need to know to plan a safari, from choosing the country and outfitter to what kind of gear, bullets, and travel logistics to expect. I’ll also share some stories and advice from my time in the bush.

And yes, we’re doing another giveaway during the meetup. If you’re in Tier 3 or higher, you’ll be automatically entered to win gear from ‪@midwestgunworks‬ and Real Avid, a signed copy of my Predator Hunting book, and more.

If you’re not in Tier 3 yet, now’s a good time to jump in. www.patreon.com/c/RonSpomerOutdoors

See you around the fire
-Ron

📅 May 29th

🕖 7PM MST
💻 Patreon Tier 3+ only
🎁 Live giveaway during the meetup

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Going Live Tonight for a Private Hangout - Want to Join Us?

🕖 7PM MST | Tier 3, 4, and 5 Patreon Members Only

Hey friends,

Tonight’s the night! I’ll be going live at 7PM MST for a private virtual hangout with Tier 3 Patreon members, and I’d love to see you there.

It’s going to be a laid-back, campfire-style chat. I’ll be answering your questions live, telling a few stories from the field, and just enjoying some real conversation with folks who love the outdoors as much as I do.

Everyone who joins will also be entered to win a signed copy of Predator Hunting and a Knives of Alaska Alpha Wolf knife.

Still time to join if you’d like to be part of it. Just upgrade to Tier 3 on Patreon and we’ll get you the link!

👉 patreon.com/c/RonSpomerOutdoors

Hope to see you tonight,
—Ron

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Pull up a chair and join me around the campfire on April 24th for our very first Patreon Hangout!

We’ll swap hunting stories, talk gear, answer your questions live—and yep, there’ll be some giveaways too.

This one’s just for Tier Three+ Patrons, so if you’re not signed up yet, now’s a great time.

Can’t wait to see you there. 🔗 in bio for all the details!

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When we sliced this Berger bullet in half, one half of the lead core fell out. This illustrates the basic cup-and-core bullet. The jacket material, usually gilding metal of 95% copper, 5% zinc, starts as a flat disc and is "drawn" into a long tube. A rod of lead is inserted into this tube, and then the unit is swaged to final shape. Sometimes the lead pokes above the end of the gilding metal, sometimes it's flush, sometimes it sits well below, making a hollow point. Often a plastic tip is added. But in all cases the two metals are never fused, neither mechanically nor molecularly nor glued. This is why the two pieces are infamous for separating on impact or shortly thereafter. In some cases this can lead to increased hemorrhaging, in others to poor penetration. The higher the impact energy, the more likely the bullet will break apart. Cup-core bullets over the decades have proven quite effective on "softer" targets like deer or elk/moose broadside chest hits at lower impact velocities. Deadly in 30-30, 35 Remington, 45-70 inside of 100 yards; 30-08, 270 Win., 30-06 and similar at, say, 200 to 400 yards; magnums like 300 WM, 7mm RM at 300 yards to 500 yards. No hard and fast rules and distances, but this gives you a rough idea of what to expect. Many extreme range shooters claim cup-cores like Bergers are devastating due to tumbling and/or breakup beyond 500 yards. Have you ever had a cup-core bullet fail to reach the vitals? What was the shot placement/angle and distance to target?

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