Ron Spomer

The 270 Winchester. Few cartridges in the history of North American big game hunting have captured the attention of shooters quite like it. Some 86 years after it was introduced, folks still consider the 270 Winchester fast, flat, and deadly. Because it is. Ahead of the … [Read more...] about Classic 270 Winchester Still Deadly

The sad 6.5mm cartridge history in the USA kept the 26-calibers in the cellar until Hornady finally broke through with the 6.5 Creedmoor. Hornady's 6.5 Creedmoor finally put the 26-caliber on US shooters' want list. World Beating 6.5mm Cartridge While 6.5s were popular … [Read more...] about Sad 6.5mm Cartridge History

My last blog about Africa safari hunting prompted reader questions about Namibian photo safari potential. Can one hunt and photograph simultaneously? Absolutely. Zebra are common on Namibian hunting farms and a classic subject for a Namibian photo safari. I took this shot … [Read more...] about Enjoy Namibian Photo Safari Bonus

We get letters and sometimes they aren't written to chew me out. Like this one referencing my claim that you can find an Africa safari cheaper than an Alaska hunt: Ron, I really enjoy your writing, especially about your African safaris. You were a big influence on my … [Read more...] about Africa Safari Cheaper Than Alaska!

Snow lay a foot deep. Perfect for pheasant hunting. Half the switch grass and big bluestem was pressed to a horizontal tangle. A southeast wind blew flakes in fits and flutters. Covey was coursing the field, bouncing up and over the taller grasses to keep track of … [Read more...] about Pheasant Hunting Blizzard

What’s the best shotgun for hunting? For you? If you can't decide, welcome to another first world problem. Count your blessings. I think we can solve this welcomed challenge. Here are our common options: Break-action single shot.  Break-action over/under. Break- action … [Read more...] about Best Shotgun For You?

The wood stock deer rifle isn’t dead. It’s just willfully misrepresented to gin up new rifle sales.  This oldie but goodie is not that old. Mossberg bucked the trend when it came out with the upgraded Patriot Revere three years ago. It's the same rifle as the synthetic … [Read more...] about Is The Wood Stock Deer Rifle Obsolete?

There must be something wrong with me. I mean, in addition to the usual.  Maybe my hearing is worse than I thought. Maybe I’m debilitatingly nearsighted. Or maybe my brain synapses just fire out of sync. Whatever it is, I’m starting to feel like an outsider, an outlier, … [Read more...] about Hunting Videos Heavy Metal Soundtrack