A 243 Winchester versus 7mm-08 Remington match-up will cause some readers to raise the "apples to oranges" red flag, but that doesn't mean this comparison is out-of-bounds. The 243 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington are often recommended as low recoil “starter” big game rifles for … [Read more...] about 243 Winchester Versus 7mm-08 Remington
Ballistics
Ballistics is the science or study of projectiles in flight. This might seem arcane and boring, but it's at the heart of how we hit or miss game. Internal ballistics refers to what goes on within the gun. External ballistics covers the projectile's flight, and terminal ballistics is all about what happens when that projectile lands. If you truly wish to become a better shot, study ballistics. Yeah, it's physics and a bit of rocket science, but we'll make it as plain, simple and useful as we can. Hey, if an old country bumpkin like Spomer can grasp this stuff, you can. Shooters who routinely put bullets on target at 300 yards and beyond know their ballistics.
Magnum Velocity Bags Shooters, Not Game
We hunters often like to point out that magnum velocity and terminal projectile energy don’t matter much because the game we take can’t detect the difference. And that’s a fact. A moose shot through the heart is joining you for dinner whether hit with a 700-grain 50-caliber … [Read more...] about Magnum Velocity Bags Shooters, Not Game
270 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington Race
A subscriber to my You Tube Channel (Ron Spomer Outdoors,) requested a 270 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington comparison. We can shorten the gentleman's wait time with a quick ballistic comparison right here, including some handling, weight, and recoil differences between these two … [Read more...] about 270 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington Race
Speed Demon 257 Weatherby Magnum
The 257 Weatherby Magnum may be the most overlooked, under-appreciated, mild recoiling, flat-shooting, hard-hitting centerfire rifle cartridges you’ve never fired. Perhaps you should rectify that oversight. In a shooting/hunting world obsessed with flat-shooting, wind … [Read more...] about Speed Demon 257 Weatherby Magnum
Big Brown Bears Via Tia Alaska Guide
As a child raised in the wilderness and now a guide working in that same bear-rich environment, Tia Shoemaker has learned, first hand, a lot about Alaska's big brown bears. In this installment of her ongoing blog, she shares her extensive knowledge and a few hair raising … [Read more...] about Big Brown Bears Via Tia Alaska Guide
6.5 PRC Hottest New Rifle Cartridge
Brace yourself. Here comes yet another 6.5mm rifle cartridge. The 6.5 PRC. Many are saying this is what the 6.5 Creedmoor should have been in the first place! Or maybe not. 6.5 PRC muzzle velocity (2,900 fps) exceeds 6.5 Creedmoor muzzle velocity by about 200 fps and … [Read more...] about 6.5 PRC Hottest New Rifle Cartridge
Twelve Manly Father’s Day Gifts
Forget ties, slippers, and cologne. The manly Father's Day gifts in your immediate future should befit the rugged outdoorsman who is your Dad. Men like tools and gear they can use Outdoor gear seems endless -- because it is. But much of it is superfluous Our … [Read more...] about Twelve Manly Father’s Day Gifts
Uphill Downhill Shooting Dilemma Solved!
If you’re angling to fix your uphill downhill shooting dilemma, keep reading. We have a simple solution. Bullet trajectories change with the angle of the shot. Downhill shots strike higher. Uphill shots strike higher too! Uphill Downhill Shooting Phenomena … [Read more...] about Uphill Downhill Shooting Dilemma Solved!
