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Ron Spomer is back on the podcast today to talk about sheep hunting. Ron actually has a pretty good amount of sheep hunting experience pursuing bighorn, dall, and stone sheep in Idaho, Alaska, and Canada. Fortunately, he was generous enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to come on The Big Game Hunting Podcast today and talk to us about some of those hunting experiences and some insights based on those hunts. As usual, we talk a lot about rifles, cartridges, and bullets as well as a lot of the other stuff that goes with hunting sheep.

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Resources

Ep 145: Moose Hunting With Ron Spomer – Ron's previous interview referenced in podcast

1) Ron's Instagram & YouTube Pages

2) RonSpomerOutdoors.net – Ron's web site.

3) Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast - Apple & Spotify

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/sheep-hunting-101-with-ron-spomer/

Can you believe this is episode 200?!? In this episode, I tell the story of how we got here, provide some specific episode recommendations, announce the winner of the autographed copy of The Perfect Shot II I'm giving away, the details of ANOTHER awesome giveaway I'm doing in celebration of this episode, and details on 2 really excellent upcoming podcast hunting opportunities you can join me on.

Subscribe to my Patreon channel for first priority on available spots for those two hunts.

Send me an email at [email protected] or a private message on Instagram (@thebiggamehunter_) with your guesses for the giveaway and to sign up for either hunt.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/200th-episode/

The 6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor are both very popular 6.5mm centerfire rifle cartridges. While their names are very similar, these cartridges were designed to fill very different needs and perform differently afield. With that in mind, today's episode compares and contrasts the 6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor in order to provide some insight into which cartridge is best suited for different situations.

Article Referenced In Show: 6.5 Grendel vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Which 6.5 Cartridge Is Right For You?

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo – 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles– 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Rifle Recommendations

Best 6.5 Grendel Ammo– 6.5 Grendel Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Hunting Rifle Sling Recommendations

Subscribe to my Patreon channel to enter in the upcoming giveaway for an autographed copy of The Perfect Shot II.

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Additionally, you'll also receive access to my upcoming module on appropriate firearms for a survival situation and which firearms are best for hunting, which are best for defense, which ones will work for both tasks, and the tradeoffs associated with each.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access or go to huntingguns101.com/order to learn more about the training.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/6-5-grendel-vs-6-5-creedmoor/

The 223 Remington, 204 Ruger, 22-250 Remington, and 220 Swift are all very effective and popular cartridges among varmint hunters. Which one is right for you though? With that in mind, today's episode compares and contrasts the 204 Ruger, 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, and 220 Swift in order to provide some insight into which cartridge really is the "best" of the 4 high velocity cartridges.

Article Referenced In Show: 22-250 vs 223 vs 204 Ruger vs 220 Swift

22-250 vs 223: What's the best coyote cartridge?

Subscribe to my Patreon channel to enter in the upcoming giveaway for an autographed copy of The Perfect Shot II.

Sponsor: Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will Love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

Additionally, you'll also receive access to my upcoming module on appropriate firearms for a survival situation and which firearms are best for hunting, which are best for defense, which ones will work for both tasks, and the tradeoffs associated with each.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access or go to huntingguns101.com/order to learn more about the training.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/204-ruger-vs-223-remington-vs-22-250-remington-vs-220-swift/

It's a fact: talk about the 6.5 Creedmoor long enough in a public forum and someone will bring up the 260 Remington and/or 6.5x55 Swede and tell everyone why they think those other cartridges are better. With that in mind, today's episode compares and contrasts the 6.5 Creedmoor with the 260 Remington and the 6.5x55 Swede in order to provide some insight into which cartridge really is the "best" of the 3.

Article Referenced In Show: 260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 6.5x55 Swede

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo – 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles– 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Rifle Recommendations

Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Hunting Rifle Sling Recommendations

6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 Comparison

Subscribe to my Patreon channel to enter in the upcoming giveaway for an autographed copy of The Perfect Shot II.

Sponsor: Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will Love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

Additionally, you'll also receive access to my upcoming module on appropriate firearms for a survival situation and which firearms are best for hunting, which are best for defense, which ones will work for both tasks, and the tradeoffs associated with each.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access or go to huntingguns101.com/order to learn more about the training.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/260-remington-vs-6-5-creedmoor-vs-6-5x55-swede/

Most shotgunners will probably agree that, as good as many modern semi-automatic shotguns are, it's still really tough to compete with the reliability of a solid pump-action shotgun like the Mossberg 500 or the Remington 870. Things changed when I got the chance to hunt with the new Mossberg 940 Pro Field semi-automatic shotgun last year though. This episode is an in-depth Mossberg 940 Pro Field Review where I go over the pros and cons of the shotgun in detail so you can make an informed decision regarding whether or not it make sense for you to pick one up for yourself.

Article Referenced In Show: Mossberg 940 Pro Field Shotgun Review: What You Need To Know

Don't even think about missing our upcoming podcast event with Kevin Robertson on 7 May at Conroe Taxidermy. Kevin will be bringing his famous 505 Gibbs rifle for everyone to check out and he'll also be giving 2 presentations to everyone on hunting in Africa. The event is FREE to attend, but please RSVP here and vote for the topic you'd like Kevin to talk about.

Next, support me through Patreon here. I will record Kevin's talks at the event and Patreon supporters will be able to consume those recordings online. In addition to these presentations, I will be providing bonus content to Patreon supporters in the future. Patreon supporters will also receive first access to future Big Game Hunting Podcast events and hunts as well as first priority when it comes to emailing me directly with questions about hunting, cartridges, and ballistics.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/mossberg-940-pro-field/

I'm doing a special giveaway for the upcoming 200th episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. Listen for details on how to enter as well as information on my upcoming meet and greet with Kevin Robertson at Conroe Taxidermy on 7 May 2022. The event is FREE to attend, but please RSVP here and vote for the topic you'd like Kevin to talk about.

Next, support me through Patreon here. I will record Kevin's talks at the event and Patreon supporters will be able to consume those recordings online. In addition to these presentations, I will be providing bonus content to Patreon supporters in the future.

Subscribe to my Patreon channel or RSVP to and attend the upcoming event to enter in the giveaway for an autographed copy of The Perfect Shot II.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/giveaway-and-special-announcements/

Today, I'm going to address one of those things that's really important, but often overlooked by hunters: charging your electronics out in the backcountry. I've used all sorts of portable power chargers over the years with varying degrees of success. With that in mind, I want to talk about the ins and outs of portable battery chargers and one of the best battery pack options you should definitely consider.

Article Referenced In Show: Dark Energy Poseidon Pro Review- Read Before You Buy!

Don't even think about missing our upcoming podcast event with Kevin Robertson on 7 May at Conroe Taxidermy. Kevin will be bringing his famous 505 Gibbs rifle for everyone to check out and he'll also be giving 2 presentations to everyone on hunting in Africa. The event is FREE to attend, but please RSVP here and vote for the topic you'd like Kevin to talk about.

Next, support me through Patreon here. I will record Kevin's talks at the event and Patreon supporters will be able to consume those recordings online. In addition to these presentations, I will be providing bonus content to Patreon supporters in the future. Patreon supporters will also receive first access to future Big Game Hunting Podcast events and hunts as well as first priority when it comes to emailing me directly with questions about hunting, cartridges, and ballistics.

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/charging-electronics-afield/

Today I have another cartridge profile and cartridge comparison for you. Specifically, we're going to be talking about the 224 Valkyrie and how it compares to the 223 Remington and the 22 Nosler.

Article Referenced In Show: 224 Valkyrie: What You Need To Know

Don't even think about missing our upcoming podcast event with Kevin Robertson on 7 May at Conroe Taxidermy. Kevin will be bringing his famous 505 Gibbs rifle for everyone to check out and he'll also be giving 2 presentations to everyone on hunting in Africa. The event is FREE to attend, but please RSVP here and vote for the topic you'd like Kevin to talk about.

Next, support me through Patreon here. I will record Kevin's talks at the event and Patreon supporters will be able to consume those recordings online. In addition to these presentations, I will be providing bonus content to Patreon supporters in the future. Patreon supporters will also receive first access to future Big Game Hunting Podcast events and hunts as well as first priority when it comes to emailing me directly with questions about hunting, cartridges, and ballistics.

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Additionally, you'll also receive access to my upcoming module on appropriate firearms for a survival situation and which firearms are best for hunting, which are best for defense, which ones will work for both tasks, and the tradeoffs associated with each.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access or go to huntingguns101.com/order to learn more about the training.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/224-valkyrie-profile/

I hope you enjoyed my podcast last week about my New Mexico mule deer hunt. Today, we'll talk about my Wyoming pronghorn antelope hunt. Once again, that was that a very fun and ultimately successful hunt that also has a lot of lessons for a person who has never been hunting out west and/or who has never hunted pronghorn before.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/wyoming-pronghorn-antelope-hunt-recap/

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