Shooting Watermelons with

Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with ‪@hickok45‬ and talk about shooting watermelons, the 2nd amendment, and the future of his channel.
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Who is Ron Spomer
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. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.
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Disclaimer
All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.

[@JonRangel87]

No way this is happening, 2 legends in one video

[@hockeytownluv2012]

🤯

[@Zach-vx4qr]

Yes it is REAL!!!!!!!!

[@andrewbodnarchuk8370]

It’s like listening to legends/gods

[@osulxa]

Agreed. What a match up. I’ve watched so many of both of their videos.

[@danwhite5550]

Two of my favorite people that's just too cool thank you guys

[@texastenderfoot5839]

This feels like a family reunion where your two favorite uncles are having a side conversation in the shop, and you're there listening... Just outstanding. Thank you.

[@ericendreszl9855]

You two are serious ambassadors to each of our respected sports, thank you.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

I want A .300 Holland & Holland rifle

[@kenlansing1216]

@@gradyhernandez4699 I want Hickock45's shooting range!

[@davidm.2273]

Thank you Ron for having Hickok on, I enjoy both of your channels!

[@rationalmind6362]

Two great men that will live on in history. You both have the greatest personalities and brought so much to all of us. We'll always be so grateful. God Bless you both. Looking forward to the next Sunday shoot around and caliber discussion, hope there are many more years to come.

[@davidroach6370]

what i love is hickok hits a gong at 100 with a 45 consistantly and spoomer explainns his misses

[@davepowell3293]

Gunblue 490 seems like a good guest for Ron

[@slugoo6474]

That’s my man!

[@oldmangreywolf6892]

I watch John for the guns and Ron for the ammo.

[@DAVIDWTCS]

Two former English teachers who are now teaching history. Hickok45 is a wealth of knowledge in firearms history, and Ron seems to know the history of every cartridge ever made.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

this is great

[@osulxa]

I’ve made several firearm purchases based on hikok45’s videos and I am currently reading one of Ron Spoomers books. Two men who’s opinions I respect.

[@vincethewoodlander]

Mr Mellring was my English teacher, he was My hunter Ed. Instructor ( we actually got that as a club in school) he liked to hunt, and we would often read hunting stories aloud in class. The girls rolled their eyes but I was in heaven. I graduated in 1995. Too bad kids don't get that these days.

[@patrickcollins8942]

These two gents approach a serious subject with humility and humor, something the firearms world is in desperate need of. Gentlemen, thank you!

[@daig54]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[@richlovin2173]

I knew the Marine who earned a medal of honor on IWO. He taught me how to shoot when I was 12. He passed away last year here in Oregon. I follow both of you on KZbin.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Now, this is a nice surprise! Thank you, gentleman 👍

[@ChrisSmith-sr9lv]

In this day of rampant stupidity how refreshing to listen to two intelligent gentlemen talking about their passions! Don’t bother grading my English I went to public schools! Lol

[@dankmazzi2376]

Plenty of stupidity......evil politicians are trying to control Americans . Telling you what is best for you...America 🇺🇸 home of the brave and the free. Sorry for the political view. But I'm passed. 2024 DJT ❤.

[@finaloption...]

The best sound of the morning is the sound of an M-60 echoing through the Tennessee hills. Music to my ears!

[@nlormanstuckman7408]

Retired deputy and life long shooter and hunter and just enjoy the content you both put out there

[@joaqainmartin4789]

This couldn’t be better two great Legends with GREAT mustaches in a podcast

[@chriscosby2459]

Hickok lives about 15 miles from my house. I have talked to him a couple of times -- he is very approachable and friendly.

[@Craig-sz9yb]

15 minutes from your home ? Sorry about your luck

[@sturisa]

Ron, that was thoroughly entertaining! Ron Spomer the Super Hunter and Hickok 45 the Super Shooter!

[@poisonPpaully]

Two legendary men truly salt of the earth glad you did this collaboration

[@MONTERBLANE]

Two great Americans, that have through their careers, stood up for us folks to bear arms(2nd Amendment) ,to promote knowledge of the firearm industry, safety use of thereof, and enjoyment of the outdoors, to hunt and shoot the firearms we own and love! Thanks guys for standing in the gap!!!👍

[@SS-17333]

You just hit it right there, we love to interact with the gun. Levers, bolts, pumps all cause joy when the action moves and does it’s thing with all those wonderful mechanical sounds. If drawing the hammer back on a single action revolver doesn’t blow up your skirt I don’t know what will.

[@anthonyjbargeman5280]

Ron, I have been following your writings since the 1970's. Have always understood your explanation better than most others.

[@foubert45]

Hickok45 here

[@scttewegner72]

Second comment. Forgotten Weapons with Ian is an absolutely amazing page because firearm people and some others are into history.

[@jonathanhoup9988]

Imagine having these guys for your English teacher. 😅

[@jpjp3873]

Nice conversation. I retired here in Tennessee about 25 miles or so from Hickock’s area. We love it here and feel blessed to be able to walk out onto our property and enjoy some target practice. I hope to meet Mr. Hickok someday. It would be great to sit and have a cup of coffee and hear some of his stories.

[@svenlindemann5084]

I learned so much from Hickok45, from the English language (I’m ESL) to my love of muzzle loaders, modern and classic firearms, gun safety and the fun of shooting pumpkins, water melons and gongs and overall, Hickok is the coolest in the gun community !!

[@stevenm6065]

Two of the greatest outdoors 2A sources in history. Thank you gents for your work.

[@jamesjams5085]

Two of my favorites

[@be6322]

Jack Palance! Great actor. Love the movie! Lol

[@theodorepolanowski5359]

2 of the best

[@bendoingthing]

I needed a book to read, so I've ordered Shane.

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

Two faves in one. There is a warmth that comes through making these two so watchable. Former physics teacher here.

[@TigerxrayLIB]

This is great. To bad Jack O'Connor and Elmer Keith are gone.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

Now this is the collaboration of collaborations.

[@matthewmerritt6844]

What a great interview between Ron and America's Grandpa. Thanks for all that you do, guys.

[@jennifermorgan6913]

I really like you "two old guys" and enjoy your vids too. That you were English teachers is just icing on the cake to me.

[@nailedpicturesbymanraj9491]

Hickock's personal range is propabaly has one of heaviest deposits of copper and lead due to all the millions of projectiles sent down range 😁👌

[@BiffTannen99]

This is great !! 2 of the best. Keep up the content Hickock45 & Ron Spomer

[@RonSpomerOutdoors-Podcast]

Thank you sir.

[@rodgrams9743]

Both of my best gun guys at the same time. Life is good.

[@davidmcneil1550]

Love it. Old guys. English teachers! You gotta be kidding me.

[@KwangYoonsCatalyst]

I have been following hickok45 for about 1 - 1 1/2 years now and the content is always great and honest and direct and I came across him just looking into normal firearm safety as well. Thank you for doing the interview I can't believe I'm just trying to find out about it now

[@benford9206]

Ron you have explain alot on ammo and what it does. Which has helped a lot for me. Hickok 45 has helped me to make gun that I won't to get and add to my safe. God bless you both. Hope you all the best of health. Hope to keep seeing you both for many of years to come

[@yyooki]

now that's a combo

[@andrewwallenstein9575]

Thank you both enjoy you both

[@wayneblair288]

Love watching you two. To much to comment on.

[@terryholloway9930]

I hope Hickok45 for a long time keeps shooting love his channel love to watch him shoot and his wisdom he reminds me of my granddad life is good in SC

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

What a great show. Two of my favorite Gun guys on one show. Hickok is my (is it reliable ) guy and Spomer is my (will it do the job)guy. You two are responsible for me owning way more firearms then one man should. I am blessed. Thank you Ron.

[@hoffpbass]

Now I need to read Shane. The movie is awesome and time tested, but I suspect the book is even better. Keep lookin' good for the ladies, fellas 🎉 Thanks for the great interview.

[@jrkat]

Wow, 2 of my favorite utube’ers on at once 😎

[@lewisholmes5745]

I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH BOTH OF YOU MEAN TO THOSE OF US IN THE SHOOTING WORLD AND OUT FOR THAT MATTER! IT'S FANTASTIC TO SEE YOU BOTH ON ONE VIDEO!!!

[@kyleshaffer8471]

Jack O'Conner would be proud of both of you.

[@johnklusty9230]

Two of my absolute favorite gun you tuber's on one podcast. I'm in heaven! Good call Ron!

[@milo555100]

Thank you to both of you. Your audience loves ya. Nice seeing two of the best advocates together. I hope you enjoy making the material as much as we do consuming it.

[@Hummingbyrd99]

Got a good kick out of this, this is something I didn’t know I needed, probably all of us didn’t know we needed. Thanks again RSO and Hickok! Until next time!

[@milo555100]

I didn’t know I needed it either. Well said. When I saw the icon of both of them I smiled ear to ear.

[@chadhughes7843]

Two greats, appreciate you both

[@harryjohnson7676]

I got into the firearms world (other than my military career) later in life and I have to say these two gentlemen are my favorites to watch and I have learned an awful lot. Love their style and variety/history of firearms and types of rounds and ballistics. I bought my Uberti 45lc Cattleman because of watching Hickok and understand the ballistics of my 308 hunting rifle by watching Ron S. I try to never miss what these guys have to say. True legends both of them.

[@MarkHansen1990]

And you both keep it interesting. Like a good teacher does.

[@alphacharlietango969]

Hickok45 is awesome. Great interview.

[@rob6850]

I'm glad Hickok's finally made it big!

[@carlosugarte1450]

Two of the 2A apostles. We need more of these conversations.

[@ca2129]

We need more teachers in public schools like Hickok and Ron! Also, it was a Hickok45 video on the M1 carbine that got me going down the rabbit hole on KZbin.

[@jamesmcclenin9804]

Great interview with one of my favorite gun folks.

[@SWMissouriOutdoors]

Awesome show Ron. Two of my favorite guntubers. Keep up the good work.

[@camdeskjockey2355]

With Hickok 45 as a guest, Life Is Good

[@randyhavard6084]

Two living legends

[@steveperry3538]

As a shooter, from as far back as the 50’s, my two favorite gunners getting together is quite a treat 👍

[@robertpatterson762x51]

Hickok 45 turned me into a Browning A-5 lover from his buck master video 🇺🇸👍

[@PO-Jim]

My two favorite KZbin people. Thank you

[@colt45acp1000]

Just and old teacher of German and English-a lot like you guys! I have been a shooter all my life, and have shared this interest with many of my students. Some of them, now middle aged, still share their shooting exploits with me. You are both doing important work on KZbin. Thanks!

[@colt45acp1000]

an old… jeez!

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

@@colt45acp1000 auto correct does not not correct much, eh? Gonna have to disable it myself one of these days.

[@galenhisler396]

That was awesome!thank you

[@leonardjanda6181]

Ambassadors is 💯 percent this is really like sitting in school just listening and learning ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jamesfairmind2247]

I used to love the early funny videos he did with TN9 outdoors, like the episode in which they went out to hunt a rogue man killing lawnmower in the woods, and when they found they discovered it was being driven by the 'evil owl' prompting the famous line "Oh no the owl and the lawnmower have teamed up" before blasting it with about 200 rounds until it caught fire! Happy times!

[@Don.E.63]

Two of the greatest youtube legends, love you both!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

That was awesome, Ron👍👍

[@patchitwood7428]

Two of my favorites. You both do a great job.

[@DFuzzy1]

What a grand treat to see and listen to you two fine gentlemen. Can you imagine if Elmer Keith or Bill Jordan were online today and part of this conversation?

[@southernbuck101georgia2]

2 legends. I will say, I've been with Hickok longer for mainly entertainment shooting, as the learning part of his videos I mostly already knew, although he has the persona to keep the newbies learning the very important points of firearm safety. Which is of the utmost importance in our hobby. But Ron has a different approach to the technical data that intrigues me to no end. He inspired the purchase of several calibers I currently own, the latest being a Ruger #1 in 220 swift. Still tweaking that rifle but I love it. Here's to many more good years of these 2 intelligent firearms legends. Carry on ,Sir.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors-Podcast]

Thank you Southernbuck.

[@southernbuck101georgia2]

@Ron Spomer Outdoors - Podcast I just call it like I see it,Sir. Keep up the good work

[@miker9043]

I enjoy both of your channels ! great getting to see yall together !

[@pikeman0357]

2 giants in the industry, thanks for all you both do!!!

[@mack7882]

The joy of shooting comes through in their videos and their personalities are likable and they both are well spoken and fun. Thanks for the videos.

[@kansasscout4322]

One of the reasons I LOVE your work is there is no "Tactical" this or that. No war war stuff. No machine guns. No grenade throwers. I love rifles the most. And I love the rifles you feature and the Jack OConner rifle was pure nirvana for me. I'm 72 and miss the old days of Wood and blue steel.

[@RonSpomerOutdoors-Podcast]

Thanks you Kansas. Glad you're enjoying.

[@lusitanooutdoorchannel680]

I love guns of wood and steel. Especially guns like the Browning Auto 5 (the old one). I'm more of a shotgun guy

[@vincentbearinger2242]

Two great people with more knowledge than thousands of people put together thank you both

[@mtman2]

Well there are 10's of thousandsof us guys like them out here who don't have a channel nor want one tho likely have some of'em near you...!

[@fuckdott7308]

The day I decide i want to search a Hickock interview, and here it is. Great stuff.

[@johnferguson185]

I found Hickok45 when I was researching my first handgun a Taurus G3c . I was very pleased with the way he reviewed the pistol.

[@lonewolf286]

Two of my favorite people to watch on KZbin on the same show. Wow!

[@carolkmc2855]

The movie was in 1951. I read the novel in the 3rd grade 10 years later and loved it. I think I saw the movie on the Saturday late show a while later. As most guys were then we all wanted to be cowboys and loved the costume and hardware. You guys make wonderful videos and I very much appreciate the both of you.

[@charlieboi6370]

This is so awesome

[@chrishowell4775]

You two are so impressive to watch by your selfs and even better together, thanks for the video

[@davidmiglio9123]

I have a huge respect for these two guys

[@Warlock-lr3wn]

Wow! Two living legends! It doesn't get better than this!

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show Ron 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@foxcm2000]

Love both of you!

[@mohammedcohen]

Shane was one of my dad's favorite movies...

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

"Shane, Shane, come back Shane!"

[@geraldfritz7683]

Texas

[@davidmackee8575]

Two of the best ambassadors for shooting together brilliant video well done guys ..

[@bigchief9129]

Two legends!!