Ron Spomer - Hammer Interview

[Dr. Vette]

The Cabela's did not go public, they sold out to an investment firm who took the brand public and then sold out to BPS. $$$$$$$$$$

Cabela's went public in 2004.
In late 2015 activist investors bought a large share of the stock.
2017 they were acquired by Bass Pro.

Cabela’s path to merger ran through the stock market

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[Shane Lindsey]

@Muddyboots

Sorry for the derail with my joke about stock options with Steve...Neither of the above mentioned BPS or Cabela's sell Hammers so let' move on...

 

[MagMan]

I'm still shooting cup and core bullets to practice with, but all my hunting rifles are set up for Hammers. had turrets made for all. I'm a believer.

My daughters practice ammo is 123 SMK's in her 6.5x47L and the 124 HH's have the same POI as far as she's going to shoot anyway.

 

[Muddyboots]

@Muddyboots

Sorry for the derail with my joke about stock options with Steve...Neither of the above mentioned BPS or Cabela's sell Hammers so let' move on...

My statement was analogous to what would happen if Hammers went public. Stand by it. Good private company went public and went south IMO.

 

[Muddyboots]

So let's stay on track with the video going forward. before this turns into another crash and burn.

 

[imartin]

Not a big fan of most "gun writers" but glad that hammer is getting the exposure. Just placed an order because now everyone is going to want them. Grabbed the .452 for my 450 Bushmaster bolt gun. I'm thinking the local deer herd are going to have an adverse reaction.

 

[338weatherby]

So let's stay on track with the video going forward. before this turns into another crash and burn.

By the way, thanks for the video. I sent it to my dad who hasn't heard of Hammers and when I would talk about them to him all I'd get was a "huh, like a Barnes?". He likes watching Spomer and this was perfect for an explaination. He hasn't been in the shooting/reloading game for a while now so only gets his latest info from magazines and such.

 

[Muddyboots]

I plan on trying the .358 140SH in my .357Max. It could be a really nice uptick for it.

Edit added: Has anyone tried this bullet in Max yet?

 

[LRNut]

Not a big fan of most "gun writers" but glad that hammer is getting the exposure. Just placed an order because now everyone is going to want them. Grabbed the .452 for my 450 Bushmaster bolt gun. I'm thinking the local deer herd are going to have an adverse reaction.

I used to write for some mags as a hobby but dropped it when it stopped becoming fun (and I lacked time). I went on a few varmint hunts with Spomer-that guy is hilarious. Before I went on a few writer's hunts with him I did run into him in Smithers BC when I was on a moose hunt. I still chat with him now and then.

I will say this about Ron: when other writers were kicked back drinking beers after shooting PDs all day, he was shooting groups with the various ammo and guns supplied for us while I took notes. He does his homework.

 

[antleredacres]

I plan on trying the .358 140SH in my .357Max. It could be a really nice uptick for it.

Edit added: Has anyone tried this bullet in Max yet?

Me too! Looks like a great match.

 

[antleredacres]

Me too! Looks like a great match.

Placed an order 2 days ago and had a great conversation with Steve yesterday. This fall they will be in the chamber of whatever rifle I'll be using. I think the way things are headed I'll be a Hammer convert.

 

[GLTaylor]

Used to shoot cup and cores. Now - all my rifles hunt with various Hammers. No comparison in ease of loading, velocity, accuracy and performance. And no, I don't work for Hammer. I buy my own. All i use now for hunting - from 6mm to 338.

 

[DWier]

Steeeeeeve. A few of us would like to get in on the stock options before hammers explode in popularity in the market.
You know you'd hafta increase production tenfold with just a little exposure on the TV outdoor shows.

Count me in!

 

[nksmfamjp]

It is a fine video and Hammers are fine bullets. Im glad Steve explained their concept well.

I'm not sure I fully grasp the Hammer bullet performance concept. It is fine. I'm more than willing to try on game. Heck, I tried Bergers…twice.

I also want to pursue The Barnes LRX. Mostly, I want to see it's performance on game. It is a bit more traditional in how it works.