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Vortex Nation Podcast

665 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings

Welcome to the Vortex Nation Podcast. Brought to you by lovers of hunting, shooting, public lands, the Second Amendment and dang good food.

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Ep. 332 | Backcountry Power with Dark Energy — Not All Batteries are Created Equal

March 25, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Cell phones for communication, navigation, photography, and evening entertainment, to headlamps, satellite communicators, and more — we rely on battery-powered devices. They make us efficient, comfortable, and keep us safe. What do they have in common? They need to be charged. Not all batteries/power products are created equal. Garrett Aida, CEO of Dark Energy, gets us learned up on backcountry power, what makes a good battery, best practices for care, runs us through his product suite, and ...

#10MinuteTalk - Prevent Muzzy Misfires — Tips and Tricks

March 19, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

You too can prevent muzzy misfires. Guns that load from the front can be inherently finicky and susceptible to environmental factors centerfire rifles shrug off with indifference. That’s part of the reason you generally get a special season. It’s simply harder. Equal parts challenge and frustration, getting your muzzleloader to go bang no matter what takes extra thought and care. And even with that thought and care, “stuff” happens. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat through ways to ensu...

Ep. 331 | Everything Arrows with Day Six Gear — And It’s a Lot

March 18, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Clip in for a highly informative arrow podcast with Bryan Broderick of Day Six Gear. Combine 12 lifetimes of putting arrows in critters with an engineering mind and you get a company built around a balanced philosophy of practical performance. Tips to knocks, we cover it all. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

#10MinuteTalk - Pistol Braces — They’re Baaaaaaack

March 12, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Justice prevails for the gun community and The United States of America itself. Pistol braces are back baby. Light, compact, incredibly practical, and no tax stamp required, pistol braces are a great option for shooters of any stature. Their intrinsic form factor makes them the perfect tool for a variety of applications. First guns to truck guns, a pistol brace may be the ideal option for you. To the best of our knowledge, this information is correct at press time. Always confirm laws and re...

Ep. 330 | 9mm vs 10mm — Bear Defense Breakdown

March 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Back from shooting 9mm and 10mm pistols at charging paper targets, ballistic gel blocks, and bear skulls, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn have a lot to digest — so they can best prevent being digested by a bear. What pistol did they shoot better? Why? Which round performed better and by how much? Can less be more? Tune in as they dive deeper into their findings.  As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast ...

#10MinuteTalk - Golf Rangefinders vs Hunting Rangefinders

March 05, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Vortex’s Golf rangefinders have specific features optimized for the application. But what are those features? Is there crossover with hunt/shoot rangefinders? Tune in to hear why you may need to up your game by adding a new Vortex Golf rangefinder to your golf bag. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Ep. 329 | Does a Full-Size Pistol Make the Most Sense?

March 04, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Pistols come in all shapes and sizes. But what is the best size for your first pistol? What is the best size for your carry pistol? Are they perhaps the same? Pete Schreier from Vortex Edge® sits down with host Mark Boardman to chat through his full-size-pistol philosophy. What are you packing? Will it change after this podcast? Tune in to find out. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on ...

#10MinuteTalk - Accuracy Under $10? — The Barrel Deresonator

February 27, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Mark Boardman twists off his Barrel Deresonator, Ryan Muckenhirn twists the truth, and Jimmy Hamilton is along for the ride as they debate the merit of this unique device. The boys go back and forth on its physical appearance and performance — including testimonials to its accuracy-improving potential. Ultimately, they make a plan to test it at the range. Tune in for some barrel-tuning fun. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on t...

Ep. 328 | The Versatile Red Dot — Your Sighting System Answer?

February 26, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Red dot sights are the answer to so many firearm-topping needs. Pistol – red dot. AR for close-to-medium engagements – red dot. Shotgun – red dot. Double rifle – red dot. Bolt gun for driven game or dense forest — red dot. Fast, light, compact, and effective, red dots provide the ability to stay target focused for optimal performance down range. Mark Boardman and Adam Maxwell (Vortex Law Enforcement Sales/Competitive Shooter) talk red dots, including an at-press-time new model, until they ar...

Pro Wrestlers and Open-Sight Shoot-Off’s | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 17

February 23, 2024 01:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Mark and Ryan stand side-by-side in a head-to-head battle of words and wisdom. Ok, “wisdom” might be a bit strong. From the professional wrestler they would take hunting, to the movie “Leave the World Behind,” and an open-sighted spaghetti-shoot-off at Vortex Edge®, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

#10MinuteTalk - Battery Life vs. Battery Run Time

February 20, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Don’t be deceived by inflated numbers that look better on paper than in practice. Mike Rosen (Vortex New Product Development) and Liam Ward (Vortex Product Marketing) give us the rundown on battery run time — and why it’s a more useful and concrete measurement. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Ep. 327 | The 30-30 Winchester — Is Grandpa Still Right?

February 19, 2024 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Back from the range, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn continue their evaluation of the good old 30-30 Winchester. Uniquely original, a first in its class, and potent deer medicine, is this more-than-century old cartridge all (most) deer hunters need? With bullet-extracting tools in hand, they circle the wagons on the gel blocks and pull projectiles for the rest of the story. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Natio...

#10MinuteTalk - The #1 Bushcraft Skill — Fire Starting with Remi Warren

February 13, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Comfort and comradery to saving your life, the ability to reliably start a fire under any circumstance mother nature can throw at you is imperative. Expert hunter and outdoorsman Remi Warren has started a lot of fires in a wide variety of conditions (all controlled and safely put out). Learn what he’s learned and practice fire starting when it doesn’t count — so it works when it does! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vor...

Ep. 326 | The Best Long-Range Reticle — EBR-7D Breakdown

February 12, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

There’s a lot going on and a lot you can do with the EBR-7D reticle, but you need to know how to use it. Vortex Edge® instructor Corey Eliasson drops by to break down the EBR-7D reticle. Extremely well thought out, every feature of this reticle has purpose and meaning. Tune in to hear all about it and decide for yourself. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodca...

#10MinuteTalk - Calling Raccoons for Fur, Fun, Food and Conservation

February 06, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Fur prices are in the tank. Perfect! There’s never been a better time to hunt raccoons. Populations have boomed, they are plentiful, and these callable critters are fun to hunt. Mark Boardman, Erik Barber, and Ryan Muckenhirn aren’t professional coon hunters, but they share what they know in this podcast and make a pact to chase coons together before the season ends. Additionally, just because you’re not selling fur, doesn’t mean you can’t put it up for personal projects. And if handled/cook...

Ep. 325 | Gunpowder — An Explosive Podcast with Chris Hodgdon

February 05, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

If you’ve ever fired a shot, you used gunpowder. This substance is integral to the ultimate function of every firearm and firearm discipline. Hunting, recreational shooting, self-defense, law enforcement, military conflict — gunpowder was there. It shaped our country, kept us alive, and keeps us safe today. But how much thought have you put into this nearly magical substance? Chris Hodgdon from the Hodgdon Powder Company joins Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn to chat about all things gunpow...

#10MinuteTalk - The Best Coyote Caliber Is?

January 30, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

High-stepping .17’s, your good old .223, the lightning-fast 22-250, or the dog-anchoring .243?  Which of these cartridges takes the coyote crown. Or is it another? Just about every cartridge has taken a coyote at one time or another, but what’s the best coyote cartridge and why? Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and in-house coyote connoisseur, Bill Krivanek, sit down to discuss this question. Do you agree with their reasoning? Tune in to find out.  As always, we want to hear your feedback! L...

Ep. 324 | GeoBallistics® — Comprehensive Ballistics Functionality in the Palm of Your Hand

January 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

It’s time to go ballistic – GeoBallistics® that is. You can’t shoot long range without an accurate ballistic solution. The GeoBallistics app gives you that solution in an intuitive, easy-to-operate format. Accounts for all shot influencing variables with specific modes and features optimized for your shooting application. Integrates seamlessly with select Vortex products. Tune in if you’re interested in spot-on ballistic information and precision long-range shots. As always, we want to hear...

The Animal We Should Open a Season For | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 16

January 26, 2024 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

It’s open season on Mark and Ryan as Jim peppers them with questions. What is the animal we should open a season for? Is there a definitive answer when it comes to the best shotgun for bunny busting? As per usual, there’s a bunch of in-between antics and exchanges you won’t want to miss. Can Mark eke out a win or will Jim gun down his hopes of a victory with the push of a button? Tune in to find out. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like co...

#10MinuteTalk - 5 Shooting Podcasts You Should Listen To

January 23, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Welcome to a #10MinuteTalk about 5 shooting-themed 10-minute talks you should listen to — or listen to again. Pistol lights with Pete to how to shoot a pistol with Jerry Miculek, these podcasts are packed with good tips to make you a better shooter. Oh, and it’s approximately 1 hr. — pretty standard for a #10MinuteTalk. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Ep. 323 | .223 vs .300 AAC Blackout — Enough Knockdown for Deer?

January 22, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Varmints, to home defense and military applications, the .223 Remington and .300 AAC Blackout aren’t your typical deer cartridges. But in the right scenario, are they the perfect solution? And if so, which is better? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn took a couple blasters to the range and shot gel to find out. Here’s the rest of the story. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram...

#10MinuteTalk - Comb Height — Why Does it Matter?

January 16, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Rifle stock combs come in an array of heights. Why? Because a rifle’s comb height can be helping or hurting your shooting. Tune in as Mark Boardman, Jim Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn talk through different comb height styles. Is your rifle set up, right? Tune in to find out. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Ep. 322 | 2023 Gear in Review

January 15, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Gear is fun to research and use! With 2023 in the books, a few usual suspects at Vortex® get together to chat about new-for-them gear they ran, liked, and recommend. Tune in and plan on being a few dollars lighter after. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

#10MinuteTalk - Venom® vs Strike Eagle® — What’s the Diff?

January 09, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Vortex® Venom® and Strike Eagle® series riflescopes are incredibly capable “tactical” optics. But what’s the difference and where do they shine? We’ll tell you, but you’re going to have to listen to find out! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Ep. 321 | The Holy Trinity of AR-15 Accessories

January 08, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Fact: You can trick out an AR-15 with more accessories than any other rifle platform. But if you had to pick three, what would they be? Liam Ward and Chris Urrutia from Vortex® join Mark Boardman and Jimmy Hamilton to boil down the bare necessities of AR accessories. Did they get it right? What would you pick? As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

#10MinuteTalk - Texas Coyote Hunting — Put Up Big Numbers!

January 02, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Putting up huge numbers of coyotes pique your interest? Wade Chandler from Ally Outdoors and the Texas Predator Hunting Podcast joins Mark Boardman to chat about, you guessed it, Texas predator hunting. If you like hunting predators and haven’t hunted Texas, this podcast might have you planning a destination hunt to this predator paradise.  As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram...

Ep. 320 | The Beretta M9 — Go-to or Bygone?

January 01, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Longstanding military service to Bruce Willis in the movie “Die Hard” (ok, technically a Beretta 92 for Bruce), the Beretta M9 has a storied history. This iconic pistol is as unique as it is effective. A full-size fighting handgun and classic by today’s standards, it is still incredibly practical and capable. Used and loved by many, there are some critiques. Tune in as we chat all about the Beretta M9, and what makes it one of the greats! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us kno...

#10MinuteTalk - The .357 Maximum: Bring it Back!

December 31, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

1983 was a good year for a lot of things. Mobile phones, the first iteration of the internet, and most importantly, the .357 Maximum. This cartridge isn’t popular, but it needs to be. Is it better than newly introduced cartridges seeing wide-range acceptance? Is it 6 cartridges in one? Do we need to launch a campaign to bring it back? Tune in to find out. Get your limited edition podcast hoodie! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covere...

#10MinuteTalk - The .300 Win Mag: King of the Do-All Magnums?

December 30, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

The .300 Win Mag is versatile as the day is long – maybe more. Whitetails to brown bears and even professional work in the Mil/LE space, the .300 Win Mag has been there and done that. And it has done it well. Is its 60’s era belt out of fashion? Ask its resume of incredible performance. You’ll get your answer. Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn dive into the .300 Win Mag. Finally! Get your limited edition podcast hoodie! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know...

#10MinuteTalk - The 7mm Rem Mag: Oldie but Goodie?

December 29, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

The 7mm rem mag fires slippery bullets around the magical 3000 fps mark. Sound like everything folks are prioritizing in today’s modern cartridges? Have we had the 7mm solution all this time? What are its merits and detractors? Why doesn’t Ryan like this long-standing, loved-by-many cartridge? Listen to find out. Get your limited edition podcast hoodie! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking u...

#10MinuteTalk - The .470 Nitro Express: 500 Grains of Fury

December 28, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Synonymous with Africa’s dangerous game, double rifles, and more than 100 years old, the .470 Nitro Express is still a viable factory-loaded option. This thing doles out a licking and keeps on ticking. PH’s still bet their life on the effectiveness of the .470 Nitro. Tune in as we chat about this big-bore brute and what makes it so great! Get your limited edition podcast hoodie! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex N...

#10MinuteTalk - The .350 Rem Mag: Wha, Wha, Whaaaa

December 27, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Why did the .350 Rem Mag (our first short magnum) fall flat – more than once? Was it the rifle? Was it the cartridge itself? Was the world not ready? Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn examine the .350 Remington and why it assuredly receives lead-balloon status. Get your limited edition podcast hoodie! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

#10MinuteTalk - The 9x25mm Dillon: Major Power Factor

December 26, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

The bottlenecked 9x25mm Dillon pistol cartridge is incredibly interesting and has a cool backstory. Innovative, effective, yet relegated to the obscure by a simple rule change, this pistol round is worth knowing about. This one’s for you Carl Volt! Get your limited edition podcast hoodie! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Ep. 319 | You Asked for It — Listener Question Sesh

December 25, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

We asked for your questions, you answered with your questions, and we answered the questions you asked. Mark Boardman, Jim Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn cover all manner of topics in this podcast dedicated to listeners and what you guys wanted to know. Satirical to technical, this was a fun one we apparently didn’t want to end because it went way too long. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking...

Santa’s Go-to Gat | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 15

December 22, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Spaghetti Shootout ugly-Christmas-sweater edition (sweater vest for Mark of course) ensues. Jim gives Mark “pity points” for Christmas, gets a couple gifts himself, and the guys verbally battle important topics like, Santa’s go-to gat. Can mark pull out a win or will he be crying in his hot cocoa? Tune in to find out. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

#10MinuteTalk - No Dog Rabbit Tactics

December 19, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Fast, fun, and fantastic on the table, a brace of rabbits might be exactly what you need to spice up your hunting life — or get started on your hunting path. And you don’t need a dog to do it. Accomplished with minimal gear and best done with a few good buddies, it’s tough to beat a day of beating the brush for bunnies. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn talk through some tips to get you started. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered...

Ep. 318 | 300 Win Mag vs 6.5 Creedmoor — Huh?

December 18, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn take their 300 Win Mag vs 6.5 Creedmoor discussion to the next level in this more than odd-couple cartridge comparison. These cartridges are common, but not commonly compared. So why did we do it and how did they perform? What questions did we answer? Did we dispel any myths? Tune in to watch some bullet-pulling gel-block surgery and find out. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nati...

#10MinuteTalk - The Ruger Mini-14 — One Mighty Cool Rifle

December 12, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

If you ever watched the hit 80’s TV Show, “The A-Team”, you most certainly saw the Ruger Mini 14 in action. The rifle’s prevalence was so significant, you can order a model today with nomenclature reference to the cut-way-too-short series. But there’s more to this radical rifle than its use in Hollywood. So much that Jim got one just so we could do this podcast. It took zero arm twisting by the way. Tune in to hear all about the Ruger Mini-14. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let u...

Ep. 317 | End of the World Truck — Clay Hayes Edition

December 11, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Clay Hayes is prepared for just about anything – and so is his truck. Jim never misses a chance to chat about cool, outside the box, yet highly practical vehicles. Clay’s truck is all those things and more. It runs on an alternate fuel source — and we’re not talking wind or solar. Tune in to hear all about it. You might just build one yourself, save money on fuel, and be ready for…well, you’ll be ready. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like...

#10MinuteTalk - What a Bore Scope Will Tell You

December 05, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Ian Klemm stops by to chat scopes – bore scopes that is. This handy device will unlock the secrets of your rifle’s bore. And they retail for around $60. Not bad for a device that not long ago was likely top-tier spy-ops material. Tune in to hear what it can tell you and why you just might want to pick one up. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

Ep. 316 | The Three Tiers of Muzzleloading

December 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

Muzzleloaders fall into approximately three different buckets (Traditional, Inline, Extreme Performance). As simple as they can be, they can be equally complex. Mark Boardman, Jim Hamilton, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Paul Neess dive deep into each style and their distinct nuances. They even find a sweet spot of price and performance that’s tough to beat. Tune in for a detailed rundown on muzzleloaders. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covere...

You Have One Handwarmer. Where Do You Stick It? | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 14

December 01, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

The “Spaghetti Gang” is at it again – answering high energy questions of zero relevance. Will Mark find his slump buster, or once again fall victim to the all-mighty Muckenhirn. From the best outdoor infomercial, to bribery, cheese, and more, tune in for a characteristically ridiculous ride you can only get from Spaghetti Shootout. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexn...

#10MinuteTalk - Does Cryogenically Freezing Your Barrel Improve Performance?

November 28, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Cryogenically freezing barrels is a declared important step in some barrel manufacturers’ process. Entire services are available to cryo barrels for customers interested in accuracy, consistency and longer barrel life. Some say the process works wonders. Some say it’s a fallacy. Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn debate its relevance. One thing is certain, -300° F is Cold! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the...

Ep. 315 | "We Hunted the Entire Deer Season - Here's what we learned" ft. The Element

November 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Content creators and dedicated deer hunters, Tyler Jones, and K.C. Smith from The Element podcast detail their origin story, how they got linked up with the MeatEater crew, their multi-state Buck Truck deer hunting tour, and deer hunting lessons learned along the way. These guys are fun to talk to! Tune in for a great conversation with some super solid deer hunting advice. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ ...

#10MinuteTalk - Peep This - Aperture Sights on Firearms and Muzzleloaders

November 21, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Aperture sights, commonly referred to as peep sights, are a fun and extremely accurate way to shoot an open-sighted rifle or muzzleloader. But why? What rifles do they marry well with? Mark Boardman, Jim Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn pull a couple of Ryan’s rifles out of the safe to chat through them and the different styles of peep sights they are adorned with. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by ...

Ep. 314 | Hot Tent Camping – What You Need to Know

November 20, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

That hot tent camping is SOOO hot right now (mild Zoolander movie reference). And for good reason. The ability to stay warm and get dry is critical for late-season hunts – or any hunt where inclement weather is a possibility. It can be the difference between staying or going home. More critically, the difference between life and death. At the minimum, it’s a morale booster. If you’ve been thinking about going this route, there’s a fair amount to consider. Mark Boardman joins good friend and ...

#10MinuteTalk - Red Dots on Hunting Rifles?

November 14, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Close quarters, fast shots, moving targets, dynamic situations, shooting with both eyes open and a high-level need for rapid target acquisition. Sound like a “tactical environment”? Could be, but it’s not. You’re on a driven hog hunt in Spain or Germany, calling red stags in France, or on stand during a good old fashioned Midwest deer drive. All the positive attributes a red dot offers translate perfectly to specific hunts — making them the best option in some cases. Be “ready” for fast acti...

Ep. 313 | 7mm Rem Mag vs 7mm PRC — Is the King Dead?

November 13, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

The king of the 7mm’s for decades, the 7mm Rem Mag has a reputation for performance and long-range authority. But with the rise of the 7mm PRC, is the king dead? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn dive deep into their gel-shooting results to break down these cartridges and answer this very question. Was the original outcome the right one? Mark says no. Tune in to decide for yourself.  As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vort...

#10MinuteTalk - Plant Brush — Save Mule Deer

November 07, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Mule deer are amazing critters. Sage brush and bitter brush are critical components of their habitat. Some areas need more to keep herds and ecosystems in optimal condition. Mark Boardman sits down with Brian McElrea from HUSH to chat about their super cool Brush for Bucks program ­— agrowing program YOU can get involved with. Tune in to hear how you can get your hands dirty, have fun, and help mule deer and other critters along the way. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know...

Ep. 312 | Giving Back to Those Who Give so Much – Special Ops Xcursions

November 06, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Special Ops Xcursions (SOX) provides high quality/much needed outdoor experiences to active special ops personnel and their families. This work is critically important, life changing, and even life saving. Tune in as Scott Graves gives us the rundown on this fantastic organization and the amazing impact they have. You’ll also get the scoop on Vortex/SOX collaboration film, along with a limited run shirt – all proceeds benefiting SOX and their mission. As always, we want to hear your feedbac...

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