Latest Leupold Podcast Episodes
Ep. 67: #ThisorThat | VX-5HD vs. Mark 5HD
Leupold Core Insider - March 12, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings'This or That' gives a quick overview of two topics or products so you can best decide what is right for you. In this episode, Shawn Skipper and Scott Rousseau are joined by Product Specialist Brenton Baer to discuss the popular VX-5HD riflescope line and how it compares and contrasts with the...
Ep. 66: Q&BS with Jim Shockey - LIVE from SHOT Show 2020
Leupold Core Insider - March 09, 2020 21:45 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsWe picked the guests. You asked the questions. Live from SHOT Show 2020, Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet sat down with legendary hunter and conservationist, Jim Shockey, to ask him your questions submitted on Instagram. Subjects Discussed: Jim's first rifle; The best big-game caliber; Similarities be...
Ep. 65: #ThisorThat | Choosing The Right Binocular
Leupold Core Insider - March 04, 2020 01:23 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings'This or That' gives a quick overview of topics or products so you can best decide what is right for you. In this episode, Shawn Skipper and Scott Rousseau are joined by Observation Manager Zach Bird and Sr. Manager of Product Michael Wunnicke to discuss Leupold's binocular models, magnificati...
Ep. 64: Q&BS with Colion Noir - LIVE from SHOT Show 2020
Leupold Core Insider - February 27, 2020 17:17 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsWe picked the guests. You asked the questions. Live from SHOT Show 2020, we are joined by Colion Noir - gun-rights activist, lawyer, news commentator, and host of the NRA Freestyle web series "NOIR". Leupold's Shane Meisel and Riza Lesser sit down with Colion to talk gun rights and ask him your ...
Ep. 63: #ThisorThat | VX-3i vs. VX-5HD Riflescopes
Leupold Core Insider - February 20, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings'This or That' gives a quick overview of two topics or products so you can best decide what is right for you. In this episode, Shawn Skipper and Scott Rousseau are joined by Product Specialist Brenton Baer to discuss the legendary VX-3i riflescope and how it compares to the newer VX-5HD. Lea...
Ep. 62: Q&BS with Randy Newberg - LIVE from SHOT Show 2020
Leupold Core Insider - February 18, 2020 20:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsWe picked the guests. You asked the questions. Live from SHOT Show 2020, Leupold's Lucas Burt and Scott Rousseau sit down with beloved public land hunter and conservationist, Randy Newberg, to ask him your questions submitted on Instagram. Subjects Discussed: Randy's first rifle; Getting start...
Ep. 61: #ThisorThat | VX-Freedom vs. VX-1 Riflescopes
Leupold Core Insider - February 13, 2020 01:32 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings'This or That' gives a quick overview of two topics or products so you can best decide what is right for you. In this episode, Shawn Skipper and Scott Rousseau are joined by Product Specialist Brenton Baer to discuss the new VX-Freedom riflescope line and how it compares to the VX-1 and VX-2 s...
Ep. 60: Q&BS with Tim Kennedy - LIVE from SHOT Show 2020
Leupold Core Insider - January 28, 2020 19:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsWe picked the guests. You asked the questions. Live from SHOT Show 2020, we are joined by active, Ranger-qualified, Green Beret Special Forces sniper and a retired MMA fighter, Tim Kennedy. Leupold's Shane Meisel and Tim Lesser sit down with Tim to recap his eventful 2019 and ask him your questi...
Ep. 59: New 2020 Optics
Leupold Core Insider - January 21, 2020 04:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratings2020 is officially here and we've been working on some awesome new optics we know you'll enjoy. Join Shawn, Scott, Tim, and Nic as they discuss the newest riflescopes, red dots, and more that are being unveiled this year at SHOT Show. Subjects Discussed: An awesome upgrade to the VX-3i; illum...
Ep. 58: Mule Deer Camp w/ Working Class Bowhunter - Pt. 2
Leupold Core Insider - December 04, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsPart 2 of the unscripted, wild, and fun mule deer hunt story. In this episode, Lucas spots a Boone & Crockett buck, the weather changes, Curt switches to the rifle, and mental exhaustion sets in. Join Curt Geier (Working Class Bowhunter Podcast), Brandon Palaniuk (Professional Bass Fisherman),...
Ep. 57: Mule Deer Camp w/ Working Class Bowhunter - Pt. 1
Leupold Core Insider - December 04, 2019 00:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsHunting season may be nearing an end, but the stories are just beginning. This two-part unscripted, wild, and fun mule deer hunt story is filled with everything you'd expect from a hunting camp - a lot of BS., mistakes, and eventually some success. Join Curt Geier (Working Class Bowhunter Podc...
Ep. 56: Hunting Elk in Utah w/ Wild Country Outfitters
Leupold Core Insider - October 17, 2019 23:41 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsLocated in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Utah, Wild Country Outfitters is well known as one of the premier wildlife ranches in the world for hunting fair chase elk, mule deer, and more. Join Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, as he sits down with outfit owner Tom Land and his son Austi...
Ep. 55: How Binoculars and Rangefinders Actually Work
Leupold Core Insider - October 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsThis is the second part of Adam’s conversation with VP of Product Development, Tim Lesser, recorded on location at Leupold HQ in Oregon. In this episode, they discuss binoculars and rangefinders. If you’ve ever wondered how to choose wisely with either of these product categories, this episode...
Ep. 54: How to Select a Rifle Scope at Any Budget
Leupold Core Insider - October 01, 2019 16:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsOn this episode, recorded on location at Leupold HQ, Adam Janke of the Beyond The Kill Podcast sits down with VP of Product Development, Tim Lesser, to discuss rifle scope selection criteria and how to make sure you’re spending your money wisely. Subjects Discussed: zoom ratios; reticles; lens...
Ep. 53: Hunting KODIAK with Cole Kramer
Leupold Core Insider - September 13, 2019 05:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsHot off the heels of the premiere of our new limited-series, KODIAK, we caught up with Alaskan guide & owner of Adventure Mountain Hunts, Cole Kramer. Since 2002, Cole has cut his teeth in the wilderness of Alaska guiding hunters for deer, moose, sheep, caribou, & grizzly bears. On this episode,...
Ep. 52: Randy Newberg's Top 5 Glassing Tips
Leupold Core Insider - August 23, 2019 20:47 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsWhat size binoculars should I buy? How do I glass more efficiently to find animals? When should I use my spotting scope? Leupold's Shawn and Scott sat down with hunter Randy Newberg to answer these questions and get his top tips for making your glassing session as successful as possible, so you ...
Ep. 51: Building Battle-Ready Optics for the U.S. Military
Leupold Core Insider - August 16, 2019 23:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsBefore the early 80s, soldiers still used hunting-style riflescopes in combat. But in 1984, the U.S. Army tasked Leupold with developing a fixed power optic designed specifically for combat. The scope had to withstand a drop from a helicopter (while mounted to a rifle) and also had to be submers...
Ep. 50: Coffee, Combat, and Content with Black Rifle Coffee
Leupold Core Insider - August 01, 2019 20:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsThe experience of having a truly good cup of coffee is as satisfying as sending a .50 cal. round downrange. Between multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, former Green Beret Evan Hafer worked to not only refine his firearms skills, but also his coffee roasting. What started as a vision of...
Ep. 49: Maximizing Performance with Bert Sorin of Sorinex
Leupold Core Insider - July 26, 2019 22:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsNearly four decades ago Sorinex was founded with the courage, and the mission, to do something different and better than ever before. Today, Sorinex is the leading innovator in American Made strength and conditioning equipment for professional teams, colleges, high schools, and military bases. ...
Ep. 48: The Importance of Public Access with RMEF & Randy Newberg
Leupold Core Insider - July 19, 2019 16:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsOpening and securing public access is a key component of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s mission. Since 1984, RMEF has opened, secured or improved public access to more than 1.2 million acres of elk habitat across the country for hunters, hikers, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjo...
Ep. 47: Pre-Season Preparation with MTN OPS & GRITTY
Leupold Core Insider - July 02, 2019 20:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsElk quarters are heavy, sheep country is relentless and unlike many sports, hunting requires you to maintain your strength, speed, and stamina for multiple days. With hunting season just around the corner, the time to prepare is now. Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, sits down with MTN OPS co-founders,...
Ep. 46: What's In Randy Newberg's Hunting Pack?
Leupold Core Insider - June 19, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsWhen it comes to hunting gear, it's essential to have the right equipment at the right time. Knowing what to pack and when takes years of trial and error. Special guest, Randy Newberg, joins the podcast alongside Leupold's Lucas Burt and Riza Lesser to share his trail-tested recommendations on t...
Ep. 45: The Great Observation Debate
Leupold Core Insider - June 13, 2019 04:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsBinoculars are one of the most useful and widespread of all optical products. If you spend enough time outdoors, you know they can quickly become your trusty sidekick. But how do you go about choosing the right pair? Why is one more expensive than another? And do you need a spotting scope, too? ...
Ep. 44: Understanding Rangefinder Technology, Myths, and More
Leupold Core Insider - June 04, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsLaser rangefinder technology has come a long way in the last decade. Whereas early models would be lucky to read objects at a couple of hundred yards, enhancements in today's products have allowed them to instantly reach distant horizons thousands of yards away. How is this possible? Scott, Nic,...
Ep. 43: Gold Ring Riflescopes. Made Right. Made Here.
Leupold Core Insider - May 29, 2019 21:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsLeupold’s legendary gold ring riflescopes are built for a lifetime of performance at the highest level, plain and simple. Why? Because the world’s most relentless hunters and shooters demand their riflescopes work, every time. That’s why, for generations, every Leupold riflescope has been design...
Ep. 42: Bases, Rings and BLT's
Leupold Core Insider - May 21, 2019 20:49 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsThe mounting system is one of the most important elements of your shooting setup. Often overlooked, proper rings and bases are vital to getting and staying on target, round after round. Scott Rousseau and Nic Kytlica sit down with Product Line Manager, Pete Moe, to discuss our entire American-ma...
Ep. 41: Precision Rifle Competition Shooting with Jon Pynch
Leupold Core Insider - May 15, 2019 22:25 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsThere’s more to shooting than just pulling the trigger. An invisible mountain of physical and mental preparation, skill, and discipline goes into performing well at a Precision Rifle Competition. We sat down with 2018 NRL Champion Shooter, Jon Pynch, to talk all about his success and what it tak...
Ep. 40: Running & Gunning Wild Turkey in Oregon
Leupold Core Insider - May 09, 2019 00:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsWild turkey hunting is the fastest growing form of hunting in the U.S. today. In Oregon, turkey hunting has grown more than ten-fold since a statewide spring season opened in 1987. So in today's hard-hunted turkey woods, you need to know what you're doing. Leupold's Michael Wunnicke sits down wi...
Ep. 39: Long Range Shooting at the FTW Ranch
Leupold Core Insider - May 02, 2019 17:41 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsLong range shooting is all the craze, but do you actually need a custom shooting system to ring steel at 1500+ yards? In fact, no. Coming to you live from the FTW Ranch in Texas, Leupold's Shawn Skipper and John Snodgrass talk optics, rifles, and bullets with Hornady's Neal Emery and Professiona...
Ep. 38: Oregon Controlled Tag Draw Odds - Understanding Your Chances
Leupold Core Insider - April 16, 2019 20:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsIt's that time of year when many hunters are poring over big game statistics and summary reports, trying to figure out what controlled hunts to apply for. Lucky for you, there's a resource to make your life easier here in Oregon. After local software engineer Ron Wold didn’t draw a tag he was su...
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