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#10MinuteTalk - Find the Perfect Optic with the Vortex® Optics Finder Tool

Vortex Nation Podcast - July 02, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Looking for the perfect optic? The Vortex® Optics Finder Tool on vortexoptics.com can help narrow your search. Simple and easy to use, follow along as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn walk through finding your next piece of glass. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there ...

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Ep. 347 | Long-Range Instructor Drops Long-Range Knowledge

Vortex Nation Podcast - July 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Vortex Edge® Instructor Justin Lipska drops by the studio to drop long-range knowledge bombs. Gear, technique and more, tune in to get insightful tips from a true professional. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™...

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#414 Mini mindfulness moment who and what will you choose to BE today? I chose to laugh more

Vortex Energy Podcast - June 26, 2024 21:31 - 1 minute
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#10MinuteTalk - Podcast Studio: A Guided Tour

Vortex Nation Podcast - June 25, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
The Vortex Nation™ Podcast studio décor is an eclectic mix of random hunting and shooting-related artifacts…And some that are just plain random (like a framed picture of Jason Alexander). Mark Boardman and Jimmy Hamilton give a guided tour, explaining the “why” behind the seemingly arbitrary nat...

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Ep. 346 | Advanced Reloading Tips with Tucker and Scott

Vortex Nation Podcast - June 24, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Vortex’s Tucker Schmidt and Scott Parks are back with reloading tips and tricks you can take to the bank…the proverbial bank. We are in no way suggesting…never mind. If you’re into reloading, you’ll likely find what they have to say useful. Or you may flat out disagree and take your rage out in ...

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#413 Mini mindfulness moment appreciating the little things

Vortex Energy Podcast - June 20, 2024 21:31 - 1 minute
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#10MinuteTalk - Building a Whitetail Optics Kit — What’s Right for You?

Vortex Nation Podcast - June 18, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Serious whitetail hunters use optics and use them well. They are integral to their hunt and their success. Long distance scouting to hardwoods glassing, east to west, bow, rifle, and muzzleloader – optics are a difference maker. So, what should a whitetail optics kit look like? Good question. Tu...

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Ep. 345 | Proper Boot Fit — Expert Tips to Keep You on the Hunt

Vortex Nation Podcast - June 17, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
A good set of properly fitting boots is critical to the success of any hunt where your legs are your primary mode of transportation. Raw, seeping, painful, blisters will ruin any hunt fast. Kendall Card and Matt Ericksen from Crispi USA sit down with Mark Boardman at the Western Hunting & Conser...

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#412 min minfulness moment bringing more joy into your life

Vortex Energy Podcast - June 12, 2024 23:31 - 1 minute
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#10MinuteTalk - I’m AK. You’re AK. We’re all AK.

Vortex Nation Podcast - June 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Vortex’s Scott Hollfelder digs up several AK’s from his backyard, wipes of the Cosmoline, and sits down for a podcast all about his favorite firearm. Tune in for a fun conversation with an AK enthusiast who appreciates the fine attributes of the super cool, super reliable, and historically signi...

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Ep. 344 | Most Versatile Cartridge Ever?

Vortex Nation Podcast - June 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Pumps, levers, bolt guns, autos, and AR’s. Precision rifles to predators. Big game to biggest game. Military and law enforcement applications – check that box too. The .308 Winchester may not be the best cartridge for everything, but it is certainly the most versatile cartridge for a heck of a l...

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#10MinuteTalk - Presenting Your Pistol Red Dot Fast and Effective — Every Time

Vortex Nation Podcast - June 04, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Pistol-mounted red dot sights have changed the pistol shooting game. But there are best practices to implement into your shooting regimen to ensure your dot gets on target fast and effective. Chris Urrutia from Vortex Edge® drops by to drop knowledge on this very topic. As always, we want to he...

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Ep. 343 | How to Shoot a USPSA Match — a Grand Master’s Approach

Vortex Nation Podcast - June 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
High-level competitive shooter, USPSA Grand Master, and integral to Vortex’s Mil/LE sales team, Adam Maxwell is no stranger to USPSA along with most of the shooting sports disciplines. He, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Mark Boardman talk through how to shoot a USPSA Match. Tune in to up your pistol game ...

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Meditation for Self-Love & Compassion

Vortex Energy Podcast - June 02, 2024 00:31 - 16 minutes
With all the emotional trauma occurring across the planet, today we’ll practice our own self-love and compassion so that we can stay strong and fill the space all around us with love and light. 😍😍 Join in and please share your thoughts on this meditation. 😄 Connect with us here: http://vor...

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Ep. 342 | Three Months to Season — There’s Still Time to Train

Vortex Nation Podcast - May 30, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Invest in your most important piece of gear — you! Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of MTNTOUGH, joins Mark Boardman for a marathon of a conversation about hunt-specific training. Even if you’ve let the fitness component slip, there’s still time to positively impact your fitness level before big gam...

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#410 Mini mindfulness moment. Returning back to right here right now

Vortex Energy Podcast - May 29, 2024 21:32 - 1 minute
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#10MinuteTalk - The 7mm STW — Live Fast and Die Young

Vortex Nation Podcast - May 28, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Bestowing lead-balloon status on the 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner) may have some folks wanting to sling lead at us. If that’s the case, we ask you download to rotten tomatoes. Born from the 8mm Remington Magnum (most certainly a lead balloon), the 7mm STW began life as a wildcat, gained pop...

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Ep. 341 | Wheel Guns — Pure Americana

Vortex Nation Podcast - May 27, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
The gang is firing on all cylinders today as they break down the category of wheel guns. The good old revolver won the west, and it still wins our hearts over today. Battlefield to bear country, hip to ankle, the revolver has been there and done that. Its practicality and proven performance cann...

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# 409 Mini Mindfullness Moment I chose to laugh a lot today. I choose happiness

Vortex Energy Podcast - May 27, 2024 08:32 - 50 seconds
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#10MinuteTalk - Executing a Fast and Efficient Mag Change

Vortex Nation Podcast - May 21, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
USPSA Grand Master, Adam Maxwell, drops in to tell us how to drop and change magazines like a pro. Competition to professional work and self-defense — a fast and efficient mag change will shave points and may save your life. Tune in to hear the process Adam has distilled down through years of de...

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Ep. 340 | Road Tripping with Jerry Miculek

Vortex Nation Podcast - May 20, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Jerry Miculek’s flight gets diverted, we pick him up in Milwaukee, and BS all the way back to Vortex HQ. Jerry is a national treasure. His shooting ability, knowledge, philosophy on life, and stories are unmatched. A true pleasure to hang with, Jerry is the real deal in every way. Ride along for...

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#408 mini mindfulness moment - grounding your energies

Vortex Energy Podcast - May 15, 2024 21:31 - 2 minutes
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#10MinuteTalk - Appendix Carry — Holster Position and Draw

Vortex Nation Podcast - May 14, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
The appendix carry position is one of the most popular — and for good reason. Vortex Edge® instructor Chris Urrutia covers holsters, fit, customizing for ideal pistol position, proper draw and more. If you conceal carry or are thinking about it, this is a good one. As always, we want to hear yo...

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Ep. 339 | Choosing the Right Hunting Riflescope

Vortex Nation Podcast - May 13, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Different critters, terrain, rifles, personal capabilities, tactics and what a person wants to get out of their hunt will dictate the best riflescope for them. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn break down the hunting riflescope category to help hunters select the optimal riflescope for their out...

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#10MinuteTalk - Jimmy’s Ruger 5.7x28 Rundown — Does He Like It?

Vortex Nation Podcast - May 07, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Ruger 5.7x28 ain’t no math problem — it’s a super cool gun Jimmy brought in for us to check out. The cartridge itself to the form factor of this compact rig, it is sweet for a variety of reasons. Jimmy gives us a rundown including his likes, critiques, and the modifications he made. Check it out...

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Ep. 338 | Riflescope Mounting Solutions — What’s Best?

Vortex Nation Podcast - May 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Ring and base riflescope mounting solutions are nearly as diverse as the rifles they sit on. The perfect match for your long-range rig might be the worst for your lightweight mountain rifle. In this podcast, we run through the most popular options, detailing their pros, cons, and how they work. ...

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#10MinuteTalk - SHTF Go Bags — What Should be in Your Kit?

Vortex Nation Podcast - April 30, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Proverbial S#!T hitting the fan can come in many forms and mean many things. The guys share their thoughts on kits they have put together and what they think should be in their kit. Your region, circumstances, job, and infinite variables can determine the right kit for you. This is an initial di...

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Ep. 337 | Lightweight Hunting Suppressor Breakdown — What’s Right for You?

Vortex Nation Podcast - April 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Adding lightweight suppressors to hunting rifles is incredibly popular. The upside is so great, hunters are selecting/building rifles specifically around their plan to suppress it. But which model will best suit your needs? Rob Morell from Vortex® Product Development uses his engineering brain t...

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Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul: Tao Calligraphy's Quantum Journey

Vortex Energy Podcast - April 25, 2024 06:27 - 52 minutes
A NEW MEANING TO “ART AS HEALING”... I’ve always intuitively known that All art has the potential to heal us.  It can move us, comfort us, awaken us to a new way of seeing.  But I hadn’t pictured it as a way to heal us both by drawing the art and simply by observing it.  Stay tuned for a...

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#10MinuteTalk - Mountain Archery Fest — Don’t Miss It

Vortex Nation Podcast - April 23, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
Do you love archery, bowhunting or both? Mountain Archery Fest is for you. These multifaceted, multi-course, multi-day 3D archery events with hunt-specific flare will get you prepped for the season while having a blast! Family-friendly fun with venues throughout the USA. Brandon Waddell with “MA...

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