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Drunk on power or punch drunk from recoil, if more is better, the mighty .300 RUM is up there with the best. A big case, pushing large .30-caliber bullets at blazing speeds, make this one a staple for long-range, big-critter ...

Vortex Nation Podcast episodes:

08.09.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Drunk off .300 RUM Drunk on power or punch drunk from recoil, if more is better, the mighty .300 RUM is up there with the best. A big case, pushing large .30-caliber bullets at blazing speeds, make this one a staple for long-range, big-critter ...
08.08.2022 Ep. 247 \| Get to Know Your Hosts – Listener Questions After more than 200 episodes, we thought it high time you get to know us. You asked your deepest, darkest, podcast-host questions and we answered them…You actually went pretty easy on us. Thanks! We love to hassle each other, so ...
08.02.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Should You Run a Back Bar on Your Hunting Bow? Mark Boardman and Erik Barber chat through Erik’s archery life before and after the back bar. Will a back bar make you a better bow shot, or are they another accessory for the bow shop to send you out the ...
08.01.2022 Ep. 246 \| Hunting Compound Bow Setup Basics There are seemingly as many philosophies on compound-bow setup as there are folks shooting them. Mark Boardman pulls archery nerd, Travis “Tinkerer” Jones, away from his desk at Vortex® to talk hunting-compound setup basics, things to consider, his personal thoughts ...
07.28.2022 The Most Gimmicky Piece of Hunting Gear is… \| Spaghetti Shootout Episode 2 Mark and Ryan face off in episode 2 of Spaghetti Shootout as they debate the gimmickiest piece of hunting gear, whitetails against mule deer, and much more.
07.26.2022 #10MinuteTalk - 3D Match Your Way to Better Bowhunting Shooting a 3D archery match will make you a better bowhunter. Mark and Dan Staton (ElkShape) talk about the positives. The targets look real, provide realistic shot angles, realistic animal position angles, no defined aiming point, and the pressure is ...
07.25.2022 Ep. 245 \| Save your Ears - Listen Up While You Still Can What? Huh? Say again? Can you repeat that? Avoid these phrases, protect your hearing, and learn how the human ear works and hearing loss occurs. We sit down with real-life audiologist, Grace Sturdivant/owner of OtoPro Technologies, to talk about this ...
07.19.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Getting an Urban Deer Hunting “Yes” with Seek One Knock Knock. Who’s There? A Deer Hunter...A deer hunter who hopes to gain access to a sweet piece of urban private and kill giant bucks! But how do you get a “Yes” from a person who may not understand hunters ...
07.18.2022 Ep. 244 \| All Things Comms With Alex Nightingale. Are You Ready? Communication is key. This statement extends well beyond self-help books to military conflicts, natural disasters, broken-down vehicles, general preparedness, awareness and more. The ability to disseminate messages and communicate at scale requires quality equipment and knowing how to use it. ...
07.12.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Bear Spray Basics and Beyond. Do You Know What You Think You Know? Spray and pray. That’s likely what’s happening if you’ve pulled the safety wedge from your bear-spray canister to fend off an aggressive bruin. But what do you need to know before you’ve gotten to this point? Where was the place ...
07.11.2022 Ep. 243 \| The Many Forms of .22 Ammunition .22 ammo options abound – each with a specific purpose. Mark, Ryan, and Jim dive into the long and short of this fascinating, functional, and fun round. From the typical .22 LR plinker, to 60-grain Sniper Subsonic, and even bird ...
07.05.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Single-Pin Vs. Multi-Pin Bow Sights Single-pin or multi-pin bow sight? That is the question. Mark grabs Larry McCoy from CBE to debate the merits of both. He details the pros, cons, applications and what’s trending now.
07.04.2022 Ep. 242 \| Military Working Dogs – America’s 4-Legged Heroes Vortex’s Garrett Hottenstein brings in his retired Military Working Dog, Edo (a Belgium Malinois), Mark gets bit, and we talk all about these amazing animals. Garrett runs us through his path to becoming a dog handler, the dogs themselves, breeds ...
06.28.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Moose Hunting with Greg McHale - WIN the Hunt of a Lifetime! The scale of a giant Yukon bull moose can only be matched by the breathtaking landscape it inhabits and the adventure chasing them during the rut. If you’re a big game hunter, this majestic creature likely inhabits your wildest dreams ...
06.27.2022 Ep. 241 \| 6.5 BC Chronicles – Live Annealing Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton and Ryan Muckenhirn break out their new AMP Annealer and get to work on prepping 6.5 BC cases for reloading. AMP stands for annealing made perfect. The name is pretty spot on. Could also stand for ...
06.23.2022 Best Gun for Jurassic Park, Most Versatile Cartridge, and More \| Spaghetti Shootout Episode 1 It’s Mark Vs. Ryan in the battle of wits… or nitwits. Who will win as they tackle life’s greatest questions? Watch and decide for yourself.
06.21.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Positional Shooting - The Most Versatile Rifle Rest May be on Your Back Don’t think of your backpack as a one-dimensional item-holding vessel. It’s also your ticket to solid holds and impacts downrange - if you use it right. Forend support, rear support, prone to sitting, instructor Justin from Vortex Edge® walks through ...
06.20.2022 Ep. 240 \| Dan Johnson – Nine Fingers of Fun The Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Sportsmen’s Empire Network, White Knuckle Productions and starring in DVD’s when those were a thing – Dan Johnson has made a living in the outdoor world. Dan’s story is inspiring. He is a high-energy, genuine, ...
06.14.2022 #10MinuteTalk - The 6mm Vortex® – The Original Vortex Wildcat? Is there a new Vortex® wildcat cartridge in town, or an old one gone the way of so many of its wildcat siblings? Scott Parks joins Jimmy Hamilton and Mark Boardman to chat about the “6mm Vortex” – a 6mm ...
06.13.2022 Ep. 239 \| Live Q&A with Remi Warren – Hunt Better You asked, Remi answered. Expert in everything hunting, Remi Warren, answers hunting questions running the gamut from mule deer tactics to favorite hunts. His candid, off-the-cuff responses are knowledge nuggets you won’t want to miss. Tune in to fine tune ...
06.07.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Pistol Lights, Hand-Held Lights, and Why You Need Both If you’re going to carry a pistol, you better have the light to go with it. Jim and Mark head down Vortex Edge® with Instructor Pete, where he sheds some light on this important topic!
06.06.2022 Ep. 238 \| The M1 Garand – The Gun that Stormed Normandy The M1 Garand may be the most iconic rifle in American history. It was instrumental in enhancing the lethality of our war fighters at the time and its impact on the outcome of WWII can’t be overstated. Mark Boardman and ...
05.31.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Jerry Miculek – One Gun for the Rest of Your Life Shooting icon, world record holder and all-around great guy, Jerry Miculek, gives us a rundown on the one gun he would pick as a do-all for the rest of his life. No easy task when he’s shot nearly every gun ...
05.30.2022 Ep. 237 \| .22 LR AR Builds – Everything you Need to Know 22 LR AR builds may be absolute most fun plinkers on the planet. Not to mention economical and a great way to practice. But how do you get yours to function optimally for flawless, jam-free shooting and reliable performance? We’ll ...
05.24.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Stop, HAM’R Time - The .300 HAM’R It’s time to talk about the .300 HAM’R. This cool cartridge maximizes the .30 caliber capability of the standard AR platform, making it an incredibly effective tool for deer-sized game. Is this cartridge not talked about enough? Is it exactly ...
05.23.2022 Ep. 236 \| NASCAR, Jeb Burton, Drivers, and Spotters – a Behind-the-Scenes Look Jeb Burton and his spotter Mike Herman sit down with us to chat NASCAR and the intricacies of the driver/spotter relationship. NASCAR is a team sport. It takes a ton of folks, work, and money to successfully get a car ...
05.17.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Remi Warren’s Late-Season Spring Bear Tactics Are you struggling to punch your spring bear tag or simply getting a late start? Have no fear, Remi Warren is here. And he’s brought his bag of late-season tricks to help you bring a spring bear to bag. Remi ...
05.16.2022 Ep. 235 \| Terminal Ballistics on Game with Hornady® Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn go ballistic with Hornady® Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. They dive deep into bullets, how they kill, what to look for, application-specific designs, construction, and more. Listen in for a scientific approach to picking the right bullet ...
05.10.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Pack Training – Practice How you Play Willi Schmidt (Pure Hunting TV) joins Mark Boardman to “workout” all the benefits of pack training for better hunting. The physical component of any backpack hunt is the biggest factor as it relates to success. The further, longer, and faster ...
05.09.2022 Ep. 234 \| Brass Prep for Reloading Brass prep is big part of the reloading process. Scott Parks and Tucker Schmidt talk through their methodology and the tools they use to get their brass clean and ready for reloading. Tune in to get tuned up on brass ...
05.03.2022 #10MinuteTalk - 6.5 BC Wildcat Cartridge Update! The 6.5 BC is back b!tche$. Mark, Jim, and Ryan finally have the tools they need to keep working on their beloved wildcat cartridge. They recap the original project, give a state of the 6.5 BC union address on where ...
05.02.2022 Ep. 233 \| All New Rangefinders An accurate range is the foundation of extended-range accuracy. The Crossfire™ HD 1400, Diamondback™ HD 2000, and Viper® HD 3000 - This trio of HD rangefinders will give you that, along with additional features and capabilities to fit your shooting ...
04.26.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Using Binoculars with Eyeglasses Eyeglass wearers use binoculars. That’s no secret, and a big reason our binoculars feature high-quality twist-up eyecups. But are there other things a person may need to consider? In this listener request, we grab Mr. Mike McDowell to take this ...
04.25.2022 Ep. 232 \| M16 Vs. M4 Vs. AR-15 – What’s the Difference Tactical firearm names can be a proverbial alphabet and numerical soup. We hear their nomenclatures all the time, but what are the major differentiating features setting them apart from one another. In this episode of the Vortex Nation™ Podcast, we ...
04.19.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Turkey Decoy Strategies for Success Turkey decoys and decoy strategies have come a long way. Mark and Erik (Slingin' Rik) Barber discus decoy styles, paint schemes, posture, snood position and when to use Jakes, hens, and strutters. They also cover placement, which way they should ...
04.18.2022 Ep. 231 \| E-Forms for Suppressors Get your suppressor faster? Are e-forms your ticket to suppressor bliss? Larry Evans breaks down e-forms, their history and what they mean for you?
04.12.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Dryfire – Answering your Questions and Comments We’re back in the lab with Vortex Edge® instructor Brennan to chat through all the great responses, tips, questions, and suggestions we got on our original dry-fire podcast. Listen in for more no-bang practice tips to give you bang-on results.
04.11.2022 Ep. 230 \| Knock the Rust Off – Before it Starts Rust, it’s a fact of life when it comes to vehicles we use to get us to our favorite optics-related activities. But does it have to be? In this podcast, Jim gets rust redemption on his arch nemesis. We also ...
04.05.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Turkeys – How Far is too Far to Shoot? In this podcast we cover our TSS turkey shell test, where we took a single shotgun/choke setup loaded with three-inch TSS number 7 shot from 10 to 100 yards in 10-yard increments. We get some great data, but the results ...
04.04.2022 Ep. 229 \| What the Heck is a Shoot House and How is it Used? On location in the Vortex Edge® shoot house, Mark, Jim and instructor Chris U. cover-down on what the heck a shoot house is, how we use it for classes, why it’s so incredibly beneficial for training, and how we run ...
03.29.2022 #10MinuteTalk - The Strike Eagle® 1-8x24 FFP – The Nuts, Bolts and Reticle Explained Mark grabs Rob Morell and Joe Heltemes from the Product Development Team to get the rundown on the feature-rich, high-performing, and budget-friendly, Strike Eagle® 1-8x24 FFP. This optic will rock on your rifle without rocking your wallet.
03.28.2022 Ep. 228 \| Country Artist Nick Hoffman Everybody!...This Cat is Interesting! Adolescent runaway, professional country singer/fiddle player/musician, hunting TV show host of “Nick’s Wild Ride” and pilot, Nick Hoffman is a dang interesting dude with some dang interesting stories - and some great life incites gained through hard work and experience. ...
03.22.2022 #10MinuteTalk - All About Zero Stops Dialing elevation to compensate for bullet drop? You’re going to need a Zero Stop. But why do you need a Zero Stop? What does a Zero Stop do? Are there different kinds? Are they hard to design? Why do some ...
03.21.2022 Ep. 227 \| LPVO = LOVE The Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO). One optic to rule them all or simply another great option for your AR? One thing is certain, their versatility is unmatched. Pete Schreier from Vortex Edge® Joins Mark and Jim to chat everything ...
03.15.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Lucky Superstitions and Hunting Lucky items, rituals, and signs from the forest, hunters can be a superstitious bunch. Mark, Ryan Muckenhirn, Erik Barber, and new guest, Clay Hinz, discuss some of theirs. Enjoy a lighthearted listen? You’re in luck!...What are your hunting superstitions? We ...
03.14.2022 Ep. 226 \| AR-15’s – Build vs. Buy and In-Between Build or Buy an AR-15 off the rack? That is the question. What’s better? What’s more cost-efficient? What route will make your AR the one that’s right for you? What are the pros and cons as it relates to function? ...
03.08.2022 #10MinuteTalk - You Can’t Hate the .308 The mighty .308. Great at everything, expert at nothing, this beloved cartridge is a do-all workhorse perfect for a wide variety of applications. From general big game hunting to military conflicts and tactical applications, the .308 has been put to ...
03.07.2022 Ep. 225 \| Turkey Talk with The Hunting Public’s Aaron Warbritton The Hunting Public’s Aaron Warbritton talks turkey with Mark and Erik. We cover serious challenges facing turkey populations, important studies THP is participating in, what you can do to positively influence turkey populations, calling tips, hunt strategies and more.
03.01.2022 #10MinuteTalk - The 7x64 (Listener Request) Mark and Jim surprise attack Ryan Muckenhirn with the 7x64. Wait, that came out wrong. Ryan is OK…. We invite Ryan to chat with us about the popular-in-Europe 7x64, but don’t let him know the topic at hand until we ...
02.28.2022 Ep. 224 \| Huntin’ Fool Talks Western Tag Draws, Application Strategy and Broken systems Western tag draws can be convoluted, confusing and downright difficult to navigate. Luckily for hunters, the good folks at Huntin’ Fool dedicate their lives to researching and knowing the intricacies of each states processes – which can change from year ...

Older episodes

08.09.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Drunk off .300 RUM Drunk on power or punch drunk from recoil, if more is better, the mighty .300 RUM is up there with the best. A big case, pushing large .30-caliber bullets at blazing speeds, make this one a staple for long-range, big-critter ...
08.08.2022 Ep. 247 \| Get to Know Your Hosts – Listener Questions After more than 200 episodes, we thought it high time you get to know us. You asked your deepest, darkest, podcast-host questions and we answered them…You actually went pretty easy on us. Thanks! We love to hassle each other, so ...
08.02.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Should You Run a Back Bar on Your Hunting Bow? Mark Boardman and Erik Barber chat through Erik’s archery life before and after the back bar. Will a back bar make you a better bow shot, or are they another accessory for the bow shop to send you out the ...
08.01.2022 Ep. 246 \| Hunting Compound Bow Setup Basics There are seemingly as many philosophies on compound-bow setup as there are folks shooting them. Mark Boardman pulls archery nerd, Travis “Tinkerer” Jones, away from his desk at Vortex® to talk hunting-compound setup basics, things to consider, his personal thoughts ...
07.28.2022 The Most Gimmicky Piece of Hunting Gear is… \| Spaghetti Shootout Episode 2 Mark and Ryan face off in episode 2 of Spaghetti Shootout as they debate the gimmickiest piece of hunting gear, whitetails against mule deer, and much more.
07.26.2022 #10MinuteTalk - 3D Match Your Way to Better Bowhunting Shooting a 3D archery match will make you a better bowhunter. Mark and Dan Staton (ElkShape) talk about the positives. The targets look real, provide realistic shot angles, realistic animal position angles, no defined aiming point, and the pressure is ...
07.25.2022 Ep. 245 \| Save your Ears - Listen Up While You Still Can What? Huh? Say again? Can you repeat that? Avoid these phrases, protect your hearing, and learn how the human ear works and hearing loss occurs. We sit down with real-life audiologist, Grace Sturdivant/owner of OtoPro Technologies, to talk about this ...
07.19.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Getting an Urban Deer Hunting “Yes” with Seek One Knock Knock. Who’s There? A Deer Hunter...A deer hunter who hopes to gain access to a sweet piece of urban private and kill giant bucks! But how do you get a “Yes” from a person who may not understand hunters ...
07.18.2022 Ep. 244 \| All Things Comms With Alex Nightingale. Are You Ready? Communication is key. This statement extends well beyond self-help books to military conflicts, natural disasters, broken-down vehicles, general preparedness, awareness and more. The ability to disseminate messages and communicate at scale requires quality equipment and knowing how to use it. ...
07.12.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Bear Spray Basics and Beyond. Do You Know What You Think You Know? Spray and pray. That’s likely what’s happening if you’ve pulled the safety wedge from your bear-spray canister to fend off an aggressive bruin. But what do you need to know before you’ve gotten to this point? Where was the place ...
07.11.2022 Ep. 243 \| The Many Forms of .22 Ammunition .22 ammo options abound – each with a specific purpose. Mark, Ryan, and Jim dive into the long and short of this fascinating, functional, and fun round. From the typical .22 LR plinker, to 60-grain Sniper Subsonic, and even bird ...
07.05.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Single-Pin Vs. Multi-Pin Bow Sights Single-pin or multi-pin bow sight? That is the question. Mark grabs Larry McCoy from CBE to debate the merits of both. He details the pros, cons, applications and what’s trending now.
07.04.2022 Ep. 242 \| Military Working Dogs – America’s 4-Legged Heroes Vortex’s Garrett Hottenstein brings in his retired Military Working Dog, Edo (a Belgium Malinois), Mark gets bit, and we talk all about these amazing animals. Garrett runs us through his path to becoming a dog handler, the dogs themselves, breeds ...
06.28.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Moose Hunting with Greg McHale - WIN the Hunt of a Lifetime! The scale of a giant Yukon bull moose can only be matched by the breathtaking landscape it inhabits and the adventure chasing them during the rut. If you’re a big game hunter, this majestic creature likely inhabits your wildest dreams ...
06.27.2022 Ep. 241 \| 6.5 BC Chronicles – Live Annealing Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton and Ryan Muckenhirn break out their new AMP Annealer and get to work on prepping 6.5 BC cases for reloading. AMP stands for annealing made perfect. The name is pretty spot on. Could also stand for ...
06.23.2022 Best Gun for Jurassic Park, Most Versatile Cartridge, and More \| Spaghetti Shootout Episode 1 It’s Mark Vs. Ryan in the battle of wits… or nitwits. Who will win as they tackle life’s greatest questions? Watch and decide for yourself.
06.21.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Positional Shooting - The Most Versatile Rifle Rest May be on Your Back Don’t think of your backpack as a one-dimensional item-holding vessel. It’s also your ticket to solid holds and impacts downrange - if you use it right. Forend support, rear support, prone to sitting, instructor Justin from Vortex Edge® walks through ...
06.20.2022 Ep. 240 \| Dan Johnson – Nine Fingers of Fun The Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Sportsmen’s Empire Network, White Knuckle Productions and starring in DVD’s when those were a thing – Dan Johnson has made a living in the outdoor world. Dan’s story is inspiring. He is a high-energy, genuine, ...
06.14.2022 #10MinuteTalk - The 6mm Vortex® – The Original Vortex Wildcat? Is there a new Vortex® wildcat cartridge in town, or an old one gone the way of so many of its wildcat siblings? Scott Parks joins Jimmy Hamilton and Mark Boardman to chat about the “6mm Vortex” – a 6mm ...
06.13.2022 Ep. 239 \| Live Q&A with Remi Warren – Hunt Better You asked, Remi answered. Expert in everything hunting, Remi Warren, answers hunting questions running the gamut from mule deer tactics to favorite hunts. His candid, off-the-cuff responses are knowledge nuggets you won’t want to miss. Tune in to fine tune ...
06.07.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Pistol Lights, Hand-Held Lights, and Why You Need Both If you’re going to carry a pistol, you better have the light to go with it. Jim and Mark head down Vortex Edge® with Instructor Pete, where he sheds some light on this important topic!
06.06.2022 Ep. 238 \| The M1 Garand – The Gun that Stormed Normandy The M1 Garand may be the most iconic rifle in American history. It was instrumental in enhancing the lethality of our war fighters at the time and its impact on the outcome of WWII can’t be overstated. Mark Boardman and ...
05.31.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Jerry Miculek – One Gun for the Rest of Your Life Shooting icon, world record holder and all-around great guy, Jerry Miculek, gives us a rundown on the one gun he would pick as a do-all for the rest of his life. No easy task when he’s shot nearly every gun ...
05.30.2022 Ep. 237 \| .22 LR AR Builds – Everything you Need to Know 22 LR AR builds may be absolute most fun plinkers on the planet. Not to mention economical and a great way to practice. But how do you get yours to function optimally for flawless, jam-free shooting and reliable performance? We’ll ...
05.24.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Stop, HAM’R Time - The .300 HAM’R It’s time to talk about the .300 HAM’R. This cool cartridge maximizes the .30 caliber capability of the standard AR platform, making it an incredibly effective tool for deer-sized game. Is this cartridge not talked about enough? Is it exactly ...
05.23.2022 Ep. 236 \| NASCAR, Jeb Burton, Drivers, and Spotters – a Behind-the-Scenes Look Jeb Burton and his spotter Mike Herman sit down with us to chat NASCAR and the intricacies of the driver/spotter relationship. NASCAR is a team sport. It takes a ton of folks, work, and money to successfully get a car ...
05.17.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Remi Warren’s Late-Season Spring Bear Tactics Are you struggling to punch your spring bear tag or simply getting a late start? Have no fear, Remi Warren is here. And he’s brought his bag of late-season tricks to help you bring a spring bear to bag. Remi ...
05.16.2022 Ep. 235 \| Terminal Ballistics on Game with Hornady® Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn go ballistic with Hornady® Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. They dive deep into bullets, how they kill, what to look for, application-specific designs, construction, and more. Listen in for a scientific approach to picking the right bullet ...
05.10.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Pack Training – Practice How you Play Willi Schmidt (Pure Hunting TV) joins Mark Boardman to “workout” all the benefits of pack training for better hunting. The physical component of any backpack hunt is the biggest factor as it relates to success. The further, longer, and faster ...
05.09.2022 Ep. 234 \| Brass Prep for Reloading Brass prep is big part of the reloading process. Scott Parks and Tucker Schmidt talk through their methodology and the tools they use to get their brass clean and ready for reloading. Tune in to get tuned up on brass ...
05.03.2022 #10MinuteTalk - 6.5 BC Wildcat Cartridge Update! The 6.5 BC is back b!tche$. Mark, Jim, and Ryan finally have the tools they need to keep working on their beloved wildcat cartridge. They recap the original project, give a state of the 6.5 BC union address on where ...
05.02.2022 Ep. 233 \| All New Rangefinders An accurate range is the foundation of extended-range accuracy. The Crossfire™ HD 1400, Diamondback™ HD 2000, and Viper® HD 3000 - This trio of HD rangefinders will give you that, along with additional features and capabilities to fit your shooting ...
04.26.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Using Binoculars with Eyeglasses Eyeglass wearers use binoculars. That’s no secret, and a big reason our binoculars feature high-quality twist-up eyecups. But are there other things a person may need to consider? In this listener request, we grab Mr. Mike McDowell to take this ...
04.25.2022 Ep. 232 \| M16 Vs. M4 Vs. AR-15 – What’s the Difference Tactical firearm names can be a proverbial alphabet and numerical soup. We hear their nomenclatures all the time, but what are the major differentiating features setting them apart from one another. In this episode of the Vortex Nation™ Podcast, we ...
04.19.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Turkey Decoy Strategies for Success Turkey decoys and decoy strategies have come a long way. Mark and Erik (Slingin' Rik) Barber discus decoy styles, paint schemes, posture, snood position and when to use Jakes, hens, and strutters. They also cover placement, which way they should ...
04.18.2022 Ep. 231 \| E-Forms for Suppressors Get your suppressor faster? Are e-forms your ticket to suppressor bliss? Larry Evans breaks down e-forms, their history and what they mean for you?
04.12.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Dryfire – Answering your Questions and Comments We’re back in the lab with Vortex Edge® instructor Brennan to chat through all the great responses, tips, questions, and suggestions we got on our original dry-fire podcast. Listen in for more no-bang practice tips to give you bang-on results.
04.11.2022 Ep. 230 \| Knock the Rust Off – Before it Starts Rust, it’s a fact of life when it comes to vehicles we use to get us to our favorite optics-related activities. But does it have to be? In this podcast, Jim gets rust redemption on his arch nemesis. We also ...
04.05.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Turkeys – How Far is too Far to Shoot? In this podcast we cover our TSS turkey shell test, where we took a single shotgun/choke setup loaded with three-inch TSS number 7 shot from 10 to 100 yards in 10-yard increments. We get some great data, but the results ...
04.04.2022 Ep. 229 \| What the Heck is a Shoot House and How is it Used? On location in the Vortex Edge® shoot house, Mark, Jim and instructor Chris U. cover-down on what the heck a shoot house is, how we use it for classes, why it’s so incredibly beneficial for training, and how we run ...
03.29.2022 #10MinuteTalk - The Strike Eagle® 1-8x24 FFP – The Nuts, Bolts and Reticle Explained Mark grabs Rob Morell and Joe Heltemes from the Product Development Team to get the rundown on the feature-rich, high-performing, and budget-friendly, Strike Eagle® 1-8x24 FFP. This optic will rock on your rifle without rocking your wallet.
03.28.2022 Ep. 228 \| Country Artist Nick Hoffman Everybody!...This Cat is Interesting! Adolescent runaway, professional country singer/fiddle player/musician, hunting TV show host of “Nick’s Wild Ride” and pilot, Nick Hoffman is a dang interesting dude with some dang interesting stories - and some great life incites gained through hard work and experience. ...
03.22.2022 #10MinuteTalk - All About Zero Stops Dialing elevation to compensate for bullet drop? You’re going to need a Zero Stop. But why do you need a Zero Stop? What does a Zero Stop do? Are there different kinds? Are they hard to design? Why do some ...
03.21.2022 Ep. 227 \| LPVO = LOVE The Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO). One optic to rule them all or simply another great option for your AR? One thing is certain, their versatility is unmatched. Pete Schreier from Vortex Edge® Joins Mark and Jim to chat everything ...
03.15.2022 #10MinuteTalk - Lucky Superstitions and Hunting Lucky items, rituals, and signs from the forest, hunters can be a superstitious bunch. Mark, Ryan Muckenhirn, Erik Barber, and new guest, Clay Hinz, discuss some of theirs. Enjoy a lighthearted listen? You’re in luck!...What are your hunting superstitions? We ...
03.14.2022 Ep. 226 \| AR-15’s – Build vs. Buy and In-Between Build or Buy an AR-15 off the rack? That is the question. What’s better? What’s more cost-efficient? What route will make your AR the one that’s right for you? What are the pros and cons as it relates to function? ...
03.08.2022 #10MinuteTalk - You Can’t Hate the .308 The mighty .308. Great at everything, expert at nothing, this beloved cartridge is a do-all workhorse perfect for a wide variety of applications. From general big game hunting to military conflicts and tactical applications, the .308 has been put to ...
03.07.2022 Ep. 225 \| Turkey Talk with The Hunting Public’s Aaron Warbritton The Hunting Public’s Aaron Warbritton talks turkey with Mark and Erik. We cover serious challenges facing turkey populations, important studies THP is participating in, what you can do to positively influence turkey populations, calling tips, hunt strategies and more.
03.01.2022 #10MinuteTalk - The 7x64 (Listener Request) Mark and Jim surprise attack Ryan Muckenhirn with the 7x64. Wait, that came out wrong. Ryan is OK…. We invite Ryan to chat with us about the popular-in-Europe 7x64, but don’t let him know the topic at hand until we ...
02.28.2022 Ep. 224 \| Huntin’ Fool Talks Western Tag Draws, Application Strategy and Broken systems Western tag draws can be convoluted, confusing and downright difficult to navigate. Luckily for hunters, the good folks at Huntin’ Fool dedicate their lives to researching and knowing the intricacies of each states processes – which can change from year ...

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#10MinuteTalk - Drunk off .300 RUM

Ep. 247 | Get to Know Your Hosts – Listener Questions

#10MinuteTalk - Should You Run a Back Bar on Your Hunting Bow?

Ep. 246 | Hunting Compound Bow Setup Basics

The Most Gimmicky Piece of Hunting Gear is… | Spaghetti Shootout Episode 2

#10MinuteTalk - 3D Match Your Way to Better Bowhunting

Ep. 245 | Save your Ears - Listen Up While You Still Can

#10MinuteTalk - Getting an Urban Deer Hunting “Yes” with Seek One

Ep. 244 | All Things Comms With Alex Nightingale. Are You Ready?

#10MinuteTalk - Bear Spray Basics and Beyond. Do You Know What You Think You Know?

Ep. 243 | The Many Forms of .22 Ammunition

#10MinuteTalk - Single-Pin Vs. Multi-Pin Bow Sights

Ep. 242 | Military Working Dogs – America’s 4-Legged Heroes

#10MinuteTalk - Moose Hunting with Greg McHale - WIN the Hunt of a Lifetime!

Ep. 241 | 6.5 BC Chronicles – Live Annealing

Best Gun for Jurassic Park, Most Versatile Cartridge, and More | Spaghetti Shootout Episode 1

#10MinuteTalk - Positional Shooting - The Most Versatile Rifle Rest May be on Your Back

Ep. 240 | Dan Johnson – Nine Fingers of Fun

#10MinuteTalk - The 6mm Vortex® – The Original Vortex Wildcat?

Ep. 239 | Live Q&A with Remi Warren – Hunt Better

#10MinuteTalk - Pistol Lights, Hand-Held Lights, and Why You Need Both

Ep. 238 | The M1 Garand – The Gun that Stormed Normandy

#10MinuteTalk - Jerry Miculek – One Gun for the Rest of Your Life

Ep. 237 | .22 LR AR Builds – Everything you Need to Know

#10MinuteTalk - Stop, HAM’R Time - The .300 HAM’R

Ep. 236 | NASCAR, Jeb Burton, Drivers, and Spotters – a Behind-the-Scenes Look

#10MinuteTalk - Remi Warren’s Late-Season Spring Bear Tactics

Ep. 235 | Terminal Ballistics on Game with Hornady®

#10MinuteTalk - Pack Training – Practice How you Play

Ep. 234 | Brass Prep for Reloading

#10MinuteTalk - 6.5 BC Wildcat Cartridge Update!

Ep. 233 | All New Rangefinders

#10MinuteTalk - Using Binoculars with Eyeglasses

Ep. 232 | M16 Vs. M4 Vs. AR-15 – What’s the Difference

#10MinuteTalk - Turkey Decoy Strategies for Success

Ep. 231 | E-Forms for Suppressors

#10MinuteTalk - Dryfire – Answering your Questions and Comments

Ep. 230 | Knock the Rust Off – Before it Starts

#10MinuteTalk - Turkeys – How Far is too Far to Shoot?

Ep. 229 | What the Heck is a Shoot House and How is it Used?

#10MinuteTalk - The Strike Eagle® 1-8x24 FFP – The Nuts, Bolts and Reticle Explained

Ep. 228 | Country Artist Nick Hoffman Everybody!...This Cat is Interesting!

#10MinuteTalk - All About Zero Stops

Ep. 227 | LPVO = LOVE

#10MinuteTalk - Lucky Superstitions and Hunting

Ep. 226 | AR-15’s – Build vs. Buy and In-Between

#10MinuteTalk - You Can’t Hate the .308

Ep. 225 | Turkey Talk with The Hunting Public’s Aaron Warbritton

#10MinuteTalk - The 7x64 (Listener Request)

Ep. 224 | Huntin’ Fool Talks Western Tag Draws, Application Strategy and Broken systems

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