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Jan 16, 2023 · 56 min
Ep. 269 | Mid-Magnification Riflescopes – Good for Everything or Good for Nothing?
Mid-magnification riflescopes can be the perfect solution for most of your hunting and shooting needs. Less specialized and ideal for general use, sometimes the best tool for the job is the one that does everything ok. Versatility is the name of the game with mid-magnification riflescopes. Listen as we discuss the merit of these workhorse configurations.
Jan 10, 2023 · 17 min
#10MinuteTalk - Elk Shape Camp Recap - Commit to Your Elk Education
Experienced western hunter/Vortex employee, Travis Jones and Elk Shape’s Dan Staton join Mark Boardman for an Elk Shape Camp recap. They talk through the camp from the perspectives of participant and instructor. Dan’s camps teach folks about elk hunting and themselves. As hunters we are perpetual students. Commit to your elk education and sign up for one of Dans events.
Jan 9, 2023 · 53 min
Ep. 268 | The Best Cartridge for Whitetails?
Perhaps no other topic kicks the cartridge hornets nest harder than crowning the best cartridge for whitetails. The title of this podcast alone has enough click bait to draw hunters like deer to a January corn pile. Tune in as the Vortex Nation Podcast’s usual suspects tackle this impossible question. What’s your go-to cartridge for America’s most popular big game animal?
Jan 3, 2023 · 23 min
#10MinuteTalk - Jerry Miculek’s Race Gun – Built for Speed and Efficiency
Jerry Miculek is back on the podcast clock giving us a rundown on his open-division race gun. This thing is cool as heck and built for speed – just like Jerry. It’s always fun chatting with the “godfather of shooting”. This podcast is no exception!
Jan 2, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep. 267 | Hunting’s Ultra-Positive Tangible Intangibles
Sometimes the pre-podcast discussion turns into its own podcast. In this episode, The Fowl Life’s Chad Belding joins Mark to chat about goose tactics. Immediately derailed from the start, they spend all their time talking about the incredibly positive spiderweb effect hunting has on our lives, our interpersonal relationships and more.
Dec 31, 2022 · 20 min
#10MinuteTalk - .44 Mag: Deer Destroyer or Antiquated Relic?
“I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well to tell you the truth in all this excitement I kinda lost track myself. But being this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world…” This classic quote excerpt from Clint Eastwood’s movie character, Dirty Harry, helped give the .44 Mag its iconic reputation in American cartridge lore…that and the serious punch it delivers on target. But is it everything it’s cracked up to be in our minds? Will it stop a charging b
Dec 30, 2022 · 20 min
#10MinuteTalk - 6mm Creedmoor: Everything You Need for Deer?
The crossover between long-range precision shooting and hunting is undeniable these days. The line is more blurred than ever. On impact, the terminal requirements for success are very different. Is the 6mm Creedmoor the perfect deer cartridge for most folks, or does it leave a person under gunned? How important is spotting impacts for targets and game? Listen as we chat through the attributes of this petite powerhouse.
Dec 29, 2022 · 28 min
#10MinuteTalk - 7mm PRC: There’s a New PRC in Town
The 7mm has been a long-time favorite for long-range shooting. So, it just makes sense Hornady added the 7mm PRC to the incredibly popular PRC family. Will it leave all the current 7mm’s in its cartridge dust? If you’re a 7mm fan, are your current rifles now obsolete? Will it be your new lucky-number-7 next fall? Tune in to find out.
Dec 28, 2022 · 18 min
#10MinuteTalk - The .22 Mag: Valid Solution or Cartridge No-Man’s Land?
If bigger is better, the .22 Mag should be in every gun safe alongside or in place of the .22 Long. But it isn’t. So where does this small but effective rimfire shine? Listen in to see if you need to add this mini-magnum to your cartridge repertoire.
Dec 27, 2022 · 27 min
#10MinuteTalk - .303 British: Basically a .308?
For a cartridge introduced in the late 1800s that initially used black powder as its propellant, the .303 British is astonishingly modern. From a historical perspective, is it the Brit’s version of the 30-06? Is it basically a .308 in some ways? Grab your tea and crumpets for a fun talk on this rimmed, bottlenecked beauty that has stood the test of time.
Dec 26, 2022 · 19 min
#10MinuteTalk - 6.5 WBY RPM: You Can’t Argue the Numbers
In classic Weatherby form, the 6.5 RPM is built for speed! That’s the only classic Weatherby thing about this cartridge. RPM stands for rebated precision magnum – a dramatic departure from their traditional offerings. Maximizing the efficiency of 6.5mm bullets, as well as the entire Mark V 6-lug action, should it be more popular? We think so! Tune in to hear all about this modern-cartridge marvel.
Dec 23, 2022 · 22 min
Best Straight-Wall Cartridge? LISTENER SPECIAL! | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 7
It’s Meatball Madness just in time for the giving season on the latest episode of Spaghetti Shootout. Tune in as Mark and Ryan debate our favorite listener-submitted questions. Happy Holidays, Vortex Nation™. Keep your eyes peeled for a duel for all the marbles as we find out who’s quicker to the draw.
Dec 20, 2022 · 13 min
#10MinuteTalk - Bolt Throw Angle. Does It Matter?
Bolt guns feature varying bolt-throw angles. Why? Are some better than others? What can it effect? Does a person need to factor it into their rifle purchase decision? Ryan Muckenhirn joins Mark Boardman to chat through the angle of the dangle in this convo on bolt throw.
Dec 19, 2022 · 57 min
Ep. 266 | Muzzle Brake Breakdown
Muzzle Brakes are a diverse lot. Different lengths, port angles, port styles, port locations, materials and brands abound. But is adding a muzzle brake to your rifle right for you? And if so, what attributes make a particular muzzle brake the right one for you? Competitive shooter (amongst other things), Reuben Aleckson, brings a wealth of knowledge and visual aids to this podcast all about muzzle brakes.
Dec 13, 2022 · 25 min
#10MinuteTalk - Ballistic Calculator Basics
A huge component of executing precise long-range shots – sound ballistic data. Ryan Muckenhirn joins Mark Boardman to break down ballistic calculator basics. The good news is all you need are some baseline inputs. The math is done for you – thank goodness!
Dec 12, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Ep. 265 | Brady Miller’s Giant Mule Deer Sufferfest
Brady Miller will do whatever it takes to hunt big mule deer bucks. Couple that with his masochistic enjoyment of tough hunts that test his mind, body, and spirit to the limit, and you get a damn good story. Pull up to our virtual campfire as he recalls a dangerously tough hunt for his biggest buck.
Dec 6, 2022 · 17 min
#10MinuteTalk - Holiday Goose Recipes with Chad Belding
The Fowl Life’s, Chad Belding, lays down a couple holiday goose recipes to make your waterfowl mouth-watering. Impress your friends, eat good, and give yourself a reason to get back in the blind after the holiday dust settles. 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
Dec 5, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 264 | Advanced Goose Tactics with The Fowl Life’s, Chad Belding
We get goosy with The Fowl Life’s, Chad Belding as he peppers us with advanced goose hunting tactics you can take to bank. Networking, scouting, calling, decoy spreads and more – Chad covers it all in this goostastic podcast you won’t want to miss.
Nov 29, 2022 · 18 min
#10MinuteTalk - Cleaning Your Bolt Gun for its Long Winter’s Nap
Corey Eliasson from Vortex Edge® drops by the podcast studio to drop a little knowledge on how to clean your bolt rifle after the closing bell of rifle season rings. There’s more than one way to skin the proverbial gun-cleaning cat, but Corey’s background and record of success give his methods some hard-earned street cred. Tune in and clean up your act with these helpful tips.
Nov 28, 2022 · 34 min
Ep. 263 | Mule Deer Madness — Hunt Story Ft. Ryan Lampers
Ryan Lampers is one of the most respected big game hunters in the west. A byproduct of that — some damn good hunt stories. Listen to Ryan as he recounts this backcountry mule deer hunt with his cousin Joey Pyburn. Packed with adventure, grit, risk, and success, this was truly a hunt of epic proportions!