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  • Oct 1, 2025 · 33 min

    Bring One Cartridge Back from the Dead | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 27

    It’s the season 4 opener of Spaghetti Shootout. Does Mark bag enough points to bring home victory or does he head home tail tucked after another Muckenhirn beatdown? The Cartridge that should be brough back from the dead, favorite aircraft, the broadhead your opponent would be and more. Grab a fork and dig into this exciting episode you don’t want to miss.

  • Sep 29, 2025 · 2 hr 20 min

    Ep. 413 | The Evolution of the Battle Rifle

    Vortex’s Alexander Lewis and Adam Maxwell team up to talk battle rifles. We cover what a battle rifle is, their evolution, applications where they shine, drawbacks, if you need one, and what the modern battle rifle looks like for today’s warfighter. One thing is certain; we’ve come a long way.

  • Sep 25, 2025 · 23 min

    #10MinuteTalk | Fall Hunt Recap - Archery Antelope

    Vortex’s Cole Booth enters the podcast chat with an archery antelope hunt that ends with two goats down. Economical and action-packed, this hunt is pure fun and hits before most seasons start. Listen as Cole recounts he and his hunting partners trip, taking us along for the ride.

  • Sep 23, 2025 · 27 min

    #10MinuteTalk | Lawsuit Filed Against ATF ­— Silencer Shop Breaks It Down

    Silencer Shop founder, Dave Matheny, breaks down their lawsuit against the ATF and the current state of suppressor regulations. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of keeping suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and Any Other Weapons (AOWs) under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The aim is to eliminate outdated, costly, and restrictive regulations that encumber lawful gun owners, with support drawn from historical precedent and recent legislative m

  • Sep 22, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min

    Ep. 412 | Selecting an Every-Day Carry Pistol

    Pistols come in all shapes and sizes — just like people. What you select to carry and where you carry it on your person is a choice based on a range of factors. Chris Urrutia and Corey Eliasson from Vortex Edge®, along with Ryan Muckenhirn, join Mark Boardman to chat through the main categories of pistols, what to consider, and the best choice for you.

  • Sep 15, 2025 · 34 min

    Ep. 411 | Vortex Crossbow Scope — Shooting to 100 Yards!

    Crossbows are incredibly effective when set up with the right optic. The Vortex Crossfire II Crossbow Scope is that optic. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn talk the merits of the crossbow platform, the simple process of sighting the Crossfire II Crossbow Scope in, and shooting the system to 100 yards.

  • Sep 11, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

    #10MinuteTalk - Fall Hunt Recap — World Record Archery Velvet Bull?

    Kelly Birchmier tells the story of the giant velvet bull he shot with his bow. This was a hunt 12 years in the making, a hunt that almost didn’t happen, a hunt where all the stars aligned — a hunt that resulted in a world record? Tune in to find out.

  • Sep 9, 2025 · 48 min

    #10MinuteTalk - Factory .300 SUPER WSM and the New Barnes Reserve Line

    Gregg Sloan jumps on to talk through their new Barnes Reserve line of ammo, the “why” behind it, and what it offers hunters/shooters. This ammo comes from the factory with hand-loaded precision and features cartridges you’re not going to find on the shelf of your local shop — including .300 SUPER WSM. Tune in to hear about it and all the current offerings.

  • Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    Ep. 410 | Outside-The-Box Adventure Hunts

    Adventure is what and where you make it. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat through outside-the-box adventure hunts they have planned — to hopefully inspire you to plan yours. From multi-state/multi-species upland bird safaris to equipment-intensive back-40 does, this is a fun podcast you won’t want to miss.

  • Sep 4, 2025 · 33 min

    #10MinuteTalk - Fall Hunt Recap — Washington Black Bear

    Zack Ellis from Pacific North Wild takes a break from fall bear hunting to give us a season update. He covers conditions and timing specific to this year, bear encounters thus far, tactics, and what to look for in the coming weeks. Tune in for some solid info and tips you can take to the field.

  • Sep 2, 2025 · 28 min

    #10MinuteTalk - Crossfire® HD Riflescopes — Impressive Quality, Features, and Optics

    The Vortex Crossfire® HD Riflescope series represents quality, economy and versatility. Boasting features and optics found on more expensive options, a deep lineup of configurations, and reticles to suit a wide range of hunters and shooters, they are truly the every-man’s riflescope series. Luke Roberts from Vortex’s product development team joins Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn to walk through these impressive riflescopes.

  • Sep 1, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min

    Ep. 409 | Grouse Biology and More with Meadow Kouffeld

    Ecologist, guide, dog trainer, and taxidermist, Meadow Kouffeld, gives us a rundown on Ruffed Grouse biology and their habits. Knowing your quarry isn’t just interesting, it will make you a better hunter. Quit grousing around and tune in for some great grouse info.

  • Aug 26, 2025 · 42 min

    #10MinuteTalk - Arrow Setup and Pre-Season Tuning with Erik Barber

    Meticulous, methodical, a stickler for consistency and precision, Erik Barber is serious about his hunting arrows. From component selection to tuning each complete arrow to perfection, he leaves no detail unturned. Tune in to hear what he’s using, why, and what he does to make each arrow hit behind the pin.

  • Aug 25, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

    Ep. 408 | Elk Hunting Tips with Argali’s Brad Brooks

    Argali’s Brad Brooks drops by to drop some hard-earned elk hunting and backcountry gear knowledge. Years of chasing and consistently harvesting bulls makes his voice a good one to listen to. Weave some of Brad’s elk hunting advice into your tactics tool kit and you just might get your Argali game bags dirty this fall.

  • Aug 12, 2025 · 26 min

    #10MinuteTalk - The .264 Win Mag — Fast, Flat and Nearly Forgotten

    The high-velocity .264 Winchester Magnum built its reputation around flat-shooting performance and its ability to flatten game. Making its commercial debut in 1959, it was soon overshadowed but the 7mm Remington Magnum. Tune in as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn talk about this incredibly capable yet nearly forgotten cartridge.