
Vortex Nation Podcast
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Ep. 452 | Boots We Like — Best Hunting Boots for Mountain Hunts to Whitetails
#10MinuteTalk | Pack Fit, Backpack Setup & Backcountry Hunting Tips with Exo Mtn Gear Founder Steve Speck
Ep. 451 | International Hunt Tips You Need to Know with Nick Hoffman
#10MinuteTalk | The 7.62x39 | Most Popular Rifle Cartridge in the World?
Ep. 450 | Federal’s 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Changes Everything
Most Ridiculous Concealed Carry | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 34
#10MinuteTalk | Drawing from Concealed and More with Pro Shooter Hunter Constantine
Ep. 449 | How to Choose the Right Hunting Shelter | Argali Founder Brad Brooks Explains
#10MinuteTalk | Train How You Hunt: Build Mountain-Endurance with Pack Training
Ep. 448 | Cool Guns with Ian Klemm — Rare Old Sako’s
#10MinuteTalk | The Smith & Wesson 1854 — Born from Lever Action Legacy
Ep. 447 | You Don't Have to Be Rich to Hunt International | Nick Hoffman
#10MinuteTalk | Mark Boardman’s Long-Range Ruger 10/22 Squirrel Setup and Hunt Recap
Ep. 446 | Slow Motion Terminal Performance Breakdown
#10MinuteTalk | Three Words Could Save Your Life
Ep. 445 | Unknown Suppressors and Unknown Munitions — Get to Know Them
#10MinuteTalk | Sim-X Pistol Ammo — Low Weight, Ultra-High Velocity
Ep. 444 | West Texas Aoudad Cull Hunt & .300 SUPER WSM Report
Bearded Hen…Smash or Pass | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 33
#10MinuteTalk | Subsonic Cartridges — Pleasant, Practical, Tactical
Ep. 443 | Q Rifles
#10MinuteTalk | The 9.3x62 Mauser — Poor Man’s .375 H&H
Ep. 442 | Veil™ 400 Thermal Monocular — Vortex’s Hottest New Product
#10MinuteTalk | Virtual Reality Training — Does it Translate?
Ep. 441 | Winter Tick — Death Sentence for Maine’s Moose?
#10MinuteTalk | Forced Reset Triggers and Super Safeties — Toys or Tactical
Ep. 440 | Copper Bullet Comparison — at 80,000 Frames Per Second

#10MinuteTalk | OnX Maps — The Digital Mapping Difference Maker
bonusOnX Map’s Dylan Dowson navigates his way over to highlight new and useful features to make your hunt more successful start-to-finish. Pre-hunt scouting to in-field execution, OnX is an invaluable tool. Tune in for tips to amplify its capabilities. 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
Ep 439Ep. 439 | Harold Knight of Knight & Hale Game Calls
Hunting legend and Knight & Hale’s very own, Harold Knight, is in the studio. We get the incredible history of this iconic brand, some great stories, and an inside look from the man himself. One of the first content-marketers in the hunting space, his passion for calling critters and the outdoors is palpable. 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
#10MinuteTalk | Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership 2026 Update
bonusJoel Webster from the TRCP is back on for a quick chat covering current conservation-related issues, what we should be keeping our eyes out for, and how you can make a difference. 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
Ep 438Ep. 438 | Remi Warren’s Off-Season Archery Tips
Enter the Vortex Dream Build Experience When it comes to hunting, Remi Warren is as good as it gets! Mark Boardman sits down with him to find out what a person can be doing in the off-season to make their archery hunts a success. Tune your bow and tune in for great archery tips you can take to the field. 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

#10MinuteTalk | The Strike Eagle® 1-10x24 FFP — LPVO Sweet Spot
bonusIncredible performance, optics, versatility, durability, and new tech make the Strike Eagle® 1-10x24 FFP an absolute contender for any firearm built for speed and quick target acquisition with the need to engage targets at distance. Rob Morell from our product development team drops in to tell us about this awesome addition to the Strike Eagle® lineup. 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
Ep 437Ep. 437 | Rifling Rundown with Matt Pederson
Matt Pederson from Pederson Precision drops by to put his spin on rifling. We cover the different types, their processes, and pros/cons of each. Will the newest method be the future? Only time will tell. 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

#10MinuteTalk | The 375 Wolford — Listener Wildcat
bonusThis unique wildcat comes at us from listener Chasen Wolfford with a detailed letter, dimensional drawing, and a whole lot of “cool factor.” Listen as we cover the why behind his creation and what we think it’s capable of. 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
Ep 436Ep. 436 | Mack Brothers in the House — Suppressor Sneak Peek and More
Garret Caldwell and Tim Farrell from Mack Brothers drop by the studio to chat everything Mack Brothers — including sneak peeks at new products. Suppressors, actions, complete guns, history and more, this is a fun, in-depth interview with a couple great guys who know what they are talking about. 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

#10MinuteTalk | Vortex Dream Build Experience — Will it be You?
bonusGet the rundown on the Vortex Dream Build Experience. One person will be selected to work with Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn on their perfect build followed by a day of instruction with them and the Vortex Edge® crew. Find out how to get your name in the hat. Will it be you? There’s only one way to find out. 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
Ep 435Ep. 435 | Western Tag Draw Strategies with Huntin’ Fool
Huntin’ Fool’s Austin Atkinson joins Mark Boardman to chat western tag draw strategies. Shotgun approaches of the past aren’t your best bet. The game has changed. You need to match your personal goals with a targeted multiyear plan that gets you in the field. Just starting out or point-rich, Austin tells us how. 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

Underrated Hunting Gear | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 32
bonusEpisode 32 of Spaghetti Shootout is one spicy meatball! Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn bring the banter, the jabs, and debate questions so philosophically sophisticated even Socrates would be impressed. With Jimmy as the judge, anything can happen. Watch to find out who takes the win. 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

#10MinuteTalk | Bedding Your Action - Is it Necessary?
bonusIs your action bedded? Should you bed your action? What does bedding even do? Tune in as the guys put all your bedding questions to bed. 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
Ep 434Ep. 434 | WHCE 2026 Cool Product Highlights
Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn take the show on the road as they traverse the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in search of cool products. They go booth to booth, grabbing folks to chat about gear and equipment that caught their eye. 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

#10MinuteTalk | Long-Range Shooting Past and Present with Ian Klemm
bonusU.S. Rifle Team Shooter Ian Klemm joins the guys to chat long-range shooting past and present. Tune in for a highly educational, insightful, and interesting conversation with one of the world’s best shooters.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
Ep 433Ep. 433 | New for 2026 with Weatherby
Adam Weatherby, Weatherby CEO, and Luke Thorkildsen, Weatherby COO, drop by Vortex for an awesome conversation that traverses the company’s history, ethos, new for 2026 products, and more. Tune in for a fun and informative podcast that may have you buying a new ultralight rifle.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

#10MinuteTalk | Bullet Base Types
bonusThe base of a bullet and its design dictate a good portion of how it behaves down range. Tune in as the guys talk through the most common types, what they offer, and where they shine.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
Ep 432Ep. 432 | Electric Lead Ballon: Remington 700 EtronX
Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn engage in an electric conversation about the revolutionary, cutting edge (at the time), and very short lived, Remington 700 ExtronX rifle. The world wasn’t ready for this tech and its execution. It still isn’t. But that’s what makes it so fun to talk about. Tune in. We’ll be shocked if this isn’t one you enjoy.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

#10MinuteTalk | Modern Coyote Cartridges
bonusThe modern cartridge landscape hasn’t forgotten about the crafty coyote. Daytime or night, bolt gun or AR, there are cartridges optimized for the task of putting fur on the ground. Tune in as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn cover a few of our newer standouts. 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
Ep 431Ep. 431 | What’s Hot from SHOT
Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn highlight new-for-2026 SHOT Show product releases based solely on a single criteria — they thought the items were cool. Tune in for a rundown on some great gear you may want to add to your kit.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

Best Cartridge for Coyotes | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 31
bonusThe gang is back throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Best cartridge for coyotes, the change they’d make to predator hunting regulations, technology impacting the spirit of the hunt, and the Mandela effect are all on the dinner table. Heck, did this episode of Spaghetti Shootout even really happen? Watch to find out.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

#10MinuteTalk | GeoBallistics® | What’s New?
bonusGeoBallsitcs® is a robust and comprehensive ballistic solver that integrates with select Vortex products —and it just got better! Tune in as the guys run through its incredible features and capabilities. Get the PRO version free with purchase of any GeoBallistcs® equipped product. Download the free version to check it out!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
Ep 430Ep. 430 | NEW PRODUCTS ALERT | Ace™ Ballistic Weather Meter, Talon® HD 10K Ballistic LRF Binocular, Relay™ Network
The holy grail of binoculars, the holy grail of weather meters, and the ability for the units to talk to one another via the Relay™ Network gives hunters and shooters a new level of capability. Tune in to get the scoop on these new products, the new tech that makes them tick, and more.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

#10MinuteTalk | Straight Pull Rifles You’ve Never Seen — Rare Firearms with Ian Klemm
bonusIan Klemm is back with a collection of straight pull rifles of different designs and eras. Tune in as he details the intricacies of each, gives us some history, and is his eternally interesting self.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