Vortex Nation Podcast

All gas no brakes, the high-stepping .240 Weatherby Mag. is classic Roy. This 6mm speedster has a lot to offer. But its performance comes at a cost. Do the negatives outweigh the positives? How does it compare to modern 6mm cartridges? Why isn’t it more popular? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn take the 240 Weatherby Mag. head on in this cartridge talk all about the last cartridge designed by Roy Weatherby himself.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

The .22 LR - a right of hunting and shooting passage. But like all guns, fitment is a big consideration. For some youths, it can affect comfort, shooting fundamentals, accuracy, frustration, muscle fatigue, and even safety. Basically, the entire shooting experience. What makes a good youth .22? What things should a person think about when selecting a rifle for this application? What are some models that are available? Find out as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn tackle the topic of youth .22’s.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

Famed guide and hunter, Remi Warren, drops by Vortex® to drop knowledge on his favorite hunting cartridge of all time. He makes some strong points with this one and Mark Boardman agrees with everything he has to say. Listen in on this short, but impactful, cartridge-related podcast.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

Lots of folks are heading afield in grizzly country packing 10mm pistols these days. But is that the best option? There are certainly handguns with more oomph. What about handguns with less oomph? What attributes should a person prioritize? Velocity? Foot pounds of energy? Bullet diameter? Bullet weight? Bullet construction? Shootability? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn bear down on this topic from a position of having never been there. Luckily most of us haven’t, but it is something to think about if likely finding yourself in bear country.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

Apparently, there’s a lot to know about “apparent field of view.” Good thing we have optics guru Mike McDowell to explain it to us! As per usual, Mike dazzles us with information that’s fun, interesting, and useful. Tune in to get tuned up on an often-overlooked optic feature/calculation.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

The .325 WSM is 25 more than the .300 WSM, so it’s 25 better, right? Interest and overall acceptance may say otherwise, but there are those who love this cartridge and will defend its honor till their death. Is the .325 designation even accurate? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat about this interesting cartridge that some say is good for everything yet deemed good for nothing by many. 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

Slingin’ Rik is back on the podcast, and he’s brought his beloved, hunt-worn, Remington 870. If he cut a notch in the stock of this thing every time he killed a turkey, you’d be left with a mighty fine toothpick. It’s the only shotgun he’s owned for most of his life. Listen for the nostalgic backstory of his most cherished firearm. Do you have a gun like this?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

The AR-15 is the most versatile firearm platform in existence. One application where it shines is home defense. Particularly if you outfit it with a light – which you should. Chris Urrutia from Vortex Edge® joins Mark Boardman and Jim Hamilton to chat all about outfitting your AR for home defense.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

You need a rangefinder, but what style is right for you? Bowhunters, rifle hunters, guides, recreational shooters, and competitive shooters have similar, but different needs. Mark Boardman, Paul Neess, and Mike Tassoul chat through the advantages of each and where they shine. They also cover the new Razor® HD 4000 GB laser rangefinder, its onboard ballistics software, atmospherics sensors, 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

He doesn’t plan, he doesn’t stockpile copious amounts of ammo, but he’s one of the most prepared people in the world. When you work daily on and develop primitive skills like Clay Hayes, you’re always prepared. This guy won season 8 of the Alone TV competition, and I’m sure would win the game of life if everything we know about society changed in an instant. Tune in to get Clay’s take on preparedness.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

If you know Ryan Muckenhirn, you know he fancies Tikka rifles and their actions. But why? What makes them so great? Mark Boardman and Ryan run the bolt on this topic, covering the glass-smooth, economical, high-performing actions found on Tikka rifles and a fair bit 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

Prepare for dynamic conversation where Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn dive down the prepping rabbit hole. This is a philosophical discussion that explores their personal thoughts, potential strategies, things they consider and more. The unknown is the unknown, so how do you prepare? Good question. We are still sorting it out ourselves – and may continue to with future podcasts. Are you prepared?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

Pocket lint to pistol, Brennan Brennecke from Vortex Edge® joins Jimmy Hamilton and Mark Boardman for a rundown on his EDC kit and the “why” behind each item. Too much? Too little? You decide. 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

What the heck makes a defensive handgun round right for the application? Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, from Hornady joins Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn to answer this question and more. Bullet design, powder selection, penetration requirements in specific media, and a host of other important factors, this is a podcast you don’t want to miss. Your life may depend on it.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

In this turkey meatball inspired, season 1 finale of Spaghetti Shootout, Jimmy Hamilton is back from his weirdo unicorn conference and ready to talk turkey with Ryan Muckenhirn and Mark Boardman. They debate 12- or 20-gauge shotguns and their gobbler smacking efficacy, the best recipe for the dark meat parts, and more. Mark comes out of the gate hot and promptly trips over his…turkey beard. Can he recover? Watch or listen 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

The Hunting Public’s, Aaron Warbritton, drops in digitally to download his single most important piece of turkey hunting advice. Aaron is one of the best turkey hunters in the country and is in the woods more days than he isn’t. Tune in and tag out on a tip any hunter can benefit from.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

From insanely pressured birds to trigger pressure, Mark Boardman, Graham Cronin, Erik Barber along with camera guys Mike Wozniak and Cooper Long, give a behind-the-scenes look at their “Vortex Hunts” Nebraska turkey trip. A hunt that went from zero to flop-fest in a matter of seconds. Listen and watch the hunt go down on the Vortex Nation™ YouTube channel.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

A good sheducation is important. Every antler you pick up tells a story…and has the potential to be the start of your next big buck story. Mark Boardman and Erik Barber sit down to “shed” some light on the invaluable insight these fantastic forest-finds offer.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

Red dots, like the Vortex® Defender-CCW, are the future of concealed carry sighting systems. But there are considerations when going this route. Mark Boardman and Jimmy Hamilton bring on Vortex Edge® instructor, Brennan Brennecke, for a red-hot red dot discussion. 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

A broken truck can’t stop Vortex’s Travis Jones and his wife Angie from stacking drops like it’s hot. From limp-mode, to brand new ride, and a bed full of brown gold, Travis details their shedcation full of comical trials and gains on their piles. Stay shedicated my friends.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