Vortex Nation Podcast

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Vortex Nation Podcast

Welcome to the Vortex Nation Podcast. Brought to you by lovers of hunting, shooting, public lands, the Second Amendment and dang good food.

  1. 22 HR. AGO

    Ep. 375 | 2024 Gear in Review (Shooting)

    Shoot first and review later. Mark Boardman grabs Vortex’s Chris Urrutia (Vortex Edge® shooting instructor), Adam Maxwell (high-level competitive shooter/Grandmaster), and Ian Klemm (F-Class National Champion) to find out what new gear they used in 2024. If you don’t want to miss, this podcast is one you don’t want to miss.

    1h 1m
  2. #10MinuteTalk - Is Ryan Muckenhirn Fully Vested in the Puffy Vest?

    6 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    #10MinuteTalk - Is Ryan Muckenhirn Fully Vested in the Puffy Vest?

    Did Ryan Muckenhirn flip-flop his personal position on the puffy vest? Is he heavily invested in the puffy vest platform? Is he getting down with the down vest? Does he admit Mark Boardman has been right all along? Tune in to hear about his journey into the world of warm core, arms free, active insulation.

    25 min

  3. JAN 13

    Ep. 374 | .22 LR for Self Defense?

    Is the .22 LR a viable self-defense solution? It’s incredibly popular and for a lot of folks might be the only rifle or pistol they have. With the right ammo, is it good enough to get the job done? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat with Jason Slinkard from CCI to answer this question and more.

    50 min
  4. #10MinuteTalk - New Year New You — Get MTNTOUGH

    JAN 7 · BONUS

    #10MinuteTalk - New Year New You — Get MTNTOUGH

    Dustin Diefenderfer is back to help get you ready for the mountains. Tune in to get great fitness info and a look at the tools MTNTOUGH offers. Change your life and the outcome of your hunts with MTNTOUGH.

    28 min

  5. JAN 6

    Ep. 373 | 2024 Gear in Review (Hunting)

    2024 is in the past, but what gear gets the nod for future hunts. Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Erik Barber highlight gear they used in 2024 that made a difference. Tune in for our annual “Gear in Review” podcast…Just make sure to hide your wallet from yourself. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

    1h 20m
  6. #10MinuteTalk - The 8.6 Blackout: Destined for Fame or Out Like a Flame?

    12/31/2024 · BONUS

    #10MinuteTalk - The 8.6 Blackout: Destined for Fame or Out Like a Flame?

    Big bullets, fits in the AR-10 platform, subsonic and supersonic loadings, an ultrafast twist rate — the 8.6 Blackout is a unique option for hunting and tactical applications. Cool? Yes. Fun? Yes. Effective? Yes. Did the world need it? The gang chats through this interesting cartridge to help answer that very question.

    1h 4m
  7. #10MinuteTalk - The .41 Rem Mag: Best Revolver Cartridge of All Time?

    12/30/2024 · BONUS

    #10MinuteTalk - The .41 Rem Mag: Best Revolver Cartridge of All Time?

    You rarely hear about the .41 Remington Magnum. Why? Many say it’s the most versatile revolver cartridge ever created. How does this one get glossed over? Why doesn’t every revolver manufacturer have a robust line of models chambered for this capable and shootable cartridge? All good questions. Tune in to hear about the venerable .41 Rem Mag.

    23 min
  8. #10MinuteTalk - The .30 RAR: The Saddest Lead Balloon

    12/29/2024 · BONUS

    #10MinuteTalk - The .30 RAR: The Saddest Lead Balloon

    The .30 Remington AR had everything going for it and everything going against it at the same time. Compare it to modern cartridges like .300 BLK, and it leaves one scratching their head as to why it just never took off. Timing is everything and the .30 RAR was ahead of its time. Tune in to hear about this cool cartridge few ever heard about.

    40 min
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Welcome to the Vortex Nation Podcast. Brought to you by lovers of hunting, shooting, public lands, the Second Amendment and dang good food.

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    Vortex Optics
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    756
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