Vortex Nation Podcast

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.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 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.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 .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.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 cartridge nobody asked for or had to have, the .243 WSSM was super short on perceivable performance advantages and super short lived. Was it the biggest lead-balloon cartridge of all time? Listen and decide for yourself. 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

Fast, flat, fits in an AR-15, great for long range shooting, an absolute predator pounder, and light recoiling. The 22 ARC lives up to its name of Advanced Rifle Cartridge. So, do you need one? Listen and 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 gang is back from shooting gel out to 900 yards. Now it’s time to talk about their custom .300 WSM built entirely around the Barnes 212 grain LRX Bore Rider bullet. This project starts and ends with a bullet matched with a case and premium components, creating a perfect storm of long-range terminal performance. Is this the ultimate long range hunting rifle? Listen and decide for yourself.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

This Christmas Eve, Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Jimmy Hamilton sit down for a question-and-answer sesh compliments of you. We dive into lots of great topics in this light-hearted and informative podcast for you, by you, and just in time for Christmas.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

Vortex’s Mark Boardman, Erik Barber and Graham Cronin hit the December Whitetail woods in search of late-season success. Tune in for their stories, a few tips, and accounts from three different hunts.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

Buckle up for a meatball-inspired episode of Spaghetti Shootout. That’s right, this week’s spaghetti order is loaded with extra meatballs. Old west wanted posters, pinky-up coffee drink doppelgangers, the modern weapon you’d fight WWI with and more. This is one you don’t want to miss! Can Mark take Ryan down for an unprecedented three wins in a row or does his propensity for self-sabotage nuke his chances for spaghetti glory? Find out now!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 your riflescope isn’t mounted correctly, your whole system is sunk. Mark Boardman grabs Ryan Muckenhirn and the tools needed to talk through mounting a riflescope in the podcast studio. Get the info you need to mount your riflescope the right way. 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

Vortex’s in-house pistol professional, Adam Maxwell, talks revolvers and revolver competition. Revolvers are classic, cool, and effective for a wide variety of applications. Adam is a wealth of knowledge. Tune in for a great conversation on revolvers, revolver competition and Adam’s plans for this iconic platform.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

Cold weather whitetail gear is critical for late season hunting survival. The critters we chase are built to live outside all winter. We are not. Mark Boardman and Erik Barber run through their kit, offering tips to withstand those last bitterly cold hours of the day — so you can punch that tag.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

Fill the stockings of those you love with stalking stuffers from Vortex. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn overview great gear sure to be a hit for anyone who enjoys shooting and the outdoors.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

It’s tough to beat an off-the-rack Tikka. Their smooth-as-glass action and accuracy rival custom rifles bearing a much higher cost. But Mark couldn’t leave well enough alone. Tune in to hear about his customized Tikka .300 WSM. This is one do-all killing stick you don’t want to miss.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

Originally developed during the now expired 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, the Hi-Point Carbine gets no respect. It looks goofy and cool at the same time. It has some interesting idiosyncrasies. When it comes to fit and finish, this thing is questionable at best. Yet, we secretly love it. Tune in to hear the high points of the often maligned, Hi-Point Carbine.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 gang’s back at it under the influence of the annual time change. The most overrated deer cartridge, to holiday decorating — questions are asked, answers given, meatballs debated, and a winner crowned.  Can Mark come out on top two times in a row? 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

Access locally and on out-of-state hunts can be the most challenging logistic. Without a place to go, you’re dead in the water. LandTrust is the Airbnb of hunting access. Select opportunities even have accommodations built in.  With fishing and farm experiences as well, there may just be something for everyone. Nic De Castro from LandTrust joins Mark Boardman to talk about their model and what may be the path to your next outdoor experience. 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

Joel Turner joins Mark Boardman to discuss the system he’s developed to help archers and bowhunters shoot with control. The stress of competition, the stress of a big buck finally in range, or even shooting in front of others changes things dramatically. His method is fascinating and effective. The result — putting arrows where you want under pressure. Joel's model for success applies to other activities and areas of our lives as well. Tune in to shoot better 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

On a backpack hunt, what you don’t take is as important as what you do. Every item comes with consequence. Bring it and you have it — along with the weight penalty it bears. Don’t bring it and go without something you may need. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat through items left behind on Mark’s alpine bear hunt, whether it was the right call, and the aggregate weight he saved.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

Get pumped up for this podcast all about pump rifles. Forgotten by many and preferred by most in some regions, the slide-action centerfire is unique and effective. Nowadays, there aren’t many being made. Will they ever make a comeback? For nostalgia-sake and those living in regions where this style of rifle shines, we hope so. Tune in for this ode to the pump gun.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