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Vortex Nation Podcast

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.

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00:25:18

Rifle vs. Bow — Who’s the better hunter? | Spaghetti...

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2023/08/25

Spaghetti Shootout is back for season two and better than ever. With Jimmy Hamilton at the helm of this meatball-packed episode, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn debate audience submitted topics — most of which are frankly, a little weird. Can Mark break his losing streak? Tune in 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

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01:32:03

Ep. 301 | Alaska Hunt Planning – Layered as Your...

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2023/08/22

Hunting Alaska is logistically complex. Its location, remoteness, varied terrain, modes of transportation and bears add extra layers to the hunt planning process. Mark Boardman, Erik Barber, and Sawer Briel from Vortex, along with Brad Brooks from Argali, use their Sitka blacktail hunt as the framework to cover valuable Alaska hunt planning tips. The goal? To help you line out your AK adventure. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on

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Ep. 300 | Untold: Alders to Alpine — The Rest of the...

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2023/08/21

Crazy terrain, giant bears, extreme weather, lots of shooting, big bucks, bonking out, and a little barf — this hunt had it all. Listen to the Vortex crew to get the behind-the-scenes story of their epic Kodiak Island Sitka blacktail hunt. 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

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00:20:50

#10MinuteTalk - Archery and Hunter Education Under...

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2023/08/15

Federal funding for school-based archery and hunter education programs has been eliminated. Why? Good question. Mark grabs the Archery Trade Association’s Dan Forester to give us the backstory, along with steps you can take to help. These programs are profoundly important and enrich the lives of youths who participate. They build and promote life skills, friendships, self-esteem, firearm safety and more. Take action. You can make a difference. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know

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00:54:15

Ep. 299 | 30-06 Springfield vs .270 Winchester — The...

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2023/08/14

For years there was one cartridge question a deer hunter had to ask themselves. .270 or 30-06? Both have strong merits. Is there a right answer? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn sent rounds down range into gel to tackle this highly debated cartridge comparison. The results might surprise you. Frankly, neither of them like the outcome. And that’s where this podcast begins. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™

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00:24:55

#10MinuteTalk - Is Your Bow Hunt Ready?

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2023/08/08

There’s nothing worse than attempting to dial in your bow at the last minute. Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Erik Barber tackle a pre-season checklist to help ensure you have stories about the one that didn’t get away. 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

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01:34:55

Ep. 298 | Prepping for War — On a Budget?

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2023/08/07

Prepping for war on a budget. Is that even possible? Mark Boardman and Jimmy Hamilton seek the answer to this question with the help of Vortex Edge® instructors, Justin Lipska and Mike Griffin. These guys have seen some things and run through a lot of gear in their day. Tune in to find out if you can thrift your way to becoming a battle-ready bad ass. 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

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00:19:16

#10MinuteTalk - Hunt Ready: A Rifle Checklist Rundown

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2023/08/01

A hunt-ready rifle ensures optimal performance and rock-solid confidence when the moment of truth arrives. There are several things you can check to make sure your prince of projectile precision is ready for the field this year. Some of which should happen before you even mount that new riflescope. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn run through a rifle-related checklist that can eliminate potential frustration, as well as promote the accuracy and consistency you demand. As always, we want to hear

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Ep. 297 | Small Versus Large Rifle Primers - Part II

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2023/07/31

The small versus large rifle primer experiment continues. Ammo was loaded, the weather machine engaged, and rounds sent down range. What did the boys see regarding accuracy, velocity, and reliability? Listen and 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

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00:22:41

#10MinuteTalk - Advantages to Using Small Rifle...

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2023/07/25

A curious observation leads to multiple hypotheses and an interesting discussion on small rifle primer use in intermediate cartridges like the .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor. Could there be an advantage to bucking the trend and using small rifle primers? Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Jimmy Hamilton pontificate primers and come up with a test for their hypothesis. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™

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00:59:38

Ep. 296 | White Deer – Should They Get Special...

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2023/07/24

Some states protect albino deer, white deer, and in some instances partially white deer – prohibiting take during legal hunting seasons. Should that be the case? Most states treat white deer like any other deer. What makes white deer so special? Should we manage wildlife based on appearance or science? Jeffrey Pritzl and Kevin Wallenfang from the Wisconsin DNR (Wisconsin is a state that protects white deer) join Mark Boardman and Erik Barber to chat about what for hunters and non-hunters, can be a

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00:25:59

#10MinuteTalk - How to Choose a Tripod

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2023/07/18

“Team Tripod” is back. Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Paul Neess talk tripods and what a person may want to consider when making their selection. They cover lever locks, twist locks, heads, height, shooting, personal preferences, and at-release of this podcast a new model, to give you a leg up when it’s time to get your first or next tripod. 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

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00:47:11

Ep. 295 | Forever Wolf Hunt Ban?

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2023/07/17

A forever ban on wolf hunting in Minnesota seems preposterous and counterintuitive to any semblance of sound wildlife management, but that’s exactly what was on the table for Minnesota residents. Lucky for all hunters, organizations like the Sportsmen’s Alliance stand guard to fend off anti-hunting groups who prey on the emotions and money of the uninformed, aiming to dismantle the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, our hunting traditions, and balanced ecosystems. Mark Boardman and Brian

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00:31:59

#10MinuteTalk - Life Changing Impacts – The...

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2023/07/11

Chris Hodgdon from the Hodgdon Powder Company Joins Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn to chat about the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) and the incredible impact it has on youths who participate. This organization develops character as much as it does shooting skills. And let’s not forget the scholarship opportunities for higher education. Parent or youth – listen to hear how you can get involved and possibly change the trajectory of your life. As always, we want to hear your feedback

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Ep. 294 | Cartridge Talks — .30-06 Springfield Vs...

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2023/07/10

The 30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester — two cartridges that have been to war, go to war in this 30-Cal. competition for ages. Shots have been fired and results tallied. But does that tell the whole story? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn don’t think so. That’s why they’ve hit the podcast studio to extract projectiles and further evaluate these American favorites. 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

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00:37:36

#10MinuteTalk - The 1766 Charleville – America’s...

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2023/07/04

Happy Independence Day. In honor of this holiday, freedom, and the brave American’s who stood up against tyranny, we discuss the rifle they used to do it - the 1766 Charleville. This smoothbore flintlock was instrumental in gaining our independence. It’s as cool as it is historic. Listen in as Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn talk about the 1700’s version of the AR-15. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex

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01:01:55

Ep. 293 | Barrel Length – Does Size Really Matter?

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2023/07/03

Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn and Taylor Meyers debate barrel length and its effect on the overall experience…the shooting experience. What do you truly gain or lose as you increase/decrease barrel length. From a 7.5-inch SBR to a 26-inch pipe built to maximize performance, they cover the long and short of this age-old 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

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00:19:05

#10MinuteTalk - The .444 Marlin – Big Lead Slinger or...

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2023/06/27

How did the most powerful straight-wall cartridge of its time become nearly a thing of the past? Where the heck does the .444 designation even come from when there’s nothing .44 about it? Find out as we discuss this impressive and interesting cartridge. 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

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01:34:48

Ep. 292 | Untold: Surf & Turf in Hawaii Ft. Remi Warren

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2023/06/26

Axis deer, pigs, and goats – oh my! Mark Boardman and Remi Warren, along with field producers Cooper Long and Mike Wozniak, recap a phenomenal hunting experience in the great state of Hawaii. Bows, rifles, rods, reels, and three-prong spears, the guys do their best to sample as much sporting adventure as possible in a few short days. Listen to hear the full rundown on this trip to hunting paradise. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered

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00:29:29

#10MinuteTalk - The Anatomy of a Cartridge

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2023/06/20

It’s time for a little anatomy class…The anatomy of a cartridge that is. From primer to bullet and everything between, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn dissect the components, that when compiled properly, become one of the most important tools we have as human beings – the cartridge. 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

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