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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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01:13:34

Ep. 229 | What the Heck is a Shoot House and How is...

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2022/04/04

On location in the Vortex Edge® shoot house, Mark, Jim and instructor Chris U. cover-down on what the heck a shoot house is, how we use it for classes, why it’s so incredibly beneficial for training, and how we run it. We also chat through classes you may be interested in to get your shot in this dynamic, realistic, high-pressure training tool. 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

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00:13:29

#10MinuteTalk - The Strike Eagle® 1-8x24 FFP – The...

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2022/03/29

Mark grabs Rob Morell and Joe Heltemes from the Product Development Team to get the rundown on the feature-rich, high-performing, and budget-friendly, Strike Eagle® 1-8x24 FFP. This optic will rock on your rifle without rocking your wallet. 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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01:32:05

Ep. 228 | Country Artist Nick Hoffman...

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2022/03/28

Adolescent runaway, professional country singer/fiddle player/musician, hunting TV show host of “Nick’s Wild Ride” and pilot, Nick Hoffman is a dang interesting dude with some dang interesting stories - and some great life incites gained through hard work and experience. This conversation ran long and felt short. Tune in for a fun one all about Nick and the crazy ride he calls life. 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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00:27:19

#10MinuteTalk - All About Zero Stops

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2022/03/22

Dialing elevation to compensate for bullet drop? You’re going to need a Zero Stop. But why do you need a Zero Stop? What does a Zero Stop do? Are there different kinds? Are they hard to design? Why do some stop below your original sight in zero? All your Zero Stop questions are answered right here on the Vortex Nation 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

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00:51:39

Ep. 227 | LPVO = LOVE

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2022/03/21

The Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO). One optic to rule them all or simply another great option for your AR? One thing is certain, their versatility is unmatched. Pete Schreier from Vortex Edge® Joins Mark and Jim to chat everything LPVO’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

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00:19:32

#10MinuteTalk - Lucky Superstitions and Hunting

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2022/03/15

Lucky items, rituals, and signs from the forest, hunters can be a superstitious bunch. Mark, Ryan Muckenhirn, Erik Barber, and new guest, Clay Hinz, discuss some of theirs. Enjoy a lighthearted listen? You’re in luck!...What are your hunting superstitions? We want to hear them. 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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01:08:06

Ep. 226 | AR-15’s – Build vs. Buy and In-Between

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2022/03/14

Build or Buy an AR-15 off the rack? That is the question. What’s better? What’s more cost-efficient? What route will make your AR the one that’s right for you? What are the pros and cons as it relates to function? Ok, that’s a whole lot of questions. Luckily, Mark and Jim have Vortex’s own Liam Ward to run us through this topic. Tune in for a mag-dump of AR incite. 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

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00:36:01

#10MinuteTalk - You Can’t Hate the .308

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2022/03/08

The mighty .308. Great at everything, expert at nothing, this beloved cartridge is a do-all workhorse perfect for a wide variety of applications. From general big game hunting to military conflicts and tactical applications, the .308 has been put to work for dang-near every scenario under the sun requiring a firearm – and has done a dang good job doing it. Tune in as Ryan Muckenhirn, Mark, and Jim talk through all the great attributes of this fine cartridge. As always, we want to hear your feedback

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01:24:46

Ep. 225 | Turkey Talk with The Hunting Public’s Aaron...

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2022/03/07

The Hunting Public’s Aaron Warbritton talks turkey with Mark and Erik. We cover serious challenges facing turkey populations, important studies THP is participating in, what you can do to positively influence turkey populations, calling tips, hunt strategies 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

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00:16:32

#10MinuteTalk - The 7x64 (Listener Request)

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2022/03/01

Mark and Jim surprise attack Ryan Muckenhirn with the 7x64. Wait, that came out wrong. Ryan is OK…. We invite Ryan to chat with us about the popular-in-Europe 7x64, but don’t let him know the topic at hand until we begin recording. That should clear things up. A listener request, this interesting 7mm cartridge will make quick work of most critters. Listen in to get Ryan’s take on it, as well as hear Jim somehow weave in a challenge to all of Europe. Thanks a lot, Jim. As always, we want to hear your

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01:09:49

Ep. 224 | Huntin’ Fool Talks Western Tag Draws,...

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2022/02/28

Western tag draws can be convoluted, confusing and downright difficult to navigate. Luckily for hunters, the good folks at Huntin’ Fool dedicate their lives to researching and knowing the intricacies of each states processes – which can change from year to year. Listen in as they cover the different types of draw systems, strategy, and more. From personalized consulting and full-service application to tools like their detailed publication, YouTube channel, podcast, key partnerships, and pool of

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00:21:07

#10MinuteTalk - TSS Turkey Loads. Extend your Range...

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2022/02/22

Extend your range, increase pellet count, and maximize lethality with TSS (Tungsten Super Shot) turkey loads. This rare-earth metal combined with modern-shotshell design take performance to whatever level is past next level. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? You be the judge. 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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01:02:50

Ep. 223 | The Iconic .223

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2022/02/21

In honor of episode 223, we honor the .223, with a full-length cartridge talk. From nearly every conflict since Vietnam, to law enforcement, home defense, competition, prairie dog towns of the west, plinkers, coyote callers, a little big game, and countless other applications, this historic cartridge stands the test of time…Doing serious work along the way. Tune in to listen to Ryan M. talk all about it. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered

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00:18:47

#10MinuteTalk - Red Dots on Turkey Guns

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2022/02/15

Maximize your shotgun’s pellet-slinging performance by adding a red dot sight. It’s fast, easy, and relatively inexpensive. Mounting solutions, extending effective range, better sight picture, increased accuracy (even from awkward positions), are just a few of the advantages. And if you’re a “one shotgun to do it all” type of person – have no fear. Taking the sight off for your waterfowl and upland pursuits is a snap. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics

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01:04:10

Ep. 222 | Annealing Brass for Reloading – The What,...

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2022/02/14

Vortex’s Scott Parks and Tucker Schmidt guide us through the deepest darkest depths of the reloading equation. Annealing. These guys know their reloading stuff and annealing is no exception. What is annealing? How does it work? What’s happing to the metal? When should you anneal? What makes brass so special. Literally a heated topic, they go through the ins, outs, how-to’s and everything else to get you on your way to annealing glory. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there

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00:35:56

#10MinuteTalk - Sturgeon Spearing - Wisconsin's...

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2022/02/08

Sturgeon spearing is an ultra-unique fishery on Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago system. Longtime outdoor writer, Navy man, Wisconsin native and friend of Vortex, Pat Durkin, spearheads this interesting conversation all about the practice. We cover its roots, spearing tactics, and the sense of community surrounding it that’s larger than the fish themselves…And these fish are pretty big. 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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01:32:38

Ep. 221 | Steven Rinella Chats MeatEater and More

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2022/02/07

MeatEater’s Steven Rinella and longtime friend of Vortex, joins Mark for a great conversation covering trapping, writing, 10 years of MeatEater and its evolution, getting kids into hunting (coincidentally Steve has a book out - “Outdoor Kids in an Inside World”), and more. Steve’s incites on hunting and life in general, are inspiring and thought provoking. His ability to articulate hunting’s nuances in a meaningful, impactful way, not only to other hunters, but to the mainstream public, is a true

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00:21:48

#10MinuteTalk - The 6.5 Swedish…The Original 6.5...

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2022/02/01

Vortex’s Jimmy Jordan tags in with Ryan Muckenhirn for this cartridge talk on the extremely capable 6.5 Swedish. Jimmy was the first person to bring this cartridge to my, (Mark B’s) attention many years ago…And is the only person I know to own one. Frankly, when he mentioned it, I thought it sounded French – which doesn’t make sese at all. What does make sense are its numbers on paper, its performance on game in the field, and rabid following seemingly everywhere but the US – possibly because we

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00:49:11

Ep. 220 | Army selects Vortex® for Next Generation...

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2022/01/31

The U.S. Army Selected Vortex® to provide its Next Generation Squad Weapon - Fire Control Optic (NGSW-FC). But what is an NGSW-FC? What is Vortex’s new scope replacing? What weapons will it ultimately sit on? What features/capabilities does it have? What is Active Reticle™? What is Intra-Soldier Wireless? How do the features work? With this much tech built in, is it durable? How was it tested? Is it easy to use? Where will the scope be manufactured? What are the overall implications of our nation’s

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00:17:51

#10MinuteTalk - Hunting Rifle Slings – Accessory or...

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2022/01/25

The team takes 10-ish minutes to chat hunting rifle slings – traditional, modern, and pack-integrated systems. A sling can be one of the best additions to any big game rifle setup. Slings keep your hands free when navigating difficult terrain, hold the rifle to your back while riding a bike on logging road systems, keep your barrel pointed in a safe direction around others, provide stability for offhand shots and more. If you can’t tell, we sling their praises. As always, we want to hear your

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