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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.

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All Episodes

01:05:04

#10MinuteTalk | Long-Range Shooting Past and Present...

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2026/02/17

U.S. Rifle Team Shooter Ian Klemm joins the guys to chat long-range shooting past and present. Tune in for a highly educational, insightful, and interesting conversation with one of the world’s best shooters.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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01:10:10

Ep. 433 | New for 2026 with Weatherby

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2026/02/16

Adam Weatherby, Weatherby CEO, and Luke Thorkildsen, Weatherby COO, drop by Vortex for an awesome conversation that traverses the company’s history, ethos, new for 2026 products, and more. Tune in for a fun and informative podcast that may have you buying a new ultralight rifle.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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00:29:00

#10MinuteTalk | Bullet Base Types

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2026/02/10

The base of a bullet and its design dictate a good portion of how it behaves down range. Tune in as the guys talk through the most common types, what they offer, and where they shine.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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00:44:39

Ep. 432 | Electric Lead Ballon: Remington 700 EtronX

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2026/02/09

Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn engage in an electric conversation about the revolutionary, cutting edge (at the time), and very short lived, Remington 700 ExtronX rifle. The world wasn’t ready for this tech and its execution. It still isn’t. But that’s what makes it so fun to talk about. Tune in. We’ll be shocked if this isn’t one you enjoy.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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00:40:01

#10MinuteTalk | Modern Coyote Cartridges

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2026/02/03

The modern cartridge landscape hasn’t forgotten about the crafty coyote. Daytime or night, bolt gun or AR, there are cartridges optimized for the task of putting fur on the ground. Tune in as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn cover a few of our newer standouts. 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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01:16:29

Ep. 431 | What’s Hot from SHOT

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2026/02/02

Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn highlight new-for-2026 SHOT Show product releases based solely on a single criteria — they thought the items were cool. Tune in for a rundown on some great gear you may want to add to your kit.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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00:44:02

Best Cartridge for Coyotes | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 31

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2026/01/29

The gang is back throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Best cartridge for coyotes, the change they’d make to predator hunting regulations, technology impacting the spirit of the hunt, and the Mandela effect are all on the dinner table. Heck, did this episode of Spaghetti Shootout even really happen? 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

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00:35:27

#10MinuteTalk | GeoBallistics® | What’s New?

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2026/01/27

GeoBallsitcs® is a robust and comprehensive ballistic solver that integrates with select Vortex products —and it just got better! Tune in as the guys run through its incredible features and capabilities. Get the PRO version free with purchase of any GeoBallistcs® equipped product. Download the free version to check it 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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01:18:15

Ep. 430 | NEW PRODUCTS ALERT | Ace™ Ballistic Weather...

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2026/01/26

The holy grail of binoculars, the holy grail of weather meters, and the ability for the units to talk to one another via the Relay™ Network gives hunters and shooters a new level of capability. Tune in to get the scoop on these new products, the new tech that makes them tick, 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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00:56:36

#10MinuteTalk | Straight Pull Rifles You’ve Never...

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2026/01/20

Ian Klemm is back with a collection of straight pull rifles of different designs and eras. Tune in as he details the intricacies of each, gives us some history, and is his eternally interesting self.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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01:20:22

Ep. 429 | Vortex AMG® 1-10x24 — A New Tier of Optic...

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2026/01/19

A new tier of optic is born. The Vortex AMG® 1-10x24 is the most-advanced, highest performing, feature rich, optically superior, LPVO we’ve ever built. Astonishingly lightweight and compact, it is a true engineering marvel. Tune in and listen to AMG team members Andy Haffemann and Connor McDermot talk through its pedigree, features, and capabilities.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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00:59:49

#10MinuteTalk | 2025 Gear in Review (Shooting)

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2026/01/13

Avid shooters from Vortex get together to share information on new products they used, liked, and made a difference. Tune in to get the scoop on gear you may need too!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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01:37:56

Ep. 428 | 2025 Gear in Review (Hunting)

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2026/01/12

2025 is in the books — along with every hunt the guys could fit in. Listen and watch as they highlight gear they used for the first time, liked, and would recommend.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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00:53:16

#10MinuteTalk | NAS3 High Pressure Cases

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2026/01/06

High pressure cases appear to be the next evolution of cartridge performance. Shell Schock Technologies and their NAS3 cases are at the forefront of the trend. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat through their experiences with Blackarc Munitions ammo loaded using NAS3 cases. Tune in for their thoughts on the technology itself and what they saw.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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01:31:17

Ep. 427 | Suppressor Talk

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2026/01/05

Rob Morrel from Vortex’s New Product Development team drops by the studio to chat suppressors, manufacturing processes, material composition, trends, and what he’s personally excited about. Don’t suppress your urge to tune in. This is a good one.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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00:20:00

#10MinuteTalk | The Winchester .25-35 | Listener Request

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2025/12/31

Introduced in 1895 for the Winchester 1894, the .25-35 Winchester was fast for its time, flat shooting, and optimized for the lever gun. This cartridge had and still has a lot to offer. Saddle up for an informative discussion focused on this classic 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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00:30:41

#10MinuteTalk | The 7mm SAUM | Ahead of Its Time!

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2025/12/30

The 7mm SAUM has everything a long-range hunter or shooter is looking for — today. This cartridge was ahead of its time. Those who understood its capabilities have kept it alive in custom rifles to this day. Tune in as Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Jimmy Hamilton cover this cool cartridge that should have been a household name.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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00:20:13

#10MinuteTalk | The .17 Remington Fireball | Died a...

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2025/12/29

Lightning fast, low recoil, mild report, and perfect for varmints — what’s not to like about the .17 Remington Fireball? Apparently, a lot. This cartridge and rifles chambered in it weren’t long for this world. Tune is as the gang chats through this ultra-cool cartridge that never got traction.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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00:34:52

#10MinuteTalk | The .338 ARC | Big Bullet, Small Case

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2025/12/28

Short, slow, and fat. No, this isn’t Mark’s high school football scouting report. It describes the positive attributes of the .338 ARC. This is a cool cartridge doing cool stuff in a standard AR frame. Tune in to hear all about 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

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00:19:42

#10MinuteTalk | The .405 Winchester | Was Teddy...

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2025/12/27

Introduced in 1904, the .405 Winchester is one of the most powerful lever-action cartridges ever created. Teddy Roosevelt had a particular fondness for it. Ryan Muckenhirn brings in a rifle chambered for this classic cartridge and the guys talk all about its venerable performance.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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