Vortex Nation Podcast

#10MinuteTalk | Modern Suppressor design and Two Paths to Suppressor Ownership | Exigent Defense

Exigent Defense suppressor manufacturer, lawyer, and Kentucky Gun Owners of America representative, Evan Wilson, stops in to talk through modern suppressor design and the

Ep. 464 | H&K’s Most Iconic Firearms | James Williamson and Tommy Brooker

H&K’s James Williamson and Tommy Booker join Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn for an unforgettable range session featuring some of the coolest and most legendary firearm

#10MinuteTalk | Hunting Riflescope Magnification | Is Less More?

How much riflescope magnification do you really need for hunting? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn get into a “healthy discussion” about the best hunting scope magnifica

Ep. 463 | Behind the Scenes Stories of Wildcatting the 6.5 BC

The 6.5 Bitchcat (6.5 BC) is back—and this wildcat cartridge is getting a serious deep dive. In this episode of the Vortex Nation Podcast, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenh

#10MinuteTalk | Practical Shooting Sports for Hunters: Build Real-World Marksmanship

Want to fill your freezer more consistently? The moment of truth rarely offers a flat, stable setup. In this episode, Vortex’s Mike Tassoul and Jimmy Jordan break down ho

Ep. 462 | TUSC Loadout: Tactical Urban Sustainment Course Gear & Kit

What gear do you actually need for a Tactical Urban Sustainment Course (TUSC)? Vortex Edge® instructor, in-house prepper, and survival hobbyist Mike Griffin joins Mark Bo

#10MinuteTalk | Razor® HD Gen III 6-36x56 | The NEW VMR-5 Reticle

The Razor® HD Gen III 6-36x56 adds the new VMR-5 reticle to its lineup for shooters who prioritize a clean field of view. Less can be more for some shooters when it comes

Ep. 461 | PRSuit: The New Precision Rifle Hobby You Didn’t Know You Needed

What happens when precision rifle shooting meets real-world field scenarios? Mark Boardman sits down with Ken Wheeler, owner of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), and Vort

#10MinuteTalk | What’s New with GeoBallistics®? | Features, Tech, Functionality

The Vortex Optics GeoBallistics® app just got better. In this video, we break down the latest GeoBallistics® updates, new features, technology, and functionality—includin

Ep. 460 | New Gear and Arrow Setup Secrets with Day Six Gear | Ft. Bryan Broderick

Bryan Broderick from Day Six Gear drops by Vortex to drop some serious arrow and broadhead knowledge. Bryan’s archery philosophies are backed by 10 lifetimes of practical

#10MinuteTalk | How to Become a Successful YouTube Creator | Hunting & Fishing with Gone All Season

What does it really take to build a successful YouTube channel in the hunting and fishing world? Gone All Season’s Cole Booth and Brett Walker join Mark Boardman to share

Ep. 459 | Packs We Like | Features, Accessories, Considerations

Packing gear in and game out requires a quality backpack purpose-built for the job. Quick day hunt or a multi-day backcountry adventure, the right backpack can make all t

#10MinuteTalk | NEW Product Alert | Anarch+ Golf Rangefinder

The next evolution of our flagship rangefinder is here. Built from real golfer feedback, the NEW Anarch+ is engineered to help you play with more confidence. Ultrafast di

Ep. 458 | .308 SUPER is Better Than .300 SUPER WSM???

The .308 SUPER is here—and it might be one of the most interesting new .30-caliber cartridge concepts we've tested. In this episode, we put the Barnes 212-grain LRX Bore

#10MinuteTalk | The 25 GT | Most Versatile Quarter Bore and it’s NOT Commercially Available!

The perfect blend of velocity, recoil, bullet profile, bullet weight, wind deflection, splash, and versatility. And at press time, there’s not a commercial option. Long r

Ep. 457 | New Studio Reveal + Listener Q&A

The NEW podcast studio is in full effect.  In this special listener Q&A, the Vortex Nation and CARE podcast teams join forces to answer your best hunting, shooting, CARE,

#10MinuteTalk | Could Oregon Ban Hunting, Fishing & Ranching? The PEACE Act Explained

Rob Sexton, Senior Vice President of the Sportsmen's Alliance, joins Mark Boardman to explain Oregon Initiative Petition 28, also known as the PEACE Act (People for Elimi

Ep. 456 | Waterfowl Competition Calling, Quill Creek Calls, and Hunting Tactics | Chance Wadsworth

Three-time Live World Goose Calling Champion and founder of Quill Creek Calls, Chance Wadsworth, drops into our podcast decoys to talk contest calling, waterfowl hunting

#10MinuteTalk | NEW Crossfire® II Red Dots | Features, Performance & Models Explained

The all-new Vortex Crossfire® II Dot Sight delivers fast target acquisition, rugged reliability, and upgraded performance for ARs, rifles, shotguns, and PCCs. In this epi

Ep. 455 | The Best Tents We've Used: Backpacking, Hunting & Camping

Not all tents are built for the same adventure. In this episode, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn break down tents they've trusted over years of hunting, backpacking, ca