Vortex Nation Podcast

#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

#10MinuteTalk | The Hunting Essential Your Buddies Never Pack

Mark Boardman puts Vortex hunters on the spot with one simple question: What's the one piece of hunting gear you never leave home without? From overlooked hunting essenti

Ep. 454 | 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Velocity and Gel Test | Full Report!

After velocity and gel testing Federal 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak loaded with 130 Grain Terminal Ascent bullets and comparing it to 6.5 PRC, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn br

#10MinuteTalk | Backcountry Sleep Systems — Sleep Your Way to the Top of the Mountain

Quality sleep can make or break a backcountry hunt. When you're covering miles, climbing elevation, and recovering for another full day in the field, your sleep system is

Ep. 453 | Kifaru Packs, Hunting Gear & Backpack Design | Behind the Brand

The crew from Kifaru steps away from spring turkey season to talk hunting packs, technical fabrics, backpack design, apparel, and the philosophy behind building some of t

#10MinuteTalk | Model 307 MZY | Weatherby's First Muzzleloader

Weatherby enters the muzzleloader arena in a big way with the ultra-premier Model 307 MZY. Blending features of a high-end rifle with state-of-the-art ignition technology

Ep. 452 | Boots We Like — Best Hunting Boots for Mountain Hunts to Whitetails

Mark Boarmdan and Ryan Muckenhirn lace up for a podcast all about boots they’ve used, trust and would recommend. Mountain hunts to farmland whitetails, your footwear can