Podcast Episodes

#10MinuteTalk | Muzzy Bullet Breakdown

Muzzleloader bullets come in all shapes and sizes. Round balls to polymer-tipped and custom-swaged, there are a lot of options to choose from. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn run through the differ…

Published on 1 month ago

Ep. 418 | Semi-Auto Deer Rifles, Princes of Pie-Plate Precision?

Episode 418

Semi-auto deer rifles are the Kings of fast follow-up shots, the Dukes of deer drives, and Princes of pie-plate precision (kidding on that last part). A cultural norm in some regions and nearly absen…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

#10MinuteTalk | Fall Hunt Recap | Early October Big Buck Down

Vortex’s Maggie Carsello gives us the rundown on her early October archery whitetail. The biggest buck she’s shot to date, her story is proof positive it pays to strategically target bucks through ev…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The WORST Piece of Hunting Advice You Still Hear | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 28

The gang is back with their spaghetti six shooters slinging meatballs and mild insults. Can Mark Boardman take down the all-knowing Ryan Muckenhirn or does he fall face first in his plate of pasta sh…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Ep. 417 | Thermal Drone Deer Research — Unlocking Whitetail Secrets

Episode 417

Derrick Dixon, founder of the Whitetail Research YouTube channel, buzzes by virtually like a thermal drone to talk about his self-documented, year-long, thermal-drone-based deer study. If you’re inte…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

#10MinuteTalk | South Dakota Deer, Cattle, Mosquitos and Miles

Dan Johnson joins Mark Boardman to report back on his SD muley hunt. He gives his take on an area that’s historically produced and why it was just plain tough this year. Successful or not, we learn f…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

#10MinuteTalk | Ryan Muckenhirn’s Pet .308 Load

Ryan Muckenhirn loves the .308 Winchester and Barnes Bullets. These two facts combine making a podcast all about his pet .308 load and the compelling argument as to its incredible effectiveness. Tune…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 416 | The Vortex Origin Story with President and CEO, Joe Hamilton

Episode 416

Joe Hamilton, President and CEO of Vortex, sits down with Mark Boardman to give Vortex’s gritty origin story, shed light on the philosophies that make Vortex what it is, and let you know about a bran…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

#10MinuteTalk | Fall Hunt Recap - Scottish Highlands Red Stag, Sika Deer and Salmon

Mark Boardman travels to the Scottish Highlands to meet up with the Spartan Precision team. Together, they tackle its rugged terrain and inclement weather in pursuit of red stag, sika deer, and if th…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

#10MinuteTalk | Vortex Triumph HD 3-9x40 Riflescope and 850 Rangefinder

The price/performance ratio bar has been set again. The Vortex Triumph HD 3-9x40 Riflescope and 850 Rangefinder are built to impress without depleting your pocketbook. Perfect for budget conscious hu…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago