Vortex Nation Podcast

Remi Warren is back with proven late-season elk hunting tips to help you adapt, find elk, and capitalize on your remaining opportunities. He covers elk behavior, avoiding hunting pressure, using hunting pressure to your advantage, tracking, still hunting, chasing today’s bull tomorrow, and more. This episode breaks down strategies that can make the difference when the season gets tough. Few people know elk hunting like Remi Warren. Leverage his knowledge to be one of the lucky few who punch their elk tag.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

What actually happens when a bullet hits ballistic gel? And what can you learn when you capture the action at speeds the human eye could never see?On this episode, we sit down with Vortex Mechanical Engineer Bradley Richardson to talk about the high-level projects he works on, his unexpected TikTok fame, and the high-speed camera he operates to help us film and analyze the terminal performance of cartridges and bullets.From capturing incredibly fast events in extreme slow motion to breaking down the science behind what happens after impact, Bradley explains why high-speed footage is such a valuable tool, which Vortex departments use it, and what we can learn from watching bullets do their thing frame by frame.We also get into the numbers behind the camera, the coolest discoveries Bradley has made through his work, and a recent ballistic gel session that had him scribbling out some math to figure out exactly what was happening. 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

Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn are back with another round of Hot Takes, tackling one of the biggest debates in hunting optics: first focal plane (FFP) vs. second focal plane (SFP) rifle scopes.Which focal plane is better for hunting? Does first focal plane offer the advantage, or does second focal plane make more sense in the field? Mark and Ryan share their perspectives, challenge each other's opinions, and break down the pros and cons of each.Do they agree, disagree or eventually find compromise. Is the true answer simply, it depends? Tune in 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 @vortexnationpodcast

The .338 Federal might be one of the most underrated hunting cartridges out there. For Ty Fosbenner’s Dream Build Experience, we set out to build a custom bolt-action rifle designed for Kodiak Island blacktail deer hunting and brown bear defense. The result? An insanely versatile hunting rifle that will have you reconsidering the .338 Federal.Ty’s unique rifle requirements set the stage for an unforgettable week of rifle building, handload development, and practical shooting. Along the way, we discuss Ty’s Coast Guard background, why he chose the .338 Federal, and how this often-overlooked cartridge fits his demanding hunting needs.Little did Ty know his rifle needs would make Mark Boardman’s and Ryan Muckenhirn’s build dreams come true 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

The .308 SUPER episode of Cartridge Talks sparked plenty of questions and conversation. Now, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn are back to address your comments, tackle viewer questions, and clear up the confusion surrounding the .308 SUPER. In this episode, we unpack the discussion, provide additional context, and set the record straight on .308 SUPER.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