Best Riflescope Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 350 | 2024 Budget Rifle Roundup 1:17:15

2h ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn break down their 2024 budget rifle test and review from top to bottom. No bolt is left unturned as they deep dive into the intricacies of each, what they liked, disliked and were surprised by. Tune in for facts and opinions that may just lead to your next big game boom stick. As always, we want to hear your feedbac…

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TFB Behind the Gun #124: What is SOWW? With Roy Hill 39:15

1h ago39:15

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This week we have Roy Hill of SOWW or the Special Operations Wounded Warriors. At SOWW, people like our guest Roy, specialize in providing cost-free assistance to those of the special operations community who need a bit of extra help reacclimating back into civilian life. SOWW (Special Operations Wounded Warriors), a 501(c)(3) Charity, was establis…

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#10MinuteTalk - Hydration and Hydration Supplements 19:48

2h ago19:48

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Elk Shape’s Dan Staton gets a little salty in this conversation all about hydration and hydration supplements. Water and salt are essential. Dan hits us with some great info along with things we ought to be thinking about to maximize our human performance in the field. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics yo…

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Ep. 349 | Colorado Hunting is in the Crosshairs – Your State is Next 1:18:16

1d ago1:18:16

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Dan Gates from CRWM (Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management) and his team have been in the trenches battling an anti-hunting agenda fueled by disinformation, big budgets, and emotion. His organization focuses on CO, but if you think your state, the way you hunt, and the critters you chase are somehow safe or exempt — you’re wrong. Listen to…

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TFB Behind the Gun #123: Guns & Gear at Lynx Brutality w/ Les Winner 38:38

2d ago38:38

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This week on TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast we're bringing back on Les Winner of Pegasus Tests and Polaris Logistics. Most of you will remember Les from our coverage of Woodland, and Finnish Brutality in previous years. Les Winner is an accomplished competitive shooter and an active gear reviewer on his own YouTube Channel - Pegasus Tests. Les also s…

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#10MinuteTalk - Defender Micro Red Dots Breakdown 29:03

4d ago29:03

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Concealed carry to competition and everything between, tune in to hear Vortex’s Chris Urrutia and Liam Ward run through the features, benefits, and applications of the Defender Micro Red Dot series. Tough as nails, there is a Defender to fit your needs. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered…

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Ep. 348 | Montana Mike — Real Life Cowboy and Most Interesting Man in the World 1:47:10

5d ago1:47:10

1:47:10

Real life cowboy, rodeo star, rancher, outfitter, self-reliant, tough as nails, fix anything, honest, hard working and grounded. Mike Barthelmess is a rare breed of man getting rarer by the day. Tune in for a super interesting and fun conversation with some great stories drawn from Mike’s life lived. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us…

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#10MinuteTalk - Find the Perfect Optic with the Vortex® Optics Finder Tool 14:26

11d ago14:26

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Looking for the perfect optic? The Vortex® Optics Finder Tool on vortexoptics.com can help narrow your search. Simple and easy to use, follow along as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn walk through finding your next piece of glass. Try out the Optics Finder! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like co…

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Ep. 347 | Long-Range Instructor Drops Long-Range Knowledge 1:18:27

12d ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Vortex Edge® Instructor Justin Lipska drops by the studio to drop long-range knowledge bombs. Gear, technique and more, tune in to get insightful tips from a true professional. 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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TFB Behind the Gun #122 - Firepower United At Lynx 2024 28:06

17d ago28:06

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This week on TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast we're bringing back Calvin from the YouTube channel and Instagram Account Firepower United to talk about his experiences at Lynx Brutality 2024. Outside of his humorous and oftentimes polarizing posts and skits on social media, Calvin is actually an accomplished USPSA and IPSC shooter, having competed acros…

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#10MinuteTalk - Podcast Studio: A Guided Tour 27:25

18d ago27:25

27:25

The Vortex Nation™ Podcast studio décor is an eclectic mix of random hunting and shooting-related artifacts…And some that are just plain random (like a framed picture of Jason Alexander). Mark Boardman and Jimmy Hamilton give a guided tour, explaining the “why” behind the seemingly arbitrary nature of the items adorning their walls. As always, we w…

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Ep. 346 | Advanced Reloading Tips with Tucker and Scott 1:12:33

19d ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Vortex’s Tucker Schmidt and Scott Parks are back with reloading tips and tricks you can take to the bank…the proverbial bank. We are in no way suggesting…never mind. If you’re into reloading, you’ll likely find what they have to say useful. Or you may flat out disagree and take your rage out in the comments. Either way, give this one a listen. As a…

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TFB Behind the Gun #121: Buying a Silencer is Easier Than Ever w Ryan from Silencer Central 34:19

23d ago34:19

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In this week’s episode of TFB’s Behind the Gun Podcast, we’ve brought on one of the core members of the Silencer Central team, Ryan H, to talk about what he’s recently seen in the suppressor industry. The ATF has recently decreased wait times for e-form 4’s to about a week or so and this has led many who previously would not buy suppressors to sudd…

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#10MinuteTalk - Building a Whitetail Optics Kit — What’s Right for You? 35:54

25d ago35:54

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Serious whitetail hunters use optics and use them well. They are integral to their hunt and their success. Long distance scouting to hardwoods glassing, east to west, bow, rifle, and muzzleloader – optics are a difference maker. So, what should a whitetail optics kit look like? Good question. Tune in as we talk optics for North America’s most popul…

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Ep. 345 | Proper Boot Fit — Expert Tips to Keep You on the Hunt 43:26

26d ago43:26

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A good set of properly fitting boots is critical to the success of any hunt where your legs are your primary mode of transportation. Raw, seeping, painful, blisters will ruin any hunt fast. Kendall Card and Matt Ericksen from Crispi USA sit down with Mark Boardman at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo, providing expert tips to ensure your feet…

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TFB Behind the Gun #120: The Iraqi Police At Lynx Brutality 2024 w/ Bloke On The Range 1:12:24

1M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Lynx Brutality 2024 is an international two-gun competition similar to other "Brutality" events found across the globe. Inspired and derived from two gun action challenge matches organized by Karl Kasarda and Ian McCollum of InRnageTV, Lynx Brutality is the Slovenian variant of the match that invites all competitors to demonstrate both their shooti…

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#10MinuteTalk - I’m AK. You’re AK. We’re all AK. 1:50:57

1M ago1:50:57

1:50:57

Vortex’s Scott Hollfelder digs up several AK’s from his backyard, wipes of the Cosmoline, and sits down for a podcast all about his favorite firearm. Tune in for a fun conversation with an AK enthusiast who appreciates the fine attributes of the super cool, super reliable, and historically significant, AK platform. As always, we want to hear your f…

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Ep. 344 | Most Versatile Cartridge Ever? 1:05:49

1M ago1:05:49

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Pumps, levers, bolt guns, autos, and AR’s. Precision rifles to predators. Big game to biggest game. Military and law enforcement applications – check that box too. The .308 Winchester may not be the best cartridge for everything, but it is certainly the most versatile cartridge for a heck of a lot of things. One rifle to do it all? Look to the good…

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TFB Behind the Gun #119: Matt & Annalise with FirearmLand 36:16

1M ago36:16

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In today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we're excited to welcome Matt and Annalise from FirearmLand. They'll be discussing the ins and outs of buying, selling, and trading firearms through their two businesses FirearmLand and CashForArms. FirearmLand specializes in sourcing, researching, and auctioning a diverse range of firearms, from …

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#10MinuteTalk - Presenting Your Pistol Red Dot Fast and Effective — Every Time 20:53

1M ago20:53

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Pistol-mounted red dot sights have changed the pistol shooting game. But there are best practices to implement into your shooting regimen to ensure your dot gets on target fast and effective. Chris Urrutia from Vortex Edge® drops by to drop knowledge on this very topic. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics y…

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Ep. 343 | How to Shoot a USPSA Match — a Grand Master’s Approach 1:55:47

1M ago1:55:47

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High-level competitive shooter, USPSA Grand Master, and integral to Vortex’s Mil/LE sales team, Adam Maxwell is no stranger to USPSA along with most of the shooting sports disciplines. He, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Mark Boardman talk through how to shoot a USPSA Match. Tune in to up your pistol game on pistol games. As always, we want to hear your feedb…

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Ep. 342 | Three Months to Season — There’s Still Time to Train 1:24:29

1M ago1:24:29

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Invest in your most important piece of gear — you! Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of MTNTOUGH, joins Mark Boardman for a marathon of a conversation about hunt-specific training. Even if you’ve let the fitness component slip, there’s still time to positively impact your fitness level before big game seasons kick off — if you start now. Fitness is key …

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TFB Behind the Gun #118: Behind the Scenes with TFBTV's Adam M 39:17

1M ago39:17

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Hailing from New York and with a background in the Television industry, TFBTV's Adam M isn't your typical crew member. Adam didn't seek out guns as a form of entertainment or even curiosity but rather as a means of self-defense. After a disturbing encounter with a home invader, Adam immediately sought out to gain a means of self-defense - a gun. Af…

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#10MinuteTalk - The 7mm STW — Live Fast and Die Young 39:25

2M ago39:25

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Bestowing lead-balloon status on the 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner) may have some folks wanting to sling lead at us. If that’s the case, we ask you download to rotten tomatoes. Born from the 8mm Remington Magnum (most certainly a lead balloon), the 7mm STW began life as a wildcat, gained popularity at a rate akin to the velocity it could push b…

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Ep. 341 | Wheel Guns — Pure Americana 1:39:29

2M ago1:39:29

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The gang is firing on all cylinders today as they break down the category of wheel guns. The good old revolver won the west, and it still wins our hearts over today. Battlefield to bear country, hip to ankle, the revolver has been there and done that. Its practicality and proven performance cannot be denied. Pull the hammer back and press play on t…

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TFB Behind the Gun #117: NRAAM 2024 Wrap-Up with Hop 40:40

2M ago40:40

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The NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits are a yearly treat for Luke and Hop. In stark opposition to SHOT Show, which is an entirely industry-focused event, the NRA show is for customers and gun hobbyists. At the NRA Show you'll find loads of firearms accessories for sale, and a bunch of helpful staff from the gun companies both big and small to tell yo…

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#10MinuteTalk - Executing a Fast and Efficient Mag Change 29:19

2M ago29:19

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USPSA Grand Master, Adam Maxwell, drops in to tell us how to drop and change magazines like a pro. Competition to professional work and self-defense — a fast and efficient mag change will shave points and may save your life. Tune in to hear the process Adam has distilled down through years of dedicated training. As always, we want to hear your feed…

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Ep. 340 | Road Tripping with Jerry Miculek 56:26

2M ago56:26

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Jerry Miculek’s flight gets diverted, we pick him up in Milwaukee, and BS all the way back to Vortex HQ. Jerry is a national treasure. His shooting ability, knowledge, philosophy on life, and stories are unmatched. A true pleasure to hang with, Jerry is the real deal in every way. Ride along for a fun and informative conversation with Mark Boardman…

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TFB Behind the Gun #116: A Crash Course In Meprolight History with Eric and Jordan 49:43

2M ago49:43

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Meprolight optics have been in use across the globe for quite some time now. Starting in their home country of Israel, Meprolight gradually broke out of its role as a provider of military technology to the IDF, and now provides quality optics, iron sights, and laser aiming devices that work in a wide variety of situations, and for a wide variety of…

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#10MinuteTalk - Appendix Carry — Holster Position and Draw 43:09

2M ago43:09

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The appendix carry position is one of the most popular — and for good reason. Vortex Edge® instructor Chris Urrutia covers holsters, fit, customizing for ideal pistol position, proper draw and more. If you conceal carry or are thinking about it, this is a good one. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd …

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Ep. 339 | Choosing the Right Hunting Riflescope 1:14:34

2M ago1:14:34

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Different critters, terrain, rifles, personal capabilities, tactics and what a person wants to get out of their hunt will dictate the best riflescope for them. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn break down the hunting riflescope category to help hunters select the optimal riflescope for their outdoor adventures. As always, we want to hear your feedb…

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TFB Behind The Gun Podcast #115: Full Spectrum Warrior Training w/ Rich Graham 51:38

2M ago51:38

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On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast we're proud to have Rich Graham of the Full Spectrum Warrior training company. Rich Graham is a former Navy SEAL team member who transitioned out of military life and right into training life. While he started his post-Navy career off by being a physical fitness trainer, he quickly picked up a pass…

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#10MinuteTalk - Jimmy’s Ruger 5.7x28 Rundown — Does He Like It? 33:29

2M ago33:29

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Ruger 5.7x28 ain’t no math problem — it’s a super cool gun Jimmy brought in for us to check out. The cartridge itself to the form factor of this compact rig, it is sweet for a variety of reasons. Jimmy gives us a rundown including his likes, critiques, and the modifications he made. Check it out with us and decide if you need one too. As always, we…

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Ep. 338 | Riflescope Mounting Solutions — What’s Best? 1:36:52

2M ago1:36:52

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Ring and base riflescope mounting solutions are nearly as diverse as the rifles they sit on. The perfect match for your long-range rig might be the worst for your lightweight mountain rifle. In this podcast, we run through the most popular options, detailing their pros, cons, and how they work. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know …

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TFB Behind the Gun #114: Vlad's Wild Gun Adventures in the Russian Film Industry 50:15

2M ago50:15

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Most of you are familiar with TFB's own Vladimir Onokoy - a Russian writer who's not just an expert on the AK platform, but a wide variety of firearms from across the globe. Vlad has not only served as a consultant for military outfits around the world, but as you'll learn today, he's also been a consultant, and actor, and also worked in the exciti…

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#10MinuteTalk - SHTF Go Bags — What Should be in Your Kit? 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

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Proverbial S#!T hitting the fan can come in many forms and mean many things. The guys share their thoughts on kits they have put together and what they think should be in their kit. Your region, circumstances, job, and infinite variables can determine the right kit for you. This is an initial discussion likely with a follow up. As always, we want t…

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Ep. 337 | Lightweight Hunting Suppressor Breakdown — What’s Right for You? 1:41:23

3M ago1:41:23

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Adding lightweight suppressors to hunting rifles is incredibly popular. The upside is so great, hunters are selecting/building rifles specifically around their plan to suppress it. But which model will best suit your needs? Rob Morell from Vortex® Product Development uses his engineering brain to create a spreadsheet of popular models broken down b…

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TFB Behind The Gun Podcast #113: Plunging Into the Dark with Paul B 43:01

3M ago43:01

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This week, we’re joined once again by a familiar face to delve into a familiar topic: Paul B and Moons Out Goons Out 2024! Moons Out Goons Out 2024 is a night vision carbine match hosted by Forgotten Weapons and supported by great companies like TNVC, Varusteleka, Refuge Medical, and many more. The match consists of several stages of carbine-only s…

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