Best Riflescope Podcasts (2023)

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TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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TFB Behind the Gun #95: Gun Guy Christmas Gift Brainstorming 43:01

9h ago43:01

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In this episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we talk about Christmas gifts for gun guys! I've brought alohg a special guest, Kirk from Aero Precision, as well as Paul B, and Eugene L from AllOutdoor to talk about the best Christmas gifts to get for gun guys. Since the four of us have a pretty wide variety of tastes and experience when it comes …

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - What a Bore Scope Will Tell You 28:59

2d ago28:59

28:59

Ian Klemm stops by to chat scopes – bore scopes that is. This handy device will unlock the secrets of your rifle’s bore. And they retail for around $60. Not bad for a device that not long ago was likely top-tier spy-ops material. Tune in to hear what it can tell you and why you just might want to pick one up. As always, we want to hear your feedbac…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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Ep. 316 | The Three Tiers of Muzzleloading 1:38:42

3d ago1:38:42

1:38:42

Muzzleloaders fall into approximately three different buckets (Traditional, Inline, Extreme Performance). As simple as they can be, they can be equally complex. Mark Boardman, Jim Hamilton, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Paul Neess dive deep into each style and their distinct nuances. They even find a sweet spot of price and performance that’s tough to beat.…

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You Have One Handwarmer. Where Do You Stick It? | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 14 23:50

8d ago23:50

23:50

The “Spaghetti Gang” is at it again – answering high energy questions of zero relevance. Will Mark find his slump buster, or once again fall victim to the all-mighty Muckenhirn. From the best outdoor infomercial, to bribery, cheese, and more, tune in for a characteristically ridiculous ride you can only get from Spaghetti Shootout. As always, we wa…

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TFB Behind the Gun #94 - A Happy Thanksgiving to All 8:01

4d ago8:01

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at TFB and TFBTV! This episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast is just a quick one to let some of the TFB crew share what they are thankful about this year both in their own lives, and specifically in the gun industry! We'd love to hear what made your 2023 Thanksgiving great this year as well as what you're al…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - Does Cryogenically Freezing Your Barrel Improve Performance? 20:07

8d ago20:07

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Cryogenically freezing barrels is a declared important step in some barrel manufacturers’ process. Entire services are available to cryo barrels for customers interested in accuracy, consistency and longer barrel life. Some say the process works wonders. Some say it’s a fallacy. Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn debate its relevanc…

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Ep. 315 | "We Hunted the Entire Deer Season - Here's what we learned" ft. The Element 1:19:09

2d ago1:19:09

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Content creators and dedicated deer hunters, Tyler Jones, and K.C. Smith from The Element podcast detail their origin story, how they got linked up with the MeatEater crew, their multi-state Buck Truck deer hunting tour, and deer hunting lessons learned along the way. These guys are fun to talk to! Tune in for a great conversation with some super s…

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#10MinuteTalk - Peep This - Aperture Sights on Firearms and Muzzleloaders 28:52

13d ago28:52

28:52

Aperture sights, commonly referred to as peep sights, are a fun and extremely accurate way to shoot an open-sighted rifle or muzzleloader. But why? What rifles do they marry well with? Mark Boardman, Jim Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn pull a couple of Ryan’s rifles out of the safe to chat through them and the different styles of peep sights they are…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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Ep. 314 | Hot Tent Camping – What You Need to Know 50:22

9d ago50:22

50:22

That hot tent camping is SOOO hot right now (mild Zoolander movie reference). And for good reason. The ability to stay warm and get dry is critical for late-season hunts – or any hunt where inclement weather is a possibility. It can be the difference between staying or going home. More critically, the difference between life and death. At the minim…

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TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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TFB Behind the Gun #93: Getting Bit By The Competition Bug w/ Nic L 29:50

22d ago29:50

29:50

In this episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast we've brought back on fellow TFB writer and my good friend Nic L to talk about his recent reintroduction into the competition shooting world. I'm of the belief that competition shooting is one of the best ways to stay not only competent and familiar with your firearms, but a great way to test out any …

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - Red Dots on Hunting Rifles? 25:11

20d ago25:11

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Close quarters, fast shots, moving targets, dynamic situations, shooting with both eyes open and a high-level need for rapid target acquisition. Sound like a “tactical environment”? Could be, but it’s not. You’re on a driven hog hunt in Spain or Germany, calling red stags in France, or on stand during a good old fashioned Midwest deer drive. All th…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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Ep. 313 | 7mm Rem Mag vs 7mm PRC — Is the King Dead? 57:13

16d ago57:13

57:13

The king of the 7mm’s for decades, the 7mm Rem Mag has a reputation for performance and long-range authority. But with the rise of the 7mm PRC, is the king dead? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn dive deep into their gel-shooting results to break down these cartridges and answer this very question. Was the original outcome the right one? Mark says …

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TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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TFB Behind the Gun #92: What the Heck is a Thermal Fit Upper w/ Munitionworks 47:29

29d ago47:29

47:29

On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast I've brought on the owner and operator of Munitionworks, Dane, to talk a bit about his company. When it comes to AR-15 rifles, most of us aren't really looking to reinvent the wheel, and I think that goes the same for Dane. Dane and Munitionworks strive to give their customers access to the best av…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - Plant Brush — Save Mule Deer 22:56

22d ago22:56

22:56

Mule deer are amazing critters. Sage brush and bitter brush are critical components of their habitat. Some areas need more to keep herds and ecosystems in optimal condition. Mark Boardman sits down with Brian McElrea from HUSH to chat about their super cool Brush for Bucks program — agrowing program YOU can get involved with. Tune in to hear how y…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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Ep. 312 | Giving Back to Those Who Give so Much – Special Ops Xcursions 28:37

23d ago28:37

28:37

Special Ops Xcursions (SOX) provides high quality/much needed outdoor experiences to active special ops personnel and their families. This work is critically important, life changing, and even life saving. Tune in as Scott Graves gives us the rundown on this fantastic organization and the amazing impact they have. You’ll also get the scoop on Vorte…

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TFB Behind the Gun #91: The 2023 Hesco Zombie Invitational 43:16

1M ago43:16

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On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast we've brought back some old friends of the show: Philip, Brent, Daryl, and Kyle, to talk about their recent experiences at the 2023 Hesco Zombie Invitational hosted at the Echo Valley Training center in West Virginia. Perfectly fitting for the month of October, the Zombie Invitational is an appropr…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - Honoring Our Nation’s War Dogs and their Handlers — The US War Dogs Association 20:59

28d ago20:59

20:59

America’s 4-legged heroes and their hero handlers need support after they retire. Enter the US War Dogs Association! This organization takes on the significant financial burden of caring for war dogs who served our country. Dogs who saved the lives of countless soldiers who depended on their incredible capabilities. Chris Willingham Joins Mark Boar…

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#10MinuteTalk - Night Vision — Is it Worth it? 42:41

1M ago42:41

42:41

Night Vision: It’s a crazy superpower instrumental in the success of our modern warfighters, looks cool in movies, and elevates the night hunting and shooting experience. Mounted to your face or rifle, there’s no question it is insanely awesome. Is it expensive? Yes. Do you want it? Yes. But is it worth it? Vortex Edge® instructor Mike Griffin join…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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Ep. 311 | The Impact® 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder — Change Your Shooting Life 1:10:26

1M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

The Impact® 4000 Ballistic Rail-Mounted Laser Rangefinder. The name says a lot but doesn’t say it all. Vortex’s Tucker Schmidt and Nick Blough (credentialed shooters to say the least) join the podcast to expound on the game-changing capabilities of this unit. Simply put, you can transform your rifle into a cohesive system that ranges targets with p…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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Best Lie to Go Hunting? | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 13 26:54

1M ago26:54

26:54

Do nice guys finish last? Find out as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn assign each other a gas station identity, determine if HEYDUDE’s or Crocs are the best camp shoe, test friendships with hunting spot betrayal, and fabricate lies to get off work. And of course, there’s a spicy meatball to get things going. Tune in to see if Mark starts a two-ga…

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TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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TFB Behind the Gun #90: Warning Explicit Firearms Content 1:09:05

1M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

The cast of characters that you'll likely meet at any Brutality match is going to vary quite widely and this year's Finnish Brutality match was no different - at least in the media squad. This year I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Paige and Jaxon who made the match a whole lot more fun with not just their shooting abilities, but also the amou…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - Seek One's Gear and Deer Tactics Revealed 22:24

1M ago22:24

22:24

Lee Ellis and Drew Carroll from Seek One dump gear and deer knowledge in this tip-rich podcast “geared” toward getting you your next big buck. These guys are insanely dialed and meticulously detail oriented. Their track record for killing giants speaks for itself. Swivel your ears forward and pay attention. These guys know what they are talking abo…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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Ep. 310 | 31 Species of Deer? “You sure about that?” “You sure about that?” 1:07:13

1M ago1:07:13

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According to some, we have 31 species of deer to chase in North America. Is that true? Mark Boardman joins Arizona Game and Fish Wildlife Biologist Jim Heffelfinger to find out. Jim is a passionate deer expert, has written books on deer, coauthored books on deer, runs the website deernut.com, can be found on Instagram as @cervidnut, and is a full r…

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TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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TFB Behind the Gun #89: PSR Part II - Surviving Finnish Brutality 28:05

2M ago28:05

28:05

We are back in the studio with Mr. Print Shoot Repeat this time to talk about his time at Finnish Brutality 2023. PSR and I happened to share a spot in the Media Squad together and often got paired up for the most difficult part of our respective division - The Breacher Division. Today PSR and I talk about our kit for the match, how we both got inv…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - Ryan Muckenhirn’s Howa Carbon Stalker – 6mm ARC 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

Is it an impulse buy when you’ve been looking for a specific style of rifle for a while, then buy it the second you think you found it? Ask Ryan Muckenhirn as he walks us through his brand spanking new Howa Carbon Stalker in 6mm ARC – an increasingly popular cartridge. We get the why behind his need for this rifle, the scoop on the rifle itself, so…

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Ep. 309 | 350 Legend vs 450 Bushmaster — Total Domination from the 350 Legend? 45:33

2M ago45:33

45:33

Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn sit down to pull bullets and further evaluate their 350 Legend and 450 Bushmaster gel-shooting results. Do they do their signature flip-flopping, or does the data hold up in their cartridge court? Find out right here. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered o…

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TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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TFB Behind the Gun #88: Print Shoot Repeat Pt. 1 - Can't Stop the Signal 41:55

2M ago41:55

41:55

On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast I have the pleasure of bringing on a new friend of mine, Mr. Print Shoot Repeat. Mr. Shoot, as he is often called, is a purveyor of 3D printed firearms, and a deftly competent shooter to boot. Today Mr. Shoot and I discuss how he got into firearms in the first place, a bit about what he does exactl…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - Zero Your Riflescope in 3 Shots or Less? 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

A solid riflescope zero doesn’t have to burn tons of ammo, bruise your shoulder, and take up your entire day. It can be a simple, clean, and efficient process. With a little prework, the right tools, and confident shooting, a great zero can be accomplished in just a few shots. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn walk through techniques and equipment …

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Ep. 308 | I Waterboarded My Rangefinder – Ft. MeatEater’s Clay Newcomb 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Host of MeatEater’s Bear Grease Podcast, Clay Newcomb joins Mark Boardman to recount an unorthodox but effective coastal bear hunt, bear hunting in general, owning Bear Hunting Magazine, how he ended up at MeatEater as part of their all-star cast (our words not his) and more. Clay is a hell of a woodsman, super interesting, inciteful, and all-aroun…

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TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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TFB Behind the Gun #87: Exploring the Granny Tunnel with Calvin of Firepower United 59:45

2M ago59:45

59:45

On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast we've brought on Calvin from the YouTube channel Firepower United. For longtime readers and watchers of TFB, many of you might remember Calvin back when Alex C used to frequent the channel. While calvin doesn't do many long-form videos these days on his YouTube channel, he does run a highly success…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - 2023 Budget Rifle Roundup – Sub $700 Rifles You Can Bank On 1:20:08

2M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Accurate, reliable, and economical hunting rifles are produced by nearly every major rifle manufacturer these days. Consumers are reaping the benefits of modern materials and production techniques. Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Jimmy Hamilton talk through 7 sub $700 models built to fill freezers and wall space — with money left over for your …

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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Ep. 307 | Pro Picks: Build the Ultimate Long-Range Kit 55:36

2M ago55:36

55:36

Professional military sniper, private sector Vortex Edge® instructor, and long-range shooting competition enthusiast, Corey Eliasson, has the experience to build a sleek long-range system that flat out works. His kit is no frills, all business, and meticulously thought out. He’s refined it over the years and continues to refine it. Mark Boardman an…

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If Texas was a Firearm? | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 12 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

Mark comes out of the gate hot, Ryan desperately resorts to “your mom jokes”, we turn Texas into a firearm, Jimmy gets a mohawk, and more. Will Mark break his tradition-like losing streak or burn up like a star entering earth’s atmosphere? Watch to find out. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like co…

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#10MinuteTalk - Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays – What’s the Diff? 47:46

2M ago47:46

47:46

Insanely fun, accessible, low recoil, all ages welcome, and as casual or competitive as you want to make it — the shotgun shooting sports are king for these reasons and more. But what’s the difference between trap, skeet, and sporting clays? Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton and resident clays expert, Ryan Muckenhirn, break down the big three, so you c…

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Ep. 306 | Making Sense of Broadheads with the Ranch Fairy 1:34:19

2M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

Mark Boardman sits down with Troy Fowler (The Ranch Fairy) to make sense of broadheads, how they work, things to consider, how to tune your arrows to shoot with broadheads, and more. They navigate a windy conversational path to get your broadheads shooting straight…. And cutting deep! Tune in for the educational and always entertaining, Ranch Fairy…

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TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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TFB Behind the Gun #85 - Who is Varusteleka? with CEO Jari Lane 43:20

3M ago43:20

43:20

On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast I'm proud to host the CEO of Varusteleka, Jari Lane. Varusteleka (pronounced Where's the liquor?) is a Finnish worldwide distributor and producer of both military surplus clothing, and new manufacture military and outdoor gear. The company was established back in 2003 and has become the biggest arm…

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TFB Behind The Gun Podcast #86: What is Multispectral Night Vision? Derick w/ PARD 42:03

3M ago42:03

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On this week's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast I've brought on Derick with PARD. PARD is a foreign producer of digital and thermal night vision devices that primarily caters to law enforcement and military departments needing observational equipment. However, PARD is also in the business of producing digital night vision, thermal scopes, an…

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Vortex Nation Podcast

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#10MinuteTalk - Lead Balloon: The .338 Federal 37:51

3M ago37:51

37:51

It’s time for another of Ryan Muckenhirn’s “Lead Balloon’s.” On paper the .338 Federal checks a lot of boxes hunters look for in a cartridge. Alas, it didn’t make a lot of paper for rifle and ammunition manufactures. As with many cartridges, success or failure can be difficult to make sense of. The .338 Federal certainly outperforms its popularity.…

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Ep. 305 | .300 Win Mag vs .308 – Do You Need One or Both? 59:40

3M ago59:40

59:40

Will the .308 do everything you need? Do you need the raw horsepower of a .300 Win Mag to get the job done? Or do you need both? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat through their gel-shooting results, extract, examine, measure, and not only weigh the projectiles themselves, but where each cartridge makes the most sense. As always, we want to hea…

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