Vortex Nation Podcast

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Ep. 191 | Get FOC’d – with the Ranch Fairy Jul 26, 2021

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Heavy arrow setups with a high Front-of-Center (FOC) percentage and single-bevel, cut -on-contact broadheads built for optimal penetration, bone breaking performance and consistent pass-through’s, are the basics of Troy Fowler’s, (a.k.a the “Ranch Fairy”), arrow philosophy. But why? Can’t you get the same total Kinetic Energy with a light arrow moving faster – and it will shoot flatter too? What about momentum? How is it different from Kinetic Energy and is it more important? What happens to an arrow’s potential for penetration long after it leaves the bow? The Ranch Fairy answers these questions and more in this super informative podcast. Warning: You may be tweaking your arrow setup – or at least rethinking what you thought you knew. Watch on YouTube for the full effect – because Troy shows us telling charts that illustrate his points.

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#10MinuteTalk - Best Road Trip Gas Station? Jul 20, 2021

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Gas Stations are a big part of any road trip. They fuel your vehicle and your body. But what is the best gas station? Opinions on this tough-to-answer question differ greatly. Regionality plays a role on one’s nationalistic view of their favorite petrol peddler. Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton, Cameraman Cooper Long and the all-knowing Ryan Muckenhirn tackle the tough questions in this riveting 10-minutes of gas-station fury. What attributes make a good gas station? What’s your go-to? Did we miss any? Let us know!!!

Ep. 190 | What Is “Parallax” and Does It Really Matter? Jul 19, 2021

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par·al·lax

/ˈperəˌlaks/

Noun: A mysterious phenomena known to cause confusion, mispronunciation, and possible overthinking. Ok, the real definition: The effect whereby the position or direction of an object appears to differ when viewed from different positions. Mark and Jim grab Vortex’s Mike Tassoul and Ryan Muckenhirn to break down parallax as it relates to shooting, how big a deal it is, and if you should be blaming your misses on it.

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#10MinuteTalk - 6.5 Creed Life Hack – You Need to Know This Jul 13, 2021

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Mark and Jim were astounded when in-house long-range shooter, Nick Laufenberg, did some simple subtraction and had them hitting targets out to 800 yards with their 6.5 Creedmoor’s - without ever touching a ballistic calculator. Tune in to hear how this mathemagician did it!

Ep. 189 | Misunderstood and Always Under Attack - Hound Hunting with the “Untamed” Jul 12, 2021

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Hound hunting for bears, mountain lions and other game where regulations allow, can be a hot-button topic for hunters and non-hunters alike. It’s often under attack, but why? As with many things, education and understanding are paramount when it comes to formulating a valid opinion – no matter where your view ultimately falls. That’s why we brought on Kirk and Josh from “The Untamed” - Two Experienced hound hunters who can speak to their personal journeys with the practice, common misconceptions that surround it, their love for their dogs and the lifestyle, the wildlife management and controlled harvest aspect (if they choose to harvest), and all of the ultra-rewarding interpersonal relationships it fosters along the way. If you are curios about hound hunting, have questions about hound hunting, or have an opinion about hound hunting - good or bad, tune in to get perspective from two good guys who actually do it.

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#10(Not)MinuteTalk - The PERFECT Steak? Jul 06, 2021

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Few subjects garner more contention than how to cook the perfect steak. I mean, we are all masters of our grilling domain, right? Mark and Jim sit down with in-house chef, Travis Vogel, to tackle this hotly debated topic? From Sous vide to cast iron, butter to bacon, and the why behind it all, this is a good one for anyone who eats red meat! What are your tips to cook the perfect steak?

Ep. 188 | Competition AR vs Duty AR – What’s the Difference? Jul 05, 2021

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Competition AR Vs. Duty AR. Big difference, or semantics? Will a competition AR get you “killed in the streets” due to its guaranteed unreliability? Is a duty AR, selected with considerations that matter not when seeking a podium finish? The answers you seek lye between the ears of our very own Adam Maxwell. Lucky for us, he shares his wealth of knowledge on this all-important matter. Tune in to find out if you are geared up for success. ARe you ready?

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#10MinuteTalk - The 7.62x25 (This one’s for you @glewisecom) Jun 29, 2021

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Shout out to Greg Lewis (@glewisecom_) for suggesting…and requesting and requesting and requesting…the 7.62x25 as one of our 10-Minute Talks. This bottlenecked pistol cartridge is flat-out cool-as-heck. Tune in to hear Ryan Muckenhirn enlighten us on this unique, ahead-of-its-time, blast from the past!...Thanks Greg!

Ep. 187 | NRL22/22X - Your New Shooting Hobby? Jun 28, 2021

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The only thing hotter than .22 Long ammo on the shelf is NRL 22 and NRL 22X. Fast, fun, family oriented with a lower barrier to entry compared to other shooting disciplines, if you love to shoot, want to get into shooting, and are looking for a good time, this may be for you! From indoor events and casual gatherings with the .22 you grew up with, all the way to matches where the rifles more closely resemble the heavy tricked-out rifles found at a Centerfire Precision Rifle Match, there is something for everyone when it comes to NRL .22. Listen in to find out more about your new hobby!

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Clay Hayes Self-Bow Series: How to Shoot a Self-Bow Jun 23, 2021

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So you made, have, or are looking into getting a self-bow, recurve bow or similar. But how do you shoot the dang thing? Good question – and good thing we have Clay Hayes of Season 8 of History Channel’s hit show “Alone”, where participants test their mental toughness, physical toughness, and bushcraft in a crazy competition of survival and attrition – to explain it to us. Clay is not only a master of making bows out of trees he fells, splits, dries and crafts into art-like arrow-sending implements, he’s a master of shooting them as well. Follow along as Mark and Jim pick his larger than average brain in an effort to fast track their shooting prowess.

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