Episodes

  • #10MinuteTalk | Straight Pull Rifles You’ve Never Seen — Rare Firearms with Ian Klemm
    Jan 20 2026

    Ian Klemm is back with a collection of straight pull rifles of different designs and eras. Tune in as he details the intricacies of each, gives us some history, and is his eternally interesting self.

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    57 mins
  • Ep. 429 | Vortex AMG® 1-10x24 — A New Tier of Optic is Born
    Jan 19 2026

    A new tier of optic is born. The Vortex AMG® 1-10x24 is the most-advanced, highest performing, feature rich, optically superior, LPVO we’ve ever built. Astonishingly lightweight and compact, it is a true engineering marvel. Tune in and listen to AMG team members Andy Haffemann and Connor McDermot talk through its pedigree, features, and capabilities.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • #10MinuteTalk | 2025 Gear in Review (Shooting)
    Jan 13 2026

    Avid shooters from Vortex get together to share information on new products they used, liked, and made a difference. Tune in to get the scoop on gear you may need too!

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    1 hr
  • Ep. 428 | 2025 Gear in Review (Hunting)
    Jan 12 2026

    2025 is in the books — along with every hunt the guys could fit in. Listen and watch as they highlight gear they used for the first time, liked, and would recommend.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • #10MinuteTalk | NAS3 High Pressure Cases
    Jan 6 2026

    High pressure cases appear to be the next evolution of cartridge performance. Shell Schock Technologies and their NAS3 cases are at the forefront of the trend. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat through their experiences with Blackarc Munitions ammo loaded using NAS3 cases. Tune in for their thoughts on the technology itself and what they saw.

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    53 mins
  • Ep. 427 | Suppressor Talk
    Jan 5 2026

    Rob Morrel from Vortex’s New Product Development team drops by the studio to chat suppressors, manufacturing processes, material composition, trends, and what he’s personally excited about. Don’t suppress your urge to tune in. This is a good one.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • #10MinuteTalk | The Winchester .25-35 | Listener Request
    Dec 31 2025

    Introduced in 1895 for the Winchester 1894, the .25-35 Winchester was fast for its time, flat shooting, and optimized for the lever gun. This cartridge had and still has a lot to offer. Saddle up for an informative discussion focused on this classic cartridge.

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    20 mins
  • #10MinuteTalk | The 7mm SAUM | Ahead of Its Time!
    Dec 30 2025

    The 7mm SAUM has everything a long-range hunter or shooter is looking for — today. This cartridge was ahead of its time. Those who understood its capabilities have kept it alive in custom rifles to this day. Tune in as Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Jimmy Hamilton cover this cool cartridge that should have been a household name.

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    31 mins