Loved the Remington CORE-LOKT episode- glad to see you guys give the OG props. Amazing what we take for granted in modern bullet design; kids today just don’t understand what it was like before- remember when Jurassic Park came out….keep up the great work gentlemen!!

Wide variety of topics from foodie to reloading. A true providers podcast! Keep it coming….

For the past four years I’ve enjoyed listening to Vortex Nation podcast. I was wondering if y’all would be interested in discussing the difference between the model 700 and model 7?

A lot of diverse topics that deal with guns, shooting and hunting. Super interesting and informative. Mark is your typical dad type of guy and Ryan is the super smart introvert that is knowledgeable about firearms and optics. Maybe one day mark will drag something out of Ryan about his love life. Would be hilarious! Thanks guys for the content!

Just a solod show! The topics are great, the knowledge base is awesome, and incredibly helpful. Keep it up fellas!!!!

I’ve killed bears with 30-06, 308, and 9mm. The only bear that ran off never to be found was from a 180 grain core lokt from the 06 to the sternum as he was standing up to me. The 9mm quickly killed a 250 pound bear at 50 yards. I could easily make a conflated summary like 9mm is a better bear cartridge than 30-06 but that would be misleading despite my personal DRT % for each cartridge. I conduct an autopsy on every animal I kill. What do I use on bear now? An AR-10 or a Ruger American chambered in 308, loaded with factory Barnes 150 ttsx. They work famously on elk as well. Good choice, Ryan. If you need another gel test, when your gel is still thick liquid, set up a scapula inside the block, once it sets up, shoot one ttsx only through all gel, then shoot another through the scapula! Bone shrapnel can be a weapon of its own. Excellent podcast.

Normally I enjoy the show. The recent one on SHTF bug out bags was pretty dumb. But, I guess they all can't be winners. Overall still worth listening.

Really enjoy Mark, Jimmy, and Ryan. Always have great guest too! Cartridge talks are my all time favorite but even when the holiday cartridge talks are over, great content just keeps on coming! I drive for almost 2 hours per day every day and this show runs non-stop!

I like podcasts that make me feel as if I’m listening in on a cool conversation. It’s like visiting the relaxed atmosphere of an old gun shop.

Feel like the guys found there chemistry

Jeez I really can’t stand these guys. No clue at all about rifle cartridges. Just reading stats out of gun mags. Wish this crap show would quit showing up in my feed. I really dislike this show.

Love the laid back yet technical ramblings! Would love to see my favorite light cartridge, the 358 Winchester featured on a Lead Balloon episode!

A possible lead balloon. The 358 Winchester

Good guys who are good at explaining stuff. Love their content!

338 Federal!!

Love the topics. Great to throw on driving down the road.

Love the mix between hunting, shooting, and all things related or not related. Keeps it interesting.

Hey guys great show! I always enjoy the cartridge talks and informative topics. I’d love to hear one on the 7mm rem mag and why Ryan doesn’t like it! Thanks for all that you do.

Have you guys ever considered a podcast dedicated to properly cleaning a precision rifle. Or how the pros clean their rifles. Thanks for all the great topic you do put out . Learned at lot over the years.

LOVED this episode and the idea for ballistic gel testing! Just like you guys, I love seeing those types of videos. Y’all can even make start a new trend like “Ballistic Battles” where you not only compare and contrast differing calibers, but score/judge them via ballistic gel data!

Bias disclosure: I only watch/listen for the cartridge discussions; can’t be bothered to hear more glass chats. I’d give it more stars if it spent a little more time talking tape and sprinkled in just a tad more (a little goes a long way) anecdotes of specific hunts, but I recognize that if it did it might not have as broad of appeal to the listener base as these types of programs have to have. All in all good ‚nuff

Very informative on many various topics.

From the genuine rapport the hosts share with one another and their guests, to the casual-yet-educational discourse, to the varied and interesting subject matter, one can rest assured of a good show no matter what. I have listened to so many drunk redneck gun podcasts - and I say this as a drunk redneck shooter - that this was a refreshingly sober and humorous take on the genre; there is no episode that fails to either educate or entertain or both with superb production value tacked on as a bonus.

This latest one kept driving me crazy with the one guy saying, yeah, ok, exactly, mhmm, yea every 2 seconds. The regular shows are usually great. I never leave bad reviews it jus drove me nuts.

This is literally my most listened to podcast show. Whether I am trying to learn about a particular topic being discussed or simply following for entertainment. Mark, Jim, and Muckipedia do a fantastic job with this podcast.

Just like sitting in a good gun shop with knowledgeable guys.. This is a great PC. Absolutely Awesome…

Absolutely love the information that comes from these experts. Look forward to every broadcast. But…..could do without the tension that clearly exists between Jim and Mark. When you two work together without the zingers the information is so much more authoritative and reliable. Thanks again for what you all bring to the table.

I’d love to hear more reloading episodes with tucker and Scott!

I love this podcast and love the ability to play at 1.5X while driving or at work. It’s very informational but I always have to go back to Youtube to get the visual information.

If you’re into shooting I can’t imagine anyone not listening to Vortex podcasts. Love listening to while reloading or just tinkering. 👍👍

Great info likable hosts

Really enjoy this podcast! Thanks for putting it on each week!

Buc-ee’s!

I walked in to this one thinking “well, they’ll push their products and it might be an infomercial…” Not even close! Absolutely entertaining, extremely informative (even on topics that are outside my area of specific interest) and the production quality, clarity and audio levels are top notch. If there are other gun-centric pods that bring it as well, I’d like to find them, cause these guys are just fantastic.

Great show, guys. Keep up the good work! Requesting a review of these two classic African calibers. They will be accompanying my Dad and me to Zimbabwe this July.

...is knowing when to shut up! WTH is wrong with these host clowns? Why bother have knowledgeable guests if you constantly interrupt them?

Love the podcast lots of great information!! I mostly hunt mule deer and elk here on the east side of Oregon So i would go with 8x that is where i like to set my scope from 50-600 yards i have the viper pst with the FFP so i like the size of the recital right around there. Also with the first buck I shot, I was using an older 3x9 and at the time I didn’t know you could adjust the magnification.... so i was at 3x the buck was with a doe and I couldn’t see his antlers through my scope. I had to use my knockers to see which deer was the buck. It was a forky so they had similar sized bodies if it was it older buck probably could have been able to tell difference. Kept having to go back and forth between knocker and rifle took what seemed like 10 minutes until they both where standing still and i was able to see that the buck was lower on the hill and i was able to kill the buck. This was at 250 yards. The Buck didn’t make it 10 feet.

Ryan mentioned that his favorite Cartridge would probably be the .45-70. Would love to hear you guys talk about it!

Love your shows! It’s time to do some shows on older cartridges such as 38-55 Winchester(under rated for deer), 45-70 Govt, and 44-40 Winchester. Thanks, Shane

A great podcast that covers all of the topics I want to hear about that is delivered in an informative, funny, and entertaining way.

Awesome show guys. I wish you would do a ten minute talk on the 260 rem especially with rifle season coming up here in Maine

I really enjoy when one or a group of you go off on what your passionate about like certain types of guns or ammunition and how it works. Speaking confidently about how something works wether it is DI or piston AR and ballistics on a style of ammo. Reminds me of "smarter everyday " on YouTube "Destin" works/ed for the DOD and is able to theorize how something works and that is fascinating to me. Ps check out his channel for some sweet shooting /suppressed sound barrier information

Great info delivered in a good way with well timed humor! Awesome podcast!

These guys have the best information and the best cast on a podcast anywhere

This podcast has always been up there when it comes to quality of content but Vortex, in my opinion has produced the best hunting technique podcast that I have ever listed to regarding high mountain hunting. Episode 133 is ridiculously filled with content for high country hunting (mule deer, elk, bear...etc). Lampers and Warren share their hunting knowledge success and failure for hunting these high country animals. As well as their daily thriving techniques for mountain hunting. I high recommend this podcast for any hunter that heads into the mountains to hunt. Vortex really hit a grand slam on this podcast and the content is only getting better! 5stars all the way and two huge 👍🏻 👍🏻😃

Love listening about the cartridges ,optics, cars, hunting .. want to hear more about .243 though recently new rifle I bought also the more about the Subaru build thanks for your time and products Vortex #Vortexnation

If I understand the ratings correctly, I have the honor of being the 1,000th rating. The Vortex Nation Podcast is easily 5 stars. It is both informative and entertaining as it keeps the listeners engaged from start to finish. The hosts and guests are knowledgeable and humorous while covering a wide variety of topics. I really appreciate the time and effort that Vortex puts into their products, and this one is no exception. Simply put, this is a great podcast from a great company. Thank you and keep it going!

Great mix of compelling and informative content. Embraces the technical in all facets of shooting/hunting which expands my mind in this hobby. Fun guys too and great presentation.

I love this podcast and I love Vortex! Keep up the great work!

These guys are very helpful. I asked a question the other day on instagram. Within a few hrs they had answered and explained what I needed to do..