Vortex Nation Podcast

The .308 SUPER episode of Cartridge Talks sparked plenty of questions and conversation. Now, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn are back to address your comments, tackle viewer questions, and clear up the confusion surrounding the .308 SUPER. In this episode, we unpack the discussion, provide additional context, and set the record straight on .308 SUPER.
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Whitetail Adrenalin’s Jared Scheffler hunts whitetails from the ground with a bow that would have been more at home thousands of years ago. His ancient archery techniques are unorthodox by today’s standards. They also work if you put in the work! He runs us through some ancient archery history, his archery deer hunting journey, his current bow and arrow system, and more. If you’re passionate about traditional archery, bowhunting whitetails, and learning new approaches to deer hunting, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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What would you do in this deer hunting situation? The Hunting Public’s Aaron Warbritton breaks down real-world public land deer hunting scenarios and explains how he’d approach each one. From reading sign and choosing setups to making decisions in the field, get practical whitetail hunting tactics, learn what works (and what doesn’t), and understand why. Whether you’re scouting new ground or trying to outsmart a pressured public land buck, these lessons can help you make smarter decisions this season. Watch, listen, learn, and put these public land deer hunting strategies to the test.
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What will deer rifles look like 10, 20, or even 50 years from now?
Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn look into their crystal ball to predict the future of the modern deer rifle. From drones to advanced optics, emerging technology, and the enduring bolt-action rifle, they explore how innovation—and tradition—could shape the way future generations hunt deer.
Will tomorrow’s deer hunter carry a high-tech hunting system, or will the classic bolt-action rifle still rule the deer woods?
Tune in to find out what future generations will be carrying during deer season.
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The guys rank their five favorite deer cartridges—or seven, depending on who’s counting—using external ballistics, terminal performance, recoil, and popularity among hunters as their criteria. Did each finalist earn its place? Were any cartridges overlooked? And does Mark’s or Ryan’s top pick match yours? Tune in to find out.
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