Buckle up for a meatball-inspired episode of Spaghetti Shootout. That’s right, this week’s spaghetti order is loaded with extra meatballs. Old west wanted posters, pinky-up coffee drink doppelgangers, the modern weapon you’d fight WWI with and more. This is one you don’t want to miss! Can Mark take Ryan down for an unprecedented three wins in a row or does his propensity for self-sabotage nuke his chances for spaghetti glory? Find out now!

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If your riflescope isn’t mounted correctly, your whole system is sunk. Mark Boardman grabs Ryan Muckenhirn and the tools needed to talk through mounting a riflescope in the podcast studio. Get the info you need to mount your riflescope the right way. 

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Vortex’s in-house pistol professional, Adam Maxwell, talks revolvers and revolver competition. Revolvers are classic, cool, and effective for a wide variety of applications. Adam is a wealth of knowledge. Tune in for a great conversation on revolvers, revolver competition and Adam’s plans for this iconic platform.

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Cold weather whitetail gear is critical for late season hunting survival. The critters we chase are built to live outside all winter. We are not. Mark Boardman and Erik Barber run through their kit, offering tips to withstand those last bitterly cold hours of the day — so you can punch that tag.

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Fill the stockings of those you love with stalking stuffers from Vortex. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn overview great gear sure to be a hit for anyone who enjoys shooting and the outdoors.

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It’s tough to beat an off-the-rack Tikka. Their smooth-as-glass action and accuracy rival custom rifles bearing a much higher cost. But Mark couldn’t leave well enough alone. Tune in to hear about his customized Tikka .300 WSM. This is one do-all killing stick you don’t want to miss.

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Originally developed during the now expired 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, the Hi-Point Carbine gets no respect. It looks goofy and cool at the same time. It has some interesting idiosyncrasies. When it comes to fit and finish, this thing is questionable at best. Yet, we secretly love it. Tune in to hear the high points of the often maligned, Hi-Point Carbine.

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The gang’s back at it under the influence of the annual time change. The most overrated deer cartridge, to holiday decorating — questions are asked, answers given, meatballs debated, and a winner crowned.  Can Mark come out on top two times in a row? Watch to find out.

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Access locally and on out-of-state hunts can be the most challenging logistic. Without a place to go, you’re dead in the water. LandTrust is the Airbnb of hunting access. Select opportunities even have accommodations built in.  With fishing and farm experiences as well, there may just be something for everyone. Nic De Castro from LandTrust joins Mark Boardman to talk about their model and what may be the path to your next outdoor experience.

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Joel Turner joins Mark Boardman to discuss the system he’s developed to help archers and bowhunters shoot with control. The stress of competition, the stress of a big buck finally in range, or even shooting in front of others changes things dramatically. His method is fascinating and effective. The result — putting arrows where you want under pressure. Joel's model for success applies to other activities and areas of our lives as well. Tune in to shoot better and more. 

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On a backpack hunt, what you don’t take is as important as what you do. Every item comes with consequence. Bring it and you have it — along with the weight penalty it bears. Don’t bring it and go without something you may need. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn chat through items left behind on Mark’s alpine bear hunt, whether it was the right call, and the aggregate weight he saved.

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