Vortex Nation Podcast

#10MinuteTalk | Hunting Riflescope Magnification | Is Less More?

September 15, 2026·49 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

How much riflescope magnification do you really need for hunting? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn get into a “healthy discussion” about the best hunting scope magnification and whether more power actually means better performance in the field.Is there one magnification range that can handle nearly every hunting situation? Kinda. Do Mark and Ryan agree on what that range is? Absolutely not.Tune in as they break down hunting riflescope magnification, low vs. high magnification, practical scope ranges, shot distances, field of view, and what magnification should top your hunting rifle. Whether you’re choosing a new hunting scope or wondering if you’re running too much or too little magnification, this episode has plenty of opinions to consider.What’s the best hunting scope magnification? Hit play and decide for yourself.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

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