The Hornady Podcast

By Hornady Manufacturing

What's The Hornady Podcast about?

Join Seth Swerczek, Hornady Marketing Communications Manager, as we discuss all things hunting, shooting, reloading, and outdoor lifestyle.

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The Hornady Podcast episodes:

05.02.2024
Ep. 125 - Let's Talk Scope Mounting
Mounting a rifle scope properly is VITAL to not only getting on target, but STAYING on target. Attention to detail here will pay dividends in the field. In this episode Seth & Preston take a precision rifle, scope, and rings...
04.25.2024
Ep. 124 - American Guns: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Mark Keefe, Editorial Director of NRA Publications. The pair walks through one of Mark’s articles in American Rifleman titled, “American Guns: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation.” It’s stated that...
04.18.2024
Ep. 123 - Hornady Reloading Dies Showdown
On this episode, Seth is joined by Hornady Project Engineer, Ben Syring. The guys explain the difference between Hornady Custom Grade™ Dies, Hornady Match™ Grade Dies, and Hornady Custom Made™ Dies. They discuss the benefits of each die and go...
04.11.2024
Ep. 122 - 5 Monolithic Bullet Facts
On this episode, Seth is joined by Jayden Quinlan and Preston Lentfer. The guys answer some frequently asked questions and deliver five monolithic bullet facts, including information on fouling, pressure, and terminal performance. We hope you enjoy this educational episode!
04.04.2024
Ep. 121 - Let's Talk Load Development
On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Miles Neville. The discussion starts by reviewing traditional methods of advanced reloading. Many of the techniques and advanced reloading tactics are clouded with myth and dogma. The guys analyze the...
03.28.2024
Ep. 120 - 10 Products You Should Know About
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Preston Lentfer and Judd Jarzynka. The Hornady catalog is filled with thousands of products you know and love however, there may be a few items that you're not familiar with....
03.21.2024
Ep. 119 - How to Pick a PRS Cartridge
On this episode, Seth is joined by Matt Ritchie and Hornady Engineers, Miles Neville and Brendan Meyer. With so many viable cartridges to choose from, narrowing down the right one for your PRS rifle can be difficult. The guys discuss...
03.14.2024
Ep. 118 - 280 Remington & 280 Ackley
On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen. The guys discuss the history, design, and value of the 280 Remington and 280 Ackley Improved. We hope you enjoy this informative and enjoyable...
03.07.2024
Ep. 117 - Preparing and Eating Wild Game
On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and engineers, Brendan Meyer and Ryan Damman. The group gathers around to talk about their favorite cuts, techniques, and recipes for preparing wild game. From choice cuts to burger and jerky...
02.29.2024
Ep. 116 - Donald Trump Jr. | Hunting, Shooting & Conservation
On this episode, Seth is joined by Marketing Director, Neil Davies and special guest, Donald Trump Jr. at the Dallas Safari Club show. The guys start the conversation with how Don was introduced to hunting and shooting sports at a...
02.22.2024
Ep. 115 - This is the BEST Coyote Cartridge?!
On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer, Matt Ritchie, and Judd Jarzynka. The guys dive deep into what could be a controversial topic: what is the best coyote hunting cartridge? The guys discuss a variety of ammo and...
02.15.2024
Ep. 114 - Barrel Cleaning Part 2
On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Lead Lab Technician, Matt George. We apologize for the delay, but this episode is barrel cleaning part two of the three-part series. The guys dive deep into best...
02.08.2024
Ep. 113 - Mike Robinson - The Most Interesting Man in the Industry?
On this episode, Seth is joined by Marketing Director, Neil Davies, and special guest, Mike Robinson. Recorded at the Safari Club International show in Nashville, Tennessee, this episode spurred some brilliant conversation. Hailing from England, Mike is a restaurateur and...
02.01.2024
Ep. 112 - Let's Talk Gas Guns & System Tuning
On this episode, Seth is joined by fellow marketeer, Judd Jarzynka, and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The conversation dives deep into the AR-15 direct impingement system; specifically, the importance of gas system tuning. Shorter barrels, suppressors, and subsonic ammo can...
01.25.2024
Ep. 111 - Choosing a PRC Cartridge
On this episode, Seth is joined by fellow marketeer, Judd Jarzynka, and Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen. This episode is centered around the “PRC” family of rifle cartridges. Specifically, the topic of “which one should you choose?” The guys...
01.18.2024
Ep. 110 - Let's Talk Barrel Tuners
On this episode, Seth is joined by Jayden and Miles along with special guest and author, Jeff Siewert. This show is a technical deep dive into muzzle tuners. While barrel tuners are nothing new, they have experienced a resurgence in...
01.11.2024
Ep. 109 - Let's Talk Straight Wall Cartridges
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Nick Earixson and Ryan Damman from the engineering department. The guys dive into some of the laws and regulations for the "straight-wall states". The conversation covers the states where straight-walled...
01.04.2024
Ep. 108 - Q&A | Season 3 |
On the first episode of Season 3, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. This show is a Q&A; session modeled after episode 60 of the Hornady Podcast, "It's Time to Answer Some Questions."...
12.28.2023
Ep. 107 - 25-06 Rem
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketing team member Matt Ritchie and sales technician Mitch Rother. The guys are continuing the discussion of cartridges based off the 30-06 by detailing the 25-06. As usual, the...
12.21.2023
Ep. 106 - The 270 Win
On this episode, Seth is joined by fellow marketeers, Matt Ritchie and Preston Lentfer. The show dives deep into the 270 Winchester. Conversations include the history, its sporting application, ammunition options, and some comparisons. We hope you enjoy and learn...
12.14.2023
Ep. 105 - Inside the Career of an Outdoor Writer
On this episode, Seth sits down with Outdoor Writer & Editor – John Zent. John is a well-known and very well respected outdoor writer who has been with NRA Publications for nearly 40 years. John has worn many hats for...
12.07.2023
Ep. 104 - The Legendary 30-06
On this episode, Seth is joined by Lead Ballistics Lab Technician, Matt George and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. This episode is centered around the legendary 30-06 Springfield. The guys discuss the history of this cartridge and how it’s still used...
11.30.2023
Ep. 103 - Should You Clean Your Barrel? Part 1
On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. There’s a lot of myth and dogma surrounding barrel cleaning. What kind of barrel maintenance schedule should you keep, how should you clean a barrel, and should you even...
11.23.2023
Ep. 102 - Long Range Made Easy
On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. While long-range shooting can be a bit intimidating to get into, the guys breakdown the bare bones of what it takes to get started. They cover what pieces of...
11.16.2023
Ep. 101 - How Commercial Cartridges are Born
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Director of Marketing, Neil Davies, and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. The group discusses what it takes to bring a cartridge from a concept to commercially available. The...
11.09.2023
Ep. 100 - Let's Talk Revolvers
On this episode, Seth is joined by engineering technicians, Mike “Whitey” Jensen and Nick Earixson. The topic at hand is revolvers. Specifically, the history of revolvers, hunting uses, bullet designs for wheel guns, and lastly, what models and loads the...
11.02.2023
Ep. 099 - Let's Talk Mean Radius
On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The topic at hand is mean radius. The guys discuss what mean radius is, how to figure it, and how to use it when...
10.25.2023
Ep. 098 - V-Match Ammo | NEW PRODUCT |
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, and Ballisticians, Jayden Quinlan and Jacob Morrow. The guys take a deep dive into a brand new product line; Hornady V-Match ammunition. This line is exclusively loaded...
10.25.2023
Ep. 097 - ELD-VT Bullets | NEW PRODUCT |
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The discussion covers our new ELD-VT bullet specifically, the design, and the application. This exciting new bullet takes...
10.25.2023
Ep. 096 - 22 ARC | NEW CARTRIDGE |
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Marketing Director, Neil Davies, and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. We are excited to announce the all new 22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC). The guys...
10.25.2023
Ep. 095 - 2024 New Products
On this episode Seth is joined by company Vice President, Jason Hornady, Marketing Director, Neil Davies, and Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen. It’s late October and that means the release of our new products for 2024! This episode gives...
10.19.2023
Ep. 094 - The BEST Deer Cartridge?
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketeer, Preston Lentfer, and project engineers, Miles Neville and Ryan Damman. With the coolness of fall in the air, the crew is debating what the ideal whitetail cartridge is....
10.12.2023
Ep. 093 - The 204 Ruger
On this episode, Seth is joined by Director of Engineering, Mitch Mittelstaedt, and retired Ballistician, Dave Emary. This show dives into the development of the 204 Ruger. The 204 Ruger achieves blistering speeds, making it an excellent choice for varmint...
10.05.2023
Ep. 092 - 4DOF | The Backstory |
On this episode, Seth is joined by Marketing Director Neil Davies, Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, and retired Ballistician Dave Emary. The guys are in the studio discussing the need, the how, and the why when it comes to the Hornady...
09.28.2023
Ep. 091 - Critical Duty & Critical Defense | The Development |
On this episode, Seth is joined by Jason Hornady and retired Ballistician Dave Emary. The guys pull the curtain back on this one, discussing the development of Critical Duty and Critical Defense ammunition. They dive deep on some of the...
09.21.2023
Ep. 090 - 375 Ruger | 338 RCM | 300 RCM
On this episode, Seth is joined by Steve Hornady, Director of Engineering, Mitch Mittelstaedt, and former ballistician and outdoor writer, Dave Emary. This show dives deep into the development of the 375 Ruger, 300, and 338 Ruger Compact Magnum cartridges....
09.14.2023
Ep. 089 - Let's Talk Suppressors
On this episode, Seth is accompanied by Project Engineer, Miles Neville, and marketing team members Preston Lentfer and Matt Ritchie. The guys discuss suppressor application for hunting, competitive shooting, and target practice. They go into detail on how easy suppressor...
09.07.2023
Ep. 088 - Shot Placement
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by marketing team members, Matt Ritchie, Preston Lentfer, and Judd Jarzynka. The topic at hand is shot placement when hunting. Specifically, the size of the game and the bullet construction in...
08.31.2023
Ep. 087 - ELD-X & ELD Match Bullets
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen, Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, and retired Ballistician Dave Emary. This show dives deep into the development and features of ELD-X and ELD Match bullets. The discussion starts...
08.24.2023
Ep. 086 - Wild Boar Fever
On this episode, Seth and Neil are talking with the crew from Wild Boar Fever. Joining us today is the Host of the show Franz-Albrecht Oettingen-Spielberg, Carl Gustav Schulin-Howaldt with Aimpoint and Simon K. Barr with Tweed Media. We discuss...
08.17.2023
Ep. 085 - Let's Talk Twist Rate
On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan. The guys first cover the history of rifled barrels and then take a deep dive into gyroscopic stability. They discuss what gyroscopic stability is, how to measure it and...
08.10.2023
Ep. 084 - How to Sight In a Rifle
On this episode, Seth is joined by Ballistician, Jacob Morrow and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The guys explain how to sight in a rifle for conventional range hunting, extended range hunting, and competition. They also discuss the dos and don'ts...
08.03.2023
Ep. 083 - 6.5 Creedmoor | The REAL Story Uncovered |
On this highly anticipated episode, Seth is joined by Hornady Marketing Director, Neil Davies, Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, and retired Ballistician, Dave Emary. The guys discuss how the cartridge was developed and also share some inside stories on...
07.27.2023
Ep. 082 - Let's Talk Load Data
On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Lead Ballistics Lab Technician, Matt George. The guys discuss how load data is developed for the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. They cover pressure and velocity testing methods...
07.20.2023
Ep. 081 - 17 HMR
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Steve Hornady, Hornady Director of Engineering, Mitch Mittelstaedt, and special guest, Dave Emary. The guys discuss the 17 HMR or what we like to call at Hornady, "the little cartridge...
07.13.2023
Ep. 080 - FREE BULLETS | Get Loaded 2023 |
Get in the reloading redzone with the 2023 Hornady Get Loaded promotion! On this episode, Seth is joined by Hornady engineers, Ben Syring and Tyler Schoening. The guys discuss the promotion in full detail and help further explain why there's...
07.06.2023
Ep. 079 - Going Ballistic with Dave Emary
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Marketing Director, Neil Davies and former Hornady Senior Ballistic Scientist, Dave Emary. The guys discuss what initially attracted Dave to shooting, his career in physics, and how that lead to...
06.29.2023
Ep. 078 - Let's Talk Barrels with Jeff Siewert
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Author and Engineer, Jeff Siewert. This show is all about barrels; specifically, barrel materials, method of rifling, heat treating, and much more. Much like bullets, barrels play a crucial role...
06.22.2023
Ep. 077 - Match Ammunition
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. This week, the guys explain what makes match ammo – match ammo. The term “Match Accurate” isn’t used lightly within these walls...
06.15.2023
Ep. 076 - Let's Talk Powder
On this episode, Seth, Jayden, and Miles gather to talk about all things powder. They begin with a brief history of gun powder and discuss the advancements that have brought us to modern day smokeless propellants. They discuss the types...

What's The Hornady Podcast about?

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The Hornady Podcast episodes:

Ep. 125 - Let's Talk Scope Mounting

Ep. 124 - American Guns: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation

Ep. 123 - Hornady Reloading Dies Showdown

Ep. 122 - 5 Monolithic Bullet Facts

Ep. 121 - Let's Talk Load Development

Ep. 120 - 10 Products You Should Know About

Ep. 119 - How to Pick a PRS Cartridge

Ep. 118 - 280 Remington & 280 Ackley

Ep. 117 - Preparing and Eating Wild Game

Ep. 116 - Donald Trump Jr. | Hunting, Shooting & Conservation

Ep. 115 - This is the BEST Coyote Cartridge?!

Ep. 114 - Barrel Cleaning Part 2

Ep. 113 - Mike Robinson - The Most Interesting Man in the Industry?

Ep. 112 - Let's Talk Gas Guns & System Tuning

Ep. 111 - Choosing a PRC Cartridge

Ep. 110 - Let's Talk Barrel Tuners

Ep. 109 - Let's Talk Straight Wall Cartridges

Ep. 108 - Q&A | Season 3 |

Ep. 107 - 25-06 Rem

Ep. 106 - The 270 Win

Ep. 105 - Inside the Career of an Outdoor Writer

Ep. 104 - The Legendary 30-06

Ep. 103 - Should You Clean Your Barrel? Part 1

Ep. 102 - Long Range Made Easy

Ep. 101 - How Commercial Cartridges are Born

Ep. 100 - Let's Talk Revolvers

Ep. 099 - Let's Talk Mean Radius

Ep. 098 - V-Match Ammo | NEW PRODUCT |

Ep. 097 - ELD-VT Bullets | NEW PRODUCT |

Ep. 096 - 22 ARC | NEW CARTRIDGE |

Ep. 095 - 2024 New Products

Ep. 094 - The BEST Deer Cartridge?

Ep. 093 - The 204 Ruger

Ep. 092 - 4DOF | The Backstory |

Ep. 091 - Critical Duty & Critical Defense | The Development |

Ep. 090 - 375 Ruger | 338 RCM | 300 RCM

Ep. 089 - Let's Talk Suppressors

Ep. 088 - Shot Placement

Ep. 087 - ELD-X & ELD Match Bullets

Ep. 086 - Wild Boar Fever

Ep. 085 - Let's Talk Twist Rate

Ep. 084 - How to Sight In a Rifle

Ep. 083 - 6.5 Creedmoor | The REAL Story Uncovered |

Ep. 082 - Let's Talk Load Data

Ep. 081 - 17 HMR

Ep. 080 - FREE BULLETS | Get Loaded 2023 |

Ep. 079 - Going Ballistic with Dave Emary

Ep. 078 - Let's Talk Barrels with Jeff Siewert

Ep. 077 - Match Ammunition

Ep. 076 - Let's Talk Powder

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