About the Podcast
Welcome to the hornady podcast!
Tune into The Hornady Podcast, where we’ve got some of the biggest names in the industry as well as the leading innovators of bullet technology locked, loaded and ready to deliver the goods on the topics that interest you most.
Whether it’s hunting, shooting, reloading or just enjoying the great outdoors, trust Hornady Marketing Communications Manager Seth Swerczek to get the rarest insights and best moments from outdoor celebrities and Hornady experts alike..
New episodes drop each week.
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Episodes
Ep. 138
Temperature Sensitivity
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The topic at hand is temperature sensitivity. Mainly, how it may not be completely understood by the consumer, as well as its significance in ballistics. The guys dive deep into the topic with hopes that the listener finds temperature sensitivity easier to understand, calculate, and account for. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 137
GAIN TWIST and Then Some
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, and Ballistic Engineer and Author, Jeff Siewert. The guys cover several aspects of precision rifle shooting including gain twist barrels and the effects of muzzle devices, tuners, and propellants. The conversation concludes with a deep dive into drag variability. We hope you enjoy this tech talk!
Ep. 136
Let's Talk Annealing
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Project Engineer, Miles Neville, and Hornady Podcast Producer, Preston Lentfer. The topic at hand is, annealing cartridge cases. They start with how and why annealing is used in cartridge case manufacturing and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of annealing for the hand loader. We hope you enjoy this educational episode!
Ep. 135
A - Tip | The Rest of the Story |
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Senior Ballistician and Founder of Quinlan's Corner, Jayden Quinlan, and Project Engineer, Ryan Damman. The guys sit down to discuss the science and the design of the best match bullet on the market – the A-Tip® Match bullet. Topics include initial design iterations, the discovery of what came to be Drag Variability Reduction Technology, and how the finished product has dominated the match scene since their release. We hope you enjoy this technical episode. If you want to be a better competitor – here’s “A-Tip”!
Ep. 134
Engineering & Design with Ruger
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Ruger engineers, Charlie and Brett. Team Ruger was in town for the Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun Match and came to the studio to discuss cold hammer forging barrels and firearm design. They also answered the obligatory one cartridge, one bullet question. We hope you enjoy the show with two companies celebrating 75 years!
Ep. 133
Talking Primers & Rimfire with CCI & Remington
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Jason Slinkard of CCI and Audrey Mayes and Leland Mason of Remington Ammunition. The group discusses multi-gun action found at the Zombies in the Heartland Match at the Heartland Public Shooting Park. The conversation then shifts to some technical aspects of primers as well as what goes into the engineering and R&D of new rimfire products. We hope you enjoy this great show with some industry friends!
Ep. 132
75 Years of Innovation
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On this special episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Steve and Jason Hornady. This year, Hornady is celebrating its 75th anniversary! The guys discuss the history of the company and share some stories you've never heard before. They also discuss Employee Appreciation Day, which took place on June 12th. The episode wraps up with details on a very exciting celebration to commemorate 75 wonderful years in business. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Ep. 131
DEEP DIVE with GARMIN | Xero C1 Pro Chronograph |
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Garmin Senior Product Manager, Chad VanCamp and Software Engineer, Phillip Carroll. The guys discuss what prompted Garmin to enter the sporting chronograph market and what the R&D process entailed for the XERO C1 Pro Chronograph. The conversation also covers some of the engineering hurdles along the way and finishes up with the obligatory one cartridge/one bullet question. We hope you enjoy the dive into the most popular chronograph on the market!
Ep. 130
John Scoutten Shooting USA
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On this episode, Seth is joined by John Scoutten from Shooting USA. Originally hosted by John’s father, Jim Scoutten, John is maintaining the family tradition as a host, producer, and competitive shooter, for America’s most watched firearms show; Shooting USA. John works to share his expertise and passion for firearms with the audience, while paving the way to welcome new shooters to competition. We hope you enjoy the dive into this iconic TV show!
Ep. 129
Hit Probability
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Jayden for another episode of Quinlan's Corner. This show dissects the five contributing factors as to why a bullet goes where it goes in a long range shot. The guys discuss how the variables at play can compound each other. By knowing and understanding the five factors, the shooter can start to establish their hit probability for a given target. The foundation has been laid for this with episodes 29, 31, 34, 44, 50, 52, and 57. We hope you enjoy this highly educational episode.