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. 128
Reduced Recoil Reloading
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Miles Neville and Preston Lentfer. This show was a listener suggested topic which is reducing recoil by way of hand loading. The guys talk about various ways to get this done safely and effectively and the reasons you might want to consider giving it a try. They also go over other options for reducing recoil for those that don’t hand load. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 127
NEW Patented Drag Variability Reduction Technology | DVRT™ |
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, and Ballisticians, Jayden Quinlan and Jacob Morrow. The guys go into great detail on the new Drag Variability Reduction Technology (DVRT™). This patented bullet tip design ensures the ultimate in ballistic consistency by increasing drag uniformity from bullet to bullet. Topics include the definition of drag variability and how it is accurately measured, the DVRT design process, how and when this technology was implemented, as well as a comparison to BC variability. We hope you enjoy this technical dive into Drag Variability Reduction Technology.
Ep. 126
5 Rules of the Range
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On this episode, Seth and Matt are joined by the new Heartland Public Shooting Park Manager and Hornady employee, Tom Busch. The guys discuss one of the most important parts of range safety – proper shooting range etiquette. Whether it’s your first time at a public shooting range or you’re a regular range guest, the guys cover some written and unwritten rules that can help us all. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Ep. 125
Let's Talk Scope Mounting
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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 from out of the box to range ready. The guys start by covering recommended tools and then dive deep into the process of installing the rings and then mounting and leveling the scope. This episode is filled with firsthand tips & tricks – we hope you learn and enjoy!
Ep. 124
America: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation
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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, “America: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation.” It’s stated that it was hard to choose only ten, but for the history buffs out there, we think you will enjoy this episode.
Ep. 123
Hornady Reloading Dies Showdown
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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 through a few different scenarios and why you could use one die over the other. If you’ve ever wondered which die set to get, this is the episode is just for you!
Ep. 122
5 Monolithic Bullet Facts
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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!
Ep. 121
Let's Talk Load Development
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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 methods using large sample size testing. The podcast then culminates in a step-by-step load development process. We hope you enjoy this educational episode.
Ep. 120
10 Products You Should Know About
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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. The guys discuss ten Hornady products you may have overlooked through the years for example, the Square-Lok organizing system. The revolutionary Square-Lok accessories lock in easily and hold firmly for countless storage configurations. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 119
How to Choose a PRS Cartidge
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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 various features of popular long-range cartridges and walk you through a step-by-step process to select the best option for you. We hope you enjoy the show.