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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..
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Ep. 108
Q&A | Season 3 |
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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." This is a "tech talk," if you will but the guys also have a little fun with the questions and comments that were presented by our viewers. Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to sharing the rest of season 3 with you in 2024, which marks our 75th year in business!
Ep. 107
25 - 06 Rem
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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 conversation covers the history, the design, its use as a sporting cartridge, and some of the many reasons that the 25-06 has become a go-to hunting cartridge. We hope you enjoy the show.
Ep. 106
The 270 Win
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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 about this “controversial” cartridge.
Ep. 105
Inside the Career of an Outdoor Writer
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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 NRA through the years: an outdoor writer, editor, manager, mentor, and more. Through his tenure, John has traveled throughout the world and hunted alongside many notable individuals, including Steve & Jason Hornady. John shares a bit of insight on his humble beginnings and the lifestyle of an outdoor writer. If you have a passion for hunting, shooting, and the great outdoors, this episodes for you! John is a gentleman with an abundance of knowledge about the industry we all know and love. It was a pleasure having him on the Hornady Podcast.
Ep. 104
The Legendary 30 - 06
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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 today. Hornady has an assortment of 30-06 offerings designed to tackle numerous applications. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 103
Should You Clean Your Barrel? Part 1
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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 clean it at all? This show lays the groundwork for why barrel cleaning and maintenance is necessary and what can happen if a barrel goes neglected. We hope you enjoy this educational episode.
Ep. 102
Long Range Made Easy
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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 information are required and how to best use the resources available to you in order to make your first shot at extended range. With a bit of due diligence, you may be surprised how quickly you are able to impact targets at extended ranges. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 101
How Commercial Cartridges are Born
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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 conversation begins with defining the SAAMI organization, and why the standardization process is so critical for new cartridges. They cover how wildcatting encourages growth within the industry and also dispel some common myths. We hope you enjoy this educational episode.
Ep. 100
Let's Talk Revolvers
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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 guys use for their hunting adventures. We hope you enjoy the show.
Ep. 099
Let's Talk Mean Radius
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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 mean radius. The guys discuss what mean radius is, how to figure it, and how to use it when it comes to load selection. Mean radius is not well-known to most shooters however, it's an extremely valuable tool and can greatly improve load development process as well as give the shooter a more realistic understanding of their rifles performance. . We hope you enjoy this educational episode!