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. 098
V - MATCH Ammo | NEW PRODUCT |
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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 take a deep dive into a brand new product line; Hornady V-Match ammunition. This line is exclusively loaded with ELD-VT bullets, which are highly accurate, light for length, low-drag varmint and target bullets. They discuss the propellant testing and selection process along with why this ammo should not be overlooked by varmint hunters and target shooters alike. We hope you enjoy the show.
Ep. 097
ELD - VT Bullets | NEW PRODUCT |
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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 our extremely low-drag match bullet shape and pairs it with the rapid fragmentation of our varmint bullets, creating a dual-purpose, long-range varmint and target bullet. By utilizing a unique core configuration, the bullets have excellent drag characteristics and exceptional terminal performance. We hope you enjoy the show.
Ep. 096
22 ARC | NEW CARTRIDGE |
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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 take a technical dive into how and why the cartridge was developed, along with what factory ammo offerings are available. Whether you’re a target shooter or a varmint hunter, in a bolt gun or a gas gun, the 22 ARC is a fantastic choice. Enjoy the show!
Ep. 095
2024 New Products
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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 an overview of all our new products for the coming year. While they are covered here, we will have separate deep dive episodes for the 22 ARC, ELD-VT Bullets, and V-Match ammunition. Listen and learn about our exciting new product lineup for 2024! We hope you enjoy!
Ep. 094
The BEST Deer Cartridge?
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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. The discussion covers caliber and cartridge preferences along with how bullet performance relates to caliber and cartridge selection. We hope you enjoy this potentially controversial episode!
Ep. 093
The 204 Ruger
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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 hunters. From prairie dogs to coyotes, this is the ultimate flat-shooting, low recoil, high-velocity varmint cartridge. Enjoy the show.
Ep. 092
4DOF | The Backstory |
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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 Ballistics App with 4DOF. This one is a deep dive, and it reveals why 4DOF should be in your corner when you squeeze the trigger. We hope you enjoy.
Ep. 091
Critical Duty & Critical Defense | The Development |
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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 challenges they faced and how they were able to overcome in order to make the most premier lines of self-defense ammunition on the market today. We hope you enjoy!
Ep. 090
375 Ruger | 338 RCM | 300 RCM
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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. The discussion begins with the technical aspects of the cartridge design and then transitions to the state of the industry during the time of development. These cartridges would later become parents of some widely popular newer cartridges but they also stand on their own merits. We hope you enjoy!
Ep. 089
Let's Talk Suppressors
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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 ownership can be and how several companies within the industry have streamlined the process. If you’ve considered purchasing a suppressor, give this episode a listen!