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. 058
“Never let the truth get in the way of a good story” with Simon K. Barr
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by media guru, international hunter and owner of Scottish based Tweed Media, Simon K. Barr and Hornady Marketing Director, Neil Davies. Simon often says ‘never let the truth get in the way of a good story’ and this fascinating show covers his journey through marketing, press and media in the outdoor industry, up mountains, on the backs of elephants and at trade shows. Peek behind the marketing curtain on this not to be missed show!
Ep. 057
One Hole Groups? | Dispersion |
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On This episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. In recent episodes, we've covered using statistically valid sample sizes to determine rifle and shooter capability. This episode expands on that, and tries to answer questions like, "why don't all bullets go into a one hole group?" and "what are the factors that cause group dispersion?". Many of the things that influence where a bullet goes are misunderstood and this podcast explores those factors.
Ep. 056
V - MAX® Bullets
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and Marketing Director Neil Davies. The topic of this show is all things V-Max bullets. The V-Max was released as a new product in 1996 and quickly established itself as the best varmint hunting bullet on the market. The team discusses the design aspects of this bullet along with what applications are best suited for the V-Max.
Ep. 055
African Adventures & Conservation around the World with Dave Fulson
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Seth sits down with Dave Fulson of Safari Classics Productions at the 2023 Dallas Safari Club convention. They chat about Dave’s hunting start in Texas and how his love for adventure and big game hunting has since allowed him to travel the globe in several capacities ranging from guide, outfitter, award- winning outdoor writer, videographer, producer and recognized television host. Dave also covers the mission & vison of the Dallas Safari Club and why conservation through hunting is so vital to the success of the animal population in Africa and around the world.
Ep. 054
Ammunition Demystified with Jeff Siewert
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On this episode, Seth and Jayden are joined in the studio by long-time friend and Systems Engineer, Jeff Siewert. Jeff recently retired from the ballistics field where he spent his entire adult life. He authored a book titled, “Ammunition, Demystified The (non) Bubba’s Guide to How Ammo Really Works”. On the show, the guys talk about some of Jeff's interesting stories through his career and Jeff shares some insight on the practices and principles in the small arms field. We hope you enjoy this educational episode!
Ep. 053
Year In Review | Looking Ahead |
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketing department members Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer. This show is a recap of sorts, looking back at the first season of episodes of The Hornady Podcast. They guys share their favorite episodes and look towards the future with some sneak peaks of what’s to come. We hope you enjoy and have an awesome 2023!
Ep. 052
Your Groups Are Still Too Small | A Follow Up |
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On this episode, Seth is joined once again by Project Engineer, Miles Neville, and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. This is a follow-up podcast to episode #50, where the guys discuss statistics, how they can be used in load development, and how you can use them to truly judge how good of a system you have. We looked at the feedback from our viewers and decided to take another dive into group size and the load development process.
Ep. 051
4DOF Tips & Tricks
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A must-watch this week with Seth and Jayden! The guys take a deep dive into how to use Hornady 4DOF. A tablet screen is displayed, so you can watch all the steps from start to finish, of setting up and using this FREE app. After the initial setup, Jayden offers some pro tips and tricks to get the most out of the app. This is one you can benefit from watching but the guys do a good job of going into great detail so you can follow step-by-step on audio form as well.
Ep. 050
Your Groups Are Too Small | SAMPLE SIZE |
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Project Engineer Miles Neville, and Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan. While this topic can be somewhat controversial, the reality is math doesn’t lie. The guys discuss different ways of load development, velocity ES/SD, and assessing a rifle's performance using data that is statistically significant. Many precision rifle shooters are looking at data sets that are simply too small to properly represent their rifle’s performance. In this podcast we look to dispel some dogma and see how statistics play a role rifle and load analysis.
Ep. 049
Why Use 4DOF
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan. This show is a culmination of sorts, of our ballistic series discussing bullet drag, ballistic coefficients, and drag curves. We take an in-depth look at the 4DOF Ballistic Calculator, specifically on how and why it is superior to BC based ballistic calculators. Enjoy the show.