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. 020
Jerry Miculek
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On this episode, Seth and Neil talk with the legend Jerry Miculek. Jerry is extremely well known as one of the greatest competition shooters and holds several world records. They talk about Jerry's upbringing, how he got in to shooting, the evolution of shooting sports and gear, and the upcoming Zombies in the Heartland 3-gun match. It was a pleasure chatting with a living legend and we are honored to have him on our team.
Ep. 019
Hornady Custom Shop & Reloading Dies
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Ben Syring and Brad Hardin. Ben is a Project Engineer and the man behind our Custom Die department. Brad is a Sales Technician and helps customers with all things hunting, shooting and reloading. The topic of this podcast is, reloading dies; specifically, our Custom Grade™ and Match Grade™ Dies. With one of the finest internal finishes in the industry, our Custom and Match Grade Dies provide a lifetime of reloading. Whether you're a seasoned reloader or picking out your very first set of dies, we hope this episode helps you understand the pride and effort that goes into our dies and why they are arguably the best value in the market.
Ep. 018
Tajikistan Adventure for Mid - Asian Ibex
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On this episode, Seth and Neil are joined by Ryan Trenka of Leica Optics, David Draper of Petersen’s Hunting, and the legendary hunter and outdoor enthusiast, Craig Boddington. This group recently traveled to Tajikistan to hunt Mid-Asian Ibex using Leica Optics and Hornady CX bullets. They discuss travel, the incredible mountains, hunting adventures, and bullet performance. This hunt is a once in a lifetime adventure for most and we hope you enjoy the story.
Short Stories #2
Dallas Safari Club with Corey Mason
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On this Short Stories episode, Seth sits down with Corey Mason who is the CEO of the Dallas Safari Club and DSC Foundation. Learn about the Dallas Safari Club and what their mission is.
Ep. 017
Tate Streater
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On this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Hornady sponsored shooter, Tate Streater. Tate is a co-owner of Impact Precision Shooting; their products are used for hunting and competitive shooting and have a great track record of wins and podium finishes. Like all stories, we start with Tate’s upbringing and how he developed a passion for long range shooting. In addition, Tate provides details about Impact Precision, his competition set up, and hunting. Tate is a humble and driven competitor; we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.
Ep. 016
Long Range Shooting Competition Road Trip
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Join us on the road as we travel to eastern Nebraska for a long-range shooting competition. This is a challenging field style match, with targets ranging from 300-1400 yards. We are joined by Hornady Sales Technician, Matt Ritchie where we had the chance to discuss how he began his career at Hornady, his upbringing, and his benchrest days. We also discuss our gear, the thrill of this exciting match and how nice it was to catch up with some old and new friends.
Ep. 015
Jessie Harrison
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On this episode, Seth and Neil catch up with Hornady Sponsored Shooter, Jessie Harrison. Jessie is easily recognized as one of the most accomplished competition shooters in the world. Among world and national championship titles, she was the first female shooter to obtain Grand Master status in USPSA. We discuss various shooting disciplines and their differences, Jessie’s bullets of choice, competition training, a bit of hunting, and what her year looks like. This episode was fun and educational and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Ep. 014
22 Creedmoor with Horizon Firearms
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On this episode Seth is joined by Derrick and Tarek of Kaspar Outdoors and Horizon Firearms. We start out getting to know what Kaspar Outdoors is. Some of the topics covered include the company history, Horizon Firearms, Iota Stocks, and Stiller Actions. We dive into their use and appreciation of the 22 Creedmoor wildcat cartridge and how they are able to provide a truly custom rifle system. We enjoyed getting to know a family-owned company with over a century of manufacturing history.
Short Stories #1
Charged by a Grizzly with Colton Heward
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On this Short Stories episode, Seth catches up with Colton Heward who details a scary encounter he had while hunting Sitka black-tailed deer in Alaska.
Ep. 013
African Safari - A Beginner's Guide
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On this Episode, Seth sits down with Hornady Marketing Director, Neil Davies and Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen. This conversation offers a tremendous amount of input and advice when hunting in Africa. A variety of different topics are covered to include selecting a guide service, cartridge/bullet selection, tipping, taxidermy, and getting your trophies home. If you’ve ever thought about making a trip to Africa, this is the podcast for you.