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. 260
Matt’s Do - It - All 25 Creedmoor
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On this episode, Seth Swerczek joins Matt Ritchie to break down his do-it-all 25 Creedmoor. From NRL Hunter matches to deer hunts and coyote calling, Matt walks through the components and choices behind a versatile rifle built for competition and the field.
Ep. 259
Daytime Raccoon Calling | Tips & Tactics with Geoff Nemnich
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On this episode, Seth Swerczek and Matt Ritchie join Geoff Nemnich to talk daytime raccoon calling. From finding promising locations to choosing calls and keeping setups simple, Geoff shares tips for an exciting hunt that’s easy to get into—and a great way to introduce young hunters to predator calling.
Ep. 258
SBR Suppressed Ammunition
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Host Seth Swerczek joins Jayden Quinlan and Miles Neville for a deep dive into Hornady’s new SBR Suppressed ammunition. The team explains how purpose-built propellants and bullet selection address the unique demands of short-barreled, suppressed firearms—from gas system timing and accuracy to reduced flash, heat, and fouling. They also cover the initial cartridge lineup and what to expect when using this ammunition in other platforms.
Ep. 257
2027 New Products Overview
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Host Seth Swerczek joins Neil Davies and Joe Thielen for a look at Hornady’s new products for 2027. From SBR Suppressed ammunition and Critical Defense Heavy Magnum 12 gauge to new bullets, reloading tools, and VEXIS biometric security, the team shares what’s new and the ideas behind it. Discover how the team’s experience in the field and on the range shapes products for fellow hunters and shooters.
Ep. 256
Match Ammo on a Progressive Press?
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Can a progressive press produce match-grade ammo? Host Seth Swerczek joins Preston Lentfer and Matt Ritchie to discuss their approach to loading precision rifle ammunition on a progressive press. From brass prep to powder charging and bullet seating, they share how they save time at the bench while maintaining the consistency needed for competition.
Ep. 255
Mini Action - Multi Purpose 6 ARC
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Host Seth Swerczek sits down with Hornady’s Kyle Brockhaus to break down his lightweight bolt-action 6 ARC hunting rifle. From component selection and handloading to the 90 gr CX and real-world hunting performance, they cover the thought process behind building a compact, low-recoil rifle that’s ready for everything from antelope to whitetails.
Ep. 254
Do Muzzle Brakes Belong on Suppressors? | TENET SUPPRESSORS |
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Host Seth Swerczek sits down with the team from TENET Suppressors to ask a controversial question: Do muzzle brakes belong on suppressors? They explore the engineering behind TENET’s braked suppressor systems and how they balance recoil reduction, sound suppression, weight, and the ability to spot impacts in the field.
Ep. 253
Make Reloading Great Again | Does Primer Seating Depth and Type of Primer Matter? |
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On this episode of the Hornady Podcast, host Seth Swerczek is joined by Miles Neville and Preston Lentfer to examine whether primer selection and seating depth affect accuracy, velocity consistency, and reliability. Backed by extensive testing and real-world data, the group separates meaningful results from statistical noise and explains what reloaders should be aware of at the bench.
Ep. 252
338 ARC Bolt Action
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Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Preston Lentfer to take a closer look at the 338 ARC in a bolt-action rifle. They break down Preston’s component choices, and what makes this traditionally AR-focused cartridge such a fun and capable option in a bolt gun—from quiet subsonic shooting to hunting applications.
Ep. 251
VEXIS | The Future of Biometric Security
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In this episode, Seth Swerczek is joined by Preston Lentfer and Project Engineer Matt Mack to explore VEXIS from Hornady Security. They break down how VEXIS uses palm-vein recognition technology to provide fast, reliable access to safes and vault doors, how the technology works, and why it represents an exciting step forward in biometric security.