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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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!
Ep. 088
Shot Placement Vimeo
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by marketing team members, Matt Ritchie, Preston Lentfer, and Judd Jarzynka. The topic at hand is shot placement when hunting. Specifically, the size of the game and the bullet construction in relation to where you want the bullet to go. It seems like this subject has been debated for quite some time, so we wanted to share our opinion. Feel free to share your opinion in the comments as well!
Ep. 087
ELD - X & ELD Match Bullets
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen, Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, and retired Ballistician Dave Emary. This show dives deep into the development and features of ELD-X and ELD Match bullets. The discussion starts with the purchase of a Doppler radar and a mission to create the best all-range hunting bullet on the market. The ELD-X project led to some important discoveries and that technology was implemented into the new line of ELD Match bullets. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and educational episode about two of our most popular bullets.
Ep. 086
Wild Boar Fever
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On this episode, Seth and Neil are talking with the crew from Wild Boar Fever. Joining us today is the Host of the show Franz-Albrecht Oettingen-Spielberg, Carl Gustav Schulin-Howaldt with Aimpoint and Simon K. Barr with Tweed Media. We discuss some of the differences between hunting in the US and the traditional European driven hunts that are featured on Wild Boar Fever. The guys also hit on the importance of conservation and why driven hunts really work well for the conservation efforts over in Europe. Wild Boar Fever will launch their 12th season September 3rd on the Outdoor Channel and September 5th on My Outdoor TV. We hope you enjoy the show and tune into the coming premiere of Wild Boar Fever season 12.
Ep. 085
Let's Talk Twist Rate
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan. The guys first cover the history of rifled barrels and then take a deep dive into gyroscopic stability. They discuss what gyroscopic stability is, how to measure it and why it is necessary. They wrap up with a discussion on how twist rate affects terminal performance, dispersion, and bullet integrity. We hope you enjoy this educational show on twist rate.
Ep. 084
How to Sight In a Rifle
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Ballistician, Jacob Morrow and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The guys explain how to sight in a rifle for conventional range hunting, extended range hunting, and competition. They also discuss the dos and don'ts when zeroing your rifle. The podcast wraps up with two new, “One Cartridge, One Bullet” answers. Hopefully this episode is helpful the next time you sight in your rifle.
Ep. 083
6.5 Creedmoor | The REAL Story Uncovered |
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On this highly anticipated episode, Seth is joined by Hornady Marketing Director, Neil Davies, Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, and retired Ballistician, Dave Emary. The guys discuss how the cartridge was developed and also share some inside stories on what took the 6.5 Creedmoor from a black-ops project to one of the most popular rifle cartridges in the world. While the 6.5 Creedmoor has been the face of more than a few internet memes, the fact remains – the 6.5 Creedmoor revolutionized the industry for target and hunting cartridges. We hope you enjoy this show about one of the most popular cartridges in existence!
Ep. 082
Let's Talk Load Data
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Lead Ballistics Lab Technician, Matt George. The guys discuss how load data is developed for the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. They cover pressure and velocity testing methods as well as why load data differs between various companies. We hope this episode helps answer some questions you may have about load data.
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Podcast - 17 HMR
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Lead Ballistics Lab Technician, Matt George. The guys discuss how load data is developed for the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. They cover pressure and velocity testing methods as well as why load data differs between various companies. We hope this episode helps answer some questions you may have about load data.
Ep. 080
FREE BULLETS | Get Loaded 2023 |
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Get in the reloading redzone with the 2023 Hornady Get Loaded promotion! On this episode, Seth is joined by Hornady engineers, Ben Syring and Tyler Schoening. The guys discuss the promotion in full detail and help further explain why there's no better time to stock your reloading bench. Choose from the most durable, precise, and convenient tools on the market and receive FREE bullets to get you started. We hope you enjoy this episode! To find out more about the Hornady Get Loaded promotion, please visit: https://www.hornady.com/getloaded2023
Ep. 079
Going Ballistic with Dave Emary
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Marketing Director, Neil Davies and former Hornady Senior Ballistic Scientist, Dave Emary. The guys discuss what initially attracted Dave to shooting, his career in physics, and how that lead to his passion for ballistics. The conversation then shifts to Dave’s tenure at Hornady and all of the monumental projects he was involved in. Dave has spent his entire adult life studying ballistics and projectile design. We hope you enjoy the conversation with this ballistic legend.
Ep. 078
Let's Talk Barrels with Jeff Siewert
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Author and Engineer, Jeff Siewert. This show is all about barrels; specifically, barrel materials, method of rifling, heat treating, and much more. Much like bullets, barrels play a crucial role in accuracy and performance, thus making barrels one of the most important components of any rifle build. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 077
Match Ammunition
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. This week, the guys explain what makes match ammo – match ammo. The term “Match Accurate” isn’t used lightly within these walls and they cover, in detail, why that is and what it takes for a bullet and ammo line to earn that recognition. The guys also do a great breakdown of the components that make up a loaded cartridge – bullet, cartridge case, powder, and primer – and how each of these components affect the other. Turns out, it can be quite the balancing act to get all four to play together and provide truly match accurate performance.
Ep. 076
Let's Talk Powder
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On this episode, Seth, Jayden, and Miles gather to talk about all things powder. They begin with a brief history of gun powder and discuss the advancements that have brought us to modern day smokeless propellants. They discuss the types of powders and the different chemistries that are used today. Temperature stability is also discussed as well as progressive burn speeds. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the powders that you hand load with or how powders are chosen for factory ammunition, you will want to check this one out.
Ep. 075
3 - Gun & More with Dillen Easley
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On this episode, Seth and Matt are joined in the studio by Hornady Sponsored Shooter, Dillen Easley. The guys talk about Dillen’s younger years; specifically, how he got into the shooting sports. They also discuss one of Dillen's favorite matches, the Hornady Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun Match and how it differs from other matches across the country. They end the show by talking about the many different ways to find matches to shoot across the country and other ways to get involved in the shooting sports. Dillen is a great Hornady ambassador and it was great having him on our podcast, we hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 074
Deer and Deer Hunting with Dan Schmidt
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On this episode, Seth and Judd are joined by Dan Schmidt of Deer and Deer Hunting. With nearly 30 years of experience in the outdoor industry, the guys discuss the history behind Deer and Deer Hunting and whitetail science and strategy with Dan. We found Dan’s knowledge incredibly fascinating and we hope you do too. Learn more about Deer and Deer Hunting by visiting the Deer Talk Now Podcast, Deer and Deer Hunting social media, and the Pursuit Channel where they have a two-hour block with four TV shows!
Ep. 073
One Cartridge - One Bullet | What Would You Choose? |
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Neil Davies, Mike Jensen, and Preston Lentfer. The guys discuss an interesting hypothetical scenario: if you could only use one cartridge and one bullet for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Everyone has a different answer, it's interesting to hear how they respond What would you pick?
Ep. 072
7mm - 08
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer from the marketing department. The guys are diving deep in to the 7mm-08. Conversations include its history, applications, factory ammo options, and some ballistic comparison. We hope you enjoy and learn a thing or two about this well-rounded cartridge.
Ep. 71
Let's Talk Cartridge Cases with Jeff Siewert
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On this episode, Seth is once again joined by author and engineer, Jeff Siewert. This podcast takes a deep dive into cartridge cases. The guys discuss Jeff's experience with cases, their material properties, and how they interact with the chamber during the firing event. We hope you enjoy this educational episode!
Ep. 070
Industry Legend Charlie Dunkin
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by industry legend Charlie Dunkin. Charlie has spent over 60 years in the industry as a manufacturer’s sales representative as well as Chairman of Dunkin-Lewis Inc. His company represents a host of outdoor industry brands and he’s been proud to represent Hornady for over 55 years. Charlie learned how to work hard at a very young age and reminisces on his early years as well as his start in the industry and the start of his relationship with Hornady. Charlie employed Jason Hornady for 11 years and is one of Jason’s closest mentors. We hope you enjoy the conversation and can learn a thing or two from an industry legend.
Ep. 069
Critical Duty & Critical Defense - What's the difference?
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Judd Jarzynka and MIL/LE Contract Coordinator, John Hasselmann. The guys discuss handgun ammunition; specifically, Hornady Critical Duty® and Critical Defense®. The two lines may look very similar but they have considerable differences. Critical Defense is the ultimate choice for any short-barreled, concealed-carry-style firearm. Critical Duty is built to meet the needs and requirements of LE/Tactical professionals as well as law-abiding citizens who prefer a full-size handgun for their personal protection. Join us as we discuss additional details, advantages, and applications of each.
Ep. 068
Industry Legend Ken Berger
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Jason Hornady and industry legend, Ken Berger. Ken has been an integral member of the extended Hornady family since 1969 and even employed Jason Hornady directly out of college. Ken is now retired from the industry but spent decades in the field. After leaving the Army, Ken worked as a field representative for Remington, then as an independent manufacturer’s sales representative, then rep group owner and principle of Sportco Marketing. Ken represented numerous companies throughout his career and we’re grateful that Hornady was on that list. Jason and Ken reminisce with stories of time spent at the Grand American Trapshooting Championships, lessons learned, and industry insights. We hope you enjoy the show and take away some of the knowledge and savvy Ken has to offer.
Ep. 067
NEW Hornady Ballistics App Feature - GROUP ANALYSIS
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Hornady Ballistician, Jacob Morrow. The guys take an in-depth look at the NEW Group Analysis feature in the Hornady Ballistics App. Group Analysis offers the user an intuitive method of measuring group size, impact offsets, and other group metrics. It can also be used during Find Zero Angle to calculate Impact Height and Impact Windage values within the 4DOF Calculator. We hope you enjoy the show, be sure to download the Hornady Ballistics App via Google Play or Apple App Store!
Ep. 066
One in the Chamber?
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Judd Jarzynka and the MIL/LE Product Manager, Scott Javins. The guys discuss when they feel it is appropriate to carry a firearm with a round in the chamber. The discussion starts with personal defense considerations and evolves into different hunting scenarios. The choice to keep a round in the chamber is nuanced but ultimately comes down to the users training and comfortability. We hope you learn something and enjoy the show.
Ep. 065
The Versatile 243 Win
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer. This show revolves around the versatile, 243 Winchester. This cartridge is probably the most popular of the 308 Winchester “children” and can take game from the smallest of varmints to medium game with equal aplomb. We talk about the history of the cartridge, current 243 Win. offerings from Hornady, and share some personal stories and experiences with this great round. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 064
Terminal Ballistics
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. This piece is all about terminal ballistics; specifically, the study of how a projectile reacts when it hits a target and the transfer of kinetic energy to the target. There’s a lot of dogma and fables surrounding the topic so we thought it would be fun to take a deep dive into the subject. We hope you enjoy this educational episode!
Ep. 063
How Bullets are Made
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Bullet Plant Manager, Mike Timmerman and Bullet Press Magician, John Potratz. The two guests have nearly 80 combined years of experience at Hornady. The guys discuss their individual careers and then dive into how bullets are made. This is an interesting topic with two of our "legacy guys," we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Ep. 062
The Venerable 308 Win
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Project Engineer, Miles Neville and Lead Ballistics Lab Technician, Matt George. This episode is being released March 8th - happy 308 day! The guys discuss the history of the 308 Winchester and how it's used today. Hornady has a host of 308 Win. offerings designed for numerous applications. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 061
Reloading | Kits | Getting Started
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Hornady Project Engineer, Ben Syring. The discussion revolves around introduction to reloading and what tools you may need to get started. The guys have the popular, Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Kit and many other valuable Hornady reloading products you may need when reloading pistol and rifle cartridges. They then discuss proper handloading steps from start to finish. There are numerous reasons to handload, we hope this episode encourages you to get acquainted with this rewarding hobby!
Ep. 060
It's Time to Answer Some Questions
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Jayden Quinlan and Miles Neville to answer your listener-submitted questions! We received some amazing feedback from our listeners and had a pile of questions come in. We answer a large portion of those questions and provide additional insight into all things shooting and ballistics. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 059
450 Bushmaster
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Marketing Director, Neil Davies and Director of Engineering, Mitch Mittelstaedt. This one is a deep dive into the popular 450 Bushmaster cartridge. The guys discuss the technical details of the cartridge development and also cover what it was like to introduce a cartridge in the mid-2000's. There were a few key factors that helped make this cartridge the success that it is today. Enjoy the show!
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.
Ep. 048
Denmark to Nebraska for Whitetail Hunting
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On this episode, Seth and Preston are joined in the studio by Jens Kjær Knudsen and Thomas Nissen. Jens and Thomas are from Denmark and embarked on a journey to small town Nebraska in chase of whitetails. They detail their less than perfect travel and how their successful hunts went down. We found their perspectives quite interesting, and we hope you enjoy the tales.
Ep. 047
Geoff Nemnich
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketing team member Judd Jarzynka as well as Sales Technician Matt Ritchie. They are joined over the web by guest of the show and Team Hornady member Geoff Nemnich. Geoff is a co-host of wildly popular YouTube series “The Last Stand” as well as the #1 predator hunting podcast “Eastmans’ Predator Pros”. We talked some basics and got Geoff’s strategies and tactics when it comes to calling coyotes. We had a host of questions for him and picked his brain and found the conversation extremely helpful and we can’t wait for part 2. We hope you enjoy the show.
Ep. 046
Deer Season at Hornady
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On this episode, Seth talks with fellow marketing department members, Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer. They discuss their plans for opening rifle season in Nebraska and then Seth takes off down the halls of Hornady, asking fellow coworkers to share their plans for the season, as well as what cartridge and rifle they are using. It's an exciting time at Hornady and the state of Nebraska. We hope you are as excited for hunting as we are.
Ep. 045
Let's Talk Predator Hunting
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan and Sales Technician Matt Ritchie. The talk revolves around predator hunting. The guys talk about how they got into predator hunting as well as cartridge and bullet choices for different scenarios. We hope you enjoy this one and hopefully it gives you some ideas that could help you in your predator hunting endeavors.
Ep. 044
Bullet Drag & Ballistic Coefficient | Part 2 |
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On this episode, Seth and Jayden continue their conversation on bullet drag and ballistic coefficients. We recommend listening to Ep. 34 before this episode to get an understanding of the topic at hand. If you've ever seemingly chased your tail truing a BC or muzzle velocity, you will want to listen in to this educational episode.
Ep. 043
Bore Driver ELD - X | 2023 New Product |
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On this episode, we revisit 2023 new products from Hornady. This episode is all about muzzleloading; specifically, the brand-new Bore Driver ELD-X projectile. Seth is joined by Project Engineer Ryan Damman, Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen, and fellow Marketing Department member, Judd Jarzynka. The guys discuss product features and benefits and take a dive deep into why the Bore Driver ELD-X delivers the ultimate in muzzleloader performance. We hope you enjoy this episode.
Ep. 042
7mm PRC | 2023 New Product |
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On this episode, we are thrilled to discuss our 2023 new product lineup! Seth is joined by Marketing Director Neil Davies, Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen, and Ballistician Jayden Quinlan. We go into great detail on the all new, 7mm PRC, including how it came to be, the design process, and the potential applications of this cartridge. The 7mm PRC was a passion project for us, we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Ep. 041
Product Development | Covert and Overt |
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On this episode, Seth has a full table of guests including Vice President Jason Hornady, Marketing Director Neil Davies, Director of Engineering Mitch Mittelstaedt, and Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen. The topic at hand is product development which can sometimes be in the open or in the folds. They discuss past products and how they came to be as well as the culture that fosters some amazing product creations. Hopefully this podcast gives you some insight on how new products come to be and how passionate we are about the industry. We hope you enjoy!
Ep. 040
2022 Hunting Adventures | Postseason Pronghorn |
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On this episode Seth, Preston, Judd, and Ryan are back in the studio to recap the hunts of four antelope in three states. Ryan details his Utah adventure and then he and Preston go over their public land DIY Nebraska muzzleloader antelope hunt. Then, Preston heads west and shares the story of his Wyoming speed goat hunt. We’re fired up for hunting and this one has fueled the fire. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 039
Moose Mania
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On this episode, Seth sits down with Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen, and engineer of all things awesome, Mike Jensen. All three of these guys just returned from separate moose hunts and they share the recap of their hunts. They talk about challenges and some gear you may want to grab if you are considering a moose hunting adventure. We hope you enjoy the show.
Ep. 038
Muzzleloading
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On this episode, Seth is joined by fellow marketing department members Judd and Preston as well as Engineer Ryan Damman. This show is all about muzzleloaders. The guys talk about their own experiences and introductions to modern muzzleloaders as well as some “tuning” and projectile talk. Muzzleloaders can be fun, and they may extend your season. You will want to tune in to this one.
Ep. 037
Let's Talk Reloading
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On this episode, Seth talks with Ben Syring from Engineering, Matt Ritchie from Tech Services, and Preston Lentfer from Marketing. We discuss our mutual hobby of reloading and the different practices we use on the bench. We all do things a little bit differently, yet most of the time, we end up at the same place. Hopefully you pick up on a thing or two and enjoy the show.
Ep. 036
Is Your Hunting Rifle Ready?
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Is your hunting rifle ready for the upcoming season? On this episode, Seth and Preston are joined by Engineers, Ben Syring and Ryan Damman. They discuss how they used to get their rifles ready for hunting season when they were younger and compare it to how they prepare now and there are some major differences! This chat is a pretty laid back but fun conversation. We hope you enjoy - get your rifles ready to go! Hunting season is upon us.
Ep. 035
Q&A with Seth and Jayden
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On this episode Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Jayden Quinlan. Our podcasts about ballistics have been quite popular. We've received some amazing feedback from our listeners, and we've had a slew of questions come in. On this episode, we answer a good handful of those questions and provide additional insight on all things hunting and shooting. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 034
Bullet Drag & Ballistic Coefficient
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. The first topic they cover is bullet drag and they take a brief look at the history of measuring it and then they look at the actual equation that defines bullet drag. They then dive into ballistic coefficient and the equation that measures it with some examples. Cd vs Mach curves are then discussed including what they look like and how they can give you better solutions when compared to a ballistic coefficient. This podcast is deep, dense, and a little longer than usual. It will help if you can watch this one, so check it out on our YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy.
Ep. 033
Custom Rifles | Things to Consider |
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On this episode, Seth talks with fellow marketing department members, Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer as well as project engineer, Miles Neville. The conversation revolves around custom-built rifles where cartridge and component selection is discussed. Upgrades to factory rifles are also considered. This is an episode that we are very passionate about, and we hope you get some good information from it.
Ep. 032
2022 Hunting Adventures | Preseason Pronghorn |
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On this episode, Seth is joined by project engineer, Ryan Damman as well as Preston Lentfer and Judd Jarzynka from the marketing department. The topic at hand on this one is antelope. Ryan and Preston both have two tags this fall covering 3 different states. The guys talk about some past experiences while antelope hunting and go over some gear, tactics, and strategies. We hope you enjoy the show.
Ep. 031
External Ballistics Part Two
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. You may remember from part one, the guys covered some high-level topics about external influences on a bullet. We revisit external ballistics on this episode but take a much deeper dive into how they actually work. This episode is both interesting and educational. Be sure to follow along as we discuss internal ballistics, ballistic coefficients, drag curves, and ballistic calculators in future episodes.
Ep. 030
Which Hunting Ammo Line to Choose?
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On this episode, the topic is medium and big game hunting ammunition offerings from Hornady. Seth talks with Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and Technical Services Representative, Matt Ritchie and they discuss the features and benefits of each line and why you might choose one over the other, depending on the application. We have numerous options when it comes to hunting ammunition; if you've ever wondered which one is right for you, check out this podcast.
Ep. 029
External Ballistics Part One
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Ballistic Engineering Technician, Jacob Morrow. We continue our discussion of ballistics, focusing on the external factors that influence a bullets behavior in flight. This topic is incredibly complex but also very interesting. Due to its complexity, we tried to give the listener an understandable analogy for each topic, rather than a textbook definition. While the analogies do not always perfectly describe exactly what's occurring, they help tremendously in making a complex topic easier to understand. We hope you enjoy this deep dive into external ballistics.
Ep. 028
Internal Ballistics
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On this episode, Seth sits down with Ballistic Development Group members Jayden Quinlan, Jacob Morrow, and Miles Neville to continue the discussion of ballistics. This time, we talk all things internal ballistics. From the moment the sear drops to the bullet leaving the barrel, we dive deep on what happens during the firing event as well as some discussion on pressure. We hope you enjoy this unique opportunity to learn about the relatively unknown world of internal ballistics.
Ep. 027
Sub - X® Bullets and Subsonic Ammunition
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On this episode, Seth is joined by project engineers Ryan Damman and Miles Neville. We’re talking all things design and application of Hornady Sub-X® bullets and Subsonic ammunition. The popularity of subsonic shooting has risen in popularity in recent years, and we offer these products designed for excellent terminal performance at reduced velocities. This one is a bit of a deep dive, and we truly hope you enjoy.
Ep. 026
Clay Blackketter
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On this episode, Seth and Joe are joined by Hornady sponsored shooter, Clay Blackketter. Clay is an elite level precision rifle competitor and the owner of Clay’s Cartridge Company. He’s also involved with the Ace muzzle brake and JTAC Precision Rifle Training. We learn about Clay’s background and how he got into precision rifle shooting and we pick up some tips and tricks that could make you a better shooter. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 025
George Gardner of GA Precision
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On this episode, Seth and Neil have the pleasure of visiting with George Gardner of GA Precision. We discuss a variety of topics to include George's service in the United States Army, his life as a Law Enforcement Officer and how that inspired him to develop GA Precision. This conversation also includes his contributions to long range shooting sports and how he helped form the Precision Rifle Series. George is passionate about long range shooting, hunting, and all things outdoors. We hope you enjoy a brief look into the life of George Gardner.
Short Stories #4
Vortex Nation 1000 Yards for $1000 - Revisited
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On this Short Stories episode, Seth visits with Jim Hamilton and Ryan Muckenhirn from Vortex Optics. They revisit the popular video called How To: Shoot Long Range on a Budget that Vortex put out in 2017. The video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QUjRRr5JsA&t=96s The guys talk about how it went down, if they would change anything now versus back then, and even stretching it out past 1000 yards.
Ep. 024
Doppler Radar & A Brief History of Ballistics
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Jayden Quinlan and Jacob Morrow from our ballistic engineering department. The topic is Doppler radar technology and to get there, we must go back in time about 500 years when the study of ballistics initially started. From there, we discuss the major milestones up until World War II, when radar came into play for velocity and time tracking. We finish with talking about how the Doppler Radar works and how it’s used. This podcast is a bit technical but packed full of useful information. We hope you enjoy this episode.
Short Stories #3
Grizzly Bear At 15 Yards
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On this episode, Seth talks with Josh Cluff of HS Precision at the NRA Convention. In sticking with the Grizzly bear theme heard on a previous short story, Josh details the encounter he had while hunting Sitka black-tailed deer in Alaska that was far too close for comfort.
Ep. 023
6.5 PRC
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On this episode, Seth and Neil are joined by Joe Thielen and Jayden Quinlan from our engineering and ballistics department. The topic is all things 6.5 PRC. We start with the history, dating all the way back to 2012, with some additional input from George Gardner of GA Precision. We cover the initial design and release of the cartridge and talk in-depth about the match and hunting applications. The 6.5 PRC is one of the most balanced hunting/long-range target rounds ever designed. If you are interested in the 6.5 PRC, then this episode is for you.
Ep. 022
Kristy Titus
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On this episode, Seth and Preston sit down with the host of Pursue The Wild and the Wild & Uncut Podcast, Kristy Titus. Kristy is a Hunter, Second Amendment advocate, and a competitive long-range shooter. Through this conversation we cover where she grew up and how she found her passion for the outdoors, and how that has become the Pursue The Wild brand. She also talks about how competitive shooting has helped her become a better hunter and her new venture into precision handloading. Kristy is extremely passionate about preserving our hunting and shooting traditions and was a joy to have on the show.
Ep. 021
Austin Orgain
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On this episode, Seth and Preston have the pleasure of hosting Hornady sponsored shooter, Austin Orgain. Austin is a top tier competitive long-range shooter and has a multitude of wins and podium finishes in the PRS and NRL. Like many of our podcasts, we start at the beginning with how he developed a passion for long-range shooting, his history in the sport, and hunting stories. Austin is a competitor through and through and we are happy to have him on our team.
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.
Ep. 012
6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge)
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On this episode, Seth and Preston sit down with Project Engineer Miles Neville, and Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan. The topic at hand is one that we are proud and very fond of - the 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge or 6 ARC, for short. The cartridge can stand on its own in a bolt or a gas gun and serves a wide variety of applications. We discuss how the cartridge came to be, initial offerings, as well as match and hunting applications. We hope you find this episode informative and entertaining.
Ep. 011
Ryan Cleckner
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On this episode, Seth and Preston had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Cleckner. Ryan was raised in Arizona and grew up in a hunting family. After high school, Ryan became a U.S. Army Ranger and eventually a sniper in the 1st Ranger Battalion. After his time in uniform, he became a lawyer and worked for the Remington Outdoor Company and the NSSF. He has authored 2 books; The Long Range Shooting Handbook which has been Amazon’s #1 bestseller in its category for five years as well as There’s Only One You! A Gun Safety Book for Children. Ryan is the co-founder of Gun University (gununiversity.com) and the owner of RocketFFL.
Ep. 010
Nearly a Century of Service - Mike Jensen and Lowell Hawthorne
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On this episode, Seth sits down with two gentleman that have a combined work experience at Hornady of over 80 years. Mike Jensen and Lowell Hawthorne tell us the stories of how they got started with the company. They also talk about some of the projects they worked on over the years including the XTP line of bullets, Leverevolution and Superformance ammunition, the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, and almost every project that Hornady has released in the past few decades. They share some of their favorite hunting stories and these two have been all over the globe. We hope you enjoy this show as much as we did. Mike and Lowell are great guys with tremendous knowledge, and we couldn’t be happier that they are a part of our team.
Ep. 009
Boomshakalaka with Josh Cluff of H - S Precision
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On this episode, Seth and Preston are joined by long-time friend Josh Cluff. Not only is Josh the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at H-S Precision, but he is also a passionate competitive shooter, accomplished hunter, and a wild card character. Josh talks about growing up as an outdoorsman and his start with H-S Precision. He also dives into the H-S Precision history and all the offerings they have and the level of detail and quality they provide. We also talk about competitive long-range shooting while making life-long friendships and gaining knowledge for product development and testing while representing our companies. Enjoy the show!
Ep. 008
300 PRC - A True Heavy Hitter
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Joe, Jayden, and Neil and the topic of this deep dive is the 300 PRC. These folks had an early hand in the development and use of this heavy hitting cartridge. They discuss how and why it was designed, along with its military application, its hunting application, and the fun factor of this cartridge which is meant to efficiently launch heavy bullets. We know there’s a lot of 30 caliber cartridges on the market, but we think the 300 PRC is the ultimate tool for long range performance.
Ep. 007
CX Bullets - The Most Advanced Monolithic Hunting Bullet
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On this episode, Seth sits down with Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen, Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, and Marketing Director Neil Davies. The topic of this show is the CX line of bullets which is new for 2022. They go in depth on how and why it was designed and why it is the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet on the market.
Ep. 006
2021 Hunting Adventures Part 3 - Kansas Whitetail
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston and Ryan. They discuss and reflect on their Kansas muzzleloader hunting adventure. The hunt started in September, when Sam Forbes from North American Whitetail joined the group in North-central Kansas chasing whitetails with Midwest Whitetail Adventures. Unfortunately, they were unable to successfully harvest a deer due to the hot temperatures of September. Seth and Preston headed back post-rut in December and were able to notch a tag. Get all the details on this episode!
Ep. 005
2021 Hunting Adventures Part 2 - Wyoming Antelope
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On this episode, Seth and Preston travel to Wyoming for an antelope hunt. This podcast is divided into two segments. In the first half, you'll hear us talk about the upcoming trip and all of the preparation that took place for the hunt. In the second half, you'll get an in-depth recap of a very successful harvest.
Ep. 004
2021 Hunting Adventures: Part 1 - The Plan
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This episode was recorded in August of 2021. Seth and Preston from the Marketing Department are joined by Ryan, who is a Project Engineer at Hornady. The discussion revolves around the upcoming hunting season including what types of tags were drawn, strategies, tactics, and equipment. This episode gives you a chance to get to know Seth a bit more as well as Preston and Ryan who will be on the podcast more in the future.
Ep. 003
Chad Mendes
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On this episode, Seth and Preston from the marketing department talk with Chad Mendes. We discuss how Chad got into the hunting and outdoor lifestyle and how he was able to maintain the lifestyle while being a top-level collegiate athlete and UFC fighter. Chad explains how he utilizes and really enjoys the meat from his hunting and fishing excursions and goes over some of his current business ventures as well as his upcoming fight. We really enjoyed getting to know Chad and we hope you do too.
Ep. 002
Jason Hornady
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On this episode, we sat down with Jason Hornady, Vice President of Hornady Mfg. We didn’t talk a whole lot about manufacturing or the company, but rather what kind of baseball player he was and what kind of car he drove growing up. We discussed his work experience prior to coming back to the family business, and of course we discussed his favorite cartridges and hunts - we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!
Ep. 001
Steve Hornady
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On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with the president of our company Steve Hornady. We centered our discussion around Steve himself and less about the company as a whole. Steve was born in 1949, the same year that the company was founded. We talked to him about his childhood, his father and founder of the company, Joyce, as well as his cowboy days and a few of his favorite and most memorable hunts. This conversation gave us an inside look at the life and legacy of Steve Hornady.