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. 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!