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. 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.