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
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.