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. 170
6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC
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This week on the Hornady Podcast, it's the battle of the cartridges - the 6.5 Creedmoor vs the 6.5 PRC. Both cartridges are widely popular for hunting and shooting sports and while they share some similarities, each cartridge has it's own unique characteristics. Seth, Preston, and Ryan dive into the specifics that may lead you into choosing one over the other. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Ep. 169
Hornady Rifle Builds | Monty's Ultimate 30 - 06 |
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Marketing Operations Manager, Monty DeBoer. The guys dive deep into another rifle build: Monty's custom 30-06. This rifle has been on numerous hunts around the world, and the guys inspect every component of the rifle and explain what makes it so special. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 168
Consider THIS | Custom Chamber Reamers |
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Wildcat Cartridge Series - Part 2. Seth, Ben, and Preston dive into custom reamers. The Wildcat cartridge up for discussion in this series is the 257 Roberts Ackley Improved. The guys discuss considerations for the reamer, including free bore length, diameter, shoulder angle, and other things to ponder if you’re going to take a dive into wildcat cartridges. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 167
Barrel Cleaning Part 4: THAT's How You Clean a Barrel?!
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On this episode, Seth and Preston answer a popular viewer request; practice what you preach and show us how to clean a rifle barrel. The guys discuss and demonstrate the method they use to clean a dirty barrel. In this case, it is Preston's PRS rifle chambered in 6mm ARC with about 400 rounds fired. If you've been waiting to see how the guys personally clean a rifle, be sure to tune in!
Ep. 166
How To: True BC
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On this episode of Quinlan's Corner, Seth is joined in the studio by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The guys dive deep into what truing a BC actually is and the RIGHT way to true it. Spoiler alert, the best way to use a BC for long range shooting is to NOT use a BC at all. We hope you enjoy this educational episode on BC truing and using 4DOF and drag coefficient based solutions for your long range shots.
Ep. 165
Hornady Rifle Builds | 22 Creedmoor | 3 DIFFERENT SETUPS
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On this episode, Seth, Preston, and Joe Thielen take an in-depth look at the 22 Creedmoor. We have three different rifle configurations on the table today, a show first! The guys walk through each of their personal 22 Creedmoor rifle builds, covering each component and why they were selected. If you like rifles… then this episode is for you! As Joe put it, “One is better than two and three is better than two.” We hope you enjoy this technical breakdown!
Ep. 164
It's Over...Now What?
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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Matt Ritchie, Ryan Damman, and Miles Neville. Hunting and match season is over for the year. The guys gather to discuss some actionable items to ensure you're set up for success in the next season. Make the most of the offseason with these helpful tips. We hope you enjoy the show!
Ep. 163
How to Wildcat | PART 1 | Things to Consider
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Project Engineer, Ben Syring. The guys gather to discuss the beginning of what will become a series of podcasts showing the process to develop a wildcat cartridge and the building of the rifles for this wildcat. Join us as we outline the entire process, beginning with the design criteria for our new wildcat!
Ep. 162
Uncomfortable & (Maybe) Mind - Altering Ballistic Realities
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On this episode, Seth is joined by Jayden Quinlan, Miles Neville, and special guest Jeff Siewert. You read the title correctly, the guys dissect a host of uncomfortable and perhaps mind-altering ballistic and ballistic testing realities. Buckle in and enjoy this educational show that may have you squirming in your seat!
Ep. 161
Hornady Rifle Builds | Judd's Ruger Americans |
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On this episode, Seth, Judd, and Preston dive deep into a few of Judd's Ruger American rifles. The guys discuss all of the upgrades that were added to each rifle, as well as the optics, mounts, bipods, and slings they're equipped with. This episode demonstrates how to take a rifle fresh out of the box and truly make it your own through all of the different ways you are able to customize it. We hope you enjoy the show!