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The Hornady Podcast
Join Seth Swerczek, Hornady Marketing Communications Manager, as we discuss all things hunting, shooting, reloading, and outdoor lifestyle.
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Ep. 200 - The Best Antelope Cartridge and More!
Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Preston Lentfer and Matt Ritchie to dive into all things antelope hunting. From their picks for the ideal cartridge to bullet…
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Ep. 199 – Rifle Setups to Cartridge Selection with Michael Waddell
Host Seth Swerczek and Preston Lentfer sit down with Michael Waddell for a technical deep dive into rifle and cartridge choices. Along the way, Waddell shares…
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Ep. 198 - Is Your Zero Wandering?
Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Jayden Quinlan and Miles Neville to break down one of the most frustrating issues for shooters: a wandering zero. They talk…
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Ep. 197 - Let's Talk Optics | Q&A with Leupold
Host Seth Swerczek sits down with Tim Lesser, VP of Marketing and New Products, and Dr. Dustin Miller, Director of Engineering at Leupold, to answer listener…
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Ep. 196 – Michael Waddell | Roots, Hunting, and Real Talk
Host Seth Swerczek and Preston Lentfer sit down with Michael Waddell to talk about his upbringing, the values that shaped him, and his philosophy on today's…
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Ep. 195 - Backcountry Sidearms | The RIGHT Choice?
Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Nick Earixson and newcomer Randy Ames to unpack the ins and outs of carrying a sidearm in the field. From cartridge selection…
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Ep. 194 – Tripods for Hunters: Game-Changer or Gimmick?
Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Preston Lentfer and Judd Jarzynka to break down everything you need to know about using tripods in the field. From choosing the…
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Ep. 193 - 300 Savage | America's Original Short Action |
Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Nick Earixson and Preston Lentfer to dive into the history of the legendary 300 Savage. From its early 20th-century debut to…
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Ep. 192 - Hornady Rifle Builds | 22 ARC Precision AR-15 |
What happens when you build the ultimate predator rifle? Seth and Preston break down every detail of Seth's custom AR-15, chambered in 22 ARC — from barrel to…
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Ep. 191 - Earth's Curveball | The Truth About Coriolis
Is the Earth really messing with your shot? Host Seth Swerczek and Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan dig into the Coriolis and Eötvös effects to separate fact…
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Ep. 190 - Right Cartridge - Wrong Rifle?
In this episode of the Hornady Podcast, host Seth Swerczek is joined by Miles Neville and Preston Lentfer to explore the idea of running cartridges designed…
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Ep. 189 - Let's Talk 6.5-284
In this episode of the Hornady Podcast, host Seth Swerczek is joined by Matt Ritchie and Preston Lentfer to dive deep into the 6.5-284 cartridge. From its…
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Ep. 188 - V-Max vs ELD-VT
In this episode of the Hornady Podcast, host Seth Swerczek is joined by Joe Thielen and Miles Neville to break down the key differences between V-MAX and…
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Ep. 187 - Hornady x Ruger | Cartridge Design Insights
On this episode, the team dives into the development of new cartridges and the vital role of SAAMI approval in bringing them to market. Special guests, Matt…
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Ep. 186 – Randy Luth: Machinist to AR Innovator
On this episode, Seth is joined by Jason Hornady, Neil Davies, and special guest, Randy Luth of Luth AR. The group explores Randy's remarkable journey from…
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Ep. 185 - The RIGHT Rifle for You with Savage Arms
Host Seth Swerczek is joined by RJ Contorno and Casey Diefenbach from Savage Arms to dive into a "good, better, best" breakdown of Savage rifles. The trio…
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Ep. 184 - So You Think You Know Powder?
Host Seth Swerczek teams up with Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan and special guest Jeff Siewert for a deep dive into smokeless propellants. From burn rates…
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Ep. 183 - Hornady High Speed 3‑in‑1 Power Case Trimmer
On this episode, Seth is joined by Tool Plant General Manager, Jason Slinkard and Project Engineer, Dylan Hood. The guys dive into the all-new Hornady High…
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Ep. 182 - Pistol Setups | Ultimate Hunting Revolvers |
Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Preston Lentfer and Mike Jensen to dive into Mike's custom 454 Casull and 475 Linebaugh hunting revolvers. From custom…
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Ep. 181 - Handloading for Success | The Winning Recipe |
On this episode, Seth sits down with successful PRS/NRL competitors, Joe Thielen and Miles Neville. The guys dive deep into what it takes to craft a precision…
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Ep. 180 - Hydraulic Form Dies | Wildcat Cartridge Part 3 |
On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston and Ben to bring you episode 3 of the How to Wildcat series. The topic of discussion is hydroforming cartridge…
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Ep. 179 - NEED for SPEED with Weatherby
On this episode, Seth is joined by Adam Weatherby and Luke Thorkildsen of Weatherby, Inc. The guys discuss the history of Weatherby and their move to Wyoming…
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Ep. 178 - 25 Creedmoor
On today's episode, we are proud to announce the newest member of the Creedmoor family: the 25 Creedmoor. A .25 for '25! Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician…
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Ep. 177 - Custom Rifle Barrels
On this episode, Seth is joined by Joe Thielen and Austin Orgain. Not only is Austin a world class shooter, but he owns and operates a barrel manufacturing…
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Ep. 176 - Frequently Asked Reloading Questions | ANSWERED |
On this episode Seth, Preston, and Ben meet to answer a slew of FAQ's surrounding reloading. Most seasoned reloaders have already learned a lot of the tips and…
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Ep. 175 - Increase Your Scores NOW feat. Austin Orgain
On this episode, Seth is joined by Joe Thielen, Miles Neville, and Hornady Sponsored Shooter, Austin Orgain. Joe, Miles, and Austin all have something in…
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Ep. 174 - 300 Win Mag vs. 300 PRC
On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, to compare two popular cartridges; the venerable 300 Winchester Magnum and the modern…
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Ep. 173 – Hornady Rifle Builds | HAND-CARVED Wood Stock Rifle |
On this episode, Seth is joined by Project Engineer, Miles Neville, to discuss a one-of-a-kind rifle build. The pair dive into an NRL Hunter rifle, with a…
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Ep. 172 - WHY Do Bullets Weigh What They Weigh?
On this episode, Seth is joined by Hornady Engineers, Ryan and Miles. The topic of discussion is one of our personal favorites - bullets. Specifically, how the…
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Ep. 171 - Hornady Rifle Builds | Mini (But Mighty) Action 6 ARC
On this episode of Hornady Rifle Builds, Seth is joined in the studio by Preston and his mini, but mighty rifle. This one is a 6mm ARC built on a Howa Mini…
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Ep. 170 - 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC
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…
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Ep. 169 - Hornady Rifle Builds | Monty's Ultimate 30-06 |
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…
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Ep. 168 - Consider THIS | Custom Chamber Reamers |
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…
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Ep. 167 - Barrel Cleaning Part 4: THAT's How You Clean a Barrel?!
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…
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Ep. 166 - How To: True BC
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…
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Ep. 165 - Hornady Rifle Builds | 22 Creedmoor | 3 DIFFERENT SETUPS
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…
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Ep. 164 - It's Over...Now What?
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…
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Ep. 163 - How to Wildcat | PART 1 | Things to Consider
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…
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Ep. 162 - Uncomfortable & (Maybe) Mind-Altering Ballistic Realities
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…
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Ep. 161 - Hornady Rifle Builds | Judd's Ruger Americans |
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…
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Ep. 160 - Barrel Cleaning Part 3: WHAT THE DATA SAYS
On this episode, Seth is joined by Mr. Quinlan's Corner himself, Hornady Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. This is the episode we've all been waiting for!…
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Ep. 159 - Maximizing Muzzleloader Performance
On this episode, Seth is joined by Project Engineer, Ryan Damman and Preston Lentfer. The guys dive deep into how to maximize performance out of a…
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Ep. 158 - Hornady Rifle Builds | 22 ARC Thermal |
On this episode, we have another popular rifle setup! This time, Seth and Preston take an in-depth look at a 22 ARC gas gun with a thermal optic - the ultimate…
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Ep. 157 - Rifle Cleaning for the Average Hunter
On this episode, Seth and Preston walk through the basics of rifle cleaning and the tools required to do it. This is NOT part 3 of the barrel cleaning series…
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Ep. 156 - Hornady Rifle Builds | Seth's 7mm PRC |
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketeer, Preston Lentfer. The guys tackle a topic from the request lines - Seth's 7mm PRC rifle…
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Ep. 155 - Ballistician Q&A + Gain Twist Barrel Talk
On this episode, Seth and Jayden sit down with Author and Engineer, Jeff Siewert. Prior to this episode, we announced Jeff was going to be on an upcoming…
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Ep. 154 - How Far is TOO Far?
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Joe Thielen, Preston Lentfer, and everyone's favorite ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. The guys discuss the topic…
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Ep. 153 - Hornady Rifle Builds | The ULTIMATE 280 Ackley |
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen. The guys dissect Joe's personally built 280 Ackley hunting rifle. The…
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Ep. 152 - 6mm GT
On this episode, Seth is joined by the creators of the 6mm GT, George Gardner of G.A. Precision and Tom Jacobs of Vapor Trail Bullets. We are thrilled to have…
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Ep. 151 - NEW PRODUCT | Backcountry Defense Ammunition
On this episode, Seth is joined by key members of the Ballistic Development Group, Joe Thielen, Jayden Quinlan, and Miles Neville. The guys take a technical…
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Ep. 150 - Introducing the NEW 338 ARC
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. We are thrilled to announce the…
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Ep. 149 - 2025 NEW Products Overview
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and fellow marketeer, Preston Lentfer. It's October, and that means the…
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Ep. 148 - Rifle Setups | Miles' PRS Rifle |
This week, we have yet another rifle setup! This time, Hornady Project Engineer, Miles Neville talks us through his beloved PRS rifle. Miles is an avid shooter…
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Ep. 147 - Trophy Pictures | TIPS & TRICKS |
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer. This episode is a fun one, as the guys discuss tips and tricks to utilize…
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Ep. 146 - Rifle Setups | 18 INCH 6.5 PRC |
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Preston Lentfer. The guys are covering another Hornady rifle setup; this time, an 18" 6.5 PRC build. This…
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Ep. 145 - CX vs. ELD-X
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and Project Engineers, Ryan Damman and Miles Neville. Two popular Hornady…
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Ep. 144 - Getting Started Competitively | Advice from the Pros |
On this episode, Seth is joined by World Champion Shooters, Jessie Harrison and KC Eusebio. The group discusses what it takes to get started in competitive…
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Ep. 143 - Quinlan's Corner Hunting Rifle Setup
On this episode of Quinlan's Corner, we mean, the Hornady Podcast, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. With hunting season right around the…
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Ep. 142 - Q&A with Jessie Harrison
On this episode, Seth is joined in studio by World Champion Pistol Shooter, Jessie Harrison. Jessie has been a valued member of the Hornady sponsored shooting…