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Join Seth Swerczek, Hornady Marketing Communications Manager, as we discuss all things hunting, shooting, reloading, and outdoor lifestyle.

The Hornady Podcast Hornady Manufacturing

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    • 4.8 • 257 Ratings

Join Seth Swerczek, Hornady Marketing Communications Manager, as we discuss all things hunting, shooting, reloading, and outdoor lifestyle.

    Ep. 129 - Hit Probability

    Ep. 129 - Hit Probability

    On this episode, Seth is joined by Jayden for another episode of Quinlan's Corner. This show dissects the five contributing factors as to why a bullet goes where it goes in a long range shot. The guys discuss how the variables at play can compound each other. By knowing and understanding the five factors, the shooter can start to establish their hit probability for a given target. The foundation has been laid for this with episodes 29, 31, 34, 44, 50, 52, and 57. We hope you enjoy this highly educational episode.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Ep. 128 - Reduced Recoil Reloading

    Ep. 128 - Reduced Recoil Reloading

    On this episode, Seth is joined by Miles Neville and Preston Lentfer. This show was a listener suggested topic which is reducing recoil by way of hand loading. The guys talk about various ways to get this done safely and effectively and the reasons you might want to consider giving it a try. They also go over other options for reducing recoil for those that don’t hand load. We hope you enjoy the show!

    • 43 min
    Ep. 127 - NEW Patented Drag Variability Reduction Technology | DVRT |

    Ep. 127 - NEW Patented Drag Variability Reduction Technology | DVRT |

    On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, and Ballisticians, Jayden Quinlan and Jacob Morrow.  The guys go into great detail on the new Drag Variability Reduction Technology (DVRT™). This patented bullet tip design ensures the ultimate in ballistic consistency by increasing drag uniformity from bullet to bullet.  Topics include the definition of drag variability and how it is accurately measured, the DVRT design process, how and when this technology was implemented, as well as a comparison to BC variability.  We hope you enjoy this technical dive into Drag Variability Reduction Technology.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Ep. 126 - 5 Rules of the Range

    Ep. 126 - 5 Rules of the Range

    On this episode, Seth and Matt are joined by the new Heartland Public Shooting Park Manager and Hornady employee, Tom Busch. The guys discuss one of the most important parts of range safety – proper shooting range etiquette. Whether it’s your first time at a public shooting range or you’re a regular range guest, the guys cover some written and unwritten rules that can help us all. We hope you enjoy the episode!

    • 33 min
    Ep. 125 - Let's Talk Scope Mounting

    Ep. 125 - Let's Talk Scope Mounting

    Mounting a rifle scope properly is VITAL to not only getting on target, but STAYING on target. Attention to detail here will pay dividends in the field. In this episode Seth & Preston take a precision rifle, scope, and rings from out of the box to range ready. The guys start by covering recommended tools and then dive deep into the process of installing the rings and then mounting and leveling the scope. This episode is filled with firsthand tips & tricks – we hope you learn and enjoy!

    • 43 min
    Ep. 124 - American Guns: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation

    Ep. 124 - American Guns: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation

    On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Mark Keefe, Editorial Director of NRA Publications. The pair walks through one of Mark’s articles in American Rifleman titled, “American Guns: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation.” It’s stated that it was hard to choose only ten, but for the history buffs out there, we think you will enjoy this episode. 

    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
257 Ratings

257 Ratings

Sharps Shooter ,

Reloading since Noah.

I am a baby boomer, started reloading in the 60s, 270win and 30-06. in my 20 started shooting competitively, and still do. Alot of my stuff is from Pacific tool. Seth has done a great job of MC in this podcast. I really enjoy everybody, people from the lab, and people at large with technical knowledge of our sport and pastime. I have yet to find something to disagree with. It sounds like we all had, the same past experiences and adventures. I do a lot of traveling and listen to a lot of podcasts so keep them coming.

pwpuu ,

Questionable information

Initially I loved the podcast. Then competitive shooters - who are very successful- started to be quite vocal in their disagreement with what Hornady advocates in their podcasts. I wrote it off as “different strokes for different folks” and that Hornady has to live in the realm of SAAMI specs and the competitors don’t. Now the trust has been broken. The 7mm PRC debacle has made me question everything they say. As a 7mm PRC shooter, the willful dishonesty of their factory product is despicable. Mistakes happen and can be forgiven. Willfully lying won’t be forgiven. And now that we know that Hornady will willfully lie to their customers, everything else they say must be questioned. Such a shame. The guys on the podcast sounded like good guys. But now we know it was an act to sell more product.

TFppppR ,

Top shelf

I found your podcast a few days ago, and to a reloading nerd it is great. Listened to the show on 6ARC and ordered 250 rounds of brass and a set of die’s before the show was over. Now I have to find a rifle

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