The Hornady Podcast

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

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 208 - Hornady Rifle Builds | Family Friendly 25 Creedmoor |

    Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Matt Ritchie to break down the build of Seth's 25 Creedmoor—designed specifically for his young sons and small-statured wife. They cover every component choice, the reasoning behind each decision, and how to create a rifle that's comfortable, capable, and confidence-inspiring for smaller shooters.

    41 min

  2. OCT 30

    Ep. 207 - Battle of the Creedmoors

    Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Jayden Quinlan and Preston Lentfer to dive into the history and performance of the four Creedmoor cartridges—6.5, 6, 22, and 25 Creedmoor. The team breaks down what makes each one unique, where they excel, and which might be the best fit for your next rifle.

    1h 10m

  3. OCT 23

    Ep. 206 - At the Bench

    Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Joe Thielen and Preston Lentfer to catch up on what's been happening at their reloading and gunsmithing benches. From new projects and load development to the lessons learned along the way, the trio shares what they've been working on behind the scenes.

    51 min

  4. OCT 15

    Ep. 205 - 2026 NEW Reloading Products DEEP DIVE

    Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Tools General Manager Jason Slinkard and Project Engineers Ben Syring and Dylan Hood to take an in-depth look at Hornady's new reloading tools for 2026. From concept to completion, the team discusses the development, design, and features of the new Versa-Prime Bench Priming Tool and the Classic Pro Press—two innovations built to make precision reloading smoother and more consistent than ever.

    54 min

  5. OCT 15

    Ep. 204 - 22 Creedmoor | PLUS Rifle Giveaway! |

    Host Seth Swerczek sits down with Joe Thielen and Jayden Quinlan to dive into the development of the 22 Creedmoor cartridge. From early testing and design challenges to performance breakthroughs and where this round truly shines, the team breaks down everything you need to know about Hornady's latest precision cartridge.

    54 min

  6. OCT 15

    Ep. 203 - 2026 NEW Products Overview

    Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Jason Hornady, Neil Davies, and Joe Thielen to break down everything new from Hornady for 2026. From innovative ammunition and bullet designs to reloading tools and awesome security products, the team covers the latest developments shaping the next year of Hornady innovation.

    57 min

  7. OCT 9

    Ep. 202 - Rifle Setup | Wildcat Cartridge Part 4 |

    Host Seth Swerczek and Preston Lentfer dive into every detail of Preston's rifle build, from setup and load development to the challenges faced along the way. They also share insights and data from fireforming brass, offering a detailed look into the process of refining a custom wildcat cartridge.

    46 min

  8. OCT 2

    Ep. 201 - CUSTOM Actions with Zermatt Arms

    Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Ray Heusinkvelt and Aaron Tritsch of Zermatt Arms to talk about the history of Zermatt and Bighorn, the development of their renowned custom actions, and how prefit barrels and precision components are reshaping the rifle world. From innovation to execution, this episode dives deep into what makes Zermatt's actions stand apart.

    1h 26m
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Join Seth Swerczek, Hornady Marketing Communications Manager, as we discuss all things hunting, shooting, reloading, and outdoor lifestyle.

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  • Creator
    Hornady Manufacturing
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hornady Manufacturing
  • Show Website
    The Hornady Podcast

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