The Hornady Podcast (Hornady Manufacturing)

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! 

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 team for over 13 years. Recently, Jessie visited Hornady headquarters in Grand Island, NE. While she was here, we had the opportunity to ask her questions submitted by viewers. We discussed concealed carry options, training, social media, hunting, and more! We hope you enjoyed getting to know more about Jessie! 

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!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Jason Slinkard of CCI and Audrey Mayes and Leland Mason of Remington Ammunition. The group discusses multi-gun action found at the Zombies in the Heartland Match at the Heartland Public Shooting Park. The conversation then shifts to some technical aspects of primers as well as what goes into the engineering and R&D of new rimfire products. We hope you enjoy this great show with some industry friends!

On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with the president of our company Steve Hornady. We centered our discussion around Steve himself and less about the company as a whole. Steve was born in 1949, the same year that the company was founded. We talked to him about his childhood, his father and founder of the company, Joyce, as well as his cowboy days and a few of his favorite and most memorable hunts. This conversation gave us an inside look at the life and legacy of Steve Hornady.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. You may remember from part one, the guys covered some high-level topics about external influences on a bullet. We revisit external ballistics on this episode but take a much deeper dive into how they actually work. This episode is both interesting and educational. Be sure to follow along as we discuss internal ballistics, ballistic coefficients, drag curves, and ballistic calculators in future episodes.

On this episode, Seth is joined by fellow marketing department members Judd and Preston as well as Engineer Ryan Damman. This show is all about muzzleloaders. The guys talk about their own experiences and introductions to modern muzzleloaders as well as some “tuning” and projectile talk. Muzzleloaders can be fun, and they may extend your season. You will want to tune in to this one.

On this episode, Seth and Preston travel to Wyoming for an antelope hunt. This podcast is divided into two segments. In the first half, you'll hear us talk about the upcoming trip and all of the preparation that took place for the hunt. In the second half, you'll get an in-depth recap of a very successful harvest.

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 episode and you, the fans had several questions for him! The guys answer your questions in detail and they also dive into gain twist barrel research. We hope you enjoy this super technical episode! 

On this episode, Seth is joined by Marketing Director, Neil Davies and Director of Engineering, Mitch Mittelstaedt. This one is a deep dive into the popular 450 Bushmaster cartridge. The guys discuss the technical details of the cartridge development and also cover what it was like to introduce a cartridge in the mid-2000's. There were a few key factors that helped make this cartridge the success that it is today.  Enjoy the show!

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 rifle setup was put together to be a capable, quick-handling solution for deer and antelope hunting on the prairie.  Seth and Preston talk through the selection process for each individual component of the rifle.  We hope you enjoy the show!

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 and a fierce competitor therefore making his rifle setup one to admire. The guys dive deep into every single component of the rifle, from the optic to the barrel and everything in between. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

On this episode Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Jayden Quinlan.  Our podcasts about ballistics have been quite popular. We've received some amazing feedback from our listeners, and we've had a slew of questions come in.  On this episode, we answer a good handful of those questions and provide additional insight on all things hunting and shooting. We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. There’s a lot of myth and dogma surrounding barrel cleaning. What kind of barrel maintenance schedule should you keep, how should you clean a barrel, and should you even clean it at all? This show lays the groundwork for why barrel cleaning and maintenance is necessary and what can happen if a barrel goes neglected.  We hope you enjoy this educational episode.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer from the marketing department. The guys are diving deep in to the 7mm-08. Conversations include its history, applications, factory ammo options, and some ballistic comparison. We hope you enjoy and learn a thing or two about this well-rounded cartridge.

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 Action.  While often overlooked, the Howa Mini Action provided the perfect platform to build this utilitarian and ultra-capable 6mm ARC.  We hope you enjoy!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Neil Davies, Mike Jensen, and Preston Lentfer. The guys discuss an interesting hypothetical scenario: if you could only use one cartridge and one bullet for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Everyone has a different answer, it's interesting to hear how they respond. What would you pick?     

On this episode, Seth is joined by Bullet Plant Manager, Mike Timmerman and Bullet Press Magician, John Potratz. The two guests have nearly 80 combined years of experience at Hornady. The guys discuss their individual careers and then dive into how bullets are made. This is an interesting topic with two of our "legacy guys," we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer, Matt Ritchie, and Judd Jarzynka. The guys dive deep into what could be a controversial topic: what is the best coyote hunting cartridge? The guys discuss a variety of ammo and bullet offerings from Hornady and give their input of what they believe is the best cartridge to use for coyote hunting. We hope you enjoy the show!

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 corner, the guys take an in-depth look at Jayden's hunting rifle. They discuss each individual component and how and why it is used. We hope you enjoy this episode with our very own, Jayden Quinlan!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen, Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, and retired Ballistician Dave Emary. This show dives deep into the development and features of ELD-X and ELD Match bullets. The discussion starts with the purchase of a Doppler radar and a mission to create the best all-range hunting bullet on the market. The ELD-X project led to some important discoveries and that technology was implemented into the new line of ELD Match bullets. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and educational episode about two of our most popular bullets.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston and Ryan. They discuss and reflect on their Kansas muzzleloader hunting adventure. The hunt started in September, when Sam Forbes from North American Whitetail joined the group in North-central Kansas chasing whitetails with Midwest Whitetail Adventures. Unfortunately, they were unable to successfully harvest a deer due to the hot temperatures of September. Seth and Preston headed back post-rut in December and were able to notch a tag. Get all the details on this episode!

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!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Jayden and Miles along with special guest and author, Jeff Siewert. This show is a technical deep dive into muzzle tuners. While barrel tuners are nothing new, they have experienced a resurgence in the precision rifle sports over the last few years.  If you've ever wondered if you can dial in accuracy by simply adjusting a tuner, you will enjoy this podcast!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Ballistician, Jacob Morrow and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The guys explain how to sight in a rifle for conventional range hunting, extended range hunting, and competition. They also discuss the dos and don'ts when zeroing your rifle. The podcast wraps up with two new, “One Cartridge, One Bullet” answers. Hopefully this episode is helpful the next time you sight in your rifle.

On this episode, Seth sits down with Outdoor Writer & Editor – John Zent. John is a well-known and very well respected outdoor writer who has been with NRA Publications for nearly 40 years. John has worn many hats for NRA through the years: an outdoor writer, editor, manager, mentor, and more. Through his tenure, John has traveled throughout the world and hunted alongside many notable individuals, including Steve & Jason Hornady. John shares a bit of insight on his humble beginnings and the lifestyle of an outdoor writer. If you have a passion for hunting, shooting, and the great outdoors, this episodes for you! John is a gentleman with an abundance of knowledge about the industry we all know and love. It was a pleasure having him on the Hornady Podcast. 

On this episode Seth, Preston, Judd, and Ryan are back in the studio to recap the hunts of four antelope in three states. Ryan details his Utah adventure and then he and Preston go over their public land DIY Nebraska muzzleloader antelope hunt. Then, Preston heads west and shares the story of his Wyoming speed goat hunt. We’re fired up for hunting and this one has fueled the fire. We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketing department members Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer. This show is a recap of sorts, looking back at the first season of The Hornady Podcast. The guys review the most popular episodes, share their favorite episodes and look towards the future with some sneak peaks of what’s to come. We hope you enjoy and have an awesome 2023!

On this episode, Seth talks with fellow marketing department members, Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer as well as project engineer, Miles Neville. The conversation revolves around custom-built rifles where cartridge and component selection is discussed. Upgrades to factory rifles are also considered. This is an episode that we are very passionate about, and we hope you get some good information from it.

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Project Engineer Miles Neville, and Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan. While this topic can be somewhat controversial, the reality is math doesn’t lie. The guys discuss different ways of load development, velocity ES/SD, and assessing a rifle's performance using data that is statistically significant. Many precision rifle shooters are looking at data sets that are simply too small to properly represent their rifle’s performance. In this podcast we look to dispel some dogma and see how statistics play a role rifle and load analysis.

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 these guys in the shop for this technical discussion into how and why the 6mm GT was developed and it’s amazing match-proven competition performance. A NEW 2025 offering for us – Get the competitive edge and the eye of the tiger with the 6mm GT!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. This week, the guys explain what makes match ammo – match ammo. The term “Match Accurate” isn’t used lightly within these walls and they cover, in detail, why that is and what it takes for a bullet and ammo line to earn that recognition. The guys also do a great breakdown of the components that make up a loaded cartridge – bullet, cartridge case, powder, and primer – and how each of these components affect the other. Turns out, it can be quite the balancing act to get all four to play together and provide truly match accurate performance.

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Author and Engineer, Jeff Siewert. This show is all about barrels; specifically, barrel materials, method of rifling, heat treating, and much more. Much like bullets, barrels play a crucial role in accuracy and performance, thus making barrels one of the most important components of any rifle build. We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Marketing Director, Neil Davies and special guest, Donald Trump Jr. at the Dallas Safari Club show.  The guys start the conversation with how Don was introduced to hunting and shooting sports at a young age and how he dove into the science and art of long-range shooting. The conversation wraps up with Don’s involvement with the Field Ethos brand and his dedication to conservation around the world.  We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, we revisit 2023 new products from Hornady. This episode is all about muzzleloading; specifically, the brand-new Bore Driver ELD-X projectile. Seth is joined by Project Engineer Ryan Damman, Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen, and fellow Marketing Department member, Judd Jarzynka. The guys discuss product features and benefits and take a dive deep into why the Bore Driver ELD-X delivers the ultimate in muzzleloader performance. We hope you enjoy this episode.

On this episode, Seth talks with Ben Syring from Engineering, Matt Ritchie from Tech Services, and Preston Lentfer from Marketing. We discuss our mutual hobby of reloading and the different practices we use on the bench. We all do things a little bit differently, yet most of the time, we end up at the same place. Hopefully you pick up on a thing or two and enjoy the show.

On this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Hornady sponsored shooter, Tate Streater. Tate is a co-owner of Impact Precision Shooting; their products are used for hunting and competitive shooting and have a great track record of wins and podium finishes. Like all stories, we start with Tate’s upbringing and how he developed a passion for long range shooting.  In addition, Tate provides details about Impact Precision, his competition set up, and hunting. Tate is a humble and driven competitor; we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

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! 

On this episode, Seth is joined by Matt Ritchie and Hornady Engineers, Miles Neville and Brendan Meyer. With so many viable cartridges to choose from, narrowing down the right one for your PRS rifle can be difficult.  The guys discuss various features of popular long-range cartridges and walk you through a step-by-step process to select the best option for you.  We hope you enjoy the show.

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by media guru, international hunter and owner of Scottish based Tweed Media, Simon K. Barr and Hornady Marketing Director, Neil Davies. Simon often says ‘never let the truth get in the way of a good story’ and this fascinating show covers his journey through marketing, press and media in the outdoor industry, up mountains, on the backs of elephants and at trade shows. Peek behind the marketing curtain on this not to be missed show!

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 deep dive into the brand-new line of pistol ammunition; Backcountry Defense. The development process is covered for the heart of this ammo line, the all new DGH® (Dangerous Game Handgun) bullet. We hope you enjoy this technical episode.

On this episode, Seth, Jayden, and Miles gather to talk about all things powder. They begin with a brief history of gun powder and discuss the advancements that have brought us to modern day smokeless propellants. They discuss the types of powders and the different chemistries that are used today. Temperature stability is also discussed as well as progressive burn speeds. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the powders that you hand load with or how powders are chosen for factory ammunition, you will want to check this one out.

On this episode, Seth is joined by fellow marketeer, Judd Jarzynka, and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The conversation dives deep into the AR-15 direct impingement system; specifically, the importance of gas system tuning. Shorter barrels, suppressors, and subsonic ammo can affect how an AR-15 functions. The guys share their experiences from a number of AR builds – there is no one way to tune them all. We hope you enjoy the show!

On This episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. In recent episodes, we've covered using statistically valid sample sizes to determine rifle and shooter capability. This episode expands on that, and tries to answer questions like, "why don't all bullets go into a one hole group?" and "what are the factors that cause group dispersion?".  Many of the things that influence where a bullet goes are misunderstood and this podcast explores those factors.

On this episode, Seth is joined by fellow marketeer, Judd Jarzynka, and Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen. This episode is centered around the “PRC” family of rifle cartridges. Specifically, the topic of “which one should you choose?” The guys break the conversation down by application and share their thoughts on which they would choose in a variety of scenarios. It’s sure tough to play favorites in the PRC line, so you may feel the urge to collect them all!

On the first episode of Season 3, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. This show is a Q&A session modeled after episode 60 of the Hornady Podcast, "It's Time to Answer Some Questions." This is a "tech talk," if you will but the guys also have a little fun with the questions and comments that were presented by our viewers. Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to sharing the rest of season 3 with you in 2024, which marks our 75th year in business!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The topic at hand is mean radius. The guys discuss what mean radius is, how to figure it, and how to use it when it comes to load selection. Mean radius is not well-known to most shooters however, it's an extremely valuable tool and can greatly improve load development process as well as give the shooter a more realistic understanding of their rifles performance. . We hope you enjoy this educational episode!

On this episode, Seth and Neil have the pleasure of visiting with George Gardner of GA Precision. We discuss a variety of topics to include George's service in the United States Army, his life as a Law Enforcement Officer and how that inspired him to develop GA Precision. This conversation also includes his contributions to long range shooting sports and how he helped form the Precision Rifle Series. George is passionate about long range shooting, hunting, and all things outdoors. We hope you enjoy a brief look into the life of George Gardner.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Hornady Project Engineer, Ben Syring. The guys explain the difference between Hornady Custom Grade™ Dies, Hornady Match™ Grade Dies, and Hornady Custom Made™ Dies. They discuss the benefits of each die and go through a few different scenarios and why you could use one die over the other. If you’ve ever wondered which die set to get, this is the episode is just for you! 

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! 

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Nick Earixson and Ryan Damman from the engineering department.  The guys dive into some of the laws and regulations for the "straight-wall states".  The conversation covers the states where straight-walled cartridges are becoming increasingly more popular, which cartridges are being used the most, and some of our personal favorites.  We hope you enjoy the show.

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!  Barrel Cleaning PART THREE.  The final of our three-part barrel cleaning series (maybe).  The guys dive deep into Jayden’s data driven, methodical application to what you should expect for barrel cleaning interval.  When should you clean your rifle barrel?  How often?  THIS is how cleaning interval affects barrel life.  We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to listen back on barrel cleaning parts one and two!

Barrel Cleaning Series Complete Episode List:

Ep. 103 – Should You Clean Your Barrel? Part 1

Ep. 114 – Barrel Cleaning Part 2

Ep. 160 – Barrel Cleaning Part 3: WHAT THE DATA SAYS

Seth sits down with Dave Fulson of Safari Classics Productions at the 2023 Dallas Safari Club convention. They chat about Dave’s hunting start in Texas and how his love for adventure and big game hunting has since allowed him to travel the globe in several capacities ranging from guide, outfitter, award- winning outdoor writer, videographer, producer and recognized television host. Dave also covers the mission & vison of the Dallas Safari Club and why conservation through hunting is so vital to the success of the animal population in Africa and around the world.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Lead Ballistics Lab Technician, Matt George. The guys discuss how load data is developed for the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. They cover pressure and velocity testing methods as well as why load data differs between various companies. We hope this episode helps answer some questions you may have about load data.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. The first topic they cover is bullet drag and they take a brief look at the history of measuring it and then they look at the actual equation that defines bullet drag. They then dive into ballistic coefficient and the equation that measures it with some examples. Cd vs Mach curves are then discussed including what they look like and how they can give you better solutions when compared to a ballistic coefficient. This podcast is deep, dense, and a little longer than usual. It will help if you can watch this one, so check it out on our YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Project Engineer, Miles Neville and Lead Ballistics Lab Technician, Matt George. This episode is being released March 8th - happy 308 day! The guys discuss the history of the 308 Winchester and how it's used today. Hornady has a host of 308 Win. offerings designed for numerous applications. We hope you enjoy the show! 

On this episode, Seth is joined by Jason Hornady and retired Ballistician Dave Emary. The guys pull the curtain back on this one, discussing the development of Critical Duty and Critical Defense ammunition. They dive deep on some of the challenges they faced and how they were able to overcome in order to make the most premier lines of self-defense ammunition on the market today. We hope you enjoy!

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 weight of a bullet is determined. This episode is an excellent guide to help you understand what bullet weight is, how it affects internal and external ballistics, terminal performance, and how it can be used to your advantage. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The topic at hand is temperature sensitivity. Mainly, how it may not be completely understood by the consumer, as well as its significance in ballistics. The guys dive deep into the topic with hopes that the listener finds temperature sensitivity easier to understand, calculate, and account for.  We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan.  While long-range shooting can be a bit intimidating to get into, the guys breakdown the bare bones of what it takes to get started.  They cover what pieces of information are required and how to best use the resources available to you in order to make your first shot at extended range.  With a bit of due diligence, you may be surprised how quickly you are able to impact targets at extended ranges.  We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode Seth is joined by Derrick and Tarek of Kaspar Outdoors and Horizon Firearms.  We start out getting to know what Kaspar Outdoors is.  Some of the topics covered include the company history, Horizon Firearms, Iota Stocks, and Stiller Actions.  We dive into their use and appreciation of the 22 Creedmoor wildcat cartridge and how they are able to provide a truly custom rifle system. We enjoyed getting to know a family-owned company with over a century of manufacturing history.

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Preston Lentfer and Judd Jarzynka. The Hornady catalog is filled with thousands of products you know and love however, there may be a few items that you're not familiar with. The guys discuss ten Hornady products you may have overlooked through the years for example, the Square-Lok organizing system. The revolutionary Square-Lok accessories lock in easily and hold firmly for countless storage configurations. We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Lead Lab Technician, Matt George. We apologize for the delay, but this episode is barrel cleaning part two of the three-part series. The guys dive deep into best practices for barrel cleaning, carbon rings, products used, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode, be sure to tune into part three! 

On this episode, we sat down with Jason Hornady, Vice President of Hornady Mfg. We didn’t talk a whole lot about manufacturing or the company, but rather what kind of baseball player he was and what kind of car he drove growing up. We discussed his work experience prior to coming back to the family business, and of course we discussed his favorite cartridges and hunts - we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, and Ballistic Engineer and Author, Jeff Siewert. The guys cover several aspects of precision rifle shooting including gain twist barrels and the effects of muzzle devices, tuners, and propellants. The conversation concludes with a deep dive into drag variability.  We hope you enjoy this tech talk! 

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 hand-carved walnut stock, that blends design elements from old school and modern alike. By fusing new technology with classic design and parts from a 1903 Springfield, Miles created a jaw-dropping rifle! We hope you enjoy the show.

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketing team member Judd Jarzynka as well as Sales Technician Matt Ritchie. They are joined over the web by guest of the show and Team Hornady member Geoff Nemnich. Geoff is a co-host of wildly popular YouTube series “The Last Stand” as well as the #1 predator hunting podcast “Eastmans’ Predator Pros”. We talked some basics and got Geoff’s strategies and tactics when it comes to calling coyotes. We had a host of questions for him and picked his brain and found the conversation extremely helpful and we can’t wait for part 2. We hope you enjoy the show.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer. This show revolves around the versatile, 243 Winchester. This cartridge is probably the most popular of the 308 Winchester “children” and can take game from the smallest of varmints to medium game with equal aplomb. We talk about the history of the cartridge, current 243 Win. offerings from Hornady, and share some personal stories and experiences with this great round. We hope you enjoy the show!  

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Steve Hornady, Hornady Director of Engineering, Mitch Mittelstaedt, and special guest, Dave Emary. The guys discuss the 17 HMR or what we like to call at Hornady, "the little cartridge that could". The conversation further explains how the cartridge was developed and why it became an instant success. The guys discuss the first ever 17 HMR rifle build, in addition to some cartridge development stories with some interesting insights. We hope you enjoy this episode!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Miles Neville. The discussion starts by reviewing traditional methods of advanced reloading. Many of the techniques and advanced reloading tactics are clouded with myth and dogma. The guys analyze the methods using large sample size testing. The podcast then culminates in a step-by-step load development process. We hope you enjoy this educational episode.

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.

On this episode, Seth and Joe are joined by Hornady sponsored shooter, Clay Blackketter. Clay is an elite level precision rifle competitor and the owner of Clay’s Cartridge Company. He’s also involved with the Ace muzzle brake and JTAC Precision Rifle Training. We learn about Clay’s background and how he got into precision rifle shooting and we pick up some tips and tricks that could make you a better shooter. We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Miles Neville. The guys discuss the history, specs, ballistics, and capabilities of the 30-30 Winchester. This revered cartridge is loved worldwide and still incredibly popular, especially in lever actions. We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Director of Engineering, Mitch Mittelstaedt, and retired Ballistician, Dave Emary. This show dives into the development of the 204 Ruger. The 204 Ruger achieves blistering speeds, making it an excellent choice for varmint hunters. From prairie dogs to coyotes, this is the ultimate flat-shooting, low recoil, high-velocity varmint cartridge.  Enjoy the show.

On this Short Stories episode, Seth catches up with Colton Heward who details a scary encounter he had while hunting Sitka black-tailed deer in Alaska.

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! 

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 thought process of each component selection is covered.  We think you’ll enjoy this technical episode that details a purpose built rifle in one of P.O. Ackley’s most famous cartridges.

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.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Jayden Quinlan and Preston Lentfer. The guys answer some frequently asked questions and deliver five monolithic bullet facts, including information on fouling, pressure, and terminal performance. We hope you enjoy this educational episode!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Lead Ballistics Lab Technician, Matt George and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. This episode is centered around the legendary 30-06 Springfield. The guys discuss the history of this cartridge and how it’s still used today. Hornady has an assortment of 30-06 offerings designed to tackle numerous applications. We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. This piece is all about terminal ballistics; specifically, the study of how a projectile reacts when it hits a target and the transfer of kinetic energy to the target. There’s a lot of dogma and fables surrounding the topic so we thought it would be fun to take a deep dive into the subject. We hope you enjoy this educational episode! 

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.

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Marketing Director, Neil Davies, and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan.  We are excited to announce the all new 22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC).  The guys take a technical dive into how and why the cartridge was developed, along with what factory ammo offerings are available. Whether you’re a target shooter or a varmint hunter, in a bolt gun or a gas gun, the 22 ARC is a fantastic choice. Enjoy the show!

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.

On this episode, Seth sits down with Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen, Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, and Marketing Director Neil Davies. The topic of this show is the CX line of bullets which is new for 2022.  They go in depth on how and why it was designed and why it is the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet on the market.

Join us on the road as we travel to eastern Nebraska for a long-range shooting competition. This is a challenging field style match, with targets ranging from 300-1400 yards. We are joined by Hornady Sales Technician, Matt Ritchie where we had the chance to discuss how he began his career at Hornady, his upbringing, and his benchrest days. We also discuss our gear, the thrill of this exciting match and how nice it was to catch up with some old and new friends.

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 company called Custom Rifle Barrels. The guys dive into the story behind the origin of the company and some of the nuances and challenges of making accurate barrels for the demanding shooter. We hope you enjoy the show!

On this special episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Steve and Jason Hornady. This year, Hornady is celebrating its 75th anniversary! The guys discuss the history of the company and share some stories you've never heard before. They also discuss Employee Appreciation Day, which took place on June 12th. The episode wraps up with details on a very exciting celebration to commemorate 75 wonderful years in business. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

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!

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 announcement of new products for 2025! This episode is an overview of ALL new products for the upcoming year from new cartridges and bullets to reloading and security items. While they are covered briefly here, we will have separate deep dive episodes for the 338 ARC, Backcountry Defense ammunition, and the 6mm GT. We hope you are as excited as we are for our new product lineup for 2025!

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.

On this episode, Seth and Jayden continue their conversation on bullet drag and ballistic coefficients. We recommend listening to Ep. 34 before this episode to get an understanding of the topic at hand. If you've ever seemingly chased your tail truing a BC or muzzle velocity, you will want to listen in to this educational episode.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, and Ballisticians, Jayden Quinlan and Jacob Morrow. The guys take a deep dive into a brand new product line; Hornady V-Match ammunition. This line is exclusively loaded with ELD-VT bullets, which are highly accurate, light for length, low-drag varmint and target bullets. They discuss the propellant testing and selection process along with why this ammo should not be overlooked by varmint hunters and target shooters alike. We hope you enjoy the show. 

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. 

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, to compare two popular cartridges; the venerable 300 Winchester Magnum and the modern 300 PRC.  Both are heavy-hitting, magnum 30-caliber cartridges, but their differences are quite immense.  Tune in to see which cartridge reigns victorious in this epic cartridge battle. Perhaps, there's room in the safe for both!

On this episode, Seth sits down with Ballistic Development Group members Jayden Quinlan, Jacob Morrow, and Miles Neville to continue the discussion of ballistics. This time, we talk all things internal ballistics. From the moment the sear drops to the bullet leaving the barrel, we dive deep on what happens during the firing event as well as some discussion on pressure. We hope you enjoy this unique opportunity to learn about the relatively unknown world of internal ballistics.

On this episode, Seth is joined by engineering technicians, Mike “Whitey” Jensen and Nick Earixson. The topic at hand is revolvers. Specifically, the history of revolvers, hunting uses, bullet designs for wheel guns, and lastly, what models and loads the guys use for their hunting adventures. We hope you enjoy the show.

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!

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.