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03 Oct 2022
Startups in the Outdoor Space and the Venatic Branded Podcast with Katherine Rice | On the Horizon Ep. 1
00:48:00
Long time friend and outdoor marketing expert Katherine Rice of Wildcat marketing, joins Derrick to discuss the kick off of the Venatic podcast and rifle give away. Filled with nuggets for marketing your own startup in the outdoors space. This is not one you will want to miss.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
14 Oct 2022
Using OnX Maps on Big Hunts with Dylan Dowson | On the Horizon Ep. 2
00:44:49
Derrick joins Dylan of OnX maps to discuss using mapping software and a big elk hunt Dylan just got back from, and of course all things Venatic.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
21 Oct 2022
A DIY Caribou Hunt in Alaska with the Bou Boys | On the Horizon Ep. 3
01:21:17
Derrick and good friends discuss their Alaskan Unit 23 Caribou hunt. This trip will go down in history as their most venatic experience to date. From tundra hiking to necessary equipment to bear avoidance, the trip was an adventure of a lifetime.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
11 Nov 2022
Optic Choices and Origins of Tract with Jon LaCorte of Tract Optics | On the Horizon Ep. 4
00:56:08
Derrick talks with Jon LaCorte of Tract Optics. Jon discusses growing up hunting in New York and the roadmap to starting Tract as well as the role of optics in hunting.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
21 Nov 2022
Montana Elk Hunting with Ish Brown | On the Horizon Ep. 5
00:39:32
Derrick talks to professional guide Ish Brown, literally during a whiteout storm IN Montana. They talk about guide school, clients, and of course elk hunting.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
08 Dec 2022
Chandler Bownds on Big Bucks and Bull Riding | On the Horizon Ep. 6
00:40:51
Derrick talks with former NFR bull rider Chandler Bownds on this week's episode. They talk all things rodeo, hunting, family, and especially the 22 Creedmoor Venatic that Chandler has been shooting this year.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
30 Dec 2022
Dakota Russell on Bergara Bullets | On the Horizon Ep. 7
01:32:46
Derrick spends time with Bergara's Brand Manager, Dakota Russell. They discuss elk hunting in Montana, the new 7 PRC, the 22 Creedmoor, match grade vs. hunting bullets, and Spanish Ibex management.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
16 Jan 2023
Stix Hoole on South African Hunting and Calibers for African Safaris | On the Horizon Ep. 8
00:48:58
Derrick reconnects with PH Stix Hoole with John X Safaris as they discuss hunting across the pond in South Africa as well as various rifle calibers for hunting on an African safari.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
06 Apr 2023
Sales Repping in the Outdoor Industry with Aaron Dusek | On the Horizon Ep. 9
00:49:50
The sales process within the hunting industry may be more complex than you thought. The items on Cabela’s shelves and Academy’s floor don't just appear from the manufacturer. A lot of business and several companies are involved before they get there. Aaron is a well known player in the product rep industry and is currently a principal owner at Schooler and Associates. He represents the outside sales force that works on behalf of manufacturers to get their products into the doors of dealers and box stores. Derrick and Aaron talk about the trends in the hunting industry, how COVID-19 and the following challenges have affected inventory levels, and how rep groups help companies in the outdoor industry gain traction and grow. Aaron has been a valuable ally for Horizon Firearms and brings a lot of industry knowledge to the table.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
13 Apr 2023
22 Creedmoor Origin, Coyote Hunting, and Reloading with David Stroud | On the Horizon Ep. 10
00:54:28
David Stroud is officially Horizon Firearms’ first customer dating back to 2012, and he has been a helpful and loyal friend and customer ever since. We sure are grateful as we don’t know any human who has shot more rounds or killed more coyotes in his life so he has all kinds of valuable feedback. David has personal reloading data book records dating back to 1956. He’s a self-proclaimed “cutting edge” junky and loves to try out new hunting technology and can speak in a reloading language unknown by most. Derrick and David nerd out on caliber talk on this episode jumping around from the origins of the 22 Creedmoor to fun 22 long rifle tournament talk to his new 6GT for PRC matches. The origin of Horizon Firearms’ Venatic rifle series name was also discussed — something to do with crossword puzzle conversations and the Latin root for venison. If you’re not sure what the word caliber means, this episode may be a bit overwhelming!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
27 Apr 2023
What Happened to Stiller? Engineers in the Outdoor Industry | On the Horizon Ep. 12
00:44:31
Director of Engineering for Kaspar Outdoors (and Derrick’s youngest brother), Austin Ratliff, reminisce about the entrepreneurial old school days of Horizon Firearms. Austin was Derrick’s first “college kid helper” in Derrick’s home garage during the founding days. Derrick and Austin discuss the growth of the company and the facility moves from the garage to the first 3,600 square foot building to the now nearly 30,000 square foot building that headquarters Kaspar Outdoors’ manufacturing facilities and offices. Austin was also very involved in Kaspar Outdoors’ acquisition and current rebuilding of Stiller, advantages of a composite stock from iota, an engineer’s role in the outdoor industry, and the current projects that are affecting 2023’s product development trajectory.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
20 Apr 2023
What it Takes to Train a Gun Dog and How to Choose a Breed | On the Horizon Ep. 11
00:58:40
James Hard, founder of Hard Retrievers, shares his training expertise in the gun dog world as he operates training programs from basic obedience to competition retriever. Hard Retrievers has had Derrick’s German Shorthaired Pointer pup, Duke, for the last two months starting him on gun dog basics. James discussed his entrepreneurial venture turning his hobby into his profession and serving as a dog psychologist versus a trainer and what that means for different personalities and breeds of dogs. He explained the advantages of teaching a dog to work, force fetching, and proper e-collar training techniques. James spends half his year in Texas and half his year in Illinois, depending on the seasons, training dogs full time and shared a bit about his soon to release online dog training venture, solvethedog.com. When he’s not training clients’ dogs, he’s earning prestigious titles himself with his handsome chocolate Labrador retriever, Bow.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
27 Apr 2023
Is the 22 Creedmoor Fur Friendly? The First Blacktail Deer Harvest | On the Horizon Ep. 13
00:53:03
Katherine Rice, founder and owner of Wildcat Marketing from Eugene, Oregon, joins Derrick Ratliff as a long time friend, former co-worker, former remote employee, current marketing contractor, and ongoing expert in the field of outdoor industry marketing and media. They discuss how real relationships shine through in small town local business marketing, how the explosion of social media has transformed marketing reach and trends to hunters and outdoorsmen, and how Kat is probably the first person to harvest a blacktail deer with a 22 Creedmoor. And there may have been a random conversation about dancing goats …
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
11 May 2023
What NOT to do on an Elk Hunt! The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | On the Horizon Ep. 14
01:09:58
Clint Salisbury, regional director for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in Michigan, joins Derrick to talk all things elk hunting. Clint and Derrick swap hilarious first time elk hunting stories and discuss the role that Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation plays in preserving the opportunities for future generations to enjoy and experience elk hunting. Mission and legacy are important words to both Derrick and Clint. They discuss the weighted lottery system for drawing tags in Michigan, the wolf controversy across the nation, and the commitment RMEF has to maintaining public land and even converting unique private lands to public lands for future generations. Their stories include a friend fainting from adrenaline on an elk hunt, icing down a bathtub to contain elk quarters and ripping off the quarter panel of a truck in order to get an elk out of the wilderness. Clint also introduced Outdoor Class, an outdoors-focused streaming platform, built for hunters of all levels to learn and refine their skills.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
25 May 2023
Do Hunting Decoys Work? Similarities between Bow & Rifle Hunters | On the Horizon Ep. 16
01:15:48
Danny Farris, bowhunter influencer and extraordinaire, and Derrick Ratliff, rifle hunter influencer and extraordinaire, cross over to each other’s worlds for a lively talk about their commonalities and love for the hunting industry. Danny hosts the Hoyt Bowhunter Podcast, owns Ultimate Predator Gear and is on the board for the Colorado Bowhunters Association. He was the producer of Bowhunter TV, Arrow Affliction and Predator Nation TV and is a monthly columnist for Bowhunter Magazine. Derrick’s outdoor career began at Bowtech Archery, so their worlds collided for many years and Derrick often likens the archery experience to the long range rifle experience in regards to the nuance of tweaking technology and equipment to be successful. Danny shares details on the influence of a committed mentor as he developed his writing skills, his Shiras moose adventure and the creative use of his company’s decoy on a Texas aoudad hunt.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
18 May 2023
What Does Shiner Beer and Horizon Firearms Have in Common? | On the Horizon Ep. 15
01:04:14
Jimmy Mauric, brewmaster of Shiner Beers at Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, joins Derrick Ratliff, founder of Horizon Firearms. Horizon Firearms is a subsidiary of Kaspar Companies (125 years old), which is located right across the street from the Spoetzl Brewery (114 years old). Jimmy and Derrick talk about how these historical companies affect the small town of Shiner, Texas, and it’s national prominence. Jimmy shares how he grew up in Shiner and started working at the brewery when he was 17 years old, beginning his now 45 year tenure brewing craft beer that’s distributed in all 50 states. He shared about the German/Czech history of the brewery, what unique ingredient elements make Shiner Beers special, and the current developments in Shiner of the distillery and tour/hospitality experience. Jimmy was a charming guest full of interesting facts about a niche industry that most enjoy.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
01 Jun 2023
Sneak Peek at Horizon's New Vandal X | On the Horizon Ep. 17
00:31:04
Derrick Ratliff brings his favorite hunting buddy, 10-year-old son Rhyder, into the studio to discuss their latest aoudad and hog hunting adventure in the Davis Mountains of Texas. Rhyder gets to show off his bruise from the hail storm that snuck up on them on the mountain while running for shelter. They discuss the performance of the 22 Creedmoor on aoudad-sized game and the multiple one-shot kills they experienced.
Derrick offers the first ever sneak peek of Horizon Firearms’ soon-to-release 22 Creedmoor rifle line, the Vandal and VandalX, and Rhyder gets to proudly claim the first kill shot ever from the VandalX. Rhyder is not yet an interview pro, but he loved every minute of getting the honor of being Dad’s guest in the podcast studio. Fun interview with lots of great information on the 22 Creedmoor and Horizon Firearms’ coming soon rifles.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
08 Jun 2023
22 Questions about the 22 Creedmoor with Founder Derrick Ratliff | On the Horizon Ep. 18
00:53:01
Derrick Ratliff, founder of Horizon Firearms and host of On The Horizon podcast, answers 22 questions about the 22 Creedmoor that he has regularly encountered over the last decade of building 22 Creedmoor caliber rifles.
What is the best twist rate? Small rifle primers versus large magnum primers? Why shoot the heavy bullets versus the light bullets? What bullets should I shoot? Does barrel length matter? How easy is it to load for the 22 Creedmoor? Is it a long or short action caliber and what bottom metal should I use? What rifles can be rebarreled/rechambered to a 22 Creedmoor? What powders are recommended? Is it a fur friendly round? What suppressors do we recommend for the 22 Creedmoor? When I switch brass manufacturers, what needs to be adjusted? Can I fire form a 22-250 brass? Where do I find a headspace gauge? Can you shoot deer with a 22 Creedmoor? How far can you shoot larger game? 22 vs 22-250? 22 vs 6mm Creedmoor? 22 vs 6.5 Creedmoor? Where do I find reloading data? What rifles are available? Is it SAAMI approved?
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
15 Jun 2023
Gauging the Wind for Extreme Long Range Shooting and Carters Country | On the Horizon Ep. 19
00:54:10
Billy Carter owns and runs the legendary Carter Country retail stores in the Houston, Texas, area and is known for a world record 2 mile shot as an ELR (extreme long range) enthusiast. Derrick and Billy talk about the nuances of the wind when shooting extreme distances as well as Billy’s favorite rifle to shoot. Derrick presents Billy with his Horizon Firearms 300 Weatherby truly custom rifle with the family's Sombrerito Ranch brand and a mesquite wood stock gathered from the ranch near Laredo, Texas. Billy’s first memory of helping with the family business was when he was 4 years old loading skeet one by one for visiting shooters. With 70+ years experience and three generations of family involvement, Carters Country currently includes 4 retail stores with a total of 50,000+ square feet, a warehouse and distribution center, a full-service gun repair shop, a public shooting facility, and commercial hunting and guiding operations in three main hunting areas of Texas and Colorado.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
22 Jun 2023
Rifle Scopes 101 and Extending Your Effective Yardage with Leupold | On the Horizon Ep. 20
00:58:13
Bob Dana is the South Texas Territory Manager for Leupold Optics and is a walking encyclopedia in regards to optics, CDS reticles, parallax, scope anatomy and bullet trajectory and velocity. Bob and Derrick discuss extending your effective yardage as a hunter or competitive shooter and how important optics have been in the technological advancement of the sport. Bob brought several Leupold scopes with him to the studio and the various series are discussed as well as the well-known “Leupold Gold Ring Guarantee.” And there may have been a small portion of the discussion regarding horse chiropractics!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
29 Jun 2023
Firearm Innovation: Amend2's Journey | On the Horizon Ep. 21
00:52:04
Austin Damoth is the Product Development Manager for Amend2, a family owned company based in Idaho that builds polymer magazines for bolt action rifles and AR platforms. Austin discusses the owners’ fierce support of the second amendment (hence the business name Amend2) and how the company developed from the supply/demand imbalance of rifle accessories in the US. They talk about the next generation of leaders in the industry, Amend2’s magazine of the month subscription service, new innovations with mini chassis and the 6.5 PRC polymer magazines. And lastly, a little bit about the Greater Idaho controversy and how you can acquire a pen from Amend2 that can serve as a defense weapon if needed!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
06 Jul 2023
YeeYee Founder Granger Smith and His New Book: Like a River | On the Horizon Ep. 22
00:39:26
Granger Smith, platinum-selling country music singer-songwriter and founder of YeeYee Nation, joins Derrick to discuss his new book, Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache. In addition to his career in music, Derrick has also known Granger since 2005 as a fellow Aggie, outdoorsman and patriot. Granger shares how the tragic death of his 3-year-old son, River, wrecked his world but eventually led to the transformation of his life. He hopes his book will help people who have experienced loss find a way forward through their grief to joy on the other side. Granger talks about having to give up on the never-ending fight upstream and how his faith has helped him navigate into his new season of life ahead which includes authorship, public speaking and ministry. He also tells an epic dad-moment story of forcing his son to throw his “participation trophy” into the bottom of a pond!
Pre-Order Granger's Book for release date of 8/1/2023.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
13 Jul 2023
22 Creedmoor Data and 22 Creedmoor Vandal Rifle Special | On the Horizon Ep. 23
00:25:18
This podcast should most likely be watched on YouTube has Derrick has an in studio presentation with Velocity, Drop and Energy data tables, photos of 22 Creedmoor trophy shots, and even a video of various mid sized game kills at various yardages with the 22 Creedmoor. He also shows the camera the specifics on the new Vandal and VandalX rifles and offers a first come, first serve special for the first 50 people to order a rifle, exclusive only to those who have heard this podcast and call in to order.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
20 Jul 2023
Evolution of 22 Creedmoor Relationship with Hornady | On the Horizon Ep. 24
00:54:00
The script is flipped today and Katherine Rice interviews Derrick Ratliff as part of a multi-part series about the 22 Creedmoor caliber. They discuss why it’s considered a “fringe” caliber in regards to stability factors related to temperature, altitude and barrel twist and the versatility of the caliber in relation to animal size and distance.
They discuss the beginnings of Horizon Firearms’ relationship with Hornady and how “honest” the caliber creation process has to be as it moves toward SAAMI approval (hint: big announcement in this episode!) Barrel length preferences, range of quality in rifle components, ELD-X v ELD-M bullet differences, ballistic coefficients and bullet RPMs are all part of this conversation as well.
If you’re new to the 22 Creedmoor caliber, this is a great episode to listen and learn.
Derrick and Kat also reminisce about when Donald Trump Jr. visited their booth at a trade show and recognized the Horizon Firearms brand, and around the 22 minute mark, the 22 question hot round is turned on Derrick - so tune in to hear about all of his favorites in life. Also, Derrick had a fantastic (sarcasm) parenting moment in this episode when he referred to his oldest son as 8 years old. Rhyder is actually 10, and we promise he knows that.
Important episode coming NEXT week so Subscribe on our YouTube Channel or favorite podcast platform for more info coming soon ...
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
01 Aug 2023
Hornady Announces 22 Creedmoor Factory Ammo & Exclusive Partnership with Horizon | On the Horizon Ep. 25
00:56:14
The time has come! First heard from On The Horizon podcast, Seth Swerczek and Jadyn Quinlan from Hornady announce that the 22 Creedmoor is becoming a SAAMI-approved round! Hornady will be manufacturing 22 Creedmoor ammunition and has partnered with Horizon Firearms (and sister company Texas Ammunition) for exclusive distribution rights.
Derrick, Seth and Jadyn discuss all the specifications of the 22 Creedmoor cartridge that Hornady will be producing along with how and when to get it.
Check out www.22creedmoor.com to preorder the ammo and to order a 22 Creedmoor Vandal or VandalX rifle from Horizon Firearms.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
17 Aug 2023
Aaron Watson's Music Journey and Passion for the Outdoors | On the Horizon Ep. 26
00:50:41
Texas Music singer/songwriter, Aaron Watson, joins Derrick Ratliff in the studio for an interesting and inspiring music and hunting-focused conversation. Aaron talks about grit and perseverance and how, even after recording over 1,000 songs, he’s just as motivated and hungry in his career as he’s ever been. They talk about his music influences and how almost every song he’s ever written has been created or at least tweaked in the deer blind. And he shares why he talks about Jesus at his concerts. An outdoorsman at heart and a small town West Texas boy, Aaron says he always somehow finds time to fit in hunting. He may even share some of his personal opinions on Taylor Swift and a creative and humorous solution to the Jason Aldean/Jason Isbell dispute.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
29 Aug 2023
Stiller's New 22-Ounce Wombat Action | On the Horizon Ep. 27
00:17:44
Derrick flies solo this podcast to announce Stiller’s new 22-ounce action completely redesigned by Horizon Firearms for Stiller. He spends a little bit of time reviewing the current product offerings of Stiller and the history of the company, including its sister company relationship to Horizon Firearms. Don’t miss the details of this exciting new release!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
31 Aug 2023
West Texas Big Bobcat Contest - Paid Out Over $3,000,000! | On the Horizon Ep. 28
01:06:58
Derrick Ratliff interviews the hosts of the highest paying predator hunting contest in the country (over $3,000,000 to date!) that attracts over 700 teams per contest. Occurring three times per year in January, February, and March, the 23 hour contest attracts hunters from all over Texas. Jeremy Harrison and Todd Schwartz share interesting details regarding stats on the weights of winning cats to how they prevent cheaters from cheating to craziest things they’ve ever experienced while hunting. They discuss how the onboarding of technology has transformed their ability to run the contest well, interesting hunting equipment tech advancements, and how a professional fur trader vets the winning cats to prevent creative methods of cheating. Follow them on Facebook and sign up for the West Texas Big Bobcat Contest at wtbbc.org.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
07 Sep 2023
Outdoor Life's Hunting Editor Andrew McKean Tells His Story | On the Horizon Ep. 29
01:05:31
We all decided on this side of the podcast that we need to be real life friends with Andrew McKean. Andrew conveyed a curious spirit and kind approach - a true journalist heart. He has traveled the world and had once-in-a-lifetime experiences while serving as Hunting and Conservation Editor for Outdoor Life Magazine, Hunting Editor for Strung magazine, Conservation Editor for Western Hunting Journal, Conservation Editor for Game & Fish, and contributor to Wild Sheep, Pheasants Forever Journal, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Bugle Magazine, Ducks Unlimited, Petersen’s Hunting, Montana Outdoors, Guidefitter Journal, Gun Dog, Backcountry Hunter, Big Sky Journal, and more.
Andrew recently left a writer’s event in Montana where he and his peers tested over 70 optics products and he talks about all the categories including budget, versatile, LPVO, precision and electro-optics. He shares his personal story of how a Missouri farm boy becomes a “grubby” newspaper man and eventually combines his love of hunting and words with his career path.
Derrick and Andrew talk about the allure of sheep hunting and Andrew tells his story of traveling to India with the late Jim Corbett’s .275 Rigby rifle that was discovered in a closet at Oxford University. Full of wisdom and cheer, Andrew was a wonderful guest and a head full of knowledge — Derrick claims this podcast as one of his favorite interviews thus far.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
14 Sep 2023
How to Book Hunts with "Airbnb" for Ranches and Hunters | On the Horizon Ep. 30
00:49:05
Occasionally, an entrepreneur at heart will stumble upon a concept that they can’t believe doesn’t yet exist. So they create it. With a team of investors and co-founders, Jonathan Lusk created an “AirBNB for ranches and hunting experiences” concept. Through his company, BirdDog Adventures, he is connecting landowners who have game/lodges/guides/food with hunters who need places to hunt and make memories.
Jonathan’s heart for friendship, community, and family exudes from him as he talks about the heart and vision behind BirdDog. A yell leader at Texas A&M to an MBA at Rice to Goldman Sachs to launching a finance company, Jonathan’s wide range of life experience and business acumen helped him understand what was important to landowners and hunters alike, and he’s been having fun becoming a hunter later in life as well.
He talks about the essence behind the love for hunting - how the time in the outdoors with friends and family is life changing.
Find out more or book your next corporate or family adventure with www.huntbirddog.com.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
29 Sep 2023
PRC Ammo Secrets! 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC, and 300 PRC Rifle Cartridges | On the Horizon Ep. 31
00:18:09
Derrick Ratliff, founder of Horizon Firearms, discusses the differences between the 6.5 PRC, the 300 PRC and Derrick's favorite, the 7 PRC. We get questions often about which one is the best fit for Horizon Firearms clients.
Derrick uses JM Ballistics calculator to discuss drop, velocity and wind drift differences and which caliber is ideal for what style of hunting as well as recoil expectations.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
12 Oct 2023
Unveiling Western Hunting's Secrets with Gun Guru Hazer Bulkley | On the Horizon Ep. 32
00:53:58
In this episode, Derrick dives deep into the world of Western hunting with none other than the seasoned expert and gun guru, Hazer Bulkley. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that covers everything from rifle calibers to barrel configurations to the lightweight rifle craze, and a special spotlight on the mighty 22 Creedmoor—an absolute game-changer in the world of hunting calibers. Derrick and Hazer explore its merits, applications, and why it's becoming a favorite among hunters who demand nothing but the best.
Hazer’s career started as a barrel guy with his father-in-law, who was the original founder of what is now Benchmark Barrels. He has lived and breathed the rural lifestyle of western Wyoming, building guns and guiding hunts. Hazer has shot through two barrels with just the 22 Creedmoor caliber itself and he talks about how many shots it took to do so.
Derrick and Hazer also recount Hazer’s freshman year of high school when he drew a moose and bighorn sheep tag in the same year, both incredibly rare tags.
Don't miss out on this epic discussion with humble and humorous Hazer Bulkley.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
04 Nov 2023
Hunting Blacktail, Roosevelt Elk, Turkey & Fishing with Jody Smith | On the Horizon Ep. 33
00:54:48
Derrick spends 3 days with Jody Smith Guide Service hunting a blacktail deer deep in the logging country of Western Oregon just 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Jody’s family moved to the area as German immigrants in the 1840s via the National Land Claim and he was born and raised hunting and loving firearms with his father and grandfather.
Jody said he hosts a lot of clients who are trying to complete their hunting slams and still need a blacktail deer or a Roosevelt elk. He’s a hunting or fishing guide year round based on the seasons and specializes in Roosevelt elk, blacktail deer, and Rio turkey as well as salmon, sturgeon and smallmouth fishing on the Umpqua River.
Derrick and Jody talk about how times have changed just since the 1970s and how 5th grade Jody bought a rifle from an older fellow on the school bus for $25 and then had his principal hang onto it for him until he could pick it up for his school bus ride home.
Towards the end and in true Oregon fashion, Derrick and Jody get rained on as Jody tells heartfelt and emotional stories about learning gun safety from his grandfather as well as his most memorable client who was dying from cancer and was blessed with a successful Roosevelt elk in the most perfect of circumstances.
Derrick lived in western Oregon for 2.5 years and never had the chance to harvest a good representation of a blacktail buck. This trip fulfilled that dream and Jody and Derrick share the adventure.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
14 Nov 2023
The Fun of Firearms with Backfire TV's Jim Harmer | On the Horizon Ep. 34
01:21:52
🎙️ Unleash the Firepower: Join Derrick for a lively podcast as he talks to Jim from Backfire TV!
From the groundbreaking 22 Creedmoor to the best calibers, top-notch bullets, and the worst rifles you might encounter, this podcast is packed with industry wisdom and insider info.
They also share some of their favorite hunting tales – blending adrenaline-pumping stories with expert insights that'll leave you ready to get outside. 🦌
Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or just starting your journey, this podcast has something for everyone.
Hit that subscribe button and share with your fellow gun nuts, firearms aficionados, and hardcore hunters! 🔒💥 #FirearmsPodcast #22Creedmoor #GunWisdom #OnTheHorizon #BackfireTV
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
12 Feb 2024
22 Creedmoor, Horizon, & Hornady have worked on it for how long?? | On the Horizon Ep. 35
01:05:05
Join us on the latest episode of "On the Horizon" as Derrick Ratliff sits down with acclaimed writer Sean Utley, Hornady engineer Ryan Dammen, and Horizon GM Trouper Kruger. Dive deep into the world of the 22 Creedmoor, as these experts share their insights on bullet design, vapor trails, and much more. Gain valuable knowledge and behind-the-scenes perspectives from the forefront of innovation in the firearms and ammunition industry. Don't miss this engaging conversation that delves into the intricacies of ballistics, technology, and the future of shooting sports. Subscribe now for an in-depth exploration of what lies beyond the horizon in the world of firearms.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
07 Mar 2024
A Visit to Circle Y Saddles with Tyler Kijac | On the Horizon Ep. 36
00:53:46
Join host Derrick Ratliff and special guest Tyler Kijac, the acclaimed winner of the Ultimate Cowboy Showdown, for an immersive journey into the heart of cowboy culture. Filmed on location at the iconic Circle Y Saddles headquarters in Yoakum, TX, this episode of On the Horizon delves deep into the artistry and craftsmanship behind some of the world's finest saddlery.
As Tyler shares his experiences and insights gained from the world of competitive cowboy action, viewers are treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the intricate process of saddle making. From selecting premium materials to the meticulous handcrafting techniques passed down through generations, discover the dedication and passion that goes into each Circle Y saddle.
Throughout the episode, Derrick and Tyler engage in candid conversations about the enduring legacy of the cowboy lifestyle, its significance in modern times, and the values it embodies. From the rugged beauty of the American West to the bond between horse and rider, this podcast offers a profound exploration of what it truly means to live by the cowboy way.
Tune in for an unforgettable experience filled with stories, laughter, and a profound appreciation for the timeless traditions upheld at Circle Y Saddles. Whether you're a seasoned cowboy enthusiast or simply curious about this iconic way of life, this episode promises to leave you inspired and enlightened. So saddle up and join us on this unforgettable ride through the heart of cowboy country!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
14 Mar 2024
Setting the 22 Creedmoor Ranch Record | On the Horizon Ep. 37
01:33:17
🌄 Join Derrick Ratliff, Horizon Firearms' founder, on a remote set in South Texas alongside Lansdom Yoakum, head buyer for Online Outfitters and Schooler Representative Ryan Dusik. In this episode of "On the Horizon," they delve into the practicalities of the 22 Creedmoor rifles and dissect the fast-paced trends of the firearms industry. They also talk about the new ranch record 22 Creedmoor long-range shot that we set just the day before with the new factory ammo from Hornady. This podcast promises an immersive experience for both seasoned hunters and firearm enthusiasts alike. Subscribe now and stay ahead of the game! 🎙️
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
05 Apr 2024
Mule Deer Mastery with Muley Freak | On the Horizon Ep. 40
00:47:51
Join host Derrick Ratliff in an insightful discussion with Muley Freak, the authority on hunting Mule Deer, hailing from the scenic Ogden Valley, Utah. Get ready to dive deep into the world of Mule Deer hunting as Erik of Muley Freak shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise. From tactics to gear, and unforgettable hunting tales, this episode of On The Horizon Podcast is a must-listen for hunting enthusiasts everywhere!
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On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share their expertise, discuss outdoor industry info, and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
11 Apr 2024
The Potential of the 22 Creedmoor with JVB | On the Horizon Ep. 41
00:57:40
Join host Derrick Ratliff, founder of Horizon Firearms, in a captivating discussion with special guest JVB (Joseph Von Benedikt) on the latest episode of On The Horizon Podcast. Delve into the world of precision shooting and ballistics as they explore the 22 Creedmoor cartridge, hailed as the next-generation 22 caliber centerfire cartridge. From its origins to its performance in the field, discover why the 22 Creedmoor is gaining traction among shooters and hunters alike. Tune in for expert insights, insider tips, and everything you need to know about this revolutionary cartridge.
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On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share their expertise, discuss outdoor industry info, and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
09 May 2024
Reloading for the 22 Creedmoor with Zak May | On the Horizon Ep. 45
00:47:59
In this week’s episode, Derrick chats with Zak May – longtime reloader, outdoor writer, and the guy behind the Reloading Quest channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReloadingQuest
After spending some time behind a Horizon 22 Creed for a magazine article, Zak was hooked on the cartridge and began his most recent quest for the perfect load. Zak has been reloading since he was 10 years old, so he shares some valuable information and insights about testing loads and he and Derrick nerd out on reloading for the 22 Creedmoor.
He also weighs in on the 22-250 AI vs 22 Creed comparison. Leave your thoughts in the comments!
If you’re a reloader, or have thought about dipping your toe in the reloading world, you won’t want to miss this episode!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
16 May 2024
The New Generation of Stiller Actions with River Kile | On the Horizon Ep. 46
00:43:19
In this week's episode, Derrick talks with River Kile - the design engineer for Stiller.
After Stiller Actions was bought by Kaspar Outdoors, River was brought in to create new processes and designs and help breath new life into the action company. He invented new ways to create the original Stiller designs, and he fully designed the new Stiller Wombat action. River discusses his design process behind the Wombat and how it is different from other bolt actions.
Derrick and River talk logistics about the Wombat action compared to other actions, whether a 70 degree bolt is possible, the components of an action, and all the actions Stiller creates.
This is a great episode about actions for both those new to and experienced with bolt actions!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
07 Jun 2024
Snacks on the Hunt: Rating the Best Hunting Snacks | On the Horizon Ep. 47
00:48:06
This week's episode is a bit different than our normal podcast. Derrick Ratliff is joined by Austin Ratliff and Trouper Krueger in rating our past podcast guests' favorite hunting snacks.
The snacks range widely, from the typical Gushers and Moon Pies, all the way to what one guest called a "Mexican PB&J." The guys rate all the snacks based on their flavor, packability, and spook factor. Watch to find out their favorites, and how your favorite snacks are scored.
This is an entertaining and informational video for those choosing their next hunting snack.
Comment your favorite hunting snack below and we could choose your suggestion to be featured on the next "Snacks on the Hunt" podcast.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
21 Jun 2024
DATA for the 22 Creedmoor Barrel Length vs. Speed Test | On the Horizon Ep. 43 PART 2
00:13:18
We're calling this week's episode PART 2 for our Barrel Length vs Speed Test.
As a quick recap, in that episode, Derrick takes a 26" 22 Creedmoor to the range so see what happens when the barrel is shortened down to 14", in 1-inch increments. (Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/F8ZDyz_RXtk)
Now, back in the studio, Derrick explores and explains the data around the drop, wind drift, and velocity when using Hornady's Factory 22 Creedmoor 80 gr ELD-X ammo.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
28 Jun 2024
Texas Hunting and Texas Parks & Wildlife with Braxton Hicks | On the Horizon Ep. 48
01:06:10
This week’s episode features Braxton Hicks, one of the first employees at Horizon Firearms, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife R3 Coordinator for Hunting and Shooting Sports.
Braxton tells us all about his journey after Horizon and how he got into the Texas Wildlife Association. He goes into detail on the youth hunts he leads, how current youth can apply today, and the secrets to getting chosen.
Braxton is an avid Texas elk hunter, and he gives us insight to what a “typical” Texas elk hunt looks like when he is battling the heat and environment. He tells us a story about one of his favorite elk hunts where he leads a 13 year-old girl to securing an elk.
Braxton chats with Derrick about his new job as the R3 Coordinator and what that job entails. He talks about how conservation efforts are being hindered due to a decrease in citizens buying licenses and ammunition.
This is a great video wanting to get into youth hunting or Texas hunting!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
04 Jul 2024
The Creation of Horizon's Custom Rifles with Michael Vestal | On the Horizon Ep. 49 PART 1
00:40:11
For this week’s On the Horizon episode, Derrick sits down with Horizon Firearms’ very own Research & Development Engineer, Michael Vestal. This is Part 1 of a two part series in which Derrick and Michael talk about the custom rifles we design and create at Horizon Firearms.
In this Part 1 episode, Michael and Derrick reminisce about the custom rifles they created in the past and talk about which ones were their favorites. The customs they created range widely when it comes to what is incorporated in the build, some included a fox jaw, a Boy Scout compass, and a veteran’s dog tags.
This is a great episode for those who want to see the custom rifles Horizon Firearms has created in the past.
Be on the lookout for Part 2, where Derrick and Michael talk about the customs process, and how these wild ideas become reality.
Want to see other customs we have created? Visit the Select Series page on our website to view more custom rifles.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
12 Jul 2024
The Balance of Texas Hunting and MLB Baseball with Grayson Rodriguez | On the Horizon Ep. 50
00:46:04
On this week's On the Horizon episode, Derrick is joined by Texas hunter and MLB Orioles starting pitcher, Grayson Rodriguez.
Grayson is a native Texan from Nacogdoches, where he grew up with a love for both baseball and hunting. From playing baseball in the spring to hunting in the fall, Grayson has continued his passion for both sports and has seen himself go above and beyond in both areas. Currently, Grayson is in his first season as the starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles and continues to do some Texas hunting in the off season.
Grayson and Derrick discuss what it takes to care for a herd and how to grow monster bucks. Grayson talks about his upcoming Mexico hunt for a mule deer, hunting with his wife, his first deer at 7 years old, and how baseball and hunting season have the perfect rotating schedule with each other.
Hear all about the commonalities between Derrick and Grayson, including knowing a lot of the same people in the outdoor industry, owning German Shorthaired Pointers, their love of duck hunting, and rooting for the Texas Aggies.
Texas hunters and baseball fans are not going to want to miss this episode!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
26 Jul 2024
Texas Hunting, Pistol Shooting, and Florida Hunting with J.R. Crosby | On the Horizon Ep. 51
01:08:35
On this week's episode of the On the Horizon podcast, Derrick is joined by Pro MMA fighter, J.R. Crosby.
J.R. is involved with a lot of things, including MMA fighting, teaching college courses in criminology, competitive shooting, and more! He tells us all about how he got into MMA fighting, his past jobs in law enforcement, and his current job as a criminology professor.
Derrick asks J.R. about the Precision shooting he competes in and they talk about the growing pistol community. J.R. describes the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and what to expect when joining the association.
J.R. talks about what hunting in his home state of Florida is like and the animals you can expect to hunt there. He also talks about an upcoming Texas Hill Country hunt where he plans to use a recurve bow to take down an Axis and a Père David bull.
Learn about the Raising Alphas Project, a movement whose goal is to form kids into leaders and to implement values in them, and Vote for America, an organization who works to get licensed hunters and farmers/ranchers registered to vote.
This is a great episode for those who enjoy Texas hunting, competitive pistol shooting, Florida hunting, and more!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
02 Aug 2024
Thermal Coyote Hunting with Colton Roelofs | On the Horizon Ep. 52
00:46:14
In this week's On the Horizon podcast episode, Derrick is joined by Colton Roelofs, professional coyote hunter.
Colton Roelofs is a coyote hunter, day and night, with 74 kills so far this year alone. He talks about the gear you need to rack up the kills, how important wind is, the key to using a thermal, and much more.
Colton and Derrick discuss the different calls you can use and the tricks to using coyote vocals. Colton also discusses on the best way to take out a large group.Derrick and Colton also talk about how the 22 Creedmoor is a great caliber for coyote hunting.
This is a great episode for those who like thermal hunting and coyote hunting!
Check out Colton's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/songdoghammer/
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
09 Aug 2024
How we Create our Truly Custom Rifles with Michael Vestal | On the Horizon Ep. 49 PART 2
00:33:11
For this week's On the Horizon episode, Derrick and Michael sit down again in this PART 2 of our customs episodes to talk about our new and improved process for turning custom rifle dreams into reality.
Just to recap, in PART 1, Derrick and Michael reminisce about the past custom rifles they have built and the amazing details that went into them. You are missing out if you have not seen that episode and the awesome builds Horizon has created!
In this PART 2 episode, Derrick, Michael, and the whole customs team created a new process for designing and creating our custom rifles. They define what a truly custom rifle is, the exclusiveness of the program, how to go about getting a custom rifle, what to expect in a consult, the steps in creating the rifle, and more! Check out our Horizon Select page on our website at https://horizonfirearms.com/select/
Michael also talks about our Core+ rifles and how they differ from our truly custom rifles and our Core rifles. Core+ rifles are when a rifle has a modification done to it that is not standard to that rifle, but standard to another, like changing the fluting on a barrel or changing a color. Similar to this, we are offering what we call Reserve rifles, which is exclusive to our dealers. Dealers can create their own line of Core+ rifles that are reserved specifically for them.
If you are curious about how we create our custom rifles, or if you are wanting to get your own custom created, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
16 Aug 2024
Competitive Shooting with 3 Gun Kenzie | On the Horizon Ep. 53
01:19:17
On this week's On the Horizon podcast, Derrick is joined by Kenzie Fitzpatrick, also known as 3 Gun Kenzie.
Kenzie fills us in on her past and how she got to where she is today as a competitive shooter and writer in the shooting industry. With her area of writing expertise in concealed carry, she has abundant experience in the field and articles on lots of different guns.
Kenzie is best known for her 3 gun competitions, in which she competes using pistols, rifles, and shotguns. She talks about what the competitions are like and how it all works.
Learn all about writing in the outdoor industry, competitive shooting, 3 gun competitions, and much more in this episode!
This is a great episode for those who want to learn about writing in firearm industry and shooting competitions!
Check out Kenzie's social pages and give her a follow! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3gunkenzie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3GunKenzie/
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
23 Aug 2024
Africa Hunting and Rifle Building with Pieter Malan | On the Horizon Ep. 54
01:25:09
On this week's On the Horizon podcast episode, Derrick is joined by Pieter Malan from Impact Shooting
This podcast was a bit difficult to record since Pieter is all the way in South Africa, so apologies for the delays and awkward breaks in the video.
Derrick is heading to South Africa soon, so he asks Pieter questions about hunting down there, specifically for Kudoo cows and Baboons. Baboons are very intelligent animals and Pieter talks about how he has to outsmart them and his shooting techniques for taking them down.
Pieter was one of the first people we sent Stiller's new Wombat action to and he built a 6.5 PRC Sherman short mag. Him and Derrick chat about rifle components, especially the barrels, and building.
Hear all about Africa hunting, reloading, rifle building, and lots more in this awesome podcast!
This is an episode rifle builders and those interested in Africa hunting don't want to miss!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
13 Sep 2024
Your Questions Answered II | On the Horizon Ep. 55
00:19:57
On this week's On the Horizon Podcast episode, Derrick sits down to answer questions sent to us from our very own fans. Ammunition, 22 Creedmoor, fluted barrels, and many more rifle related questions are answered in detail in this episode. Check it out to see if your question is answered or to to learn a bit more about the rifle world.
Join us as we answer the questions you have been asking!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
20 Sep 2024
A Tour of Splitting Image Taxidermy in Africa | On the Horizon Ep. 56
00:30:32
On this week's On the Horizon episode, Derrick stops by Splitting Image Taxidermy in Gqeberha, Africa. Doug Cockcroft, the founder of Splitting Image, takes us through the facility and explains how his business works and what makes it so successful and demanded.
Splitting Image is not your normal taxidermy business, they are doing mass amounts of taxidermy that are extremely detailed and creating mounts in ways never heard of.
We HIGHLY recommend watching this episode on our YouTube or Rumble channels.
Watch this episode to learn about taxidermy and see some amazing mounts that Splitting Image creates!
We want to give a huge thank you to Splitting Image and Doug Cockcroft for giving us this amazing tour and insights into the industry. If you are ever in Gqeberha, Africa, stop by the facility to see these mounts in person and go to them for your taxidermy needs.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
19 Oct 2024
Episode 59: More Thermal Hunting with Andre Del Bosque
00:46:44
On this week's On the Horizon episode, we are back in the recording studio to talk with Andre Del Bosque, former New York Yankee pitcher.
Andre tells us about how he went from playing baseball at a small college in Victoria, Texas to playing pro ball for the Yankees. Andre currently is a fan of thermal hunting, and even uses Horizon Firearm's very own 22 Creedmoor to take out coyotes.
Andre even tells us about the business, Atlas Defense Solutions, he started with Colton Roeloffs, a previous guest on the podcast. Check out their website! http://www.atlasdefensesolutionsllc.com/
Learn about how Andre's journey with baseball, thermal hunting with the 22 Creedmoor, coyote hunting, and more in this episode!
This is a great episode for those interested in thermal hunting and the best ways to take out coyotes.
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
26 Oct 2024
Episode 61: Wrap up of our South Africa hunting trip with Colton Bagnoli
01:17:17
On this On the Horizon podcast episode, Derrick sits down to talk about his trip to South Africa with Colton Bagnoli, a hunting and outdoor writer.
Colton talks about how he became a writer for guns and hunting, and how others can get into that field of work. With a past in building firearms, it was a simple choice for Colton to start writing about the outdoors.
Colton took down a Zebra while in South Africa with our 22 Creedmoor, so he talks about that hunt and how the caliber does against a larger animal. He is constantly hunting at different places and encountering all different kinds of animals.
This is a great episode for those interested in writing about hunting, how the 22 Creedmoor does against larger animals, firearm building and more!
Be on the look out for more content coming up with the 22 Creedmoor pistol!
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
23 Nov 2024
Episode 62: Comparing Cartridges with Zak May from Reloading Quest
00:47:40
On this week's podcast, Derrick sits down with Zak May from @ReloadingQuest to talk about the South Africa trip he went on with us and what he has been up to lately.
With a channel called Reloading Quest, Zak likes to talk about reloading ammo and all the data he finds. He is currently working on McGuire Ballistics, a solid copper bullet manufacturer out of California.
Recently, Zak did an article on 8.6 BLK and 338 ARC so he gives his opinion on the two cartridges. There is SO much to break down in this episode when it comes to ammunition and calibers.
This is a great episode for those interested in the reloading world and those who want to learn about ammunition.
Check out Zak's channel and socials below: YouTube: @ReloadingQuest Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/reloadingquest/)
On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
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