The Hornady Podcast

Mar 06 2025 175 ep. 56 mins 441
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Join Seth Swerczek, Hornady Marketing Communications Manager, as we discuss all things hunting, shooting, reloading, and outdoor lifestyle.

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Ep. 171 - Hornady Rifle Builds | Mini (But Mighty) Action 6 ARC

Mar 06 2025 41 mins  
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!

Ep. 170 - 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC

Feb 27 2025 56 mins  
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 thi

Ep. 169 - Hornady Rifle Builds | Monty's Ultimate 30-06 |

Feb 20 2025 30 mins  
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!

Ep. 168 - Consider THIS | Custom Chamber Reamers |

Feb 13 2025 47 mins  
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

Ep. 167 - Barrel Cleaning Part 4: THAT's How You Clean a Barrel?!

Feb 06 2025 43 mins  
On this episode, Seth and Preston answer a popular viewer request; practice what you preach and show us how to clean a rifle barrel. The guys discuss and demonstrate the method they use to clean a dirty barrel. In this case, it is Preston's PRS rifle chambered in 6mm ARC with about 400 rounds fired. If you've been waiting to see how the guys personally clean a rifle, be sure to tun

Ep. 166 - How To: True BC

Jan 30 2025 62 mins  
On this episode of Quinlan's Corner, Seth is joined in the studio by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The guys dive deep into what truing a BC actually is and the RIGHT way to true it. Spoiler alert, the best way to use a BC for long range shooting is to NOT use a BC at all. We hope you enjoy this educational episode on BC truing and using 4

Ep. 165 - Hornady Rifle Builds | 22 Creedmoor | 3 DIFFERENT SETUPS

Jan 23 2025 46 mins  
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 t

Ep. 164 - It's Over...Now What?

Jan 16 2025 55 mins  
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!

Ep. 163 - How to Wildcat | PART 1 | Things to Consider

Jan 09 2025 44 mins  
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!

Ep. 162 - Uncomfortable & (Maybe) Mind-Altering Ballistic Realities

Jan 02 2025 82 mins  
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!