The Hornady Podcast

Jan 30 2025 170 ep. 56 mins 438
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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. 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!

Ep. 161 - Hornady Rifle Builds | Judd's Ruger Americans |

Dec 26 2024 39 mins  
On this episode, Seth, Judd, and Preston dive deep into a few of Judd's Ruger American rifles. The guys discuss all of the upgrades that were added to each rifle, as well as the optics, mounts, bipods, and slings they're equipped with. This episode demonstrates how to take a rifle fresh out of the box and truly make it your own through all of the different ways you are able to cust

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

Dec 19 2024 70 mins  
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 sh

Ep. 159 - Maximizing Muzzleloader Performance

Dec 12 2024 46 mins  
On this episode, Seth is joined by Project Engineer, Ryan Damman and Preston Lentfer. The guys dive deep into how to maximize performance out of a muzzleloader. They discuss primers, powder, and bullet selection as well as detailed steps you can take with component selection that may be overlooked on a muzzleloader. If you desire to get the most out of your muzzleloader season, thi

Ep. 158 - Hornady Rifle Builds | 22 ARC Thermal |

Dec 05 2024 38 mins  
On this episode, we have another popular rifle setup! This time, Seth and Preston take an in-depth look at a 22 ARC gas gun with a thermal optic - the ultimate nighttime thermal rig. The guys walk through all of the different components on the rifle and why they were selected. They also dissect the application for the rifle and all of the benefits it gives the hunter. We hope you e

Ep. 157 - Rifle Cleaning for the Average Hunter

Nov 28 2024 32 mins  
On this episode, Seth and Preston walk through the basics of rifle cleaning and the tools required to do it. This is NOT part 3 of the barrel cleaning series, but rather a look at cleaning for the low volume shooter. If you get your rifle out once or twice a year for rifle season, you may find this show super educational and informative.