The Hornady Podcast

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! 

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 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 tune in!

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 4DOF and drag...

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 bett...

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 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 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, 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 customize it. We hop...

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 yo...

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, this podcast is for...

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 enjoy this techni...

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.

On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketeer, Preston Lentfer. The guys tackle a topic from the request lines - Seth's 7mm PRC rifle build. They go over each component of the rifle and dive deep into the ballistic capabilities of the system. They wrap up the conversation by discussing the weight of the rifle and trigger pull weight. We hope you enjoy this technical episode!

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 in the studio by Joe Thielen, Preston Lentfer, and everyone's favorite ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. The guys discuss the topic of hunting at extended ranges. How far is too far, and how do you know your maximum range? The first rule is: if you can get closer, get closer. This show gives the listener ideas for practice, expectation, impact velocity and many other fa...

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 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...

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 is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. We are thrilled to announce the brand new 338 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC). They guys take a technical dive into how and why the cartridge was developed and its amazing subsonic and supersonic performance, along with the initial factory ammo offerings. We hope you enjoy this...

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 epi...

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 in the studio by Judd Jarzynka and Preston Lentfer. This episode is a fun one, as the guys discuss tips and tricks to utilize while taking a hunting trophy photo. There are numerous principles of photography that you can implement when capturing that special moment with your harvested animal. Whether it be a mobile device or a digital camera, the guys offer best pra...

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!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen and Project Engineers, Ryan Damman and Miles Neville. Two popular Hornady bullet lines are going head-to-head - the CX and ELD-X. The CX represents the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet on the market, while the ELD-X provides match accuracy in an expanding bullet that's effective at all practical distances. You...