Episodes
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. 
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/25/24
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! 
Published 04/18/24
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!
Published 04/11/24
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.
Published 04/04/24
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!
Published 03/28/24
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.
Published 03/21/24
On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen. The guys discuss the history, design, and value of the 280 Remington and 280 Ackley Improved. We hope you enjoy this informative and enjoyable episode!
Published 03/14/24
On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and engineers, Brendan Meyer and Ryan Damman. The group gathers around to talk about their favorite cuts, techniques, and recipes for preparing wild game. From choice cuts to burger and jerky the guys break down what they like to do with their deer, antelope, and elk. If you’re not hungry now, you will be by the time this show is over. Enjoy!
Published 03/07/24
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!
Published 02/29/24
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!
Published 02/22/24
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! 
Published 02/15/24
On this episode, Seth is joined by Marketing Director, Neil Davies, and special guest, Mike Robinson. Recorded at the Safari Club International show in Nashville, Tennessee, this episode spurred some brilliant conversation. Hailing from England, Mike is a restaurateur and chef, the host of Farming the Wild on the Outdoor Channel, a military tank connoisseur, a passionate conservationist, and the host of Chef Mike Robinson on YouTube. Topics covered include Mike’s introduction to the outdoors,...
Published 02/08/24
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!
Published 02/01/24
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!
Published 01/25/24
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!
Published 01/18/24
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.
Published 01/11/24
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...
Published 01/04/24
On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketing team member Matt Ritchie and sales technician Mitch Rother. The guys are continuing the discussion of cartridges based off the 30-06 by detailing the 25-06. As usual, the conversation covers the history, the design, its use as a sporting cartridge, and some of the many reasons that the 25-06 has become a go-to hunting cartridge. We hope you enjoy the show.
Published 12/28/23
On this episode, Seth is joined by fellow marketeers, Matt Ritchie and Preston Lentfer. The show dives deep into the 270 Winchester. Conversations include the history, its sporting application, ammunition options, and some comparisons. We hope you enjoy and learn about this “controversial” cartridge.
Published 12/21/23
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...
Published 12/14/23
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!
Published 12/07/23
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.
Published 11/30/23
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...
Published 11/23/23
On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Director of Marketing, Neil Davies, and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan.  The group discusses what it takes to bring a cartridge from a concept to commercially available.  The conversation begins with defining the SAAMI organization, and why the standardization process is so critical for new cartridges.  They cover how wildcatting encourages growth within the industry and also dispel some common myths.  We...
Published 11/16/23