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Ep. 140 - The BEST Elk Cartridge Aug 15, 2024

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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketeer, Preston Lentfer and the Managing Editor of Petersen's Hunting, Colton Heward. Colton is an avid outdoorsman and an experienced elk and mule deer guide. The guys ponder on the following question - what is the best caliber to use for elk hunting? We're curious, what is your favorite? Drop your answer in the comments or shoot us an email at podcast@hornady.com. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Ep. 139 - The Classic 30-30 Aug 08, 2024

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston Lentfer and Miles Neville. The guys discuss the history, specs, ballistics, and capabilities of the 30-30 Winchester. This revered cartridge is loved worldwide and still incredibly popular, especially in lever actions. We hope you enjoy the show!

Ep. 138 - Temperature Sensitivity Aug 01, 2024

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The topic at hand is temperature sensitivity. Mainly, how it may not be completely understood by the consumer, as well as its significance in ballistics. The guys dive deep into the topic with hopes that the listener finds temperature sensitivity easier to understand, calculate, and account for. We hope you enjoy the show!

Ep. 137 - GAIN TWIST and Then Some Jul 25, 2024

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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, and Ballistic Engineer and Author, Jeff Siewert. The guys cover several aspects of precision rifle shooting including gain twist barrels and the effects of muzzle devices, tuners, and propellants. The conversation concludes with a deep dive into drag variability. We hope you enjoy this tech talk!

Ep. 136 - Let's Talk Annealing Jul 18, 2024

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Project Engineer, Miles Neville, and Hornady Podcast Producer, Preston Lentfer. The topic at hand is, annealing cartridge cases. They start with how and why annealing is used in cartridge case manufacturing and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of annealing for the hand loader. We hope you enjoy this educational episode!

Ep. 135 - A-Tip | The Rest of the Story | Jul 11, 2024

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Senior Ballistician and Founder of Quinlan's Corner, Jayden Quinlan, and Project Engineer, Ryan Damman. The guys sit down to discuss the science and the design of the best match bullet on the market – the A-Tip® Match bullet. Topics include initial design iterations, the discovery of what came to be Drag Variability Reduction Technology, and how the finished product has dominated the match scene since their release. We hope you enjoy this technical episode. If you want to be a better competitor – here's "A-Tip"!

Ep. 134 - Engineering & Design with Ruger Jul 04, 2024

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Ruger engineers, Charlie and Brett. Team Ruger was in town for the Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun Match and came to the studio to discuss cold hammer forging barrels and firearm design. They also answered the obligatory one cartridge, one bullet question. We hope you enjoy the show with two companies celebrating 75 years!

Ep. 133 - Talking Primers & Rimfire with CCI & Remington Jun 27, 2024

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Jason Slinkard of CCI and Audrey Mayes and Leland Mason of Remington Ammunition. The group discusses multi-gun action found at the Zombies in the Heartland Match at the Heartland Public Shooting Park. The conversation then shifts to some technical aspects of primers as well as what goes into the engineering and R&D of new rimfire products. We hope you enjoy this great show with some industry friends!

Ep. 132 - 75 Years of Innovation Jun 20, 2024

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On this special episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Steve and Jason Hornady. This year, Hornady is celebrating its 75th anniversary! The guys discuss the history of the company and share some stories you've never heard before. They also discuss Employee Appreciation Day, which took place on June 12th. The episode wraps up with details on a very exciting celebration to commemorate 75 wonderful years in business. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Ep. 131 - DEEP DIVE with GARMIN | Xero C1 Pro Chronograph | Jun 13, 2024

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Garmin Senior Product Manager, Chad VanCamp and Software Engineer, Phillip Carroll. The guys discuss what prompted Garmin to enter the sporting chronograph market and what the R&D process entailed for the XERO C1 Pro Chronograph. The conversation also covers some of the engineering hurdles along the way and finishes up with the obligatory one cartridge/one bullet question. We hope you enjoy the dive into the most popular chronograph on the market!

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