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Ep. 100 - Let's Talk Revolvers Nov 09, 2023

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On this episode, Seth is joined by engineering technicians, Mike "Whitey" Jensen and Nick Earixson. The topic at hand is revolvers. Specifically, the history of revolvers, hunting uses, bullet designs for wheel guns, and lastly, what models and loads the guys use for their hunting adventures. We hope you enjoy the show.

Ep. 099 - Let's Talk Mean Radius Nov 02, 2023

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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 mean radius. The guys discuss what mean radius is, how to figure it, and how to use it when it comes to load selection. Mean radius is not well-known to most shooters however, it's an extremely valuable tool and can greatly improve load development process as well as give the shooter a more realistic understanding of their rifles performance. . We hope you enjoy this educational episode!

Ep. 098 - V-Match Ammo | NEW PRODUCT | Oct 25, 2023

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, and Ballisticians, Jayden Quinlan and Jacob Morrow. The guys take a deep dive into a brand new product line; Hornady V-Match ammunition. This line is exclusively loaded with ELD-VT bullets, which are highly accurate, light for length, low-drag varmint and target bullets. They discuss the propellant testing and selection process along with why this ammo should not be overlooked by varmint hunters and target shooters alike. We hope you enjoy the show.

Ep. 097 - ELD-VT Bullets | NEW PRODUCT | Oct 25, 2023

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, and Project Engineer, Miles Neville. The discussion covers our new ELD-VT bullet specifically, the design, and the application. This exciting new bullet takes our extremely low-drag match bullet shape and pairs it with the rapid fragmentation of our varmint bullets, creating a dual-purpose, long-range varmint and target bullet. By utilizing a unique core configuration, the bullets have excellent drag characteristics and exceptional terminal performance. We hope you enjoy the show.

Ep. 096 - 22 ARC | NEW CARTRIDGE | Oct 25, 2023

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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, Marketing Director, Neil Davies, and Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan. We are excited to announce the all new 22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (ARC). The guys take a technical dive into how and why the cartridge was developed, along with what factory ammo offerings are available. Whether you're a target shooter or a varmint hunter, in a bolt gun or a gas gun, the 22 ARC is a fantastic choice. Enjoy the show!

Ep. 095 - 2024 New Products Oct 25, 2023

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On this episode Seth is joined by company Vice President, Jason Hornady, Marketing Director, Neil Davies, and Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen. It's late October and that means the release of our new products for 2024! This episode gives an overview of all our new products for the coming year. While they are covered here, we will have separate deep dive episodes for the 22 ARC, ELD-VT Bullets, and V-Match ammunition. Listen and learn about our exciting new product lineup for 2024! We hope you enjoy!

Ep. 094 - The BEST Deer Cartridge? Oct 19, 2023

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On this episode, Seth is joined in the studio by fellow marketeer, Preston Lentfer, and project engineers, Miles Neville and Ryan Damman. With the coolness of fall in the air, the crew is debating what the ideal whitetail cartridge is. The discussion covers caliber and cartridge preferences along with how bullet performance relates to caliber and cartridge selection. We hope you enjoy this potentially controversial episode!

Ep. 093 - The 204 Ruger Oct 12, 2023

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Director of Engineering, Mitch Mittelstaedt, and retired Ballistician, Dave Emary. This show dives into the development of the 204 Ruger. The 204 Ruger achieves blistering speeds, making it an excellent choice for varmint hunters. From prairie dogs to coyotes, this is the ultimate flat-shooting, low recoil, high-velocity varmint cartridge. Enjoy the show.

Ep. 092 - 4DOF | The Backstory | Oct 05, 2023

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Marketing Director Neil Davies, Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, and retired Ballistician Dave Emary. The guys are in the studio discussing the need, the how, and the why when it comes to the Hornady Ballistics App with 4DOF. This one is a deep dive, and it reveals why 4DOF should be in your corner when you squeeze the trigger. We hope you enjoy.

Ep. 091 - Critical Duty & Critical Defense | The Development | Sep 28, 2023

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On this episode, Seth is joined by Jason Hornady and retired Ballistician Dave Emary. The guys pull the curtain back on this one, discussing the development of Critical Duty and Critical Defense ammunition. They dive deep on some of the challenges they faced and how they were able to overcome in order to make the most premier lines of self-defense ammunition on the market today. We hope you enjoy!

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