Ep. 177 - Custom Rifle Barrels

On today's episode, we are proud to announce the newest member of the Creedmoor family: the 25 Creedmoor. A .25 for '25!  Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician Jayden Quinlan, Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, and team shooter and PRS Champion, Austin Orgain.  The group discusses the performance benefits of the 25 Creedmoor along with its origin story and how it was developed.  Be sure to check out the 25 Creedmoor and enjoy the show!

Tune in Friday, April 25th, 2025 for a special new product podcast!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Joe Thielen and Austin Orgain. Not only is Austin a world class shooter, but he owns and operates a barrel manufacturing company called Custom Rifle Barrels. The guys dive into the story behind the origin of the company and some of the nuances and challenges of making accurate barrels for the demanding shooter. We hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode Seth, Preston, and Ben meet to answer a slew of FAQ's surrounding reloading. Most seasoned reloaders have already learned a lot of the tips and tricks discussed in this podcast but if you are just beginning your reloading journey, this episode could really come in handy! We hope you enjoy this episode! 

On this episode, Seth is joined by Joe Thielen, Miles Neville, and Hornady Sponsored Shooter, Austin Orgain. Joe, Miles, and Austin all have something in common, they are passionate about PRS and they are top-level competitors. The guys dive into some actionable items that will help you increase your scores (or hit percentage) at your next match. Enjoy this educational episode! 

On this episode, Seth is joined by Senior Ballistician, Jayden Quinlan, to compare two popular cartridges; the venerable 300 Winchester Magnum and the modern 300 PRC.  Both are heavy-hitting, magnum 30-caliber cartridges, but their differences are quite immense.  Tune in to see which cartridge reigns victorious in this epic cartridge battle. Perhaps, there's room in the safe for both!

On this episode, Seth is joined by Project Engineer, Miles Neville, to discuss a one-of-a-kind rifle build. The pair dive into an NRL Hunter rifle, with a hand-carved walnut stock, that blends design elements from old school and modern alike. By fusing new technology with classic design and parts from a 1903 Springfield, Miles created a jaw-dropping rifle! We hope you enjoy the show.

On this episode, Seth is joined by Hornady Engineers, Ryan and Miles. The topic of discussion is one of our personal favorites - bullets. Specifically, how the weight of a bullet is determined. This episode is an excellent guide to help you understand what bullet weight is, how it affects internal and external ballistics, terminal performance, and how it can be used to your advantage. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

On this episode of Hornady Rifle Builds, Seth is joined in the studio by Preston and his mini, but mighty rifle.  This one is a 6mm ARC built on a Howa Mini Action.  While often overlooked, the Howa Mini Action provided the perfect platform to build this utilitarian and ultra-capable 6mm ARC.  We hope you enjoy!

This week on the Hornady Podcast, it's the battle of the cartridges - the 6.5 Creedmoor vs the 6.5 PRC. Both cartridges are widely popular for hunting and shooting sports and while they share some similarities, each cartridge has it's own unique characteristics. Seth, Preston, and Ryan dive into the specifics that may lead you into choosing one over the other. We hope you enjoy this episode!