Ep. 179 - NEED for SPEED with Weatherby

This video documents a tar hunt in New Zealand utilizing the new Hornady 25 Creedmoor cartridge and 128-grain ELDX bullet. Seth Swerzik of Hornady demonstrates the cartridge's performance in challenging terrain and hunting scenarios. The hunt highlights the effectiveness of the 25 Creedmoor for long-range accuracy and terminal performance on large game like tar, emphasizing its suitability for hunting in rugged environments where closing distance is difficult.

This guide from American Outlaw provides expert advice on the best calibers for antelope hunting, drawing on extensive personal experience. The instructor emphasizes that magnum calibers are generally unnecessary for pronghorn, recommending lighter, faster bullets for optimal performance. The .257 Weatherby is highlighted as a top choice due to its velocity and energy transfer, particularly with 100-grain bullets, making it effective for the typical distances involved in antelope hunting.

This video presents a top 10 list of big game hunting ammunition, focusing on rounds suitable for large animals like moose and larger. The instructor highlights the power and specific applications of each caliber, emphasizing their effectiveness for hunting large game. The list includes a range of calibers from historical government rounds to modern magnum cartridges.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the top 10 big game hunting cartridges, detailing their ballistic performance and historical context. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, covers rounds suitable for large game like moose and even the African Big Five, offering insights into energy, velocity, and bullet weight for each caliber. It's a valuable resource for hunters seeking to understand the capabilities of various ammunition types for challenging hunts.

Hornady Manufacturing introduces several new ammunition lines and calibers for 2026, focusing on expanding hunting and precision shooting options. Key introductions include the American Whitetail Tipped line featuring SST bullets, expanded 22 Creedmoor offerings with CX and ELD-VT bullets, new 25 Creedmoor ammunition, and additions to the 338 AR-C, 300 PRC, 6.5 PRC, 224 Valkyrie, 400 Legend, 6mm ARC, and Frontier lines. The company highlights advancements in bullet technology, terminal performance, and accuracy across these new products.

The 22 Creedmoor cartridge, developed by Hornady, offers a compelling combination of speed, flat trajectory, and low recoil, making it highly effective for various shooting applications. It excels in maximizing aerodynamic performance with modern bullets, delivering minimal wind deflection and exceptional long-range capabilities. The cartridge is presented as a superior alternative to established .22 caliber rounds like the .22-250, .220 Swift, and .222 Remington.

The 22 Creedmoor cartridge, developed by Hornady, offers a compelling blend of speed, flat trajectory, and low recoil, making it highly effective for various shooting applications. It excels in maximizing aerodynamic performance with modern bullets, providing superior long-range capabilities compared to similar cartridges like the .22-250 or .220 Swift. Hornady offers the 22 Creedmoor in several ammunition lines, including V-Match, Precision Hunter, Match, and Superformance, with specific bullet weights and types tailored for different uses, from varmint and predator hunting to small and medium game.

This episode of the Hornady podcast delves into the history and performance of iconic rifle cartridges, focusing on the .308 Winchester family and its derivatives. The discussion highlights the versatility and enduring legacy of cartridges like the .308, .243 Winchester, and .358 Winchester, exploring their development, ballistic characteristics, and suitability for various hunting and shooting applications. The hosts, including firearms experts, provide insights into their personal experiences and the technical aspects that make these cartridges relevant today.