Ep. 229 - Precision Starts With Stability with Spartan Precision

In this episode of The Hornady Podcast, host Seth Swerczyk and co-host Preston Lent welcome Rob Gearing, founder of Spartan Precision, at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City. Rob shares his journey from mountain hunting and climbing in the UK—where hunting is limited by land access and regulations—to becoming a leading innovator in precision shooting gear. He emphasizes that precision begins with stability, highlighting how Spartan Precision’s products, especially the Javelin Bipod and the new Springbok range of silicon-bodied support systems, are designed for real-world hunting conditions rather than bench rest performance. The conversation explores the evolution of modern hunting, where advancements in ammunition (notably Hornady’s ELDX and .25 Creedmoor), optics, and mapping tools have empowered hunters to take longer, more accurate shots. Rob stresses that while gear is additive, it cannot replace fundamentals like trigger control, breath management, and proper body position. He also reflects on the importance of education, user-driven design, and the need to better communicate product purpose to hunters of all experience levels. The episode closes with a fun hypothetical: if Rob could only use one cartridge for life, he’d choose the 6.5 Creedmoor for its balance and versatility, with a backup pick of the 7mm PRC for long-range global hunting.