
Derrick Ratliff interviews the hosts of the highest paying predator hunting contest in the country (over $3,000,000 to date!) that attracts over 700 teams per contest. Occurring three times per year in January, February, and March, the 23 hour contest attracts hunters from all over Texas. Jeremy Harrison and Todd Schwartz share interesting details regarding stats on the weights of winning cats to how they prevent cheaters from cheating to craziest things they’ve ever experienced while hunting. They discuss how the onboarding of technology has transformed their ability to run the contest well, interesting hunting equipment tech advancements, and how a professional fur trader vets the winning cats to prevent creative methods of cheating. Follow them on Facebook and sign up for the West Texas Big Bobcat Contest at wtbbc.org. . . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Aug 31, 2023
1 hr 6 min

Derrick flies solo this podcast to announce Stiller’s new 22-ounce action completely redesigned by Horizon Firearms for Stiller. He spends a little bit of time reviewing the current product offerings of Stiller and the history of the company, including its sister company relationship to Horizon Firearms. Don’t miss the details of this exciting new release!. . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Aug 29, 2023
17 min

Texas Music singer/songwriter, Aaron Watson, joins Derrick Ratliff in the studio for an interesting and inspiring music and hunting-focused conversation. Aaron talks about grit and perseverance and how, even after recording over 1,000 songs, he’s just as motivated and hungry in his career as he’s ever been. They talk about his music influences and how almost every song he’s ever written has been created or at least tweaked in the deer blind. And he shares why he talks about Jesus at his concerts. An outdoorsman at heart and a small town West Texas boy, Aaron says he always somehow finds time to fit in hunting. He may even share some of his personal opinions on Taylor Swift and a creative and humorous solution to the Jason Aldean/Jason Isbell dispute. Tour schedule and merch can be found here.Aaron's Spotify Channel. . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Aug 17, 2023
50 min

The time has come! First heard from On The Horizon podcast, Seth Swerczek and Jadyn Quinlan from Hornady announce that the 22 Creedmoor is becoming a SAAMI-approved round! Hornady will be manufacturing 22 Creedmoor ammunition and has partnered with Horizon Firearms (and sister company Texas Ammunition) for exclusive distribution rights. Derrick, Seth and Jadyn discuss all the specifications of the 22 Creedmoor cartridge that Hornady will be producing along with how and when to get it. Check out www.22creedmoor.com to preorder the ammo and to order a 22 Creedmoor Vandal or VandalX rifle from Horizon Firearms. . . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Aug 1, 2023
56 min

The script is flipped today and Katherine Rice interviews Derrick Ratliff as part of a multi-part series about the 22 Creedmoor caliber. They discuss why it’s considered a “fringe” caliber in regards to stability factors related to temperature, altitude and barrel twist and the versatility of the caliber in relation to animal size and distance. They discuss the beginnings of Horizon Firearms’ relationship with Hornady and how “honest” the caliber creation process has to be as it moves toward SAAMI approval (hint: big announcement in this episode!) Barrel length preferences, range of quality in rifle components, ELD-X v ELD-M bullet differences, ballistic coefficients and bullet RPMs are all part of this conversation as well. If you’re new to the 22 Creedmoor caliber, this is a great episode to listen and learn. Derrick and Kat also reminisce about when Donald Trump Jr. visited their booth at a trade show and recognized the Horizon Firearms brand, and around the 22 minute mark, the 22 question hot round is turned on Derrick - so tune in to hear about all of his favorites in life. Also, Derrick had a fantastic (sarcasm) parenting moment in this episode when he referred to his oldest son as 8 years old. Rhyder is actually 10, and we promise he knows that. Important episode coming NEXT week so Subscribe on our YouTube Channel or favorite podcast platform for more info coming soon ... . . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Jul 20, 2023
54 min

This podcast should most likely be watched on YouTube has Derrick has an in studio presentation with Velocity, Drop and Energy data tables, photos of 22 Creedmoor trophy shots, and even a video of various mid sized game kills at various yardages with the 22 Creedmoor. He also shows the camera the specifics on the new Vandal and VandalX rifles and offers a first come, first serve special for the first 50 people to order a rifle, exclusive only to those who have heard this podcast and call in to order. YouTube Video of this Podcast. . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Jul 13, 2023
25 min

Granger Smith, platinum-selling country music singer-songwriter and founder of YeeYee Nation, joins Derrick to discuss his new book, Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache. In addition to his career in music, Derrick has also known Granger since 2005 as a fellow Aggie, outdoorsman and patriot. Granger shares how the tragic death of his 3-year-old son, River, wrecked his world but eventually led to the transformation of his life. He hopes his book will help people who have experienced loss find a way forward through their grief to joy on the other side. Granger talks about having to give up on the never-ending fight upstream and how his faith has helped him navigate into his new season of life ahead which includes authorship, public speaking and ministry. He also tells an epic dad-moment story of forcing his son to throw his “participation trophy” into the bottom of a pond! Pre-Order Granger's Book for release date of 8/1/2023. . . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Jul 6, 2023
39 min

Austin Damoth is the Product Development Manager for Amend2, a family owned company based in Idaho that builds polymer magazines for bolt action rifles and AR platforms. Austin discusses the owners’ fierce support of the second amendment (hence the business name Amend2) and how the company developed from the supply/demand imbalance of rifle accessories in the US. They talk about the next generation of leaders in the industry, Amend2’s magazine of the month subscription service, new innovations with mini chassis and the 6.5 PRC polymer magazines. And lastly, a little bit about the Greater Idaho controversy and how you can acquire a pen from Amend2 that can serve as a defense weapon if needed! Amend2 MagazinesAmend2 Self Defense Pen. . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Jun 29, 2023
52 min

Bob Dana is the South Texas Territory Manager for Leupold Optics and is a walking encyclopedia in regards to optics, CDS reticles, parallax, scope anatomy and bullet trajectory and velocity. Bob and Derrick discuss extending your effective yardage as a hunter or competitive shooter and how important optics have been in the technological advancement of the sport. Bob brought several Leupold scopes with him to the studio and the various series are discussed as well as the well-known “Leupold Gold Ring Guarantee.” And there may have been a small portion of the discussion regarding horse chiropractics! Leupold Optics. . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Jun 22, 2023
58 min

Billy Carter owns and runs the legendary Carter Country retail stores in the Houston, Texas, area and is known for a world record 2 mile shot as an ELR (extreme long range) enthusiast. Derrick and Billy talk about the nuances of the wind when shooting extreme distances as well as Billy’s favorite rifle to shoot. Derrick presents Billy with his Horizon Firearms 300 Weatherby truly custom rifle with the family's Sombrerito Ranch brand and a mesquite wood stock gathered from the ranch near Laredo, Texas. Billy’s first memory of helping with the family business was when he was 4 years old loading skeet one by one for visiting shooters. With 70+ years experience and three generations of family involvement, Carters Country currently includes 4 retail stores with a total of 50,000+ square feet, a warehouse and distribution center, a full-service gun repair shop, a public shooting facility, and commercial hunting and guiding operations in three main hunting areas of Texas and Colorado.Carters CountrySombrerito Ranch World Class Whitetail HuntsCotton Mesa Trophy Elk HuntsApache Springs Hill Country Whitetail HuntsStore Addresses:6231 Treaschwig Rd, Spring, TX 773738927 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 770242120 Shaver St, Pasadena, TX 7750211886 Wilcrest Drive Houston, TX 77031. . . . .On The Horizon episodes brought to you by:Horizon FirearmsTexas Ammunitioniota OutdoorsStiller Join us on InstagramJoin us on FacebookVideo version available on Horizon Firearm's YouTube Channel On The Horizon podcast: Founder of Horizon Firearms Derrick Ratliff gathers guests to share and discuss outdoor industry expertise and memorable hunting adventures. Favorite topics include long-range shooting, custom rifles, 22 Creedmoor, outdoor experiences, and from time to time some family talk and life lessons.
Jun 15, 2023
54 min
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