Bench • Range • Field • Public Land
Field notes from figuring it out the slow way.
Honest notes on reloading, rifles, hunting, public land, and the practical lessons that only show up after spending enough time at the bench, range, and in the woods.
Reloading
Load development, component testing, and what shows up at the bench.
Field Work
Public land hunts, scouting trips, and time spent in the field.
Process
Systems, routines, experimentation, and the slow process of becoming more competent over time.
Latest
October 23, 2026
Aoudad Ergonomics
A hard-earned lesson in rifle fitment and eye relief gives a classic sporter a new lease on life.
October 6, 2026
Getting Skunked in the Back 40
Chasing rabbits, stalking doves, and coming home empty handed.
September 4, 2026
Figuring It Out - Hacksaw Not Included
A stuck case turns a simple reloading session into a troubleshooting marathon.
June 27, 2026
On Geometry and Squirrel Hunting
A squirrel hunt leads to an unexpected lesson about how to hunt with a clearer mind.
June 17, 2026
Chasing Scaled Quail in the Desert
A scaled quail, an old 870 Wingmaster, and an afternoon spent walking the same country my grandfather once hunted.
June 10, 2026
To Learn the River, Know Thyself
Two days of fishing and scouting the Skykomish River taught me more about myself than it did water.
The Point
This is not a place for polished expertise.
It is a place to document what happened, what worked and what didn't, what changed, and what slowly became clearer over time.