Last weekend was the 2nd Twilight Run 'N Gun. If you remember from my last update, I was feeling odd and apprehensive about this event. Well, it's come and gone, the cookie has crumbled, and the fat lady has sung. Before I get into how I ended up doing, let's take a moment to talk … Continue reading Twilight Run ‘N Gun 2018 II Results
Simple Tastes
"I am a man of simple tastes..."
Practical Rifle Competition, October 2018
I went back to the rifle competition this past weekend. I ought to get there more often, but life has a funny way of keeping our plans from ever going the way we intend. I'm not going to go over how the match works, you can read it here. I did get video this time, … Continue reading Practical Rifle Competition, October 2018
Twilight Run ‘N Gun 2018, PART TWO -UPDATE
The Twilight Run 'N Gun 2018 - Part II is on the 27th, 15 days from the day this is published. My rifle is already set up. I know what gear I'm going to run. I know what I'm going to change and I think I know what to expect. My real concern is that … Continue reading Twilight Run ‘N Gun 2018, PART TWO -UPDATE
Redundant Calibers
The last post was getting a little long, and the subject had plenty of material left, so I'm splitting it off into it's own post. If I find enough of these little footnotes of history, I may make this into an ongoing series. Let's begin. .30-Caliber AR Cartridges The .300 HAM'R is a .223 … Continue reading Redundant Calibers
Coffee Review: Bones Coffee Flavors, Again
As promised, BCCo is back with more flavors. These are more late-summer/early-fall seasonal, with the exception of the White Russian coffee. As last time, thise coffee was purchased at 100% retail price. I'm sure I got some sort of 10% off code for being a prior customer, but I didn't think about it until I'd … Continue reading Coffee Review: Bones Coffee Flavors, Again
The Iron and the Soul
Saw this and had to share. It is well worth your time. Henry Rollins’ Iron and the Soul Click the link above to read it on artofmanliness.com. I've given a little excerpt below that I found particularly useful, even out of context. "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks … Continue reading The Iron and the Soul
Stupid Sayings: “There are Enough Calibers Already!”
This phrase doesn't come around too often, usually only when someone is discussing a new cartridge from an ammo manufacturer, or a wildcat they are contemplating. That doesn't mean this saying isn't still asinine. The heart of my entire point is this: whether cartridges are redundant or not depends completely upon how narrowly you have … Continue reading Stupid Sayings: “There are Enough Calibers Already!”
Project: Epicyon
I have a gun. I actually have a few, but one sticks out as unique, as the most powerful, as the most... ...visceral. I am talking, of course, about my 460 XVR from Smith & Wesson, chambered in .460 S&W Magnum. *dog for scale This gun is heavy, loud, expensive, and hard to handle (insert … Continue reading Project: Epicyon
Life Update: 6 Months In
I figured I'd give my readers a little update on my life. This is supposed to be a lifestyle blog of a young gun enthusiast, but I haven't really done much blogging about my life. I don't plan on doing this sort of thing very often, or ever again, but right now it feels like … Continue reading Life Update: 6 Months In








