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My name is Tom Scattosh and I’m a passionate digital nomad who loves sharing love for travel and discovering new cultures. I live in Tokyo.

Welcome to The Cold Bore – Park the Truck. Come Eat.
West Coast hunter’s personal blog: honest, field-tested gear reviews, ballistics, handloading and ethics for serious hunters. Continue Reading

Cast Lead vs Jacketed Bullets – What I Noticed
Cast lead vs jacketed bullets: honest reloader’s guide on cost, accuracy, fouling, and when to use cast bullets for practice versus jacketed for defense or hunting. Continue Reading
How I Built a Mud Kit From Kings’ Closeout Rack
I pulled together my second field kit from the Kings closeout rack – same build, same fabric, just last season’s pattern at 40% off. Continue Reading

I Tested 5 Gun Solvents-Only 2 Were Worth It
Discover which gun cleaning solvents truly cut through baked-on carbon and copper fouling with this no-nonsense, head-to-head test of five popular products. Continue Reading
The Kings Hoodie That Started a Blacktail Conversation
I spotted a Kings hoodie across a coffee shop – ten minutes later we were trading blacktail spots in Mendocino County. Continue Reading

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