Sacred Cow: Three Rifles in 6.5 PRC Sit in My Safe. I Hunt With a Cartridge From 1894
Discover why seasoned hunters often choose the classic 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser over the ultra-modern 6.5 PRC for real-world hunting, despite the hype.
July 5, 2026
Field Notes
2026
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.
June 13, 2026
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.
May 29, 2026
Reloading vs. Factory Ammo: Which Shot Better?
Handloads edged out premium factory ammo in accuracy and consistency, but modern factory loads remain remarkably capable.
May 8, 2026
Prairie Dogs, Lead-Free, and Starting Over With Experience
Discover the impact of California’s lead ammunition ban on varmint shooting in Alturas. Learn how hunters adapt reloading skills and ballistics for lead-free bullets.
April 22, 2026
The Man Who Buys It First
Explore the world of long-range hunting and custom rifle ballistics. Discover why hands-on field testing by a master gunsmith beats online research.
April 22, 2026
The Rifle That Only Shoots Cold
Discover the importance of the first shot from a cold barrel and how it defines a marksman’s skill and discipline.
April 22, 2026
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.
April 20, 2026