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Welcome to The Cold Bore – Park the Truck. Come Eat.
April 20, 2026
West Coast hunter’s personal blog: honest, field-tested gear reviews, ballistics, handloading and ethics for serious hunters. Continue Reading
Sacred Cow: Three Rifles in 6.5 PRC Sit in My Safe. I Hunt With a Cartridge From 1894
July 5, 2026
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. Continue Reading
Budget vs. Premium Gun Oil- The 6-Month Results
June 27, 2026
Budget vs premium gun oil tested: six-month real-world comparison shows how synthetic oils beat CLPs in lubrication, longevity, and rust protection. Continue Reading
Stop Gambling on Rain Gear
June 25, 2026
I’ve been soaked through enough times in blacktail country to stop gambling on 10K rain gear. Continue Reading
Cheap Chronographs Tested – Which One Is Worth Buying
June 20, 2026
Field-tested four popular budget chronographs (optical and radar) across 9mm, .223 and .308 to reveal which gives consistent, range-ready velocity data. Continue Reading