Coldboremiracle

Precision Rifle Expert

Coldboremiracle, aka Jeff Wood, is a self-described Freelance Sharpshooter, as a fervent firearms enthusiast he spends most of his professional and free time in the Rocky Mountain high country chasing ballistic perfection. With a focus on precision rifle shooting particularly as it can be applied to the great sport of hunting, he tests products and theories in hopes of finding the best hardware and skill set for that perfect shot.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Expertise and interests include long-distance shooting, hunting, fishing for cutthroats, spotting wildlife, and eliminating woodchucks from a few hundred yards away.
  • Enjoys testing new guns and gear
  • Previous work experience: Freelance writer for Guns.com

IN THE MEDIA

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Bergara BMR Review - Cover

January 06, 2024

Bergara BMR Review: A Rimfire Wonder

Most of us probably started shooting on one of the many rimfire rifles that have been produced since the round’s 1887 introduction. Whether it be one of the countless versions of the Ruger 10/22, a bolt action Remington or Savage, or in my case a Browning Semi-Auto 22, the .22 LR has a storied history… Continue reading Bergara BMR Review: A Rimfire Wonder

SW MP 10mm M2.0 Review - Cover

December 11, 2023

Smith & Wesson M&P 10mm M2.0 Review: The Chuck Norris of Handguns?

Few brands resonate with American firearms heritage like Smith & Wesson, a cornerstone in American firearms culture for over 150 years. Renowned for pioneering numerous innovations in firearm design and function, today we delve into one of S&W’s newer pistols: the M&P M2.0 chambered in 10mm. There is quite a lineup of competition for the… Continue reading Smith & Wesson M&P 10mm M2.0 Review: The Chuck Norris of Handguns?

Ruger EC9 Review

November 29, 2023

The Ruger EC9s Reviewed: A Compact Powerhouse

Ruger is a well-known American firearm manufacturer — one of the largest gun manufacturers in the U.S. — and has a rich history of producing guns that Americans love. While the company has made nearly every kind of firearm there is, their handguns continue to be a top seller. Today we bring you a review… Continue reading The Ruger EC9s Reviewed: A Compact Powerhouse

Q Fix Review - Profile Alt 2

September 29, 2023

Q Fix Review: The New Era of Chassis Guns?

One of the fastest-growing categories of rifles today is the chassis gun, essentially a barreled bolt action rifle mated to an adjustable chassis. The difference between a stock and a chassis is that chassis are typically made from aluminum and other materials that provide a more rigid and modular platform for the rifle action to… Continue reading Q Fix Review: The New Era of Chassis Guns?

Stag Arms 10 Cover

September 12, 2023

Stag Arms Stag 10 Review: Solid Contender or Overpriced AR?

The AR-15 is America’s favorite rifle, and since its initial release, it has been altered and redesigned in a million different ways. The development of the AR-10 platform has heralded even more revisions of the rifle. The AR-10 is a .308 chambered version of the rifle, and today we are going to take a look… Continue reading Stag Arms Stag 10 Review: Solid Contender or Overpriced AR?

Shadow Systems DR920 Review - Light

August 23, 2023

Shadow Systems DR920 Review: The Ultimate Glock Clone?

We live in an epoch where movies are constantly remade, conspiracies come true, and firearms patents have long expired. While the clone wars are still a few years off, the battle of clones is already upon us. The Glock clones. Glock has arguably designed some of the best pistols of the last century, many of… Continue reading Shadow Systems DR920 Review: The Ultimate Glock Clone?

PSA 57 Rock Review - Cover

August 04, 2023

PSA’s Rock 5.7 Pistol Reviewed: The Budget 5.7 King?

There are some exciting new developments in the firearms market, it seems like there is a new product release every time you turn around. Polymer-framed pistols are one of the places where many companies are putting their focus, and with the recent court rulings, I would expect to see more.  Palmetto State Armory (PSA) has… Continue reading PSA’s Rock 5.7 Pistol Reviewed: The Budget 5.7 King?

Canik METE MC9 Review - In-Hand Close ALT

July 21, 2023

Canik METE MC9 Review: A Turkish Micro-9 For The Masses

Polymer-framed pistols have been taking the handgun market by storm these past few decades, it’s a phenomenon I can get behind as I’ve been quite pleased with the results. One of the big names that have become quite popular is the Canik brand, a Turkish-made brand imported by Century Arms that has found its stride… Continue reading Canik METE MC9 Review: A Turkish Micro-9 For The Masses

TX22 Compact Review - Suppressor Profile

July 17, 2023

Taurus TX22 Compact Review: The New Rimfire Champ?

Semi-automatic rimfire pistols have been a bit of a conundrum in the past, it seems every manufacturer has tried to make one that is both reliable and feature-filled. But there always seems to be a shortcoming or compromise. When I first put my hands on the Taurus TX22 years ago, I had a preconceived notion… Continue reading Taurus TX22 Compact Review: The New Rimfire Champ?

Taurus Defender 856 TORO Review - Vortex Defender

July 07, 2023

Taurus 856 TORO Review: An Optics Ready Revolver To Rule Them All

There are many things I never thought I’d see in the firearms world, a bullpup AR15, an 8×57 M1 Garand, and a suppressed shotgun are a few that come to mind. But a red dot mounted on a small frame revolver is a bit more believable, and today we are looking at the first example… Continue reading Taurus 856 TORO Review: An Optics Ready Revolver To Rule Them All

PSA Dagger Review - Cover

June 25, 2023

PSA Dagger Review: The Top Budget Glock Clone?

Manufacturing innovation has greatly advanced firearms technology and opened the door to an incredible array of new products for the shooting public. Palmetto State Armory (PSA) has long been known for offering economic firearms, and its freedom-over-profit business model has helped perhaps millions of Americans reach their second amendment goals. Today we will be visiting… Continue reading PSA Dagger Review: The Top Budget Glock Clone?

Tristar Viper G2 Review (6)

June 07, 2023

Tristar Viper G2 PRO Review: The Value Viper

Possibly the only thing Americans love more than their firearms is a good bargain. That’s where our subject today enters the conversation. Tristar is a manufacturer and importer of firearms, and its motto is; The Value Experts. Today we will be reviewing the Tristar Viper G2 PRO 12 gauge shotgun. While I love a good… Continue reading Tristar Viper G2 PRO Review: The Value Viper

ATN THoR 4 Review - Mirror Shot

May 30, 2023

ATN ThOR 4 Thermal Riflescope Review [Real View Throughs]

ATN has been a big name in thermal and night vision optics for many years now, with a great many products that fit into the consumer price range they have enjoyed success in that market. For over twenty-five years ATN has been perfecting their products, and increasing the many product offerings with advancements in thermal… Continue reading ATN ThOR 4 Thermal Riflescope Review [Real View Throughs]