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Leupold Scope Survives 11 Years in Idaho Wilderness
Leupold has published images of a Weatherby Mark V rifle found in Idaho wilderness after 11 years of being lost. The rifle is equipped with a Leupold scope and the company claims that it is still fog-free and fully functional. The man who found this rifle brought it to a local sporting goods store, where […]
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Smith & Wesson M&P22 Full Size .22 lr Pistol
When the Smith & Wesson M&P22 was rolled out in 2011 many shooters rejoiced that there was a new full size .22 on the market that closely resembled a centerfire handgun. At the time of its introduction, the number of choices in that segment was rather limited. In this episode of TFBTV, Patrick pulls the […]
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Gen. G.S. Patton Reproduction Revolver
Few generals in the United States military have generated as much conversation as General George S. Patton. In many ways, the tough as nails commander was larger than life. Because of this, some of the things associated with him and his leadership have become iconic to casual observers and historians alike. General Patton’s firearms have been much […]
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Gunwerks HAMR: 2+ Mile 375 Cheytac System
Long range shooting has always been a popular test of skill. In recent years, the sport of extreme long range shooting has grown, though it is largely hampered by a dearth of acceptable shooting locations and a cost of entry barrier. The new gun system from Gunwerks may test your ability to find both a […]
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POTD: Model S&W500 4″ Kaboom
This photo was posted in a Facebook gun owners group. No information other than, What happen when reload gone bad… Not sure who owns this but it has been confirmed that the owner is fine. I wonder if the owner loaded a double charge in a S&W500 Magnum cartridge? Is there enough room to […]
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Arex Rex Zero 1T Tactical and Compliant Models
FIME Group, the Las Vegas-based importer of the Arex Rex Zero 1 pistol announced the arrival of a tactical version of the Slovenian wonder-nine on the group’s Facebook page. According to the social media post the Arex Rex Zero 1T just arrived in the US and will be at distributors soon. The new Arex Rex Zero […]
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Philippines M16 Disassembly Time Trial
Remember those Russian teens taking turns field stripping and reassembling an AK47? Well the Philippines are doing the same thing. While not as smooth and fast as the Russian teenagers, it is nice to see people practicing this skill. I do have to critique her method of disassembly. There are a lot of wasted […]
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Maglula Released Loading Tool for CZ Scorpion EVO-3
A lot of people like to use loading tools to help them push all of those rounds into their magazines. For higher capacity magazines, this can be a real life thumb saver. One of the dominant names in the magazine loading business is Maglula. Maglula captured the hearts of many a shooter with its line […]
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Skyshield SHORAD – Like NORAD Only More Flak!
If and when the machine overlords decide to take over the planet, the Skyshield will likely be their air defense weapon of choice. The Skyshield, a modular and potentially mobile air defense system, has been developed by Switzerland’s Oerlikon Contraves Air Defense, to protect critical assets. The SHORAD system, or SHOrt Range Air Defense system […]
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POTD: SCAR Love Parody
Nate Schultz shot this photo of Kelly Jo loving her SCAR16S. I went for an Olan Mills look and did not want to copy the originals. That was my thought process. Nate’s photo was inspired by a series of hilarious photos taken by a @gphd_ (also on Tumblr). These photos are just amazing. They […]
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Ruger LC9s: Now with Stainless Slide
Sturm, Ruger and Company announced a new version of the LC9s: one with a stainless finished slide. The new guns are certainly not revolutionary, but they do offer the consumer another option when selecting a gun for purchase. In times like these – where there is a seeming drop in demand for at least some kinds […]
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New Ear Pro: Walker’s Silencer Ear Buds
I know a lot of people that really like the hearing protection provided by Walker’s. If you like in ear protection, the company just announced a new product that might interest you. Called the Silencer Ear Buds, these new in ear plugs use a digital signal processor for sound compression to diminish the harmful effects […]
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The PGM Hécate II .50BMG anti-materiel rifle
It is generally accepted that the first serious attempts at using the .50BMG (or 12.7x99mm, if you’re into metrics) round for long-range sniping dates to the Vietnam War era, first using actual, scope-fitted Browning M2HB machine guns, and at a later stage some improvised bolt-action guns in that chambering. The whole thing would eventually lead […]
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New Kahr 9mm “S-Series” Pistols
Announced at the NRA show earlier this year, Kahr Arms of Greeley, Pennsylvania is shipping their “S-Series” of 9mm handguns. The new series of handguns features a variety of welcome updates to Kahr’s reputable line of handguns. In fact, our own James Reeves has proclaimed the Kahr CM9 his “favorite 9mm ccw pistol.” The S-Series, as […]
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SilencerCo CZ 455 Varmint Summit Package
SilencerCo’s latest Summit Collaboration project is a rimfire package that should make just about any shooter happy. The SilencerCo CZ 455 Varmint is a custom build collection of a rifle with two barrels, Sparrow silencer and a Vortex Crossfire optic. Included in the set is a custom branded carrying case. The new Summit series is […]
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Steiner MK7 Remington 870 Battlelight
Here’s another one for the “new to me” category. Steiner Optics has an illumination product specific to the shotgun platform. While researching weapon lights for a fun project, I stumbled across the MK7 Battlelight, a magazine tube endcap replacement that provides 350 lumens of forward throw light. The complete unit only adds four inches of […]
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Can You Get 1 MOA Groups from Wolf Ammo?
In this episode of TFBTV, James tests Wolf Steel Ammunition against Wolf Gold Ammunition in order to see if there’s a difference in quality and accuracy, or if either of them can beat 1 MOA – that is to say if either of them can put up a five round group in less than a […]
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USCCA Partners with PDN
There was a bit of a dust up back before the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meetings (NRAAM) when it was announced that the US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) had been disinvited to the exposition. Since that time the NRA officially launched its concealed carry insurance program called Carry Guard. This program appears to be in direct […]
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SilencerCo – Skydiving With Guns
SilencerCo has upped their status in outrageous stunts. Parachuting from the sky with silenced weapons and shooting them. My hat is off to you. This looks like a lot of fun. DISCLAIMER: Ever wonder what it would be like to shoot under canopy? We did, so we teamed up with our friends @erathr3 and […]
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Myths, Marketing, and misrepresentation
A while back, I was contacted by a representative from Premier Body Armor to do some testing on their Durus 8000 level III steel body armor plate. Of course, I’m down to shoot up anything, so naturally I agreed. He had lots of salesey stuff to say about his plate and clearly thought very highly of […]
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