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POTD: MG3 Vehicle Ring Mount
David writes … Received a German MG3 ring mount from RTG Parts recently. FedEx guy didn’t seem too happy about it. Looks to be in great mechanical shape. Now I just need to figure out where to mount it. ha. I can see why the delivery guy was not happy about moving that large piece […]
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FNH USA Shows Off New 7.62×39 Mk. 17 SCAR Prototype
The FN-made 7.62×39 SCAR, long rumored to be a dead project, has resurfaced. FNH USA was showing off a variant of the Mk. 17 SCAR Heavy at the 2015 Association of the United States Army annual meeting this week. The rifle is apparently in the earlier stages of development, as it appears to have a rapid […]
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Filipino Journalists Arm Themselves
Filipino Journalists have been facing bribery or death when it comes to reporting corruption in the Philippines. There was a massacre in 2009. 32 journalists were murdered by gunmen associated with a former governor. This video documents some journalists taking up arms to protect their freedoms and lives. One thing, in this video, popped […]
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Big 3 East: ALG Defense RMR 6 Second Mount
At Big 3 East, ALG Defense showed off their new 6 Second Mount. The 6 Second mount was originally made with an Aimpoint T1 in mind. Well now they have offered it so you can use an RMR if you want. The ALG Defense 6-Second Mount was designed when a counter-terrorism unit approached ALG with […]
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Swedish AT-4 RPG
Check out this teaser video form Triggers on The Military Channel. They fire RPGs and blow stuff up. Much better than Tannerite explosions.
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To Dummy, or not to Dummy
Obviously I’m not asking the reader if they are a dummy. The topic of this article is about Dummies, Snap Caps, and other assorted types of simulated non firing ammunition. Dummies are an extremely important tool when used correctly. Unfortunately I don’t think they have the presence that they should in the shooting world of […]
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Slow Motion AK
I love slow motion video, and this one is one of the best. With the cover and other parts removed, the AK is like your own cut away gun and it is functional. It is so mesmerizing watching the AK cycle. I am surprised how the piston does not bind when resetting. You can see […]
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RPGs With Forgotten Weapons…Because They’re Awesome!
RPGs. Who hasn’t considered getting their hands on one just once – once! – and unloading on something, be it a building, vehicle, or some other inanimate object. The appeal is certainly there, and although it cannot be considered forgotten, the RPG-7 recently found its way onto Forgotten Weapons’ YouTube channel. The RPG-7 was designed […]
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New Russian Valdai PK 130 Optical Sight with Cornersight
The Valdai PK 130 reflex sight, designed for assault rifles and machine guns, has been announced by the Russian company JUPITER. It is based on their sight which was adopted by the Russian Army with the designation 1 P 90. The optic is 60mm in width with a 1 MOA reticle in the center. The system is adjustable in […]
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CZ Announces CZ 806 Bren 2 Improved Modular Assault Rifle
Czech small arms manufacturer Česká zbrojovka has introduced an improved, lighter variant of its 805 Bren rifle, called the 806 Bren 2. Altair.com reports: By the end of 2015, the Czech national arms manufacturer Ceska Zbrojovka provide the army last game of the ordered four years ago, 17,678 rifles CZ 805 Bren subkarabinków A1 and A2 […]
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Angel Armor announces Ally One
Angel Armor out of Fort Collins, Colorado has released some new ballistic protection called the Ally One Level IIIA. It seems to be shaped in the size of a rectangle. Not sure if it is meant to be worn in a vest, or just carried in some sort of bag. From the press release- Phil […]
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.22LR Versus Light Bulbs By 22Plinkster
.22LR is a popular round for many reasons from its soft report to its minimal recoil – and, of course, it’s just plain fun. It was designed in 1887 by the J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company, and if you really want to trace its roots all the way back they technically began with the […]
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Magnetic shotshell pellets
The popular Youtube user Taofledermaus has put some interesting things in his shotgun, much to our entertainment, but probably to the disadvantage of his own equipment. This time he had the idea to use magnetic balls as buckshot, loaded into 12 gauge shells. He experiments with two types, one a solid clot of magnetic balls, and […]
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PSA- catching a squib load
I don’t think there is a single shooting event/competition, civilian or military, where it is declared in the safety brief, that everyone present is a range officer and has the right to call out an unsafe act or situation, on behalf of the whole group. Often times we listen to this and nod our heads […]
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AR sentry gun contraption
A group called NYC CNC has put together a video on creating a sentry contraption jig that assisted with a computer program, can automatically detect a target, then the shooter uses a string to pull the trigger. They say that everything can be made for $150, and it seems to work pretty well at the […]
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Grant Cunningham’s Take on the Bullpup Rifle
Author and firearms trainer Grant Cunningham put together a series of articles on bullpup rifles for defensive purposes. Grant takes a close look at the use of bullpup rifles generally and the Steyr AUG specifically. Grant has been a long-time user and advocate of the FAL rifle, but is also very skilled with the use of […]
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Gamo Releases “Big Cat” 1250 Air Rifle
I swear Gamo is like Mercedes, BMW, and Audi following the “One Sausage, Many Lengths” product philosophy. Latest to the sausage fest is the “Big Cat” 1250 DX break-action air rifle. I’m sorry, but I utterly dislike the name. .177 caliber can hardly be called “Big Cat” when its more like a tamed pussy cat. While […]
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AR-15 Forum Myths to Stop Perpetuating
Funker Tactical spends some time with a former Marine grunt reviewing the myths that are common spewed forth on the various gun forums. Typically, they are based in pseudo-fact and quasi-bullsh*t rooted in (in)experience. They include: Resting your magazine on the ground (monopod). Yes, you can put your weight on it and a in-spec magazine […]
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ANSWER: Saturday Whatsit
Now, it’s time for the big reveal, what rifle does yesterday’s mystery part come from? Scroll down for the answer! The answer is the Robinson Armament Company M96 Expeditionary Rifle! Congrats to commenters Arashi and Mark Hartmann, who got it right! I spent this weekend at fellow TFB author Alex C’s place, weighing the wide variety […]
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Saturday Whatsit
Here at TFB, we were doing a little evaluating this weekend, and had a lot of interesting gun parts laying around the shop, so I thought “why not have a little fun?” So, below is an image of a rifle part, and I am tasking you, our readers, with guessing what it is and what weapon […]
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