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POTD: Sub-MOA Remington 700 in .300 BLK (The syringe powered trigger release is also pretty cool)
Matt sent us a photo of his Remington 700 chambered in 300 Blackout. I like the nifty trigger release device, thats one way to eliminate human error when testing accuracy. Matt wrote … Remington 700 in 300 blk. Nightforce SHV 4-14 LaRue mount Silencer co osprey. Hyskore DLX rest And my own reloaded subsonic rounds. The first […]
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New Magnifiers From UTG
Leapers has been manufacturing gear for shooting and hunting enthusiasts since 1992. In that time they’ve made countless new and innovative products from armor to bipods to optics with a focus on niche products. At SHOT Show this past January their booth was one of the largest, and the selection was incredible. Something the company […]
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City Slickers Pay Attention: Zero for 50/200 Yards at 10
While we have posted a few targets in the past, I am always keen to share the goodies with you all for when a trip out to the country is not in the cards. Matt from JerkingTheTrigger created a great little target based on Frank Proctor’s methods to assist with setting up a firearm for […]
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.45 ACP Lethal… A Long Ways!
IraqVeteran8888 continues his “how long is XXX lethal to?” video this time going up in bullet diameter to .45 inches. The nearly half-inch bullet is lethal to a surprisingly long way. While limited by their own accuracy (I will give them credit for trying to shoot .45 out of a handgun or rifle over 200 […]
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Textron’s LSAT Program Unveils 7.62mm Plastic-Cased Machine Gun Mockup
The Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP), which includes the program formerly called Lightweight Small Arms Technologies (LSAT) has unveiled a new scaled-up 7.62mm machine gun that fires a larger variant of that program’s cylindrical plastic-cased 7.62mm ammunition. Military.com’s KitUp! reports: TAMPA, Fla. — Textron Systems showed off its newest effort to develop an ultra-light 7.62mm […]
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BCM Gunfighter 1911
Bravo Company USA recently debuted their new Gunfighter 1911, a collaboration between BCM’s Gunfighter instructors and the 1911 makers Wilson Combat. They retail at a hefty $3290, currently you can reserve one and they’ll be shipped out as they’re completed. These 1911s have the 70 series safety however, so no sales to CA, MD or […]
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The Korean Daewoo Precision Industries DH40
The Korean Daewoo DH40 is the .40 S&W consumer version of the Daewoo Precision Industries K5 pistol issued to officers in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. It began production in 1989 and is a relatively conventional short recoil Browning-style-locking pistol. What makes it unique is the trigger. It can be fired in single action, double action and […]
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TFBTV: Top 5 Best Assault Rifles
An assault rifle has to meet a certain set of criteria: It must be select-fire and use an intermediate cartridge. In this video we explain what our favorites are, factoring in accuracy, controllability, and most importantly how fun it is to shoot! Also I anticipate this, so let me state it here: The AK is […]
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Police Department Guns’ “actually fall apart”
When I hear about a problem with a Glock, I know its going to be a Glock chambered in .40 S&W. The Bardstown, KY POlice Department are replacing their Glock 23 pistols after the guns started falling apart from hairline cracks they developed. Officers who cannot bring their own gun to work, or use one of the […]
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Cimarron Eliminator 8
Cimarron announced a new revolver: the Eliminator 8. This new single-action wheel gun features a 4.75″ octagonal barrel (hence the “8” in the name.) The new Eliminator 8 has Army-style grips and a pre-war frame that is color case hardened. The cylinder and barrel are blued. Eliminator 8 revolvers are available in both .357 Magnum […]
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50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary Vs. Engine
Do not ask "why", instead as "why not?". Our door friend Andrew takes a Serbu BFG-50A, loads it up with .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary rounds and sees what kind of damage it can do to a large engine.
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POTD: The Smurf Gun
TFB writer Timothy Yan sent us a photo of a Short Barreled AR-15 chambered in 6.5 Grendal he recently shot. The gun was being used to demonstrate the new high capacity 6.5 Grendel steel magazine by Elander. I like it. Thanks Tim.
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The UPS Suppressor Shipping Situation Clarified
A reader emailed us to say that the UPS policy is not nearly as draconian as we thought. They are not banning the shipment of suppressors, but only allowing FFLs to ship suppressors. A TFB reader emailed us saying … This move was a clarification of the existing policy. The policy is in place to keep […]
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New Vepr Shotgun From K-Var
Shotguns have long been favored by many gun owners for home defense and are also used by the military and law enforcement for tactical purposes. After all it isn’t just about the shotgun’s ability to punch a massive hole in its target, they’re also handy for breaching walls, blowing the locks off doors, and, with […]
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Aimpoint PRO Optic Survives Housefire
Aimpoint makes the M68 CCO, a red dot sight that is rugged and tough enough for military use, and their others models, like the PRO are just as tough, as homeowner Paul Riddell found out in February. Recoil Web tells the story: Paul Riddell had a shitty winter. He lost his Minnesota home to a […]
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Death to Plastic Army Men! – The PaperShooter on KickStarter
Already in full production, but on KickStarter for “Marketing” is the PaperShooter Zombie Slayer, a hybrid airsoft gun using formed paper pellets for ammunition. But, production does not mean its out-of-the-box ready to shoot, its a kit that you must assemble yourself. I struggled for a long time (no, really… all of about 5 seconds) […]
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Motorized Weapons Cleaning System by BLAZnTECH
Now here is something that I really wish I had during my time in the Corps… the BLAZnTECH motorized weapons cleaning system. Its so simple, its brilliant. A rotating brush for cleaning the chamber of an AR (or other components with suitable attachments). BLAZnTECH is taking pre-orders for the MWCS now. The entry price is […]
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Savage Shipping New A17
Announced earlier this year, Savage Arms is now shipping their new semi-automatic rifle chambered for the 17 HMR. The rifle, called the A17, uses a delayed blowback action to overcome the problems that other manufacturers have experienced in making rifles chambered for these rounds. Savage Arms explains the rifle’s action in this video: From Savage Arms: […]
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Review: Rise Armament RA-331 Long-Range Rifle
If you are looking for a turn key, ready to shoot, accurized AR15 there aren’t many choices out there. Before I go into too much detail about the rifle I want to get the MSRP out of the way, $2530 without optics or $3013 with a Leupold Mark AR. It is on the premium end of the […]
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