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[EnforceTac 2023] High End Finnish Cans: Silent Steel Suppressors
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves visits with the Finns of Silent Steel to hear (pun) about their high end European suppressors at EnforceTac. According to Silent Steel’s “About Us” page: Silent Steel is a Finnish producer of weapon parts and accessories. The products are designed to suit the requirements of different […]
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[EnforceTac 2023] The Haenel CR Series of German Piston-Operated AR Carbines
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EnforceTac 2023 to get a rundown of the Haenel CR Series of short stroke piston operated AR-type carbines made in Germany. Check today’s video for more details. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below […]
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The Top 5 Handguns of IWA and EnforceTac 2023
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves runs down the Top 5 Handguns from IWA 2023 and EnforceTac 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. What are the 5 best handguns of the German SHOT Show 2023? You’ll just have to watch to find out. Consider supporting us at patreon.com/tfbtv ««« APPAREL IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: […]
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[IWA 2023] Sabatti’s Reasonable Italian Bolt Action Rifles Coming to the US
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting the Sabatti booth. Sabatti is a 300-year-old barrel and firearm manufacturer, known outside of the US for making excellent bolt actions. However, this company is not well-known inside the US. That’s about to change, as Sabatti’s rifles are going to start being imported […]
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[IWA 2023] NEW Pulsar Thermal Rifle Scopes
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA discussing Pulsar’s new Thermion rifle scopes coming for 2023. The new models include laser rangefinders and/or digital optic capability in addition to other features, such as BDCs, recording, and app interfacing. Check today’s video for all the details. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» […]
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[IWA 2023] A Pistol Chassis for (almost) Every Gun: The Donaustahl Odin 2
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA visiting a German company Donaustahl to see the minimalistic, modular, Odin 2 universal pistol chassis. By bolting onto the Picatinny rail, this accessory will work with almost any modern handgun. See the vid for more details. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: […]
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[IWA 2023] New Quality Budget Optics from Primary Arms
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the Primary Arms booth during IWA 2023 to look at Primary Arms’ new high-quality budget optics for 2023, including new scopes for rifles, prism optics, and a new pistol optic using the ACSS reticle. Check today’s video for details. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» […]
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[IWA 2023] New Bergara Wilderness Carbon Bolt Action Rifle
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting Bergara to hear about their new Wilderness Thumbhole Carbon series of bolt-action hunting rifles. According to Bergara: The B-14 Wilderness Series® embody pure performance. Real-world feature sets like fluted bolts, specialized coatings, and stock options that can withstand the rugged and unforgiving wilderness, […]
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[IWA 2023] Custom Made Bolt Action Bullpup Rifles with GREAT Triggers
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 to visit with MK Machining, an American company that manufactures high-end bolt action bullpup rifles and bullpup chassis. They can custom-build a bullpup with your barreled action or supply one for your custom build, and they make a phenomenal trigger, which is very uncommon […]
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Friday Night Lights: Fero D-51 NVGs AKA Colonial Marine Space Binos
Welcome to Friday Night Lights where I showcase and review night vision and thermal-related items. I suspect the featured image of today’s article may have intrigued you to check out these old night vision binoculars. The Fero D-51 is a German-made night vision binocular that was used in the 80s and in some famous films. […]
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[IWA 2023] Very Fine German 2011: The STP Loki
James is back at IWA 2023 talking to STP (“Sport Target Pistols”) about their high-end 1911s and 2011s. In today’s episode, STP goes over the features of the extremely high-end German 2011, the STP Loki. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below to […]
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K&M Aerospace Releases the SCAR Handler for NRCH Models
Those of you who own, or at least have handled the Non-Reciprocating Charging Handle (NRCH for short) FN SCAR may have noticed that the stock version of said charging handle has stuck out from the side of the gun. This can be anywhere from annoying to some, to downright frustrating to others, especially when it […]
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New Operator DMR Series Rifles from Rock River Arms
Rock River Arms begins the year by releasing the Operator DMR series (Designated Marksman Rifle), with no less than four models chambered for .308/7.62×51 and two models chambered in .223/5.56 NATO. The .308 version comes in two barrel lengths, 16″ or 20″, with an optional SilencerCo Chimera 300 suppressor. The .223 DMRs also come in 16″ […]
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New Hawke Optics Frontier 34 Long Range Riflescopes
The Frontier 34 first focal plane riflescopes from Hawke Optics come in either 3-18×50 or 5-30×56, and both come with two illuminated reticle options: Mil Pro Ext and MOA Pro Ext. Depending on the model, you can change the height of these riflescopes by up to 46 MRAD or 158 MOA. There are 11 levels […]
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[EnforceTac 2023] The Spuhr BAM: An Innovative Red Dot & Magnifier Mount
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the CZ booth to visit Hakan Spuhr and check out his new BAM mount. According to Spuhr’s description: The Ballistic Adjustable Mount (BAM) is intended to provide Aimpoint M4 sight’s with multiple distance settings. It comes as standard with settings for either 5,56 or 7,62 and […]
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POTD: H&K with Combined Joint Task Force in Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
The hungriest beast of them all on this blog is our Photo Of The Day. It consumes hundreds of images every month, and it has been doing so for over 9 years. Today we offer a bunch of images from the Al Asad Air Base, in Iraq. This military airbase is located in the western Iraqi […]
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HHV Launches the American-Made ATE_Lite Ballistic Helmet
Hard Head Veterans (HHV) as can be inferred by their name is a Veteran owned and operated manufacturer of ballistic helmets and other protective headgear. Located in Sweetwater, Texas, Hard Head Veterans has been attempting to establish itself in the highly competitive but small market of ballistic and protective headwear for shooters and operators. HHV […]
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[IWA 2023] The Perun X16 Rifle is Pretty Amazing
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting Slovenian manufacturer, Tinck Arms, to see their Perun X16 rifle. According to marketing materials about the Perun: A balanced mid-length General Purpose piston Rifle – This 16″ barreled 5.56 NATO chambered GPR is anything but your basic 16″ rifle by Tinck Arms. Smooth shooting piston reliability […]
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[IWA 2023] A Turkish SCAR at IWA? Not Really…
Is that a SCAR? No, no it isn’t. But it kinda looks like one! James is at IWA 2023 visiting the Hunt Group to see the SCX12, a SCAR lookalike Turkish shotgun coming to the US. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below […]
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POTD: High Angle Shooting Training at Arta Beach, Djibouti
Top of the day and welcome to our Photo Of The Day! It’s fantastic to see the M110 SASS in the wild, on a tripod. You see a U.S. Army National Guard soldier, assigned to Task Force Wolfhound, East Africa Response Force (EARF), conducting high angle shooting training at Arta Beach, Djibouti, in 2022. If, […]
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