Israeli Bul Armory has announced the launch of the new Bul Optics sub-brand and introduced the first two products of the new brand – the MS-1 and MS-2 handgun reflex sights. Both MS-1 and MS-2 are open-emitter sights with the former featuring a more rugged hood [Read More…]
Review of the Meopta Meopro Optika6 1-6×24 RD First Focal Plane riflescope with the MRAD reticle. Sometimes reviews take months to prepare, sometimes they just appear by pure chance. This is a case of the latter. As I visited a dealer, he showed me the scope in [Read More…]
Down in Refugio, Texas at Bridle Iron South Training Facility the crew of TFB and TFBTV were onsite to try out some ATN and Crimson Trace products. Like many of you, I only know of Crimson Trace from their history of laser systems. Well, they are making traditional [Read More…]
Earlier this year, Leupold Optics relaunched their BX-T binocular that features a mil-rad reticle for ranging targets. I happen to like binoculars and work on range estimation, so I immediately requested a sample from Leupold. Some people would easily write this off [Read More…]
The British Army have selected the Thermis CS thermal imaging system to fulfil their requirement for a Sniper In-Line Low Light System or SILLS. The contract was awarded following an international tender and is worth up to $11.5 million. The initial order is for 500 [Read More…]
During a recent trip to Texas, I got my hands on one of the new Brushline Pro series optics from Crimson Trace. Our staff had access to a variety of these optics, and I ended up with the 4-16×50 BDC. Designed with the hunter in mind, I mounted this scope atop a [Read More…]
With the driven hunt season just around the corner, Zeiss seems to be on fire with new releases for all sorts of hunting and sports shooting. Just a few days ago, the Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Precision Rifle Scope was released, and it’s now time for the Zeiss V8 family [Read More…]
In a recent online Press Conference, the Austrian optics manufacturer Kahles released their first-ever thermal imaging products. Named HELIA TI these thermal imaging devices come in either a 25 mm or a 35 mm version, where the larger number means better thermal [Read More…]
Swarovski Optik enters the world of thermal imaging with their new model tM35. The tM35 works both as a thermal imaging handheld and clip-on device and was introduced at a recent online Press Conference attended by TFB. Swarovski Optik @ TFB: New Swarovski Smartscope [Read More…]
Scouting ahead can prove valuable, especially when pursuing game. For this, binoculars are almost unmatched. Maven has been known to produce quality optics for those looking to observe at a distance. To this end, the optics company has just released another in its C [Read More…]
Zeiss has come out with a new line of long-range precision riflescopes. The Zeiss LRP S5 has some impressive features for use in long-range competition or hunting. They will come in 3-18×50 or 5-25×56. They will also feature either an MOA or MRAD reticle. [Read More…]
In 2019 TFB were the first to discover the new Heckler & Koch HK417P model. To the best of our knowledge, this is the rifle we’re looking at in the front row. The HK417P was made for Austria and is a combination of the HK417 assault rifle and G28 precision [Read More…]
Despite the ongoing dispute between Heckler & Koch and Haenel which has ground the Bundeswehr’s G36 replacement program to a halt the next optic to be mounted on Germany’s future service rifle has been selected. The Bundeswehr began their search for a [Read More…]
James was initially not hot on the Leupold Delta Point Micro red dot optic, but he agreed to review one on his Glock 19X anyways. It’s got a weird layout and a small window, but Leupold, and many Delta Point Micro users, all sing its praises as a small, low profile, and durable red dot. [Read More…]
At a recent event, I had the opportunity to try out the Crimson Trace Hardline 2-7×32 scope with BDC for 300 Blackout. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to run it long-term (the event was only a couple of days). Due to the stupid ammo shortages, I could [Read More…]
Good afternoon and welcome back to another edition of the Friday Night Lights series. Today we will show and tell about tricked-out spotting scopes. These spotting scopes have been set up for nighttime observation with a bunch of accessories. As always, the Friday [Read More…]
When it comes to pistol competition, divisions that allow optics are where all of the action is. However, not long ago, the optics and guns they went on made it nearly impossible to afford to get into the sport. As lower-priced, higher-quality pistols have found their [Read More…]
Over the last half-decade, Low-Power Variable Optics (LPVO) have exploded in popularity. Although the ever-popular red dot and magnifier combo still remains popular and perhaps a favorite for many, there is no disputing the LPVO platform has many advantages and unique [Read More…]
If you’re looking for the ultimate in precision shooting, Swarovski and Kahles have just announced the introduction of the K624i scope paired with the highly precise SKMR4 reticle. The new optic/reticle combination was announced to the public on October 1st and it [Read More…]
Beretta owners rejoice! Ernest Langdon at Langdon Tactical has provided a solution to a problem many 92 owners face, namely, proper mounting of optics. For years the solution has been dovetail mounted plates but those faced the problem of sitting far too high above [Read More…]
One of the most affordable and top-rated LPVOs in the business has been reborn with new features and capabilities. The Optics Planet Atibal XP8 OPMOD Edition is the newest iteration of the popular Atibal low-power variable optic specifically geared towards three gun [Read More…]
A recent trip that the TFB crew took out to Southeast Texas involved a lot of optics. Thanks to a sponsorship by both ATN Corp and Crimson Trace, the TFB crew was able to mount a bunch of different optics, light, and laser options on a variety of rifles and pistols to [Read More…]
The new Aimpoint Acro P-2 was announced in May of this year and shortly after TFB received a sample to review. It’s been two and a half years since we reviewed their Acro P-1, so we looked forward to examining what was new and improved with this model. Aimpoint @ [Read More…]
Rangefinders are becoming a very common and almost ubiquitous piece of kit for every shooter and hunter. SIG Sauer Electro-Optics has just announced the release of two additional rangefinding optical devices to their rapidly expanding lineup – the KILO10K [Read More…]
As low power variable optics (LPVO) technology has advanced, we’ve seen an increase in both quality and capability. Primary Arms has been known to release optics with both of these attributes, and do so at a price that’s attainable. The latest is the SLx [Read More…]
TFB’s visit to DSEI 2021 last week took in a range of new small arms but one of the most futuristic systems we had the chance to examine was the ARCAS or Assault Rifle Combat App System from Elbit Systems. ARCAS is a difficult concept to define, part optic, part [Read More…]
Beretta USA have introduced a new pistol to their venerable 90 series, the red-dot optic-ready 92X RDO. The new Beretta features a slide cut to mount five optics plate options. It also boasts a short reset trigger, front slide serrations and aggressively textured [Read More…]
I think it’s safe to say that most of us have more than one long gun in the safe. Whether it’s a shotgun and an AR, multiple ARs, or some cool combo of them all, they need a sighting system. Red dots have become a standard for optics. Simple, reliable, and [Read More…]
X-Vision Optics is a Minnesota-based company that focuses on providing customers with infrared night vision devices for hunting. The X-Vision Optics XANR100 Night Vision Rangefinder combines a number of technologies and features to give the customer a capable, [Read More…]
AGM Global Vision are adding laser rangefinders to their Rattler series of thermal weapon sights. Anyone who has used a thermal device knows the difficulty to accurately determine the range to objects out in the dark. The addition of a laser rangefinder (LRF) takes out [Read More…]
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