Have you wanted to stretch out the capabilities of your optics without holding over or adjusting elevation? Axeon Second Zero can extend your mean point-blank range with a simple flip of a lens. By doing so your optic’s zero shifts allowing you to engage targets [Read More…]
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has begun fielding a new standard magnified day optic for its small arms that will allow their infantry to engage adversaries at greater distances. Designated the Squad Common Optic (SCO), the new scope can be fitted to both the M4 [Read More…]
Those of you who are heavily invested in the bolt action rifle game will no doubt be familiar with the Masterpiece Arms Bolt Action Mount. The Bolt Action Mount is a precision machined scope mount meant to mate high-performance rifle optics with Picatinny-equipped [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – And yes as you probably already guessed we also have the Tikka TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor and a Spuhr mount to carry the heavy burden of the Schmidt & Bender 5-45×56 PMII with Pulsar Krypton FXG50 Thermal Clip-On. The 5-45 PMII really is [Read More…]
SIG Sauer have announced a new addition to their P365 family of pistols, the P365X ROMEOZero. The new pistol has a 3.1-inch barrel, a longer P365XL grip module and its slide has a factory installed SIG Sauer ROMEOZero red dot. Retaining the small profile of the P365 [Read More…]
The Family of Weapon Sights – Sniper (FWS-S) uses thermal sensor technology to provide extended lethality and exceptional observation that cuts through haze, fog, smoke and rain day or night. Above you can see the mighty Barrett Firearms M107A1 (M82) in .50 BMG, [Read More…]
Ruger have introduced a new micro-compact carry pistol – the Ruger MAX-9. with a 3.2in barrel, a weight of 18.4 ounces and a standard capacity of the 12+1 it is firmly aimed at the EDC market to compete with pistols like SIG Sauer’s P365 series and [Read More…]
The rapid development in the thermal imaging market doesn’t seem to care about all the difficulties that are happening in the global economy. Pulsar begins the year by releasing the second generation of the Thermion Riflescopes – Thermion 2 XQ38, Thermion 2 XQ50 [Read More…]
Last year Taurus released their freshly updated G3C compact 9mm pistol. Being the successor of the G2C, the G3C (and by extension the G3) received some upgraded features and a new look. I reviewed the G3C upon release last year and if you want my review of the full [Read More…]
The original G3 and G3C are already two of the best handguns for the money, so putting a red dot on top lets them punch way above their weight class. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop shoots the new optics-ready Taurus G3 TORO with NODs. Taurus and night vision, the only two things I love […] [Read More…]
Over the years I have used several different brands and models of red dots. They all have their place and uses and so far I have not found the perfect red dot sight. The Trijicon MRO is my first reflex sight from them and the first Trijicon product I have ever owned. [Read More…]
Looking to transform your high-quality AR-platform or bolt-action rifle from being reasonably accurate to a precision instrument? Then the ultra-compact Schmidt & Bender 5-20×50 PM II Ultra Short might be the answer. This review is also another important piece [Read More…]
We live in interesting times with new technological milestones almost every day. Now it’s time for some weaponized math, as FN Herstal just released their Weapon Mounted Ballistic Calculator called the FN Elity. The system combines a laser rangefinder, an infrared [Read More…]
Meprolight is one of the OG’s of red dot optics and also happens to be one of the most common names when it comes to durable, action-ready red dots. The company has just released their newest red dot – the MEPRO O2. This sight is intended to be an [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and time for another picture taken through the reticle. We’re looking into the Kahles K18i, with the 3GR reticle. There is also an IPSC reticle, but I would prefer the 3GR. The K18i has a slim and streamlined design with all but the necessary [Read More…]
Springfield Armory have announced the launch of a new line of red dot optics for pistols and rifles. The new HEX line launches with two new sights: the WASP, a micro red dot reflex sight designed for concealed carry pistols, and the DRAGONFLY, a standard size red dot [Read More…]
Rapid Defense Package – That’s the Springfield Armory Hellcat‘s name in its latest edition. Paired with the brand new HEX Micro Red Dot, a Gen 2 trigger, a threaded barrel with a self-indexing compensator to tame the muzzle rise, the package looks [Read More…]
After what felt like months of fog, clouds, darkness and other sorts of misery the clouds scattered one morning and the sunrise put some backlight on some clouds. The new Schmidt & Bender 3-21×50 Exos which TFB has for review was pointing in the right [Read More…]
Two years ago at SHOT Show 2019, we saw the Steiner CQT for the first time. At GunFest 2021, the Steiner Rep brought out the Steiner CQT. We were all excited to check it out and the Steiner Rep let me borrow it for a more in-depth review. So let’s dive in and take [Read More…]
Night Vision devices have been all the rage over the last couple of years and I have yet to run into a single person who didn’t want night vision in their collection. That being said, most of those same people probably wouldn’t spend the money it costs to [Read More…]
Leupold has continued to churn out the new optics to start off 2021 for all types of shooters. They just announced the release of their newest sporting optic, the RX-1400i TBR/W Laser Rangefinder. The new rangefinder is loaded with features that should keep you on [Read More…]
SIG Sauer Electro-Optics has been able to perfectly pair their BDX Rifle Scopes with their KILO BDX 2.0 Laser Range Finders. The system links both the scope and rangefinder together via their “Ballistic Data Exchange” (BDX) technology. The rangefinder can [Read More…]
The new Taurus TX22 Competition is an optics ready version of the original TX22. The TX22 Competition is built on the same lower as the original, but with an extended barrel and slide, along with an optics base. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the TX22 Competition and tests the new Bushnell [Read More…]
Topless – that’s what Grace Optics calls the design of their M1 red dot sight because as you can see in the pictures, it lacks a top strap of the housing over the window. The advantage of this design is that it provides a less obstructed field of view which [Read More…]
Leupold have announced that they are adding a 4-24X52mm CDS-ZL2 Illuminated TMOA model with a low-profile elevation dial to their VX-6HD riflescope line. It has a 6:1 zoom, a fast focus eye piece, is available in a number of reticles and weights 23.7oz. KEY FEATURES [Read More…]
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has announced a new addition to the DeltaPoint Pro line which features a 6-MOA dot. I’ve been using various red dots on handguns for over 10 years, and the first one was actually the original Leupold DeltaPoint on the slide of my Glock [Read More…]
US Optics is best known for their expensive, high magnification rifle scopes, but they’ve recently expanded into red dots as well. The new offerings are the TSR-1X, a 20mm micro red dot for carbines, and the DRS series of pistol red dots. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop reviews the US Optics [Read More…]
I would never really have considered the Schmidt & Bender 1.5-8×40 STRATOS, but as I was reviewing the Pulsar Krypton FXG50 thermal front attachment I was in need of a rifle scope with low-to-medium magnification, at least 42 mm front objective lens (for the [Read More…]
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has introduced a new line of riflescopes called the VX-3HD. They all have a 3:1 zoom ratio and Leupold’s CDS-ZL elevation dial which you can use instead of holdovers on the long-range. The line includes 5 new models, from 1.5-5×20 [Read More…]
Leupold has just announced that as part of their new 2021 products lineup, the Mark 5HD riflescope will be given a new cutting edge reticle specifically designed for long-range shooters who need an enhanced degree of speed and precision. The PR2 reticle will feature a [Read More…]