The shooting range pictured above (including the weather) makes me really jealous. The new RAW-10 6.5 Creedmoor rifle from Red Arrow Weapons doesn’t look bad either. The Midnight Bronze Cerakote finish really shines, and the package should be capable of accurate [Read More…]
Rock River Arms is well known for their quality AR-15 rifles, but they’ve just announced a brand new precision bolt action rifle, the RBG-1S series. RRA actually ran a soft launch of the RBG-1S at SHOT Show 2019 but took their time to hone it. Early examples featured [Read More…]
When it comes to long-range target shooting, and long-distance hunting as well, two of the most popular cartridges on the block are from the Creedmoor family in 6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor. Keeping in step with those trends, Federal Premium has expanded their Gold [Read More…]
TFB has written a lot about the German manufacturer C.G. Haenel lately, but the dust seems to have settled a little. First, they won the tender for Germany’s next army weapon, then they didn’t. It’s all quite confusing even for those who are trying to [Read More…]
Bear Creek Arsenal has released a guide to the Perfect Hunting Calibers and their associated game. Most of you are probably enjoying the fall weather with the lush green forests starting to turn to autumn colors and all manner of critters starting to prepare for the [Read More…]
Springfield Armory can craft and produce a lot of high-quality firearm platforms, but bolt-action rifles was never on that list… until now. Today they have debuted their Model 2020 Waypoint bolt-action rifle that boasts a bevy of premium features and looks to [Read More…]
In December of last year, TFB first reported on a forthcoming new bolt-action rifle from SIG Sauer, the Cross. SIG gave us a better look at this bolt gun at SHOT 2020, and TFB TV got their hands on one as well. With an initial offering of three calibers and two finish [Read More…]
If you’re in the long-range precision shooting game, by now you’re likely to be well familiar with 6.5 Creed. Designed by Hornady for Creedmoor Sports in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor is essentially a necked down .30 TC. A few years ago, USSOCOM (i.e. US Special [Read More…]
The US Army is forging ahead with the evaluation of the prototype Next Generation Squad Weapon rifles and automatic rifles and it has been confirmed that U.S. Special Operations Command is both involved in the program and watching its developments closely. SOCOM has [Read More…]
Daniel Defense recently added three new upgraded versions to their DD5 lineup. This expanded the DD5’s lineup in terms of barrel length, caliber, and overall features. This overhaul makes the DD5 series of rifles more attune to the customer’s needs. [Read More…]
The Mk 13 Sniper Rifle in .300 Win Mag is being phased out and replaced by a semi-automatic platform in 6.5 Creedmoor. With that change there is of course a change in ammunition and Hornady are happy to announce that they got the contract for the consumables. [Read More…]
Evocatus Strategic is a relatively new company specialized in building AK pattern rifles. If you visit their website, you’ll see that they are focused on building rifles chambered in non-mainstream AK calibers such as the 6.5 Grendel and 9x39mm Their latest [Read More…]
Wilson Combat and renowned firearms expert Paul Howe have been cooperating for quite a long time and the results of their collaboration are always great firearms such as the Paul Howe Tactical 5.56 Carbine or Paul Howe Signature Glock Pistols. The latest firearm they [Read More…]
Last year, I wrote an article about what handgun I would choose if I could only own one handgun and had to get rid of everything else. Typically, this will be a conversation I have with like-minded shooters at dinner and then we will debate the rest of dinner about our [Read More…]
This year will mark the 18th year the National Rifle Association has recognized firearms and gear with the Golden Bullseye Award. The awards won’t actually be given out until the NRA’s Annual Meetings & Exhibits in April 2020, but they’ve [Read More…]
NEMO recoil reduction bolt carrier group and buffer system, the heart of unbelievably soft recoiling NEMO rifles, is now available as a separate retrofit kit for AR-10 pattern rifles. By installing the NEMO recoil reduction kit into your 308 gas gun, you should be able [Read More…]
FN introduces their brand new 6.5 Creedmoor version of the famous SCAR Heavy. Get all the details about this rifle here. Who’s got a SCAR? What kind of precision are you seeing from this platform in the other calibers? Read more at: ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our [Read More…]
Out on the FN booth, on a pedestal all of its own, was the new FN Mk48 Mod. 2 6.5CM light machine gun, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, it was a response to a US Special Operations Command tender for a version of the 7.62×51 Mk48, a larger calibre variant of FN’s [Read More…]
FN unveiled two new additions to its civilian lineup at this year’s SHOT Show. In an effort to add even more range to the SCAR20s, FN released a new variant chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The FN 509 series also received a new addition with the FN 509 Compact. FN [Read More…]
For spring 2020 availability, Lapua is releasing a large rifle primer 6.5 Creedmoor case. In 2016 Lapua released their first 6.5 Creedmoor case, but only with a small primer. Then it was said to be for “accuracy reasons“. This time, the key selling point is [Read More…]
The steady roll to 6.5 Creedmoor long range domination continues as FN announces the release of the SCAR 20S in a new caliber. Banking on the SOCOM support of 6.5CM in the MK20 SSR, FN decided to release the Creedmoor SCAR In the 20S long range platform as match-grade [Read More…]
Although I don’t have enough time with it yet, I think the 6.5 Creedmoor is a great round. Low recoil combined with great performance, two very important boxes for me. I don’t reload, and I don’t plan to. However it is interesting to see how the [Read More…]
Six Point Five Creedmoor – it’s not new, but expect to hear and read more about this caliber as the “Department of the Navy Office: Naval Sea Systems Command” is looking to buy MK110K1 uppers from Knight’s Armament Co. The upper is supposed to [Read More…]
Federal Ammunition will be launching an exclusive line of ammunition together with MeatEater. Ranging from .223 Rem to .338 Lapua Magnum, the MeatEater line will (initially) include no less than 18 different calibers. If you are using calibers like .270 Win, 30-06, 300 [Read More…]
A Nebraska State Senator, Tom Brewer and his son-in-law, Dalton Boden just took first place in the International T-Class Multigun Competition. The competition was held in Bulgaria from September 27-29, 2019. Not only did they take first place, but Senator Brewer did [Read More…]
Daniel Defense announced the next three new additions to their existing DD5 line today. Each model accepts standard Magpul SR25/M110 pattern magazines, and some are available in multiple chamberings. These include 308 Winchester, 260 Remington, and 6.5 Creedmoor. [Read More…]
The world of firearms is constantly evolving with new trends and fresh popular styles. While shooting guns long distances is not something new, the popularity of it quite possibly has never been stronger. Being able to push technology and an individual shooter’s [Read More…]
Every summer Kimber is known for releasing one-of-a-kind firearms in a limited production run that showcases their abilities as craftsmen and firearm manufacturers. The newest offering for the summer of 2019 is truly a classic with the unveiling of the Kimber Classic [Read More…]
As the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) starts today at The Tampa Convention Center (Florida) FN will be showing a prototype of a 6.5 Creedmoor Mk 48 Mod 2 Machine Gun. SOFIC is described as the premier venue for the SOF community to interact with [Read More…]
Remington has taken their 700 Mountain Stainless rifle and now chambered it in 6.5 Creedmoor to the delight of many hunters and shooters alike. The rise to fame that the 6.5 Creedmoor is experiencing is like none other, and Remington wanted to make sure their Model 700 [Read More…]