Now here is a wildcat that I can get behind. The .30 ARX is an immediately semi-auto AR-15 compatible cartridge. It’s nothing special from a manufacturing standpoint; as the cartridge creator claims, the .30 ARX is simply a necked-up 6.5 Grendel to accept common [Read More…]
If it wasn’t so absurdly cool, this would just be absurd. YouTube user SpecificLove has posted up a detailed how-to video on creating a PVC-based revolving cylinder blowgun. The PVC design has enough power to pop a balloon with darts or “pierce an apple [Read More…]
Legacy Sports International is a Reno, Nevada, based company that is the sole supplier for Howa rifles not just nationally but globally. Howa rifles are manufactured by the Howa Machinery Company, which was originally founded in 1907 and is known for producing firearms [Read More…]
For the collector of firearms owned by famous people in history, Rock Island’s next auction holds a weapon that could be the centerpiece of any collection: An M1 rifle, the “deadliest rifle in the world”, owned by John F. Kennedy: This M1 started from [Read More…]
Now this is a move I’ll admit I did not see coming, but am very much a fan of. Ruger has released a hardwood stock variant of their 10/22 and American Rifle hybrid American Rimfire. The new version comes complete with all the normal American Rifle goodies [Read More…]
Pachmayr is now selling Diamond Pro Series grips for the Ruger LCR, SP101 and GP100 revolvers. This is an extension of the line introduced for the Taurus revolvers in 2013 and then expanded for the Smith & Wesson revolvers in 2014. This line of grips takes its name [Read More…]
While I would never zero a rifle without shooting a group, those with a supremely accurate system or low ammo budget would be keen to watch the NSSF video on zeroing your rifle in two shots. The key is to hold the rifle at the point of aim and to then move the cross [Read More…]
Nigel saw this photo on the Australian Defense Force’s Facebook page showing one of Australia’s new AuSteyr EF88 rifle (the latest evolution of the Steyr AUG) with an interesting camo pattern painted on. Australian Army soldiers from 1st Battalion, Royal [Read More…]
In a rather swift reaction to “Cecil the Lions” unfortunate (and illegal) demise, Delta, United, & American Airlines have all banned the cargo shipment of hunting trophies on their aircraft. The ban is largely symbolic as most big-game hunters are [Read More…]
Here is an interesting video to help train officers about the dangers of distance and knife attacks. The speed of the first attack is rather impressive. Some of this information seems out of date and of course more training and speed draws can help alleviate some [Read More…]
Sightmark recently introduced of a series of pistol mounted lasers. Called the ReadyFire Pistol Laser Series, the initial offering has four models: R5 – full size, red laser (2x AG13 batteries) CR5 – compact size, red laser (CR2 battery) G5 – full [Read More…]
Just in time for hunting season Stevens is coming out with some new additions to their 320 line: 20-gauge pump shotguns. The new additions include four models in two field-grade and two security versions. The field-grade versions come in both standard and youth-size. As [Read More…]
The Streamlight TLR6 is a versatile subcompact pistol light that’s actually the first of its kind, a subcompact light that works both as a red laser and as an LED illuminator. It’s a great addition for any pistol and is made, among others, to fit the Glock [Read More…]
Gunwebsites has a kickstarter to fund making identification playing cards, similar to the old aircraft identification playing cards, but with AK style rifles printed on them. If you are interested in supporting them, you can go to their kickstarter page.
In this TFB TV review, James gets to try out Magpul’s new “Zhukov,” a folding and telescoping AK-47 stock built from the ground up with the Kalashnikov in mind. Is the relative budget price of $99 worth it for this polymer folder? James tells you in this video. The gun used is a [Read More…]
I suppose this is a little “big brother-y” but the tech is still kind of cool. I can see the utility in certain professions–namely the one they discuss. The other interesting feature (they discuss in the video) is for detecting maintenance issues. [Read More…]
They’re back! The saga of the Swiss Arms and Cz858 in Canada has finally come to a close. A year ago it looked like these rifles were about to be banned and seized, but that decision has finally been reversed. Here’s a timeline of the highlights and a [Read More…]
A man in East Texas decided to take care of an armadillo pest in his yard. The man is from Marietta, southwest of Texarkana and at around 3 a.m. on Thursday morning he spotted the armadillo on his property and opened fire. He used a .38spl revolver and shot three times [Read More…]
Our friend Gabor Vass of Kaliber Info sent us this photo of a prototype flare pistol convention. The pistol is a Soviet SPSh-2 Flare Pistol converted to 9 mm R Knall (.38 blank ammo) + 28 mm rubber bullet. The original SPSh Flare Pistol dates back to WWII and was [Read More…]
Bad news for those looking forward to the latest Israeli Kalashnikov rifle: IWI’s launch of the Galil ACE to the US market has been delayed, according to a post on the US division’s Facebook page: As all of you know, we have been seriously delayed in [Read More…]
In a head-scratching ruling, the ATF has reclassified 40mm practice (“chalk”) rounds and 40mm flares as “destructive devices”, putting them in the same category as actual explosive 40mm grenade ammunition. While several sources have covered this [Read More…]
The FAL is a rifle that needs no introduction for our readers. The tilt-locking, short-stroke piston operated 7.62mm Belgian light rifle has been accepted by so many nations and seen so much combat opposite the ubiquitous Soviet AK rifle that it has earned the nickname [Read More…]
If you want to videotape your hunts, Tactacam is a company that’s all about making it happen regardless of what weapon you hunt with. The Illinois-based company is all about coming up with the best ways to record your hunts, from designing cameras to capture [Read More…]
YouTube user JManTime posted up a video on a very unique firearm from WW1 that I would contend that our own Ian from Forgotten Weapons would not know its provenance. The design is a mechanical marvel, if only for the complexity and sheer number of parts that go into the [Read More…]
There are many benefits to reloading from saving money to the ability to customize your loads, and if you’re a reloader you probably have quite a setup devoted to the process. After all, attention to detail is a vital part of reloading ammunition. We’ve all [Read More…]
Miles Vining Time on Target App ReviewIn this video, Miles Vining takes a look at a recent App store app that has been released and is designed to help shooters work on various training drills either in a group or alone by the use of their iPhones. The drills are based on realistic [Read More…]
I haven’t ever been much of a fan of muzzle brakes on a 5.56 AR, but when I was told that I was going to be sent the new Strike Industries Triple Crown Comp I couldn’t think of a reason to not give these headache inducing muzzle devices another chance. Did [Read More…]
Browning announced the expansion of the AB3 line of rifles to include short action calibers. When these bolt action rifles were introduced two years ago, only long action calibers were available. Now Browning will sell these rifles chambered for the following calibers: [Read More…]
Head Down Products announced they were now selling the MORPH holster. This carry rig is convertible from inside the waistband carry to outside the waistband. It does ship with belt clips for both modes of carry. The company uses both leather and Kydex in the [Read More…]
VDC Armory sent us a photo of their Tornado Hunter 5.56. It gets it name from the Tornado Grey finish. The specs are … Custom Tornado Hunter 5.56 Enhanced PHNX 52 Lower and Gen 2 Upper by VDC Armory with Titanium Cerekote. •Fortis HAMMER Charging Handle [Read More…]
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