Conventional wisdom for a modern sporting rifle is to set the zero either at 50/200 or 100 yards. This is especially common with standard military sights, which have built-in clocks for bullet drop at extended distances. However, with the advent of red-dot sights (which [Read More…]
It seems that hacking into commercial technology is all the rage these days, including the ability to hack into Tracking Points digital scope that pretty much shoots a rifle for the shooter. In a piece by Wired, a hacker couple recorded how they got into the wifi system [Read More…]
The US Army has been investing heavily in improved sighting and target acquisition systems for dismounted troops. Among these initiatives has been a steady improvement program for night vision systems including rifle sights and monocles. Soldier Systems brings us news [Read More…]
Regular readers of TFB know we’ve covered and tested Lucid optics several times since they began. I’ve always found them to give a lot of value and quality for the money. This new P7 promises the same. It’s good to see they now have this new 4x optic. [Read More…]
EOTech Laser Battery Cap (LBC) is an unique product. I would call it more of an add-on module than just a cap. The EOTech LBC replaces the AA battery compartment on the EOTech 512, 552 holographic weapon sights (HWS) and the latest 518 and 558 model with build-in [Read More…]
Not content to let GoPro continue to dominate the action-camera market, Midland has upped its game with its latest release including Wi-Fi to allow the user to start and stop footage. Further, with the appropriate new application on your phone, you can view, review, and [Read More…]
Last year, I previewed the prototype of the WOLF Optics (WPA) PSU 1x/4x variable zoom optical gunsight for TFB. That write-up is available here. WOLF Optics sent me the final production model of this optic after the Spring 2015 Big 3 East Event. The WOLF Optics PSU is [Read More…]
The Motley Fool (warning – investing advise website) reports that Boeing (the one that makes airplanes) has released the Compact Laser Weapon System (LWS), a 650-lbs multi-case system for ground battlefield laser weapon deployment. The LWS is designed to track [Read More…]
In my previous TFB reviews of Meopta optics, I state that the Czech-made Meopta is the best keep secret in the mid-to-high end Euro optics. Meopta had been making optics for military and sportsmen since 1933. While for most of its history, Meopta was behind the iron [Read More…]
Ever guess what height scope ring you should buy and they turn out too short or too tall? Lord knows I have. Precision Products has come out with the Right Height Scope Tool to help avoid problems just like that. The Right Height Scope Tool arrived in a retail ready [Read More…]
I hope you all had a good 4th of July. Aside from the somber importance of this day to the American readership, I thought you all could appreciate some gun porn. Nothing really new here, but wanted to share how I spent some of my day. BMC Tactical sponsored a 4th of [Read More…]
The new riflescope’s rangefinder does more than just let you know how far away an object is, it also has a scanning feature so you can track targets on the move. In addition to the obvious cool factor of a built-in laser rangefinder this riflescope has a [Read More…]
Whether you’re a hunter or a target shooter, you might need a scope for your handgun. Especially as hunters use their pistols to take down game on an increasing basis the need for good quality handgun scopes is increasing, and answering that call is Leapers/UTG. [Read More…]
Blitzkrieg Components makes a pretty sweet replacement chevron front sight post for the AR-15, last year they released a night sight version. They just released their new Tritium Dot version. Their “Luminescent” night sight model needed to be charged by a [Read More…]
Leupold has recently redesigned their Gold Ring spotting scope in the 12-40x60mm HD and the 20-80x60mm models. Featuring new armor, the Gold Ring spotting scope is Leupold rugged. And with the addition of the MOA-based Impact reticle, the spotter is now perfectly [Read More…]
Bae Systems has a credit card sized thermal mono-sight. This thing is tiny. Here it is with an Aimpoint micro. It is about the same size as a magnifier. It can be yours for a low low price of $11,500, according to this website.
Released at the SHOT Show 2015, Minox USA introduced their new tactical line of optics and among those is the new ZP8 1-8x24mm model. For those that have never heard of the brand, Minox is a very old German optic maker and it has recently acquired Optronica, [Read More…]
Several times in the last year TFB has reported on serious accidents involving bullpups mainly the Kel-Tec KSG. Now some may say it’s the gun and a bad design. I have to take issue with this. The first time I handled a KSG the thought of a possible hand injury [Read More…]
My hat is off to Kenetic Development Group for their rapid pace of product launches. While originally focusing on some great enhancements to the SCAR, KDG has turned their attention to the AR with the MREX-AR, an M-LOK free-float handguard. Currently, only one length [Read More…]
Crimson Trace has put together a series of training videos about the use of laser sights. These videos were produced with the help of the Education and Training Division of the National Rifle Association. Instructors from the Gunsite Academy are featured in the videos, [Read More…]
British firm Instro Precision have introduced a new military tripod called the MEERKAT LFA (Lightweight Fine Adjust). It is designed to accommodate a number of different sensor payloads as well as spotting scopes. It has coarse adjustment, like a regular tripod, which [Read More…]
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) were one of the first militaries to understand the importance of an optic equipped rifle for every infantryman. The standard reflex sight of the IDF is the Meprolight M21, but a select few in each unit are issued a specialized reflex [Read More…]
A prominent Russian blogger has published an extensive photo essay of the stages of production in Izhevsk on her blog. The article gives a full description of the various process’s the AKs go through in their production, but it is all in Russian and Google [Read More…]
Crimson Trace is now making and selling Lasergrips for the popular Bersa Thunder .380 ACP handguns. The new Lasergrips use a red laser for aiming and have the standard grip activation that the rest of the line is known for. The model number is LG-646 for anyone who [Read More…]
I have always very much enjoyed the wider hood on the H&K sights and finally, Lewis Machine and Tool has stepped up to manufacturer a set of standard-height sights that fill the market void, but will leave your wallet equally void at a MSRP of $249. Available in [Read More…]
These race guns belong to a friend of mine. The one on the right is 9mm while the other one is in .22LR It is built on a STI frame and Tactical Solutions upper that Limcat customized to look like the Razorcat. I got a chance to try out the .22LR racegun. I was shooting [Read More…]
Nikon has proven that not everything in the .308 or larger caliber world has to be that expensive. They have just released their P-308 riflescope, a dedicated BDC-reticle optic with 4-12x zoom and a 40mm objective lens. The BDC-800 reticle is specifically set-up for the [Read More…]
Pulsar is now shipping the new Apex XD38A thermal imaging rifle scope they announced at the 2015 SHOT Show. Along with this announcement, the company has finalized the specifications on the scope. The scope uses a white hot and black hot technology that allows the [Read More…]
Leupold has released an app (iOS only for now) that helps you figure out an appropriate mounting solution for your firearm and scope. We know the wide variety of rings and bases can be daunting. That’s why we developed the Mount Systems app as a simple way to find the [Read More…]
I love it when someone can take the time to break something down Barney-style. Stepping up to the plate to help confused shooters out is Guns and Ammo magazine which has published “Common Ballistic Terms You Should Know” complete with handy graphics (for the [Read More…]
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