Before SHOT 2023, I was tipped off by a co-worker who knew that I was a Tikka fan that a company was bringing a bullpup chassis and optimized bullpup trigger for the Tikka to SHOT. That company is MK Machining of Hallsville, MO. One of the few bright lights in the [Read More…]
Accurate Mag is one of the leading manufacturers of AICS-pattern magazines, but they also produce actions and complete rifles. [SHOT 2023] Accurate Mag Rifles, Actions, And Magazines First up are the short action magazine extensions. They add four rounds of .308/6.5 [Read More…]
Bergara sister company CVA continues to roll out new bolt action rifles and muzzleloaders. Their new Cascade XT and Paramount Pro V2 were both present at Industry Day At The Range of SHOT Show 2023. [SHOT 2023] New CVA Cascade XT And Paramount Pro Models The Cascade [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Luke C talks with the guys at LaRue Tactical about the much-awaited release of the Siete bolt action rifle. This rifle comes complete with your choice of two quick-change barrels in the most popular hunting calibers of today with a guaranteed return to zero feature between [Read More…]
Manners Composite Stocks introduced their new Pro Hunter lightweight carbon fiber rifle stock at SHOT Show 2023. The Pro Hunter blends features of long-range and tactical stocks with features popular on hunting stocks. [SHOT 2023] New Manners Composite Stocks Pro [Read More…]
Bergara’s newest rifle models (Crest, HMR Carbon, And Ridge Carbon), all with carbon fiber components, were present at Industry Day At The Range 2023 as well as SHOT Show proper. All three of these new models have threaded barrels. [SHOT 2023] New Bergara Crest, [Read More…]
TFB got the exclusive first look at Vudoo Gun Works’ brand new centerfire rifle – the Morpheus at this year’s SHOT Show. The new rifle arrived on the floor just a couple of hours before and we got to take a look at it. The Morpheus will initially be [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, JamesReeves interviews the guys from Sako at Beretta Range Day to get the scoop about the new high-end Sako 100 bolt action rifle. According to Sako: The Sako 100 is the culmination of 100 years of Sako rifle development – the very best we have to offer. A true premium [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show coverage, Luke C is visiting Kirk at the Aero Precision booth to see their updated offerings for their new Solus rifle system that was first introduced at NRA 2022. Aero brought the Solus to SHOT 2023 with a whole host of new accessories and options [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2023 Aero Precision unveiled their new Solus bolt action. It was announced last year but now they have more concrete information and specs for their new entry in the precision bolt gun market. The Solus bolt action will use savage small shank. Ballistic [Read More…]
Added to the recently launched Pursuit line of Stag Arms hunting rifles is the new Pursuit bolt action rifle. At SHOT Show 2023, we had a chance to take a look at the pre-production versions of this rifle. Let’s see what features Stag Arms offers in this new bolt [Read More…]
Anderson Manufacturing is a major producer of AR-15 parts and guns, but they had other things on display at SHOT Show as well. [SHOT 2023] Anderson Manufacturing Kiger 9mm Pistol And Cerbat Bolt Action Rifle First up is the Kiger 9C 9mm pistol. It is compatible with all [Read More…]
Pristine Actions produces bolt action receivers for custom rifle builds. They attended Industry Day at the Range and had rifles build on their actions available for use. [SHOT 2023] Pristine Actions at Industry Range Day The Pristine Action is sort of an improved [Read More…]
The Beretta BRX1 is projected to arrive in the USA as of 2024. We got a chance to put some rounds downrange and play with the easy modularity of Beretta’s silky smooth straight pull action today, let’s take a closer look: [SHOT 2023] The Beretta [Read More…]
At today’s SHOT Show pre-industry day at the range Cadex Defence showcased their new CDX-SS SEVEN S.T.A.R.S PRO rifle. Designed with the PRS shooter in mind, the SEVEN S.T.A.R.S. PRO is feature-packed right out of the box. Cadex was happy to announce [Read More…]
Joining the growing lineup of bolt-action rifles from Mossberg is the new Patriot LR Tactical. The new Patriot LR Tactical features the same twin-lug push-feed action, combined with a medium bull carbon steel threaded barrel to form a consistently reliable and accurate [Read More…]
The new firearms announced by Browning Arms Company for 2023 include four new configurations of the X-Bolt bolt action rifle, fifteen shotguns added to different lines of their shotguns, and three new models of the Buck Mark rimfire pistol. You can find the list of all [Read More…]
Winchester Repeating Arms have announced their 2023 new firearms. Compared to previous years, the list of new Winchester guns for this year is rather short consisting of three rimfire rifles: two wood stock versions of the Wildcat semi-auto rifle and the Xpert [Read More…]
In a surprising turn of events, Colt announced the introduction of a bolt-action precision rifle. Since CZ’s acquisition of Colt in 2021, we have wondered in what directions we’d see Colt move and now it seems that Colt will be leveraging some of [Read More…]
Based out of Redmond, Utah, Fierce Firearms has been hard at work developing new models of its most successful rifles. These new ROGUE Models feature lightweight designs, Fierce Fierarms’ famous DUAL-LUG action, and come complete with new lightweight Rogue stocks. [Read More…]
Christensen Arms’ Flash Forged Technology has been insanely popular with its customers. Flash Foged Technology (FFT) maintains the same accuracy guarantee that other Christensen Arms rifles come with but can come in at up to a pound lighter. FFT Technology not [Read More…]
In recent years Bergara added several models to their catalog and this dynamism continues in 2023, with the introduction of carbon fiber barreled variants to the B-14 Wilderness Series rifles. Both the Wilderness Hunting & Match Rifle (HMR) and the Wilderness Ridge [Read More…]
The Ruger American rifle series has been one of the best budget bolt-action rifle offerings in the current market. The rifle is available virtually everywhere in the United States and comes at an affordable price for its performance. However certain states still try to [Read More…]
Bergara is well known in the hunting and precision rifle industry for being one of the most well-respected barrel and rifle makers in the world. Using a combination of state-of-the-art machinery, and an extreme dedication to quality Bergara continues to make some of the [Read More…]
In my neck of the woods, long-range shooting and hunting is anywhere between 100 and 200 yards. Owning a 6.5 Creedmoor for use in this area makes as much sense as owning a snubby revolver chambered in .40 S&W for a CCW. But precision and accuracy are of extreme [Read More…]
In 2023 I’m going to give Gas Gun Precision Rifle Series a go in a few competitions, to see what a DMR-style rifle and myself can accomplish together. All the experts have always told me that gas guns aren’t accurate enough. Bolt actions are always going to [Read More…]
In the world of long-range precision shooting and hunting, Gunwerks is a household name. Their product lineup includes five-figure-priced setups like the HamR, which they boast possesses two-mile hit capability out of the box, and the lightweight ClymR intended for [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: Just before last Christmas I came extremely close to buying a Blaser R8 Carbon Success. I’m still surprised I didn’t go for it, as I’m useless at resisting new firearms and gear. Feel the same? The price could have been what made me [Read More…]
MDT Sporting Goods have announced an upgraded and improved version of their ACC chassis called ACC Elite, which will become the new flagship bolt action rifle chassis in the company’s catalog. The new MDT ACC Elite is a highly adjustable competition shooting [Read More…]
Kinetic Research Group (KRG) now offers their Bravo chassis system lineup for Savage and Ruger American rifles. It is a drop-in solution for both rifles with no gunsmithing required. More KRG on TFB: TFB Review: KRG Bravo Chassis For Ruger 10/22 New: KRG Whiskey-3 Gen 6 [Read More…]