The HammerDown series of ammunition by Federal Premium is one of the few lines of ammunition specifically engineered to ensure superior cycling and overall effectiveness for lever-action rifles. In 2020, the Federal first introduced the HammerDown line, which now [Read More…]
The trend of modernizing and updating the lever-action gun is seriously starting to take off with all sorts of great aftermarket parts that allow the attachment of virtually any type of accessory to your favorite lever gun. Midwest Industries has just announced their [Read More…]
Today’s Photo Of The Day depicts a firearm with a very unusual combination of operating and feeding mechanisms. The pictures of this belt-fed lever action rifle were shared by FightLite Industries on their social media pages. The gun is apparently made by [Read More…]
TriStar Arms is expanding its lineup of shotguns with the new LR94 lever action 410 shotgun. This new shotgun offering from TriStar will come in three different variants, 2-1/2″ chambers, a 5-round tubular magazine, and will be compatible with Beretta/Benelli [Read More…]
Ruger has knocked it out of the park lately with their re-releases of classic lever-action rifles. Today they announced the reintroduction of the Marlin Model 336 Classic in .30-30 Win. With a satin blue finish, black walnut stock, and 20” barrel, this lever-action [Read More…]
Davide Pedersoli have expanded their line of 86/71 lever action rifles with the addition of the new 86/71 Droptine. Like some of the 86/71 Boarbuster models, the Droptine combines the classic Winchester 1886 pattern action with modern features. The company describe the [Read More…]
The Henry Big Boy Carbine series of rifles is one of the best options for those who like to shoot or hunt with these popular lever action rifles. However, the standard sights that come on the Henry Big Boy Carbines can leave a shooter with a sub-optimal sighting [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many guns, ammunition types, and shooting sports! Last week we covered a little bit of long-range 22LR shooting news, talking about the maximum [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA, specifically, the Derya booth – to see the new Derya TM22 LA which is a .22 LR caliber, magazine-fed lever action carbine. Lever actions are becoming more and more popular, and as of the time of this video, the Derya TM22 LA is the only [Read More…]
What do you want on your Tombstone? POF-USA gives you plenty of options with their new Tombstone 9mm lever action. Featuring a 10.5-inch receiver rail, M-LOK slots all along the forend, and a threaded barrel, this new short-throw, mag-fed 9mm lever gun has plenty of [Read More…]
Ruger’s Mayodan, NC facility has been busy cranking out reintroduced Marlin models, and they have two more to add to their list: the 1894 and 336. The reintroduced models have features updated such as hooded front sights and should be available soon to the [Read More…]
There’s always a lot of new products at SHOT Show but its rare you’re genuinely surprised to come across something. I stopped by the Bond Arms booth, a company renowned for their myriad of Derringer models, and was met by something that immediately grabbed [Read More…]
SHOT Show 2023 has officially declared 2023 to be the Year of the Modern Lever Action, and POF USA is part of the zeitgeist. The new POF Tombstone has a traditional Henry style lever action, married to a modern aluminum receiver and handguard. It also feeds from the same detachable box magazines as [Read More…]
In tis episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show coverage, James Reeves is visiting the Bond Arms booth to see their wild new lever action AR-style rifle. It accepts 870 buttstocks and almost any AR-style upper. James interviews Gordon Bond himself about this innovative rifle. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS [Read More…]
Patriot Ordnance Factory, aka POF-USA, is best known for their AR-pattern rifles, particularly their piston-driven models. The Arizona-based operation began its existence in late founder Frank DeSomma’s garage, fueled by his experience as an aerospace engineer, [Read More…]
The tried and true design of the lever-action rifle is still one that is a favorite of many shooters today for its reliability, and durability. The new meta with lever guns these days is adding various optics on top of the rifle but this was previously only possible [Read More…]
Ranger Point Precision (RPP) was one of the first companies that started making modernization products for lever action rifles and Chris Costa of Costa Ludus was one of the first instructors who developed tactical lever gun training courses. The two companies have now [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 164th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a [Read More…]
No matter your age, geographic location, or mission, there is a definite utility in a quality lever action rifle. Typically a blend of blued steel and wood, a lever gun has a comfortable feel, classic lines, and a sort of historic presence that everyone can love. It [Read More…]
Many here will be very familiar with Henry Repeating Arms’ line of Golden Boy rifles. The Golden Boy rifle is a .22 S/L/LR, .22 Mag, and .17 HMR lever action rifle which is most well known for its octagonal barrels, smooth action, and historic authenticity within [Read More…]
FightLite Industries is well-known in the industry for some truly remarkable firearms innovations like the MCR belt-fed upper receiver, SCR 5.56 pistol, and of course their extensive lineup of aftermarket parts and accessories. FightLite is now excited to announce the [Read More…]
Henry Repeating Arms has released a New Original Henry .44-40 WCF 25th Anniversary Edition rifle. The model will be limited to 2,500 units, each with a unique serial number ranging from 25HENRY0001 to 25HENRY2500. Henry Repeating Arms @ TFB: TFB Podcast Roundup 22: [Read More…]
The Marlin Model 1895 Guide Gun is back! Reintroduced by Ruger, chambered in .45-70 Govt. it’s been dressed up in a brown laminate stock with crisp checkering. The cold hammer-forged barrel is 19″ long and has a 1:20” twist. The metal has a non-glare, [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I decided to show the installation process of a large loop on a Henry 22 that made it to my [Read More…]
Big Horn Armory first showed the prototype of their tactical lever gun at SHOT Show 2022. The company has now announced the release of the modernized version of their Model 89 lever action rifle dubbed Model 89 Black Thunder (Model 89BT). Like the regular Big Horn [Read More…]
Henry Repeating Arms has a great history of auctioning off some truly unique firearms in order to support a good cause. This month they’re back at it again auctioning off a new one-of-a-kind rifle with the proceeds going to benefit the Shadow Warriors Project [Read More…]
In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop stops by the Ruger and Marlin booth to look at the new models of the 1895 lever action rifle. Chambered in .45-70 Government, the 1895 BSL and 1896 Trapper offer a classic action with modern design touches. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All [Read More…]
If you’re ready to deck out your lever action in all the latest tactical gear, then you might be interested to hear that Midwest Industries has launched their new M-LOK G2 Handguards for Henry lever action rifles. The new set of M-LOK G2 handguards will cover most [Read More…]
Henry Repeating Arms are well known for their special edition rifles and raising money for great causes. Their latest is a fundraising drive, in partnership with Baron Engraving and Davidson’s Inc. for the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming. The Cody Firearms [Read More…]
Ruger seems to be heavily focused on keeping the Marlin line of lever-action rifles alive by reintroducing the Marlin Model 1895 Trapper. The 1895 Trapper is a light, handy, and optimized hunting rifle chambered in .45-70 Government featuring a 16.17″ barrel and [Read More…]