The R8 is the latest rifle from high-end German rifle maker Blaser. Today I had the opportunity to shoot the R8 and was suitably impressed. The R8 uses the standard Blaser straight-pull bolt system. Where it deviates from the other rifles in the Blaser stable is its [Read More…]
Blaser, makers of premium hunting rifles, could not bring themselves to produce a real Black Rifle, but they have produced a new black matte colored model of the R 93 bolt action and the K 95 single shot rifle named the “Black Edition”. R 93 Black Edition K [Read More…]
Blaser, in partner ship with Norma, will be introducing a new line of magnum cartridges later this year. They are not giving out any detailed information until May, but they have said these are completely new cartridges, not based on any previous designs. 7mm Blaser [Read More…]
“0497” spotted these photos at defense.gov.au. The rifles pictured appear to be the Blaser Tactical 2. The photos are of the Australian Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan. Click to expand: The Tactical 2 is available [Read More…]
Blaser have developed one of those customize-a-rifle flash tools. Very useful to work out how many of your offspring need to be sold to purchase a premium European rifle! The interface could be improved, especially when you select incompatible options but it is still [Read More…]
J.P. Sauer & Sohn have introduced a new bolt action rifle, the Sauer 505. This new rifle has two-piece furniture and a completely new action that is advertised as silky smooth, super silent and extremely fast. Let’s take a look at the specs and features of [Read More…]
Expanding their extensive catalog of bolt action rifles, Mauser has unveiled three new models for 2024 – the Mauser 18 Pure, Mauser 18 Pure Max and Mauser 12 Grey Max. What sets these three models apart from other Mauser 18 and Mauser 12 rifles is the laminated [Read More…]
A few years ago, Liemke Thermal Optics became a part of the Blaser Group. Liemke have been active in the market for thermal imaging technology since 2008, and for ten years they’ve been developing their own products and solutions. It’s now time for the [Read More…]
High-definition thermal Imaging is here, in the shape of the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 riflescope. Pulsar’s first HD thermal riflescope also includes a laser rangefinder, which can be connected to a ballistic calculator and deliver on-screen aiming. According to [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of guns, ammunition, shooting sports, and history! Last week we featured one of our very own readers’ homemade firearms. [Read More…]
Sightron has a new low-power variable optic in their S-Tac lineup. The new 1-6×24 IR AR1 is a second focal plane scope with a 30mm main tube. It also features an illuminated reticle. More Optics Articles @ TFB: Introducing the SIGHTRON S-TAC 1-4.5×24 SR1 LPVO [Read More…]
My article Precision Rifle Series: Gas Gun vs Bolt Action – Which is better? created quite a stir, which of course was part of the intention. In the next competition, I had to eat my own words, as I did an all time low ever. The compensator on my JP Rifles unturned [Read More…]
Hunting enthusiasts can now upgrade their gear with the latest in thermal technology thanks to Liemke’s newest line of premium thermal optics, the Luchs-1 and Luchs-2. Made in Wetzlar, Germany, these devices offer high-definition thermal imaging and versatile use [Read More…]
Straight pull bolt action hunting rifles are extremely popular in Europe for multiple reasons. They are manual repeaters which makes them legal in most countries, and they are pretty much as reliable as a regular turn-bolt bolt action yet are much faster. These rifles [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 43! I hope everyone’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend was not only full of many libations and good conversations, but also plenty of shooting! The Irish certainly had their own influence on the modern firearms culture we see in the [Read More…]
The legendary MAUSER 98 bolt-action rifle is being given a fresh and unique look to coincide with MAUSER’s celebration of 125 years of success in the firearms industry. These extremely limited-edition rifles will feature the same beautiful design as the originals [Read More…]
Mauser have announced the expansion of their M18 bolt-action rifle line with two new stock colorways featuring two distinctive camouflage patterns. Building on the Savanna Tan version introduced last year, the new rifles will have U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) and Fred Bear [Read More…]
This is a review of the Infiray Fast FAL19 34mm Red-Dot Thermal Fusion Scope. TFB were among the first to get a sample to try out this brand-new product and technology, and we had a lot of fun doing so. The FAL19 sight offers a combination between an EOTech-style [Read More…]
Sauer continue to expand their SL5 semi-auto shotgun series with a waterfowl line with three models. The 12 guage shotguns are available in a number of material and camo options. All of the guns are available in 3.5” models, which can accommodate 2 ¾”, 3” or 3 [Read More…]
Suppressors and integrally suppressed rifles are becoming increasingly popular among hunters across the globe. Most of the major European hunting arms manufacturers now have such solutions in their catalogs. J.P. Sauer & Sohn is no exception. At the beginning of the [Read More…]
SAUER USA has issued a precautionary recall on specific serial numbers of SAUER 100 model rifles chambered in 6.5×55 SE (Swedish). The recall has been issued in relation to a safety concern surrounding the barrel’s strength and premature weakening over a high [Read More…]
Finland and Norway already have very generous legislation and traditions for suppressors, and today Sweden joins the club. The new legislation means that suppressors should no longer be considered a firearm part and they no longer require a specific license to possess, [Read More…]
Mauser have introduced a new addition to their M18 line of hunting rifles. The M18 Savanna has a Savanna tan stock, a threaded barrel and is available in a range of chamberings including .223 Rem, .243 Win, .270 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, .30-06, .300 [Read More…]
One of Germany’s oldest hunting firearms manufacturers, J.P. Sauer and Sohn, is excited to announce the latest addition to their line of hunting shotguns. The new SL5 Turkey Shotgun is a semi-auto 3-inch shell compatible platform specifically designed to be a [Read More…]
This is a review of the InfiRay FH35R Thermal Monocular. These devices are typically used by hunters for scouting before and after the shot, but there are many other uses like finding missing persons. I really like this InfiRay. It has a good image quality, it’s [Read More…]
The Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 LRF Pro is Pulsar’s new flagship model of thermal riflescopes. It adds a feature many hunters have been waiting for, a built-in precision laser rangefinder. The integrated compact laser rangefinder (LRF) is fitted into a single optical [Read More…]
As the last installment of our brief overview of ADIHEX 2021, we will have a quick look at some of the eye-catching luxury pieces. It’s no surprise to anyone that a show in the Arabian Peninsula offers the chance to see some rather fancy firearms matching wealthy [Read More…]
Austrian hunting arms manufacturer Strasser has introduced a new bipod called BONE. According to the company, the BONE bipod was developed by combining the best existing design solutions with new innovative ideas, with the goal of creating the most universal bipod. [Read More…]
Thermal weapon sights aren’t anything new but training with them is a hard thing to accomplish sometimes. When I was invited out to shoot with some of SIG Sauer Electro Optics’ thermal sights, they had to heat up our steel targets using a battery-powered [Read More…]
Last year Blaser Group announced the acquisition of Liemke Thermal Optics. This means that Liemke joins brands like Mauser, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Rigby, Minox as well as the Blaser Group Wetzlar GmbH. Liemke may not be so well known in the USA, but they have been [Read More…]
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