In the coming decades, it is likely that one of the biggest challenges facing small arms ammunition designers will be solving the problem of how to deal with advanced body armors. The problem is already percolating to the surface, as Level IV body armor – which is [Read More…]
Incredible, masterpiece, work of art, gorgeous, magnificent … these are the words that come to my mind when I look at the newest special project rifle by Johann Fanzoj. This family-owned company from Ferlach, Austria, has recently released another luxury [Read More…]
Zeiss has been at the glass game since the mid-1800’s. With industry leading techniques in optoelectronics, lenses, microscopes, and many other highly technical fields, it should come as no surprise that they make a hell of a riflescope. With the new conquest [Read More…]
So, the headline is slightly misleading – obviously there are options listed here that should be classified as holographic or prismatic sights and not red dots (we talked about the differences a few months back in the astigmatism informational post). You see, I [Read More…]
3D printing and firearms – a very sensitive subject! One of the main reasons why people are afraid or against it, is because it’s a new technology and new inventions tend to drive the uneducated into forbidding it (much easier than trying to understand [Read More…]
Arne Brennan, arguably the real “brains” behind the 6.5 Grendel cartridge, has announced the release of his latest caliber, the 375 RAPTOR. Building on the knowledge gained from the 45 RAPTOR (an improvement over .458 SOCOM), the 375 RAPTOR is, in-short, is [Read More…]
I am an avid user of lever-actions. I routinely carry them while on long hikes, and have used them to good effect while hunting in short to mid range situations where I know quick shots and follow ups will be necessary. I have also used the .45-70 for a number of [Read More…]
The Vortex Strike Eagle was designed primarily for 3-gun competition use. However, this scope can be effective in any application where speed to target is more important than long range tack-driving precision, including hunting and self-defense. It features a 1-6x zoom [Read More…]
When faced with large, dangerous game set on ending your life before you end theirs, there really is no substitute for raw power. That’s a fact that African big game hunters throughout history have recognized, and reflective of this are the huge, cannonesque [Read More…]
Oleg Volk writes about the new OATH Ammunition 12 gauge slugs at All Outdoor … 12ga slugs have been rightly known as good stoppers on dangerous game, but tend to over-penetrate in hominids. OATH Ammunition has two new designs that solve over-penetration along with [Read More…]
Lucid Optics has released some new products for 2016. The Lucid SC9 spotting scope and the L7 1-6x rifle scope join their existing catalog. I got to handle both of these optics this year at SHOT. Lucid SC9 Compact Spotting Scope The SC9 is a compact spotting scope that [Read More…]
One scope to rule them all is how I would describe the MINOX ZP-8. Walking by their booth on SHOT Range Day, I was approached by a friendly MINOX representative who said, “Want to see a cool riflescope?” “Sure!” I responded. The MINOX [Read More…]
Sightmark recently released a new scope for handguns. The Core SX 4×32 Pistol Scope is specifically designed for dangerous game hunting with .40 – .50 caliber handguns. It is rated at being able to withstand recoil of 800 g (gravitational force, not grams.) [Read More…]
The caliber wars have raged for as long as there have been calibers. At the end of last year, we looked at an article from 1891 deriding as useless small caliber rounds – that is, .30 caliber rounds – versus their larger .45 caliber counterparts. But how do [Read More…]
Texas has been overrun by hogs, which have created a startling problem for farmers and landowners across our great state. For these pesky pack animals, sometimes grandpa’s 30-30 wont cut it so modern hunters have decided to bring more modern equipment. Hog collaborate in packs of over 20 [Read More…]
At Industry Day, we at The Firearm Blog got our first look at the Mauser 98 Magnum, a dangerous game rifle that will soon be imported into the United States. Mauser was happy to have us shoot the weapon, which features case hardened and temper colored accents. The M98M [Read More…]
Mauser will show the M98 Magnum rifles at the 2015 SHOT Show, and will begin sales in the US in March 2015. These new guns are said to be an evolution of the original Mauser 98 system chambered for a number of big game cartridges. The Mauser M98 Magnum rifles will be [Read More…]
There are some things I would not wish on even my worst enemy, and I think a pistol chambered in .458 Winchester Magnum is high on that list. The .458 Winchester Magnum is an dangerous game cartridge capable of taking down an Elephant or a Cape Buffalo. Its muzzle [Read More…]
I am somewhat fanatical about keeping the weight of the items I carry over long distances as low as is practical. I’ve learned over the years that I can hike farther, faster, and be more well rested when I reach my destination if I don’t carry too much [Read More…]
Blaser just announced that they are chambering their fantastic R8 hunting rifle in the equally fantastic 6mm XC cartridge. Wonder Twin powers, activate! If you haven’t heard of 6mm XC, don’t feel bad, you probably aren’t an NRA High Power competitor. [Read More…]
Remington announced a new line of hunting ammunition called Hog Hammer. As one might infer from the name, the ammo is designed specifically for hunting wild pigs. The loads use the all copper Barnes TSX bullets. The TSX, or Triple Shock, bullets are designed to [Read More…]
Happy 100th birthday, .375 H&H Magnum! Why, you’re looking downright spry for your age, what’s your secret? The .375 H&H is proof that sometimes you can get it right on the first try. Holland and Holland developed the round during a time when great [Read More…]
[ Written by Dr. Jim and Mary Clary ] Yep, this is yet another article on the 30+ caliber cartridges. In this article, we used data obtained from the Nosler Reloading Guide, 5th Edition. To make the comparison as fair as possible, We selected the 180 grain bullet, which [Read More…]
For dangerous game hunters, a reliable rifle is a must; having your rifle fail when a triceratops or other African game is charging you is simply not an option. Enter the Winchester Model 70 Safari Express, built on the pre-’64 action with its claw extractor for [Read More…]
While at IWA, I had a chance to familiarize myself with many fine firearms, including high end rifles from Blaser. Their newest rifle is the R8, a development of the straight-pull bolt action R93. The R8’s action has been beefed up and is currently available in [Read More…]
This week there was an interesting development from Advanced Armament Corp. The company has introduced the .300 AAC BLACKOUT cartridge (otherwise know as the .300 BLK or 7.62x35mm) along with a short-barreled AR-15 upper receiver and suppressor chambered in it. The [Read More…]
Steve_NEPhila noticed that Jerry Miculek, the famous speed shooter, has de-locked the S&W 627PC he uses for IRC Open Division competitions. If someone is good enough for Jerry it is probably good enough for the rest of us! The S&W internal locks have irked [Read More…]
From the press release … If dangerous game is on your wish list, the new Winchester Model 70 Safari Express rifle should be at the top of your purchase list. Big, tough, dangerous game demands a cartridge that can handle the job. Offered in 375 H&H, 416 Rem. [Read More…]
This nifty gun was on display at IWA. I initially thought it was a muzzeloader coach gun but some readers correctly pointed out that it looks like a modern replica of a Howdah pistol. This makes much more sense. The Howdah pistols were used by Tiger hunters in India as [Read More…]
No doubt J. Rigby did not for a moment think that hundreds of years into the future a battle would be brewing for control of his name, reputation and proud legacy. The famous .416 Rigby cartridge, named after the company that invented it. This story begins in the late [Read More…]
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