Weatherby’s 2010 product line-up includes the new tactical-style Mark V Threat Response Rifle (TRR). In terms of bolt-action rifles, the term “tactical” can mean it is either designed for close up urban police work or for long range military sniping. [Read More…]
This video shows Groot Mamba, a reader of the blog, rapidly firing the NTW 20mm rifle. Groot is firing the 20X82mm round, which is, in a sense, a “20mm Short” round. When firing a projectile that can carry a high explosive warhead, kinetic energy is not [Read More…]
Tactical Life reports that the Remington 40-XS chambered in .338 Lapua will soon be available to purchase. It was announced nearly two years ago in Remington’s 2008 law enforcement catalog but, to the best of my knowledge, was never manufactured. It is built on [Read More…]
This photo, taken at a German Army artillery range, is not a fake. I know what you are thinking: “WTF!”.It was build to reduce noise to communities nearby. The vehicle pictured is the M109G 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Many thanks to Sven for emailing it [Read More…]
Arsenal Inc are now selling a heavily modified AK-74-styled version of the Saiga .410 gauge shotgun. Arsenal SGL41 Standard Saiga .410 Many of the components have been removed and replaced with AK-74 parts. These include: * hand guards * gas block and gas tube * front [Read More…]
The T26, otherwise known as the “Tanker” Garand, was an experiential 18″ barreled carbine version of the M1 Garand. It was designed late in WWII for use in the Pacific jungles. Tom emailed me photos of his new T26-style M1. Tanker (top) fitted with [Read More…]
CR Riddell, PE posted a comment about the Remington 700 VTR triangular barrel and I thought it deserved its own blog post: I am a professional structural engineer. In 1977, I was granted a patent on a structural system that uses triangular cross-section members with a [Read More…]
Last year I wrote about a massive 2 bore rifle, that was not yet fully complete. Colin Stolzer, of Stolzer & Son’s Gunsmithing, contacted me with some additional information and photos of the completed rifle. Click to expand all the photos. Colin also [Read More…]
Mossberg have announced a new rifle for 2009 called the 100ATR Night Train II. Oddly enough Mossberg did not include this rifle in their 2009 catalog. The rifle is a significant upgrade over the original Night Train. It features everything you can see in the above [Read More…]
In 2010 Armalite will be selling the AR-30 chambered in .270 Win., 30-06, 7mm Rem. Mag and .338 Win. Mag., making the name AR-30 something of a misnomer. The new models feature a 26″ barrel, with the exception of the .270 which has a 22″ barrel. They all [Read More…]
If this does not keep hippies awake at night and zombies at bay I do not know what will. The Mossberg 500 Road Blocker a real badass. Pistol grip, heat shield and BFMB (Big “Fraking” Muzzle Brake”). Mossberg 500 Road Blocker. Click to expand. The two [Read More…]
Volquartsen Custom is selling an interesting muzzle break. It is called the Forward Blow Stabilization Module and is designed for Ruger 10/22 rifles and Charger pistols, but will fit any rifle with .905 – .925″ diameter rimfire bull barrel. Instead of porting [Read More…]
I try not to use words like “awesome” in the title for blog posts, so I substituted it with “game changing”. But don’t let that word change deceive you. I am *really* excited by this new stock coming out of Savage. The Savage Accutrigger [Read More…]
I read about Short Rifle Stock Systems (SRSS) new M14/M1A bullpup stock, the BullDog 762, at Defense Review. I suppose the designers said to themselves “just about about everything has a bullpup conversion, why not the M14?” The stock comes in a synthetic [Read More…]
Serbu, makers of the BFB-50 single shot .50 BMG rifle and the Super-Shorty shotgun, announced that their semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle will be available sometime after July. I think they had it on display at SHOT. The BFG-50A is a magazine-fed, gas-operated .50 BMG [Read More…]
The new model 700 Varmint-Tactical Rifle (VTR) is chambered in .204 Ruger, .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington and .308 Win. A fusion of our most advanced performance features in both tactical and varmint rifles, the new Model 700â„¢ Varmint-Tactical Rifle [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and we take a closer look at the Daniel Defense Limited Series for April 2024, the “DD4V7 TROPIC DAZE”. This beast, painted in Multicam Tropic Green Cerakote, will set you back $4,999. However, the rifle comes rather well equipped, with a [Read More…]
The Troy PAR returns for 2024 with a new, updated forend with M-Lok slots cut into the forend, allowing easier accessory attachment.
Montana Rifle Company has a new traditional-style hunting rifle, called the Junction. It has a unique Adaptive Controlled Round Feed action that can work in either push feed or controlled feed. A threaded muzzle with a brake is also standard. Rifles @ TFB: NICE German [Read More…]
9mm PCCs have been one of the fastest-growing sub-sections of the firearms industry and with so many offerings out there already, it’s hard to stand out. When I first heard about Extar USA and their virtually all-polymer firearms, I was almost certain that they [Read More…]
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At this year’s SHOT Show, Christensen Arms unveiled three new rifle models, broadening their product range in both the entry-level and high-performance segments. Among the releases is the Christensen Arms Evoke, the company’s inaugural offering priced under [Read More…]
The Savage 110 Magpul Scout is an updated version of the classic Jeff Cooper bolt-action rifle concept, with new accessory-ready stock.
Just as it is with power tools, each type of firearm has its own purpose. With the modularity of platforms like the AR-15, one type of gun can be configured in many different ways, covering different kinds of tasks. In my personal collection, I have a shorty AR for [Read More…]
If you’re a fudd at heart, but you’re still feverish for a rifle with tactical features… sort of… perhaps the new Rossi R95 Triple Black is the prescription you need. This new blacked-out lever-action has just hit the market along with a [Read More…]
Aero Precision has jumped headfirst into the PRS market with its new SOLUS Competition rifle. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, this rifle has all the features PRS shooters look for, but with the price tag and quality that Aero is known for. Aero was kind enough to send me [Read More…]
Built for heavy duty use, the new Griffin Armament HRT-762 rifle suppressor is the bigger brother to the HRT-556 suppressor released last year. This silencer weighs in at 18.9 ounces and boasts some very impressive sound reduction numbers. Priced at $1,045, the HRT-762 [Read More…]
It’s finally time for Part 2 of the Palmetto State Armory AK-105 review. Part 1 was informative but not a very positive experience. Thankfully, Part 2 feels like (and is) a whole new gun. PSA @ TFB: [SHOT Show 2023] Palmetto State Armory’s “Duty Grade” Sabre [Read More…]
New from POF-USA is their “Dragoon Series” Renegade+ rifle. The key feature of the Dragoon series is a 13.75″ barrel with a pinned and welded Dead Air KeyMo brake to make it a stampless gun. 13.75″ will be ideal for home defense. The barrel [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 guns, gear, ammunition, shooting sports, and history! This week we’re diving back into rifles and specifically one [Read More…]
Rock River Arms is the manufacturer of my absolute favorite two-stage trigger, the Rock River Arms Two-Stage National Match Trigger. Today they’ve announced an entirely new rifle to their lineup, the new BT3 Predator HP 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle. This new rifle is [Read More…]
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