Oleg Volk has reviewed the Savage Mk.II FV-SR over at AllOutdoor … Savage has long done well in the entry-level rimfire rifles. Mark 2 series represented an upgrade on the basics with the addition of Accu-trigger. FV-SR model takes it another step towards [Read More…]
Ruger has finally officially announced the availability of the Ruger 50th Anniversary 10/22. The final production version of the rifle looks identical to the prototype we saw at SHOT Show earlier this year. The design was thought up by a TFB reader, Gary, who entered [Read More…]
Franklin Armory is now selling what may be the first gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered for the .17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum) cartridge. The F17-L rifle uses a Stoner-like system with direct gas impingement and a rotating locking bolt. Although it is a [Read More…]
There has always been a part of me that is attracted to historic firearm. There is a history to each scratch, nick and dent in them and they tell a story. So when I say that the oldest surviving Henry rifle was going on the auction block, I was interested in at [Read More…]
The Ruger 10/22 is probably the most customized and accessorized rimfire rifle on the market today. It seems that new gear for these rifles is popping up all the time. Advanced Technology International (ATI) announced they are now shipping the AR-22, a stock system [Read More…]
BLK Technologies has introduced a new range of rimfire and airgun mounts and bases. Each of the SOLO series rings are being sold individually rather than in pairs so you can mix and match them for your gun/optic combination. The SOLO ring range includes offset rings, [Read More…]
Gary from Michigan here and I won the Ruger 10/22 Anniversary Rifle Design Contest. I was notified in early November which was pretty exciting. It started a process of signing releases, choosing prizes and so forth. Astonishingly, until someone posted photos of my [Read More…]
The summer Olympic Games include more than a few shooting competitions – rifle, pistol, and shotgun in several disciplines. But frankly, they are pretty dull to watch. No disrespect to the athletes (who are amazing shooters), but it’s a solitary challenge, [Read More…]
What makes the Henry .22 lever rifle so alluring? Perhaps is the time that it brings to mind: the days of Cowboys and Indians, no seat belts, and slower life? Is it because the Henry is 100% American made, solid, and fantastic value? Or maybe it’s versatile, easy to [Read More…]
Weight can be deceptive. You can’t put your finger on the how or why of it, but you almost subconsciously make an inarticulable quality judgment as soon as you assess the weight of a tool in your hands. Often, ‘lightness’ connotes [Read More…]
AberdeenNews.com reports on the shortage of ammunition in South Dakotan gun stores … The explanations for the shortage differ. At a gun show over the weekend at the Ramkota Hotel, a couple of hunters said they believe ammo manufacturers are producing as much as [Read More…]
Winchester just announced a recall of two batches of their M*22 line of .22LR ammunition. The lot numbers that are part of the recall are GD42L and GD52L. According to Winchester these lots may have double powder charges which can cause your gun to go kaboom and [Read More…]
New from Plinker Tactical are full guns. They have an SBR and a bull barrel currently available. When used with the 25-round mags that come with the guns, they have bolt hold-open on an empty mag, something that not many rimfire ARs have. It’s a better re-creation [Read More…]
Ruger had debuted a modified version of their terrific 22/45 Lite pistol. The original models were anodized gold, then they switched to black (I have and love one of the older gold models). These come with factory threaded barrels and are very suppressor friendly! The [Read More…]
New from SilencerCo are the Harvester and Harvester Big Bore suppressors. Both are designed with hunting and long range shooting in mind. As a long-time suppressor hunter (both rimfire and centerfire) I recommend suppressors to hunters wherever it is legal for them [Read More…]
The 1911 needs no introduction. As the standard service pistol for the U.S. Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985, the 1911 served our country for a literal lifetime. This storied heritage of performance, in combination with the 1911’s ubiquity, translated to a [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson’s Q2 earning call provides insight market as it returns to normal levels after the great gun scare of 2012/13. I read the transcript so you do not have to and have posted select quotes below. In short, AR-15 inventory has been replenished. NCIS [Read More…]
Word on the street Youtube is that the Ruger BX-25 is not as reliable as the standard 10 round rotary magazine. No surprises there, the original Ruger magazine is the gold standard of rimfire reliability to which all others are measured. ZiP Factory has developed an [Read More…]
Two years ago I decided to practice what I was preaching and switch to exclusively using 1x zoom scopes or red dots (no magnification) when hunting small game. This was a fun and challenging experiment but there were many situations where the jackrabbit was just out of [Read More…]
Ruger is running a design competition to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Ruger 10/22. Contestants can submit Ruger 10/22 designs and the company will select 10 finalists based on their ability to produce it and on the expected consumer demand for it. The public [Read More…]
The new CMP 22 Side Wheeler target has two spinning targets side-by-side so you can complete with friends on the same target. As the name suggests, this target is for .22 rimfire rounds only. The MSRP is $169. From the press release … Custom Metal Products is [Read More…]
Remington recently announced a recall of two specific lots of .22 LR ammunition due to the possibility of an insufficient crimp on the bullet. Remington is offering an exchange of the ammo if you contact them. The full recall notice: Consumer Product Notification [Read More…]
Bushnell recently announced the addition of six (6) new riflescopes for AR-style rifles. All scopes have variable magnification. The configurations are: 1-4x 24mm (two variations, one with illuminated reticle) 2-7x 32mm (rimfire version) 3-9x 40mm 3-12x 40mm 4.5-18x [Read More…]
Lapua now operates a testing facility that allows shooters to test the company’s rimfire rounds under highly controlled conditions. The Lapua Service Center is located in Mesa, AZ, and is open to competitive shooters and shooting teams. With more than [Read More…]
Here’s something out of James Bond’s arsenal, ok maybe Sean Connery’s Bond. Shadow Ops Weaponry is producing these cool little .22lr single shot pen guns. You’d better have a James Bond kind of budget for one however, they currently go for $495. [Read More…]
A short time ago, I purchased a new steel target to shoot at with my various .22s, since the range I belong to has blessed us by allowing steel targets at 100 yards for rimfire. Since nothing more potent is allowed, I only needed a target to stand up to my .22 rifles. [Read More…]
Earlier this year, Winchester announced the new 17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum) rimfire cartridge that is capable of 3,000 fps. The SAAMI specs for the cartridge and chamber are now online and available for download here. Although I have not been able to find the [Read More…]
Mossberg introduced several new rimfire rifles in the 802 Plinkster line. These bolt action rifles are all chambered for the .22 LR cartridge and come in a variety of styles. All models come with open sights, but also have grooved receivers to accept 3/8″ scope [Read More…]
More than a few people carry or keep a 22 rimfire for self defense. Many of these folks are using the ubiquitous 22 Long Rifle cartridge. But, I know several people who like to keep a firearm chambered for the more powerful 22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) [Read More…]
tacticool – (adj.) having a tactical appearance while lacking suitability for actual tactical application The term “tacticool” is often used in the same conversation with terms like “mall ninja” and “internet commando.” [Read More…]
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