FN have a new 7.62x51mm (.308) autoloader called the FNAR. It is only available in 7.62x51mm and comes in two models Light barrel and Heavy barrel. It uses AR-10 magazines. (UPDATE: Owners report AR-10 magazines CANNOT be used). FNAR Light The FNAR puts autoloading [Read More…]
This is big news. Bushmaster have licensed the Magpul Masada! It will be mostly the same but with additional features such as firing pin block and ambidextrous charging handle. It will be available in three models: Bushmaster ACR Entry Carbine (12.5″ barrel) [Read More…]
Sako has launched a new 1 MOA guaranteed bolt action rifle, the A7. It will come in two models. The A7 and A7 stainless. Both models are chambered for .243, .22-250, 7mm-8, .270 WSM, .300 WSM, .25-06, .270, 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag. Prices: UPDATE: The press [Read More…]
Iran is one of those countries who are not happy when they are not copying weapons designed by other countries. The irony is that they have copied an Israeli weapon. These grainy photos were taken from a video (see below). There are a few parts that look different to [Read More…]
DPMS/Panther introduced this big game AR this year. Chambered in .338 Federal it packs quite a punch. With the LR-308’s growing popularity among hunters and competitive shooters, DPMS opened the LR Series up into several other popular calibers to increase [Read More…]
An interesting comparison between a suppressed .308 FAL vs. an Unsuppressed FAL. The unsuppressed shot comes right at the end of the video. They were using a AAC Cyclone 7.62MM Suppressor: The CYCLONE is a thread-mounting silencer for 7.62mm bolt action and [Read More…]
This is a fantastics idea. ‘thinking’ over at RFC posted how to make wax pellets for an airgun. Perfect for shooting bugs indoors! All you need a some wax, a lighter ,some putty for a mold and a pelet. WARNING: If you plan on shooting an airgun in your [Read More…]
A new .308 / .223 tactical rifle from Remington. I am looking forward to reading reviews about it. When it comes to tactical firearms, there’s no more trusted name in the game than Remington. In rugged endurance, our Model 700 XCR Compact Tactical Rifle truly [Read More…]
I came across these photos by bcr308 @ RFC. I think the stock makes it kind of look like an M1 Carbine…? Maybe its my imagination! Very nice photos.
Yes, I know, I am the last gun blogger to blog about this! From HKPRO.com While sources in the U.S. report that the civilian 416/417 will not be ready for SHOT Show 2008, it might possibly be by NRA show, with an estimated preparedness for production in Q3, 2008. One [Read More…]
GunBlast.com reviews Kimber’s Advanced Tactical Rifle Kit As neat as the kit is, though, if the rifle isn’t good it’s just window dressing. Kimber’s Advanced Tactical Rifle is chambered for the .308 round, the standard for law enforcement and many military [Read More…]
I came across a *great* photo of the Savage LE 10FP (click to increase size) by Md 25v @ RFC: I love the green/black scope in the background matching the rifle colors! A review @ gunblast: Whether or not this level of accuracy is needed in a .308 built for tense social [Read More…]
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has bought 14 Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf AR-15 rifles. The article is obviously written by someone with no clue about firearms. For example “…the new semiautomatic, .45-caliber [Read More…]
Hi Gun bloggers and gun enthusiasts, I am trying to compile a “Global Gun Price Index” to see how the price of firearms compare in different parts of the world. If you are able to help me or have suggestions please feel free to email me. My email address is [Read More…]
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