Let’s start off with a question: What is the best round for the AR-15? At the Big 3 East conference this week, a new caliber was unveiled for the AR-15. Called the “.224 Valkyrie”, it is based on the .30 Remington/6.8 SPC case, necked down to .22 [Read More…]
This guest post and accompanying photographs are contributed by a guest writer, Alton Chiu. Alton currently writes for Small Arms Review. This is his second article contribution to TFB and is on the merits of using .22 LR ammunition for training. 22LR is well known [Read More…]
One of perhaps the most fascinating things to watch in the industry is the movement towards and away from various calibers. In recent memory, the 6.Xmm craze for the AR-15 comes to mind with the battle originally being between 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel. While the 6.8 [Read More…]
The 6.5 Creedmoor has been peaking in popularity since 2007 as more and more gun manufacturers chamber the flat-shooting cartridge. Not all reloading books go into much depth on this caliber though. Sierra Bullets recently published 8 pages of data for the 6.5 Creedmoor [Read More…]
In the Nordic, the 6.5×55mm (also called 6.5×55 Swedish (Mauser) and 6,5 × 55 SE) is widely know and used – and will continue to be. However, not long ago a lot of shooters started talking and (a few) also bought rifles in 6,5 Creedmoor. My own experience with [Read More…]
Springfield Armory has a new Gear Up promotion for 2024. Purchasers of a Waypoint 2020 or Redline 2020 centerfire rifle can get a free Model 2020 Rimfire Target rifle. That rimfire rifle has an MSRP of $434, so this is quite a bit more valuable than the usual spare [Read More…]
During the SHOT Show 2024, Black Rain Ordnance introduced the new Frontline and Frontline Plus pistols as well as a new line of bolt action rifles. The Frontline and Frontline Plus series are Glock 19-pattern designs, compatible with many aftermarket parts and mags from [Read More…]
At the recent SHOT Show 2024, Vudoo Gun Works, based in St. George, Utah, showcased their latest offerings in precision firearms, including the new Commander-length Priest and the Morpheus centerfire bolt action rifle. Both products have been added to Vudoo Gun [Read More…]
Hornady’s 2023 releases continue with a new line of ammunition loaded with a new projectile. The new V-Match (no relation to the old school Bushmaster rifle) ammunition is match-grade but also optimized for varminting, thanks to the ELD-VT bullet. Let’s take [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 197th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a [Read More…]
Anschutz have introduced a new line of rifles called APR (Anschutz Precision Rifle) that consists of their existing rifle models adapted for Precision Rifle Series shooting disciplines. Particularly, the APR series rifles are built with MDT chassis. The Anschutz APR [Read More…]
Two years ago, Springfield Armory released their Model 2020 bolt-action rifle series to much acclaim – our own James Reeves awarded them a place in the list of his top five guns of 2020. He ran it through Thunder Ranch’s counter-sniper course and praised the [Read More…]
CZ-USA are expanding their CZ 600 range of bolt action rifles. The new CZ 600 Range integrates “competition-born features into its design for the ultimate accuracy” which CZ boasts is sub ¾ MOA. The CZ 600 Range is available with an MSRP of $1,199. CZ [Read More…]
Finnish ammunition manufacturer Lapua have announced the suspension of some of their ammunition components due to “continued high product demand and the prevailing market conditions”. In the announcement, Lapua pointed to the ongoing “Ukraine [Read More…]
The Kraken from Cadex Defense is their answer to the multi-caliber rifle market. Designed using their patented barrel change system, this rifle claims to have the lowest point of impact shift between takedown and assembly. Available in 9 long and short action [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Podcast Roundup 45. This week we’re going to be hearing from some of my favorite podcasters out there. We’ve got some good gun grips from IraqVeteran8888, some silencer talk with The Concealed Taco Dudes Podcast, and of course a new episode of [Read More…]
Continuing to provide handloaders with accurate and up-to-date information for well over a century now, Lyman has announced the release of their new 51st edition reloading handbook. The Lyman 51st edition reloading handbook is the second Lyman manual that is [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] AERO Precision Lahar 30 Silencer and A700 Rifle](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AERO-Lahar-30-Silencer-660x260.jpg)
AERO Precision unveiled two entirely new additions to their lineup at SHOT 2022. Announced for the first time was the Lahar 30 silencer, and A700 bolt action rifle. While the silencer was on display at range day I got my first look at the A700 on the SHOT show floor [Read More…]
The early version of the new Seekins Precision Havak HIT bolt-action rifle was shown at the SHOT Show 2020 and back then it was called Havak HT. Apparently, the company has been busy perfecting the design and almost two years later they finally added this chassis rifle [Read More…]
I was recently able to attend an event where representatives from RCBS brought out some of their newest reloading products for us to try out during our stay. One such item was the RCBS Chargemaster Supreme which is replacing the ChargeMaster 1500 Combo pack normally [Read More…]
Skunkwerks, the special projects division of Gunwerks, came up with another limited-edition wonder rifle called The CUT. The goal of Skunkwerks engineers when creating The CUT was to design the lightest possible version of the Gunwerks ClymR rifle without compromising [Read More…]
With the introduction of new price thresholds for the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) specifically in regards to the Production Class, shooters have been struggling to get every advantage they can out of their rigs without crossing the $2,500 limit. MPA just introduced the [Read More…]
Competition participation is becoming increasingly popular over the year and with that increased popularity has come to a much higher demand for competition-grade products. Sierra has been a well-respected name in the reloading community for its high quality and [Read More…]
PROOF Research has announced a new addition to their line of bolt-action rifles called the Tundra. This is a hunting rifle and as described by the company, it brings the adjustability and performance of a tactical rifle into a long-range hunting platform. Let’s [Read More…]
As a small glint of hope emerges along the horizon of ammunition and reloading components being back in regular stock, many will want to pick up the hobby of reloading. Reloading is not only a great skill to learn but it can also be a hedge or supplement to the purchase [Read More…]
Nosler has added new caliber and stock color options for their M48 Mountain Carbon Rifle. This rifle is now available chambered in 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge (6.5 PRC) and .280 Ackley Improved (.280 AI). The Shale Gray is added as a new stock color option and the [Read More…]
I think most of us can identify with this young shooter that I have just read about via a press release from Warne. Young Paxton Spencer, of Columbia, MO was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. This condition basically means that young Paxton was born with a [Read More…]
The Ruger Precision Rifle has been a popular choice for precision rifle shooters since its introduction. The Ruger Custom shop has decided to put out a new touched up 6mm Creedmoor version of the rifle with a few extra bells and whistles to enhance the performance and [Read More…]
Announced about a week ago, the new Nosler Reloading Guide 9 is now available for purchase. According to Nosler, the 9th edition manual has been in the making for five years and within its 800 pages, it contains comprehensive reloading data generated from thousands of [Read More…]
Springfield Armory can craft and produce a lot of high-quality firearm platforms, but bolt-action rifles was never on that list… until now. Today they have debuted their Model 2020 Waypoint bolt-action rifle that boasts a bevy of premium features and looks to [Read More…]
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