Developed from the Knight’s Armament Company SR-25 and manufactured by Knight’s Armament Company, today’s main topic is the M110 Semi Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS). It was adopted by the U.S. Army in 2005 but is now about to be replaced by the [Read More…]
Plenty of shooting-related endeavors can benefit from, or in some cases require, the use of long-distance glass. Sometimes spotting scopes fit the bill, but other times what you really need is a binocular. As we draw closer to the hunting season, binoculars are [Read More…]
After the new Specialist Long Range Precision Rifle Bag from Savior Equipment was released this spring I got the opportunity to try it out. I’ve now had it for about three months and it’s time to look at how it performs. First impressions For the record, [Read More…]
There are many good ways to flex on people at the range or on social media. You may choose to show off night vision equipment like TFB writer Nick, mountainous piles of suppressors like Editor-in-Chief Pete, or reveal an alarming amount of thigh meat like short shorts [Read More…]
Earlier this year we gave you a head’s up about the new upcoming products from Pulsar Thermal Imaging. Time flies and I’ve had the opportunity to examine and use both the Pulsar Accolade 2 LRF XP50 thermal binoculars and the Pulsar Trail 2 LRF XP50 thermal [Read More…]
Have a Xenomorph problem? Need to buy some time? Well, Smart Shooter, well known for their Smart Shooter fire control system, have developed the Light Remote-Controlled Weapon called Smash Hopper. Smart Shooter’s Light Remote-Controlled Weapon or LRCWS is capable [Read More…]
Vortex Optics is best known in the gun world for their rifle scopes and red dots. A plethora of shooters choose Vortex products to mount onto their firearms. Though these optics make up a significant amount of their business, they also offer some additional product [Read More…]
The Firearm Blog continues its mission of reviewing as many of the Schmidt & Bender PM II Riflescopes as possible. Previously we had a look at the top-seller S&B 5-25×56 PM II and the S&B 1-8×24 PM II ShortDot Dual CC, one of the few riflescopes with [Read More…]
Subject: Photo Of The Day Location: Kaneohe Bay Range Facility, Hawaii. A shooting range with a view, but challenging winds and altitude differences! We’re at the Marine Corps Base in Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, looking at a sniper assigned to the HHC Scout Platoon, 1st [Read More…]
Early this year, I stumbled on a very affordable Simmons rangefinder in a pawn shop and couldn’t pass it up. The clerk didn’t know how long the Simmons Protarget Rangefinder had been there, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that the battery still worked. The [Read More…]
Molon Labe (ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ) is ancient Greek and means “come and take them“. According to Plutarch, a Greek philosopher, this is what Leonidas I replied when Xerxes The Great offered to spare the lives of the Spartans if they gave up their arms. Since [Read More…]
Precision Rifle Components have collaborated with American Defense MFG and developed the PRC-700SA chassis. The Remington 700 Short Action chassis is purpose-built for the Precision Rifle Competitor, with features like modular weight kit and adjustable thumb rest. The [Read More…]
My current binoculars are 8 power, and sometimes that is less magnification than I wish I had. The Vortex Viper HD Ranging Reticle Eyepiece is one option, but typically it is too much to carry such a system around. The new Vortex Diamondback HD 15×56 binoculars [Read More…]
Primary Arms red dots are some of the most popular entry-level optics in the industry. They have come out with a new sight for their SLx line of red dots. The SLx MD-25 is a 25mm microdot that is budget-friendly but offers a great field of view compared to their other [Read More…]
You don’t have to join the Army to visit a lot of strange and interesting places. As long as you follow TFB’s Photo Of The Day, you’re sure to experience the Globe and the World of firearms safely from behind your screen. Above you’re looking at [Read More…]
If you haven’t discovered the Arca Swiss Rail system yet, you should take a serious look at it. For long-range shooters, there are several advantages with the Arca rail system, which is one of the reasons why you have seen and will see more articles here on TFB [Read More…]
I have been competing in IPSC Rifle for about ten years now. I’ve had some success with some medals and places on the podium. For instance at both IPSC Rifle World Shoots in the manual action division, including a Gold Medal for the team win. The importance of a [Read More…]
The subject of TFB’s Photo Of The Day: Mark 19 grenade launcher which has been around since 1966. A long time ago, when I was young, I used to play role-playing games. My character carried a Mk 19 grenade launcher, which I thought was suitable. The outfit was [Read More…]
The Firearm Blog is on a mission to review as many of the Schmidt & Bender PM II Riflescopes as we can. In case you didn’t know PM is short for Police & Military. Previously we had a look at the classic S&B 5-25×56 PM II with the LRR-Mil reticle, [Read More…]
Dear diary. It feels like an eternity since I have expressed my thoughts and feelings to you. When we last spoke I was in the middle of a love triangle. In one corner was the classic American “round next door”; a slender and sleek 5.56mm sweetheart that is easy [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another installment of the world’s best weekly suppressor publication. Never mind that it’s probably the only weekly suppressor publication, just focus on the best. We are brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill [Read More…]
Germany’s Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) awarded French company Nexter a contract for 20mm cannons earlier this month. Seven P20 assemblies featuring pintle mounted 20M621 cannons have been [Read More…]
“Limited Visibility Spotter Kit” – Just reading that makes me instantly want one, with all the gadgets (possibly more) in the photo above. Not that I really need one, but I could probably find a use for it. This is a new product from Really Right [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another quiet edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Resonator and Resonator K line of 7.62mm suppressors. Last week we ventured off into DIY land with a primer tutorial [Read More…]
Spartan Precision Equipment are about to launch their new tactical, lightweight bipod – the V2. Made from CNC machined 7075 aluminium and top-quality carbon fibre, the V2 bipod weighs in at 373g or just over 13oz. Here’s what Spartan have to say about the [Read More…]
Have you used thermal optics while hunting? Know what is a pain in the behind? Ranging with thermal devices especially in the dark. The problem is laser rangefinders only work if you can see through them and unless you have a night vision one you can’t aim it. [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB’s own Photo Of The Day. As the name says, this page is dedicated to rare and unique pictures which are updated daily. Today, we get a closer look at the heavy weapons of the Austrian Armed Forces, or the Bundesheer in Austrian. In Austrian service the [Read More…]
Really Right Stuff from Lehi, Utah (USA) has been around since 1990 and they deliver various support systems for optics. They claim that all of their products are designed, built, assembled in the USA. Even the hex keys of their products are sourced from the United [Read More…]
Has cabin fever set in yet? Trigger fingers getting itchy? Can you safely get to a range to do some shooting? Well if the answer is yes to the above, especially the last one, you should try competing in the COVID Precision Rifle Match! The best part is you can do it [Read More…]
Along with the rising popularity of tripods in the firearms community, the Arca Swiss rail system also gets more and more popular and the companies start developing new accessories and offering new solutions related to this system. Today we’ll take a look at two [Read More…]
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