My article Precision Rifle Series: Gas Gun vs Bolt Action – Which is better? created quite a stir, which of course was part of the intention. In the next competition, I had to eat my own words, as I did an all time low ever. The compensator on my JP Rifles unturned [Read More…]
Thank you for joining us here at Friday Night Lights. Last week we took a look at some weapon lights of yesteryear. Well, this time we go back to the dark and try to hit things far, far away. This is an evolution from the Dark Mile where my friends and I shot a mile [Read More…]
Thanks to my friend Vic M. for sharing this. The photo above is his as well. Vic is one of my fellow tricked-out spotting scope enthusiast friends. You have seen his spotting scope in some of my Friday Night Lights articles. Recently he acquired a folding Kestrel mount [Read More…]
PRS rifles are some of the heaviest in the long-range business, probably save for benchrest rifles. PRS shooters are always looking for ways to improve the weight and balance of their firearms for more optimal results and the folks over Luth-AR have just introduced [Read More…]
Last month, I flew out to Wyoming and visited Weatherby to see their new fall products. One of the newest products Weatherby had available, was their Backcountry 2.0 Mark V rifle. This variant of Weatherby’s Mark V line is an example of what can be built when [Read More…]
I’ve been following the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) for quite some time now and I still have yet to take the plunge into becoming a competitor myself. At a recent media event, I had the pleasure of meeting Troy Livesay – a professional PRS shooter who [Read More…]
Concealment is one of the primary concerns for reconnaissance and sniper teams and a single glint of sunlight off of a scopes objective lens could be all it takes to reveal the location of an observational team. The YORK Development Tactical Scope Cover has taken the [Read More…]
Tom R is a staple in the TFB Community. With his vast knowledge and dedicated research into survival and medical equipment and practices, Tom is often a valuable resource for both the firearms community who read TFB as well as the writers who look up to him for advice [Read More…]
Vortex Optics of Barneveld, Wisconsin has just introduced their latest edition to the optics world – the Impact 1000 Rangefinder. This affordable, angle-compensated rangefinder boasts simple and easy to use controls as well as a variety of ranging modes giving [Read More…]
Down Range Systems is known for its E-DOPE Card Targeting Data Display. The system provides quick targeting solutions for long-range target engagements where knowing the exact performance of the next shot will be key. The Down Range Systems E-Dope Card allows shooters [Read More…]
Check out the brand new SIG Cross Bolt Action! 6.8 lbs, two-stage 3lb match trigger, completely adjustable buttstock, side folder for compact carry, available in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, and SIG’s own .277 Fury cartridge. It could be the perfect backcountry precision hunting rifle. What [Read More…]
Check out the new offerings from Ruger. The Ruger Precision Rifles family has grown! These are excellent entry-level bolt actions that perform really well and have great features for the budget-minded shooter. Enjoy. Read more at: ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and [Read More…]
FN introduces their brand new 6.5 Creedmoor version of the famous SCAR Heavy. Get all the details about this rifle here. Who’s got a SCAR? What kind of precision are you seeing from this platform in the other calibers? Read more at: ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our [Read More…]
Check out the Drake Athena Light from Drake Associates. Not your standard AR15 when it comes to accuracy. Drake has built in some unique features to this rifle giving it the ability to shoot sub half-minute groups with consistency. Read more at: ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out [Read More…]
Not wanting to wait for SHOT 2020, Hornady released most of their new product information back in October 2019. Most of the buzz centered around the new A-Tips. They are designed and packaged to be as consistent as possible. The aluminum tips are precision machined [Read More…]
When I teach people about precision rifle shooting I like to explain the rifle is a tool, while the scope is a ruggedized precision instrument. Each click of the turret only moves the erector assembly about 7/10 of a thousandth (.0007) of an inch. For perspective, a [Read More…]
How To Shoot Long Range – The Optics Discussing optics is a lot like asking Batman what his favorite color is. The answer is obviously “black, and sometimes, really really dark grey.” Lego Movie quotes aside, I am not saying there is only one right answer [Read More…]
Check out this review of the SIG Sierra 3 BDX Optic. Scope, rangefinder, and app all work together to provide you with a fast and efficient firing solution. Making ethical and fun hits on game and targets a lot easier! ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and [Read More…]
TargetVision of Pearland, Texas is a national leader in long-range target cameras. For the long-range shooter, getting a clear view of your shots can be a time-consuming hassle and TargetVision has the solution. Conceived by founders, Clay Rhoden, Richard Rhoden, and [Read More…]
Intro: Most shooters don’t really care where their stuff comes from or how it was made as long as it performs up to their standards. If this is you don’t waste your time reading this entire article, you just need to know that Preferred Barrel Blanks, out of [Read More…]
With the increase in popularity of long range precision rifle shooting and competitions on the rise, Yankee Hill Machine has introduced their Modular Aluminum Rifle Chassis. The chassis is compatible with Remington 700 short and long actions as well as some Savage [Read More…]
As spring approaches I look forward to more trips to the range and some more long distance shooting. In my preparation, I knew I needed to upgrade some of my equipment. At SHOT Show this year I visited Lyman and saw their Bag Jack and Match Bag combo. My old bag rest [Read More…]
Most readers have probably never heard of Capstone Precision Group, but if they are at all involved in precision shooting and reloading they have most certainly heard of the companies within the group. Lapua Lapua is known for making what most regard to be the [Read More…]
Last year, Bushnell came out with their Forge line of optics. The Bushnell Forge optics boast better lens coatings and higher magnification over their Nitro line. I opted to check out their 4.5-27×50 scope and see how it works for long range shooting. Bushnell [Read More…]
Joel gives you a complete review of the Seekins SP10 AR10 in .308 Testing three different brands of ammunition and taking the rifle out to 600 yards for groups on paper. This sub MOA rifle is a hammer! Check it out. ««« PATREON GIVEAWAYS »»» TFBTV is giving away one gun a month to a […] [Read More…]
Today Joel reviews and tests the CZ 455 Precision Trainer to see how far is the 22 effective. This factory rifle was designed specifically as a training tool for precision long-range competition. It has a Manners composite stock, a 24-inch heavy barrel which is threaded and suppressor ready, a [Read More…]
Last year I attended the first SCAR Owners group shoot in North Carolina. Well they held another one just a couple of weeks ago. The SCAR Owners Group Shoot 2.0 brought even more SCAR owners together at a new location. This time we went to Front Line Defense in [Read More…]
I had never heard of Wilska & Landen Firearms and I guess you haven’t either? That was until I passed their interesting booth at IWA in Germany, and took a closer look at their new rifle. TFB has never written about them before, so we’ve got to start [Read More…]
The Michigan-based Applied Ballistics LLC has been awarded a research and development contract to work on Advance Extreme Long-Range Sniper Capability for the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO). The CTTSO’s mission is to identify and develop [Read More…]
For a while, I’ve known that something was going on in terms of a new reticle, and I was guessing that SHOT Show 2018 might be the time when it was going to be released. It’s therefore with great pride we can present the new MSRII reticle from Finnaccuracy. To [Read More…]