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…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Amazon Deals 11. This week we’re going to focus on products found on Amazon that can be used to upgrade or maintain your pistols. A lot of the stuff featured in Sam S’s Armorer’s Bench series can be found on Amazon and with the [Read More…]
Extreme accuracy reloading is how you determine just how accurate your rifle truly is. Last year I reviewed the Ruger Precision Rifle Magnum in 300 PRC. During that review, I was averaging 0.6 MOA groups using Hornady 300 PRC 225 Grain Match Ammunition. I [Read More…]
Lyman has announced that the second edition of their AR Reloading Handbook is now available. Compared to the first book, the 2nd edition Lyman AR Reloading Handbook has an expanded cartridge list that includes the latest AR cartridges such as .224 Valkyrie, .22 Nosler, [Read More…]
Have you been reloading, and want to up your game? Is it time to refine your reloading skill and get more accuracy? TFB has got your back. We teamed up with Lyman to bring you a series on precision reloading. If you have never reloaded before, stop and check out the [Read More…]
The Pachmayr company has just released six new knives with varied styles and functions. They are already well-known for making firearms accessories and grips. While these new knives aren’t the first venture into Pachmayr’s knife production, it’s [Read More…]
Lyman has published a press release announcing the acquisition of Mark 7 Reloading ammunition reloading equipment manufacturing company. Here is Lyman’s press release in full: Lyman Products is extremely pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Mark 7 [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…]
Welcome to part 5 in the LYMAN and TFB series on casting bullets. This is the final post in this series and it would not have been possible without our relationship with Lyman. If you are interested in taking up bullet casting (or reloading) please consider Lyman for [Read More…]
We have arrived at the third part in out bullet casting series. Today we birth the pew. Our gestation period consisted of gathering scrap lead, sorting it, and creating our lead ingots. Since today is our expected date, we should gather all our equipment, and prep [Read More…]
Well, my friends, here we go. I thought all of this would be a pretty simple process. The learning curve was sharper then I expected, straight from the start. Welcome to Part 2 of TFB and LYMANS Bullet Casting for Beginners Series (you can find Part 1, the intro [Read More…]
Welcome to our first post on the basics of reloading. The good people at LYMAN have teamed up with TFB to help create a guide for those interested in reloading. With a relatively small upfront investment, you can reload rounds for pennies on the dollar. With a few [Read More…]
In celebration of the company’s 140th anniversary, Lyman has introduced a commemorative Sharps rifle replica. This rifle is made for Lyman by Pedersoli. It is the lighter version of Pedersoli’s rifle and comes chambered in .30-30 Winchester. These rifles [Read More…]
Pachmayr, a leader in handgun grips, recoil reduction, gunsmithing tools and a brand carried by Lyman, is proud to introduce the Competition Aluminum Speedloaders for revolvers. Unlike some competitor’s models which are made from plastic, Pachmayr’s [Read More…]
Lyman® Products has voluntarily announced a product safety warning and recall notice on their black powder rifles and pistols due to the potential of separation in the breech plug. Lyman maintains a safety-first approach, so despite finding only a few firearms affected [Read More…]
Lyman has released a number of new products this year, but we’ll only be able to get to a few of them that really stand out. First off is the company’s new reloading line, branded in bright orange. In order of weight, they are the Brass Smith Ideal C-Frame [Read More…]
Lyman Products announced a new single stage loading press that is designed to offer good performance in a compact package. The press is called the Brass Smith Ideal. The new press is a C shaped press that is made with a cast iron body and stainless steel parts. While C [Read More…]
Product Release In October, TFB’s Richard Johnson wrote a product release post illustrating Lyman’s GuardianGrip by Pachmayr. ICYMI, the GuardianGrip is a grip that allows for compact concealment, but when a button in the grip is pressed with the middle [Read More…]
One of the most popular concealed carry handguns remains the small frame revolver. Diminutive wheelguns have been a top choice for decades, with the J-frame Smith & Wesson guns being some of the most popular. One of the problems with a gun small enough to slip [Read More…]
Lyman’s got a new product that is designed to help you when shooting from a bench; it is called the Bag Jack. In simple terms, it is a scissor jack platform that can be used to raise your front bag rest. This allows you to get the perfect height for the rifle you [Read More…]
Lyman introduced this product at SHOT 2016, but I’m not sure how we didn’t get around to covering such an innovative product. The Lyman Auto Advance Target System is a target holder that incorporates a roll of targets, like a scroll. When activated from a [Read More…]
Lyman Products Corporation has been in the reloading business for a long time. The company offers a wide range of tools and accessories including handbooks on reloading and casting. Now, they have released the 50th Edition of its Reloading Handbook. The Lyman manuals [Read More…]
There are many benefits to reloading from saving money to the ability to customize your loads, and if you’re a reloader you probably have quite a setup devoted to the process. After all, attention to detail is a vital part of reloading ammunition. We’ve all [Read More…]
Lyman has come out with new color options for fans of the M4 Ruger 10/22 and Takedown. The new colors are based on their STON camo pattern and range from the earth tones of Coyote to the unmistakable reds of Lava. With this wide range of options they have something for [Read More…]
Lyman Products will introduce a new chronograph in May. The new Ammo Tracker chronograph will offer a user-friendly remote interface that (I hope) will set a new standard. The remote has a large LCD screen that displays shot data including a running velocity average, [Read More…]
Lyman Products is now selling a new ultrasonic case cleaner called the Turbo Sonic 1200 (or TS-1200 for short.) The unit is considered a mid-size cleaner with a 6.5″x5.4″x2.6″ tank. According to Lyman, the tank will hold about 350 9mm cases. Lyman [Read More…]
Lyman Products is selling a reproduction of the 1877 model Sharps rifle mated with the Lyman tang sight to create a gun they call the 1878 Sharps rifle. This specific tang sight was introduced in 1878, hence the gun’s name. The guns are made to Lyman [Read More…]
Lyman is making a new mat designed to make cleaning or working on your gun a bit easier. Safe to say we’ve all had a spring roll away or a small part slide to parts unknown, and the company’s new gun mat is designed to stop those things from happening. The [Read More…]
If you cast your own bullets, Lyman introduced a new lead melting furnace earlier this year that may be of interest to you. The Mag 25 offers two improvements over prior models: digital temperature controls and a greater capacity. The furnace temperature is [Read More…]