#BoltAction

Firearms are tools, the hero Shane points out in the 1953 Western drama of the same name. And sometimes, it’s handy to have a specialty tool—a shotgun that’s made to be dragged through thick brush in pursuit of partridge. A pistol that’s made to stop a charging bear dead in its tracks. Or, in the case of the MRX Bison Scout carbine from Black Creek Labs, a rifle that’s compact and easy to transport, with many of the useful features of an AR-pattern firearm, but in a bolt-action format that leaves you less likely to be hassled by The Man.

Dark Mountain Arms is a new firearms manufacturing company (founded in 2023) located in Asheville, North Carolina. The company’s first products are a takedown rifle and pistol called STOWAWAY that have a rather unusual action and chambering combination – these are single-shot bolt action firearms chambered in 5.7×28. Let’s take a quick look at the specs and features of Dark Mountain Arms STOWAWAY rifle and pistol.

Weatherby have released another iteration of their newest Model 307 bolt action rifle called Alpine CT. The new Weatherby Model 307 Alpine CT is built with extensive use of carbon fiber components. Particularly, the rifle features a Peak 44 Bastion carbon fiber stock and a carbon fiber sleeved barrel from BSF Barrels. Let’s take a closer look.

Christensen Arms is now shipping its Modern Precision Rifle (MPR) Rimfire series of guns. The MPR Rimfire rifles are precision-oriented and include a TriggerTech trigger and carbon fiber-wrapped barrel. It is compatible with Ruger BX magazines, which most of us already have a pile of.

Steyr announced the new Scout Mk II late last year, and we now have one of the first shipment guns on hand for review. However, good reviews take time, and there is not much info about this gun yet. So, here is a first look at the Scout Mk II while that review is in process!

Montana Rifle Company has a new traditional-style hunting rifle, called the Junction. It has a unique Adaptive Controlled Round Feed action that can work in either push feed or controlled feed. A threaded muzzle with a brake is also standard.

In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, James Reeves is at IWA 2024 talking to the creators of the MIPO 50, a quality, accurate Slovakian-made bolt action .50 caliber rifle that is reasonably priced. Do you think it can knock out 1-1.5 MOA groups? Its maker says it can. Watch for more details (and a cameo from Polenar Tactical).

J.P. Sauer & Sohn have introduced a new bolt action rifle, the  Sauer 505. This new rifle has two-piece furniture and a completely new action that is advertised as silky smooth, super silent and extremely fast. Let’s take a look at the specs and features of the new Sauer 505 bolt action rifle.

Luke C @BallisticAviation is visiting with Kirk from Aero precision to talk about the latest extension to the bolt-action SOLUS line. Aero now has long action SOLUS receivers and complete rifles that still have the same great set of features and premium components found in the short action line, but now with new caliber options like 300 WM, further expanding the capabilities of the SOLUS Lineup of bolt action rifles.

At the SHOT Show 2024, ATA, the Turkish firearms manufacturer, introduced a new long-action version of their Turqua bolt-action sporter. The showcased model at the event was chambered in .30-06, signaling the expansion of the Turqua line which ATA has stated will also include .270 and .300 Win Mag offerings. Notable features of this rifle include a three-position safety mechanism and a convenient buttonless bolt removal system which simplifies the disassembly process, eliminating the need for awkward two-handed operations when stripping the rifle.

At this year’s SHOT Show, Christensen Arms unveiled three new rifle models, broadening their product range in both the entry-level and high-performance segments. Among the releases is the Christensen Arms Evoke, the company’s inaugural offering priced under $1,000, designed to attract new customers to their products.

At SHOT Show 2024, Falkor Defense unveiled its first .50-caliber bolt-action rifle. Known for building bolt-action rifles based on Remington 700-style actions, the company has now ventured into the big-bore category amid growing demand from the shooting community.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at CZ headquarters to discuss 2024’s newest launch for CZ – the CZ 600 MDT. The CZ 600 MDT is a collaboration with MDT, makers of quality precision rifle and sniper rifle chassis systems. The CZ 600 MDT takes the accuracy and ease of use from the CZ 600 family and marries it to one of two different MDT chassis to bring the CZ 600 into the tactical, military, and PRS realms.

Ultralight hunting rifles are all the rage right now, and Bergara has a new model in that vein. The Premier MgMicro Lite is a full chassis rifle under six pounds. Let’s find out how it manages this feat.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM R45 Multi-Host Suppressor. Last weekend we were on the range with the newest SureFire rifle suppressor. We wrap up the series today with the SureFire SOCOM556-RC3, against the SureFire RC2, and the SureFire MINI2 on a bolt action rifle in an attempt to discern any differences. How does the new, low-back pressure silencer sound on a closed action host? Let’s find out.