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New M4 Ruger 10/22 Stock and Takedown Colors
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 everyone. From Lyman: Ston, […]
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Mil vs. MOA – A Realistic Break-Down by Precision Rifle Blog
While I am not a typical precision rifle shooter, I do occasionally go out and reach to the long ranges with a good bolt gun. Like many today, I was once confused on the two major systems for scope reticles that populate the market: Milliradians and Minutes-of-Angle. Precision Rifle Blog has an excellent write-up of […]
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Winchester Model 12 Cut-Away Live Demo
MidwayUSA has posted up a video of Larry Potterfield himself showcasing a live cut-away of a Winchester Model 12. MidwayUSA cut-away the shotgun themselves using typical shop tools; which begs the question, will they cut-away anything we send them? Video below. Be prepared to gawk.
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UTG AK Stock Kit
UTG/Leapers announced they are now selling an AR-style stock with adapter for stamped AK-style rifles. The kit includes an aluminum extension tube with a permanently attached stamped AK receiver adapter. The adjustable stock has six different length adjustments. According to UTG, the stock improves the center-bore alignment, provides an “optimum cheek weld height” and improves […]
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Uptown Funk with Guns
Jim Huish is the guy who did a cover of the famous Cup Song using guns. He has a new video out performing a cover of Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk. For those of you not familiar with the original song go to this link. Jim uses a plethora of firearms to accompany his cover. […]
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Ed Brown Alpha Series 1911 Pistols
Ed Brown recently introduced the new Alpha line of 1911 pistols. Two basic models anchor the series: the Alpha Elite and the Alpha Carry. The Alpha Elite is a 5″ Government-type model that will be available with and without an accessory rail. The non-light rail version will be available with a stainless finish and a […]
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POTD: Webley & Scott Self-Loading Pistol MkI
Webley & Scott MkI was the first auto-loading pistol adopted by the London Metropolitan Police and UK military (Royal Navy). Collector Roy Shadbolt writes … Something a little different for you chaps. A photograph showing a Webley & Scott MkI (model 1913 commercial) in .455″ WWI grouping. The pistol is in unused/unfired condition and is not the […]
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POTD: The rare TSW Revolver and .356 TSW Round
Mr Revolverguy, who blogs at Day at the Range, sent in this photo…. is a very rare combination of a Smith and Wesson Performance Center 940 356 TSW revolver and now defunct 356TSW ammunition. The TSW was Ì for Team Smith & Wesson designed in the 1990’s by S&W for IPSC competition. The 356 TSW is […]
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9 Year Old Reloads Like A Boss
Check out this 9 year old kid mastering a pistol reload. This video was posted on Facebook by Max Michel and the kid’s name is JW. If you watch JW and break down his reload, he uses his support thumb to hit the release. Then it is all speed. He rushes for a new mag, […]
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Ammunition Testing now Available at Chesapeake Testing
I think I may have found a fun place to work… Chesapeake Testing now offers ammunition testing in accordance with SAAMI, FBI, and NATO protocols. Our in-house calibration system allows for greater repeatability in testing, more accurate data sets, and fast turn-around time. This is how you actually test and evaluate ammo and weapons… I’m not […]
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American Built Arms Company Mission Critical Kit (MCK)
American Built Arms Company has put together a nifty little kit. Some of the stuff I’m not entire sure about (like the black gear bands), but the rest of the items are things I normally try and carry with me when I hit the range. It would be nice if it was small enough to […]
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Army and Marines Butt Heads On M855A1/Mk. 318
The Army and Marine Corps’ ongoing schism over standard issue 5.56mm ammunition came to a head during a recent House Armed Services Committee meeting. The USMC, which still uses the 1970s-era M855 round, supplemented by their Mk. 318 SOST ammunition, were a particular subject of contention: U.S. lawmakers recently questioned Army andMarine Corps leaders on […]
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Bergara B-14 Rifles
Bergara USA is now selling a pair of new rifles: the B-14 Hunter and B-14 Timber. The Timber rifle uses an oil-finished walnut stock while the Hunter uses a lightweight synthetic stock. The new rifles were shown at the recent IWA Outdoor Classics in Germany. Both versions of the gun will be available in the following […]
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New Kydex Holster From DeSantis
DeSantis, the company with a reputation for producing quality holsters for a wide variety of scenarios and needs, has come out with yet another offering. The new model, which they’re calling the Range Master, is made from Kydex, meaning it’s both tough and durable and also custom molded to your gun’s shape. It’s a drop […]
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Kinetic Development Group SAS – SCAR Adaptable Stock System
Kinetic Development Group has announced their SCAR Adaptable Stock System that uses a.. ACR stock? In short, its an adapter plate and the ACR’s folding stock. The system still allows the SCAR to function when folded and looks to resolve a common complaint about the rifle system, the “flimsy” stock. The full SAS system retails […]
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Small Caliber Book Reviews: The Great Rifle Controversy
As in all Small Caliber Book Reviews here at TFB, I will be covering the area of relevance and strengths and weaknesses of the book, as well as whether it is more introductory or advanced. To write my ongoing series of posts on the Light Rifle, I first had to hit the books. One of the items […]
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Weekend Photo: Real, or Real Fake?
Trigger Firearms sent in the above photo of a Colt revolver they recently sold as a clone because nobody could not determine if it was real or not. If it is a clone, it is an exceptionally well made clone. They wrote … We recently sold this SAA revolver on gunbroker. We had no way to verify […]
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Weekend Photo: Cowboy (single) Action
Mike sent us a photo of his Cowboy Action Shooting rig, including a beautiful pair of Remington 1875 clones manufactured by Uberti in Italy. They are chambered in .357 Magnum. The Remington 1875 was an early cartridge firing revolver based on the earlier percussion cap Remington Model 1858. It was sold in direct competition to the more famous Colt Peacemaker […]
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The Sturmgewehr, Larry Vickers, And “The First Assault Rifle”
The Sturmgewehr is a rifle that will never lose it’s place in history; it is one of the single most influential weapons of the 20th Century. It is not the first of its kind, however, and we at TFB have previously taken a look at some of the rifle’s predecessors that it has since overshadowed. Larry Vickers has come […]
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Weekend Photo: Too Much 50 Cal Fun
David sent us a photo of his semi-automatic Dragon M-50 made by Ed Haywood of Central Wisconsin Armory (CWA). He has it mounted on a M62 mount that he restored and painted tan. The Dragon M-50 is based on the M3 design, which is an aircraft variant of the M2 Browning. The Dragon features a lightweight […]
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