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[IWA 2023] New Quality Budget Optics from Primary Arms
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the Primary Arms booth during IWA 2023 to look at Primary Arms’ new high-quality budget optics for 2023, including new scopes for rifles, prism optics, and a new pistol optic using the ACSS reticle. Check today’s video for details. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» […]
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[IWA 2023] New Bergara Wilderness Carbon Bolt Action Rifle
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting Bergara to hear about their new Wilderness Thumbhole Carbon series of bolt-action hunting rifles. According to Bergara: The B-14 Wilderness Series® embody pure performance. Real-world feature sets like fluted bolts, specialized coatings, and stock options that can withstand the rugged and unforgiving wilderness, […]
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[IWA 2023] Custom Made Bolt Action Bullpup Rifles with GREAT Triggers
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 to visit with MK Machining, an American company that manufactures high-end bolt action bullpup rifles and bullpup chassis. They can custom-build a bullpup with your barreled action or supply one for your custom build, and they make a phenomenal trigger, which is very uncommon […]
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Friday Night Lights: Fero D-51 NVGs AKA Colonial Marine Space Binos
Welcome to Friday Night Lights where I showcase and review night vision and thermal-related items. I suspect the featured image of today’s article may have intrigued you to check out these old night vision binoculars. The Fero D-51 is a German-made night vision binocular that was used in the 80s and in some famous films. […]
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[IWA 2023] Very Fine German 2011: The STP Loki
James is back at IWA 2023 talking to STP (“Sport Target Pistols”) about their high-end 1911s and 2011s. In today’s episode, STP goes over the features of the extremely high-end German 2011, the STP Loki. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below to […]
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K&M Aerospace Releases the SCAR Handler for NRCH Models
Those of you who own, or at least have handled the Non-Reciprocating Charging Handle (NRCH for short) FN SCAR may have noticed that the stock version of said charging handle has stuck out from the side of the gun. This can be anywhere from annoying to some, to downright frustrating to others, especially when it […]
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New Operator DMR Series Rifles from Rock River Arms
Rock River Arms begins the year by releasing the Operator DMR series (Designated Marksman Rifle), with no less than four models chambered for .308/7.62×51 and two models chambered in .223/5.56 NATO. The .308 version comes in two barrel lengths, 16″ or 20″, with an optional SilencerCo Chimera 300 suppressor. The .223 DMRs also come in 16″ […]
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New Hawke Optics Frontier 34 Long Range Riflescopes
The Frontier 34 first focal plane riflescopes from Hawke Optics come in either 3-18×50 or 5-30×56, and both come with two illuminated reticle options: Mil Pro Ext and MOA Pro Ext. Depending on the model, you can change the height of these riflescopes by up to 46 MRAD or 158 MOA. There are 11 levels […]
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[EnforceTac 2023] The Spuhr BAM: An Innovative Red Dot & Magnifier Mount
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at the CZ booth to visit Hakan Spuhr and check out his new BAM mount. According to Spuhr’s description: The Ballistic Adjustable Mount (BAM) is intended to provide Aimpoint M4 sight’s with multiple distance settings. It comes as standard with settings for either 5,56 or 7,62 and […]
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POTD: H&K with Combined Joint Task Force in Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
The hungriest beast of them all on this blog is our Photo Of The Day. It consumes hundreds of images every month, and it has been doing so for over 9 years. Today we offer a bunch of images from the Al Asad Air Base, in Iraq. This military airbase is located in the western Iraqi […]
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HHV Launches the American-Made ATE_Lite Ballistic Helmet
Hard Head Veterans (HHV) as can be inferred by their name is a Veteran owned and operated manufacturer of ballistic helmets and other protective headgear. Located in Sweetwater, Texas, Hard Head Veterans has been attempting to establish itself in the highly competitive but small market of ballistic and protective headwear for shooters and operators. HHV […]
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[IWA 2023] The Perun X16 Rifle is Pretty Amazing
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is visiting Slovenian manufacturer, Tinck Arms, to see their Perun X16 rifle. According to marketing materials about the Perun: A balanced mid-length General Purpose piston Rifle – This 16″ barreled 5.56 NATO chambered GPR is anything but your basic 16″ rifle by Tinck Arms. Smooth shooting piston reliability […]
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[IWA 2023] A Turkish SCAR at IWA? Not Really…
Is that a SCAR? No, no it isn’t. But it kinda looks like one! James is at IWA 2023 visiting the Hunt Group to see the SCX12, a SCAR lookalike Turkish shotgun coming to the US. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical. Click below […]
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POTD: High Angle Shooting Training at Arta Beach, Djibouti
Top of the day and welcome to our Photo Of The Day! It’s fantastic to see the M110 SASS in the wild, on a tripod. You see a U.S. Army National Guard soldier, assigned to Task Force Wolfhound, East Africa Response Force (EARF), conducting high angle shooting training at Arta Beach, Djibouti, in 2022. If, […]
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[IWA 2023] New Brownells BRN-180 .300 Blackout Upper: The BRN-180SH
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting the Brownells booth to see the newest addition to its BRN-180 lineup, the BRN-180SH. According to Brownells Press Release: Brownells unveiled the BRN-180SH complete upper – the newest addition to the popular BRN-180 line – announcing it at the IWA Outdoor Classics show […]
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[IWA 2023] Ultralight Bolt Action Rifle: The Bergara B14² Crest
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Bergara to see their new B14² Crest Rifle at IWA 2023. Per Bergara’s webpage about the Crest: The new B14² CREST is a high performance ultralight rifle designed for long distance hunting, and especially mountain hunting. Built on a lightweight and solid Monte Carlo carbon fiber stock, […]
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POTD: The Royal Netherlands Marine Corps in Curaçao
One of the benefits of our Photo Of The Day is that you can travel the world without a sweat. Today we’re in Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, located off the coast of Venezuela. You see a beach reconnaissance team member from the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, as he helps secure a […]
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[IWA 2023] Is the Best 3″ Revolver in the World Coming to the US? The Spohr Club Edition
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 at the Spohr booth speaking with Thomas Spohr, the founder of Spohr revolvers. Thomas started working on tuning Smith & Wesson revolvers before deciding to make his own wheelguns. These are top-of-the-line, premium German handguns. Spohr has introduced a 3″ version of his revolvers […]
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[IWA 2023] Francolin XR-20: A Cheap 20 Gauge Revolver!
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at IWA 2023 visiting the Francolin booth to talk about an odd shotgun that caught his eye: The Francolin XR-20, a 20 gauge revolver that is a carbine built around a revolver cylinder. It’s surprisingly well-made and surprisingly inexpensive, too. ««« GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO »»» […]
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[EnforceTac 2023] Black Trident’s Top Quality Austrian Holsters + Gear
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at EnforceTac 2023 visiting Black Trident to see their holsters and gear coming for 2023. While relatively unknown in the US, Black Trident is a brand that is popular with civilians and operators alike for good quality holsters, belts, slings, soft gear, and medical/IFAK gear. ««« GEAR […]
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