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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 003: Vympel .223 Remington Golden Tiger 55gr FMJ,...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Vympel’s budget 55gr FMJ load in .223 Remington, made in Amursk, Russia. This ammunition features a lacquered steel case, bimetal jacketed 55gr FMJ bullet...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 004: Vympel .223 Remington Golden Tiger 55gr FMJ,...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Vympel’s budget 55gr FMJ load in .223 Remington, made in Amursk, Russia. This ammunition features a lacquered steel case, bimetal jacketed 55gr FMJ bullet...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 005: PMC XP193 5.56x45mm 55gr FMJ, 14.5″ Barrel,...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Korean manufacturer PMC’s clone of M193 Ball, called XP193. This ammunition features very uniform-looking external dimensions, attractively finished brass...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 006: PMC XP193 5.56x45mm 55gr FMJ, 16″ and 20″...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Korean manufacturer PMC’s clone of M193 Ball, called XP193. This ammunition features very uniform-looking external dimensions, attractively finished brass...
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USMC Set to Field H&K M27 as Combat Rifle as Part of Infantry Kit Overhaul
The Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (CMC) has stated his approval for an overhaul of the front-line infantry Marine’s gear – including the fielding of the Heckler & Koch M27 Infantry...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 007: PMC M855 5.56x45mm 62gr LAP, 14.5″ Barrel,...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Korean manufacturer PMC’s clone of M855, called X-TAC M855 LAP. This ammunition features very uniform-looking external dimensions, attractively finished...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 008: PMC M855 5.56x45mm 62gr LAP, 16″ and 20″...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Korean manufacturer PMC’s clone of M855, called X-TAC M855 LAP. This ammunition features very uniform-looking external dimensions, attractively finished...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 009: Mk. 318 Mod. 0 62gr SOST (T556TNB1), 14.5″...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Federal’s T556TNB1 load, which is the civilian market name for the Mk.318 SOST projectile developed by US SOCOM as a “barrier blind” round for the M4...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 010: Mk. 318 Mod. 0 62gr SOST (T556TNB1), 16″ and...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is Federal’s T556TNB1 load, which is the civilian market name for the Mk.318 SOST projectile developed by US SOCOM as a “barrier blind” round for the M4...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 011: RUAG SS109 (M855 Equivalent) 5.56mm NATO,...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is RUAG Ammotec’s version of the NATO-standard SS109 round (equivalent to US M855). I believe the ammunition I tested may have been made in RUAG’s facility...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 012: RUAG SS109 (M855 Equivalent) 5.56mm NATO,...
Next up for the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is RUAG Ammotec’s version of the NATO-standard SS109 round (equivalent to US M855). I believe the ammunition I tested may have been made in RUAG’s facility...
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CTTSO Releases Solicitation for .264 USA Rifles, Carbines, PDWs
The Army Marksmanship Unit’s .264 USA – a medium-sized 6.5mm round in-between the 6.5mm Grendel and 6.5mm Creedmoor in size – is not yet dead, it seems. The round, about which little had been heard in...
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Army Chief of Staff Milley Says Next Rifle Will Have Much More Range, Be More...
At an AUSA breakfast conference yesterday, US Army Chief of Staff General Mark Milley gave us a hint at exactly what the US Army’s next rifle could look like, and the focus was on extended range...
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[SHOT 2018] Nightforce’s New 1-8×24 NX8 and 1-8×24 ATACR
At the 2018 SHOT Show, Nightforce brought along their brand new 1-8 power scopes, including the much-anticipated NX8 1-8 power compact carbine optic. Alongside it, the company also debuted the ATACR...
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[SHOT 2018] Kahr Teases Tactical Thompson Carbine
If you’re one of those people who think the Thompson submachine gun never should have gone away, then Kahr Arms (Auto Ordnance) has the gun for you. Displayed at their booth at the 2018 SHOT Show is a...
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[SHOT 2018] Geissele Introduces Remington 700 Triggers & New URG-I Upper...
At the 2018 SHOT Show, Geissele Automatics made fans very happy by bringing out 3 new and much-asked for products. First, the company released its new Remington 700 trigger line, which consists of a...
View Article[SHOT 2018]: Excel Arms pistols and carbines
Excel produces unique and innovative pistols and carbines, including a brand new carbine for 2018 chambered in 5.7x28mm, which accepts FiveseveN magazines. We also look at a .22 magnum pistol and a not...
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[SHOT] Shooting the Desert Tech MDR (Finally!)
Utah gunmaker Desert Tech was out on the range for the 2018 SHOT Show Industry Day, bringing their brand new MDR bullpup rifles out for attendees to enjoy. The MDR had been in development for about...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test, DISCUSSION 01: What Happened?
We’ve seen how the 6 different .223 Remington and 5.56mm loads have fared in the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test, but we still have more to talk about. Specifically, we need to discuss what I did wrong (or...
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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test, DISCUSSION 02: What’s Next?
The Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test’s first batch of 6 rounds is through, but there’s more to come. In the last post, we reflected on the test methodology, and some possible solutions. In this post, we’ll...
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US Army’s XM1158 ADVAP Round REVEALED: Tungsten-Cored EPR-Based Design Is...
Until now, the US Army’s 7.62mm XM1158 Advanced Armor Piercing (ADVAP) round has been a mystery. The round, which was rumored to be the basis for the now-cancelled Interim Combat Service Rifle (ICSR)...
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U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Purchase FN SCAR-SC
FN America has announced that FN’s new SCAR-SC is now available for purchase for US law enforcement agencies at all levels. The subcompact carbine was first unveiled last year at Milipol 2017 in Paris...
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BREAKING: Russian Army Adopts AK-12, AK-15, AEK-971, and AEK-973 Rifles for...
The Russian Defense Ministry has made a decision regarding its next infantry rifle: It will adopt everything, it seems. Not only will Russian Army forces receive the improved 5.45x39mm AK-12 (the new...
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[SHOT 2018] Cobalt Kinetics Custom .308 ARs & More
At the 2018 Industry Day at the Range, innovative premium AR manufacturer Cobalt Kinetics brought out several new rifles which they will be selling for the new year. Chief among these was their new...
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[SHOT 2018] Kinetic Research Group’s New SOTIC Precision Rifle, Bravo...
At the 2018 SHOT Show, Kinetic Research Group – known for their high quality chassis for Remington 700 and Tikka T3 rifles – displayed something totally new: A complete precision bolt action rifle they...
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[SHOT 2018] Lithgow Atrax IN PRODUCTION in USA Now
Good news for bullpup fanatics: The Lithgow F90, Australia’s improved version of the AUG, is in production in the USA right now under the name “Atrax”. Representatives of Dasan USA, the stateside...
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[SHOT 2018] KR-9 9mm Vityaz AKs Shipping SOON from Kalashnikov USA
Kalashnikov USA, orphaned stateside importing partner of Kalashnikov Concern, brought their latest prototype and production guns to the 2018 SHOT Show, and there is good reason to be excited. Chief...
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[SHOT 2018] Hands On with FightLite’s MCR Lightweight Belt-Fed, Raider Pistol
At the 2018 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range, Florida gunmaker FightLite Industries, best known for their SCR “ban state” lower receiver that allows “compliant” rifles to be made using AR-15...
View Article[SHOT 2018] Aero Precision’s Comps, Suppressors and Build Kits
Aero Precision had some interesting products for 2018. The company is working on a new line of compensators for 9mm, 5.56, and 7.62 rifles. These have a number of unique features such as the ability to...
View Article[SHOT 2018] Primary Weapon Systems and Bootleg
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 at the PWS booth. Primary Weapon Systems is known for their long stroke piston system AR platforms. This year for 2018, PWS is releasing their M...
View ArticleCarbine Gel Test Sig-Sauer .357mag 125gr V-Crown
If you aren’t already subscribed to us, you’re missing great content! Click here to subscribe. Last week we tested Sig-Sauer .357mag 125gr V-Crown from a revolver. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it did not do...
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Review of the Jard J68 Bullpup Carbine
The Jard J68 is a bullpup carbine developed by Jard Inc. Jard operates out of Sheldon, Iowa, and is known for the aftermarket triggers they offer for a variety of firearms. However, they also have some...
View Article[Shot 2018] Caracal USA
In today’s episode, we follow Miles to Shot Show 2018 Media Day at the Range and visit Caracal USA. Caracal brings the enhanced F 9mm pistol with standard sights or the quick sight system, allowing for...
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US-Made FORGED AKs Coming SOON from Kalashnikov USA
The sanctions on Russian companies have hit the American AK enthusiast hard – no longer can we import inexpensive Izhevsk Kalashnikovs to feed the beast. Yet, there is a silver lining: Domestic AK...
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Cry Havoc Tactical and the new Quick Release Barrel (QRB) Kit
The industry is packed with new personal defense weapons (PDW’s) in all shapes, calibers, and sizes with the intent of providing a small but controllable package that can be easily deployed and give a...
View ArticleThe Little Lever That Could: Hornady .357mag 140gr FTX Leverevolution carbine...
y it at Ventura Munitions: https://www.venturamunitions.com/hornady-357-magnum-140gr-ftx-ammo-25-rounds/ We shoot Hornady .357mag 140gr FTX Leverevolution ammunition from a Rossi M92 lever action...
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Improvised M16A1 Wooden Handguards in Myanmar
Wooden handguards fitted for an M16/AR15-patterned rifle are nothing new in the United States among the boutique custom build community. Some folks prefer the older, more nostalgic look of the solid...
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BOTW: Michael’s Predator Hunting AR Build
The 17th Installment of Build of the Week was contributed by Michael G. This is one of the most complete submissions to date and includes prices. Keep the submissions coming in! We are publishing...
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Featured Deals of the Week – 3/1/19
Magpul PMag for AK rifles – $14.29 What the deal is: Pretty simple to be honest. It’s a Magpul PMAG for AK rifles, specifically those using 7.62 Soviet (7.62×39). Specifically, these are sand finish....
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Featured Deals of the Week – Spooky Edition
Hello my spooktacular readers. Yes, I know that Halloween was yesterday, but that doesn’t mean these spooky savings aren’t still screaming good deals! You’ll be haunted by regret if you don’t at least...
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Featured Deals of the Week – 12/27/19
Hey folks. I know it’s been a while since I published one of these. I’ve been traveling a lot lately, but it’s okay! You can bring your wallets out once again, and enjoy these post-Christmas deals....
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Mikhail Kalashnikov’s Experimental Avtomat-Karabin
Kalashnikov Media continues their series of videos telling about some of the rarest experimental and prototype firearms created by Mikhail Kalashnikov and we at TFB make sure to deliver the most...
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Featured Deals of the Week – 1/3/20
Happy New Year! Here are some gun deals. Sig P210 Standard 9mm 5″ Black – $998.99 with free s/h What the deal is: While the description on the vendor website is for a P210 Target, the SKU and title are...
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Polish Special Forces Seek Carbines
Poland’s Jednostka Wojskowa Formoza and Jednostka Wojskowa GROM, both key elements of the Polish Special Forces, are seeking to procure new carbines. JW Formoza are seeking a new modular carbine while...
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The APEX-Series Bullpup Carbine Conversion Kit from META Tactical
Bullpup rifles are popular for a lot of reasons but getting your hands on one can be a financial nightmare as some of the most popular models of bullpup rifles and pistol caliber carbines can be pretty...
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TFB Review: Lead Star Arms Grunt Rifle
The Lead Star Arms Grunt is marketed as a duty rifle, though it comes from a competition-oriented brand. It blends some refinements from race guns with a more reserved aesthetic. And while Lead Star is...
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Now Available: 3D-Printed HUXWRX FLOW 556k Rifle Suppressor
A true defensive “fighting” carbine needs to be compact, lightweight, accurate, and reliable to fill its role in the armory. Any equipment added to the carbine’s system should be an important...
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India Looks To Manufacture 400,000 5.56x45mm Indigenous Carbines
India has long sought a modern 5.56x45mm carbine and has launched numerous efforts to procure one internationally and locally. The latest initiative will see a competition launched to find indigenous...
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HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? Ultimate 1911 PCC or Overmatch Travesty?
Welcome everyone to the 154th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually...
View ArticleUmarex’s Futuristic Rangefinding Less-Lethal AR-type Carbine
James is at the Umarex booth to talk about this wild new less-lethal air-powered AR-type carbine that accepts a wide range of ammunition payloads including OC/pepper powder, less-lethal solid...
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