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TFB Review: Bushnell Nitro 6-24x50mm FFP Deploy MOA Reticle

Bushnell has given their optics a face-lift in recent years with upgraded features, names, prices, and a whole new sexy look. The first tier of their optics begins with the Prime and Engage series...

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Red Dot Mounts – Why It’s Important to Buy Quality

The red dot market is flooded with a ton of fantastic options to put on your rifle or pistol. Certain optics will have mounts built into the system like the Vortex UH-1 and Eotechs. Others will have...

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POTD: US Marines Execute Immediate Action Drills Exercise Platinum Ren 2019

Today’s POTD features a US Marine with the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division taking part in immediate action drills during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, on...

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New HM3X Red Dot Magnifier from Holosun

Holosun is introducing a new line of red dot magnifiers, called the HM3X line. One could suspect that being short for “Holosun Magnifier with 3 times magnification“. The magnifiers will allow the...

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TFB Review: The Primary Arms 1-8×24 Rifle Scope With ACSS Reticle

The Primary Arms 1-8×24 rifle scope is a Low Power Variable Optic (LPVO) that uses the patented Advanced Combined Sighting System (ACSS) reticle. I was already familiar with Primary Arms’ 1-6x ACSS...

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Featured Deals of the Week – 6/14/19

Hello and welcome to another Featured Deals of the Week. As always please let me know in the comments if you want to see any types of deals that you haven’t been seeing. Ruger AR-556 16.1″ Barrel –...

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Laugo Arms Alien pistol – Practical Shooting Rules setback (Optics)

TFB has covered the Laugo Arms Alien Pistol several times, and I had my first look at it at IWA in Germany this spring. Unfortunately there was no opportunity to shoot one, but a few friends ordered...

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The Swedish Police is looking for a new service pistol for 2020

It has been 30 years since the Swedish Police Force last changed their service weapons. But they’re now beginning the search for new duty pistols. The Swedish Police are evaluating several brands and...

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TFB Sneak Peek: SIG Sauer’s NEW Micro Red Dot, the ROMEOZero

Micro-pistol owners rejoice, as SIG is bringing a suitable option for deep carry pistols like the SIG P365 and other single stack 9mms, and even slim 1911s: Enter, the ROMEOZero. SIG sent a prototype...

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U.S. Marshals Adopt Leupold Delta Point Pro And Dawson Precision Sights

Leupold recently reported that the United States Marshals Service has selected their DeltaPoint Pro pistol red dot sight.  It will also be paired with the Dawson Precision sights and interchangeable...

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TFB Review: NEW SIG Sauer ROMEOZero Micro Red Dot

The firearms industry as of late continues to shift and morph in unique directions. We want smaller carry guns that carry more rounds and are as accurate as our full-size pistols. This postured idea...

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Full Review of the SIG P365XL with RomeoZERO Optic and P365 Comparison

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves gives a full review and comparison of the SIG P365XL against its predecessor from last year, the SIG P365. To make things interesting, SIG sent along a prototype...

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MDT Unimount – Rugged And Repeatable Optic Base

Modular Driven Technologies has just announced the MDT Unimount, a rugged and repeatable optics mount for precision rifle shooters. Available for 34mm and 35mm scopes, the MDT Unimount features four...

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Reptilia RMR Mounting Options For 30mm Optics

It may seem counterintuitive to some shooters, but a backup reflex or red dot optic on top of a 1x variable optic does make sense. Competition shooters can transition between close and far targets...

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Featured Deals of the Week – 7/26/19

Welcome back to another Featured Deals of the Week, I’m your host Benjamin F, and as always, please let me know in the comments if you want to see more of any type of deals. Last week someone asked to...

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Night Vision Optic Risers – To See Better With

Shooting with an optic especially with a red dot is one of the best advancements for the AR platform. There is a whole world of optics and mounts to shoot a red dot with your AR but there are some that...

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82nd Airborne Snipers Jump Testing Army’s New Compact Sniper Rifle System

The 82nd Airborne has been conducting jump testing of the Army’s new Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper (CSASS) rifle. In June, the 82nd’s snipers were issued the new sniper rifle and conducted operational...

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NEW Strike Industries T1 Riser Mount

Strike Industries has added a new red dot mount to their line of optics mounting products. As its name implies, the new T1 Riser Mount is designed for Aimpoint Micro T1 footprint red dot sights. It...

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NEW 509s: FN Expands Their 509 Pistol Line

FN America have announced some new additions to their popular FN 509 pistol range. A new Full FDE Model and optics ready mid-size model. Have you been thinking about picking up a 509, how do these new...

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The Google of The Gun World – My Visit to Vortex Optics HQ

There are a few things every year that comes along which really catch my interest. I’ve talked with members of Vortex’s team through projects I’ve worked on with social media. One thing led to another...

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