US Forces Test SMART Shooter Optic in Syria
The Department of Defense recently released some interesting photos of members of Special Operations Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve familiarising themselves with the Smart Shooter system....
View ArticleBurris RT-6 vs Vortex Strike Eagle: Budget LPVO Shootout
Can you get by with a budget LPVO? In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the Burris RT-6 and Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x low power variable optics to see how they stack up. ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»»...
View ArticleTFB Behind The Gun Podcast Episode #10: Jimmy Hamilton From Vortex Optics
Welcome back to the latest edition of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast that features industry leaders talking about their backgrounds, company history, products and information that can help you become a...
View ArticleFeatured Deals of the Week – 6/12/20
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen to another Featured Deals of the Week. I am your host, sort-of, Benjamin F, and these are the sales, discounts, and in-stock notices you’ve all been waiting for. Or at...
View ArticleThe Rimfire Report: The Ruger 10/22 Charger – My Backpack Gun
Welcome back to The Rimfire Report. In this ongoing series of articles we explore, discuss, and examine various firearms, ammunition, and topics surrounding the rimfire world. This week I’ll be sharing...
View ArticleAimpoint Wins US DoD Follow-Up Contract for FCS13RE Sights
To most shooters, Aimpoint is best known for optics like their rifle-mounted red dots such as the PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic) or the Micro series, and their increasingly popular ACRO P-1 pistol sight. In...
View ArticleTFB Review: Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25×56 Has Landed
Just this year Vortex has been quite popular especially with their 1-10×24 Razor LPVO which Matt E reviewed. I was more interested in their new Strike Eagle 5-25×56 as an upgrade from my Diamondback...
View ArticleM-LOK Red Dot Sight Mounts For Marlin & Ruger From Midwest Industries
Just this year, Midwest Industries launched a new type of M-LOK red dot sight mount that is compatible with the rails they make for Marlin lever-action rifles and Ruger’s PC Carbine. The optic mount...
View ArticleSolar Red Dots from Sightmark: Sun-Powered Targeting
At SHOT Show 2020, TFB reported on Sightmark’s forthcoming solar-powered red dots. With a new social media announcement, Sightmark has shared that the first batch of these sun-loving optics have...
View ArticleSector Optics G1T3 LPVO With T3 Thermal Internal Display
Sector Optics is a division of Torrey Pines. Torrey Pines is known for making small thermal viewers. They came out with their G1T2 system. The G1T3 is a similar set up with a simpler thermal viewer....
View ArticlePOTD: Meopta MeoPro Optika6 5-30×56 FFP
Photo Of The Day – We take a look through the glass of brand new Meopta MeoPro Optika6 5-30×56 FFP scope. I have a Meopta 1-4×24 on one of my rifles, unfortunately, it’s one of those rifles that see...
View ArticleTFB REVIEW: Primary Arms SLx Gen III 5X Prism Scope
Primary Arms has always been a decent option for budget-minded individuals looking for some entry-level options into the magnified optics world. Today we’ll be examining the recently released SLx Gen...
View ArticleReptilia Diving Board Mount Introduced for 34mm Scopes
Nevada-based Reptilia Corp has been putting out firearms accessories like optics mounts and weaponlight mounts for over a decade, drawing on prior experience with companies like Magpul, SilencerCo, and...
View ArticleNew Level-Right Pro Precision Reticle Level from Real Avid
Minnesota-based Real Avid has been hailed in the past for offering useful products like cleaning tools and armorer’s kits. From wrenches and informational cleaning mats to magazine disassembly tools...
View ArticleTFB Review: Primary Arms GLx 2X Prism Scope For .300BLK
Earlier I reviewed Primary Arms’ MD25 red dot sight. Well, they also have a new GLx 2X Prism with ACSS CQB-M5 reticle. It is a simple, compact, lightweight 2x optic and they make a version that is set...
View ArticleTFB Review: Leupold Freedom RDS
The Leupold Freedom Red Dot Sight I first encountered an early version of Leupold’s Freedom RDS at SHOT 2019. Full credit goes to TFB’s Nick C., who noticed the sight during the setup day prior to...
View ArticleSimmons Rangefinder: Pawn Shop Find & Lightning Review
Early this year, I stumbled on a very affordable Simmons rangefinder in a pawn shop and couldn’t pass it up. The clerk didn’t know how long the Simmons Protarget Rangefinder had been there, but I was...
View ArticleNow Available: Vortex Optics AMG UH-1 Gen-II Holographic Sight
Following up on Adam’s initial announcement a few months ago, the Vortex Optics AMG UH-1 Gen-II Holographic Sight is now officially available. How does it stack up to the original? Our own Nick C. has...
View ArticleSwampfox Optics Announces New Trihawk 3x Prism Scope
If you dig into the story behind the Swampfox Optics name, you’ll discover an exceedingly cool piece of history. This budding young company takes their name from Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion,...
View ArticleHolosun Announces HM3XT Titanium 3x Magnifier
Last year, TFB reported on Holosun’s entry into the flip-to-side magnifier game with the release of their HM3X Red Dot Magnifier. This unit featured built-in quick-detach and flip-to-side mechanisms,...
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