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SIG Sauer Introduces the KILO10K Binocular and KILO8K Monocular

Rangefinders are becoming a very common and almost ubiquitous piece of kit for every shooter and hunter. SIG Sauer Electro-Optics has just announced the release of two additional rangefinding optical...

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TFB Review: The New Aimpoint Acro P-2 Red Dot Sight

The new Aimpoint Acro P-2 was announced in May of this year and shortly after TFB received a sample to review. It’s been two and a half years since we reviewed their Acro P-1, so we looked forward to...

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TFB Review: Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 2-7×32 BDC-Rimfire Scope

A recent trip that the TFB crew took out to Southeast Texas involved a lot of optics. Thanks to a sponsorship by both ATN Corp and Crimson Trace, the TFB crew was able to mount a bunch of different...

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New OPMOD Atibal XP8 1-8x24mm LPVO Riflescope from Optics Planet

One of the most affordable and top-rated LPVOs in the business has been reborn with new features and capabilities. The Optics Planet Atibal XP8 OPMOD Edition is the newest iteration of the popular...

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TFB Review: Langdon Beretta 92 Drop-In Red Dot Slide

Beretta owners rejoice! Ernest Langdon at Langdon Tactical has provided a solution to a problem many 92 owners face, namely, proper mounting of optics.  For years the solution has been dovetail mounted...

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New Kahles K624i Scope with SKMR4 Reticle Now Available

If you’re looking for the ultimate in precision shooting, Swarovski and Kahles have just announced the introduction of the K624i scope paired with the highly precise SKMR4 reticle. The new...

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TFB Review: SIG Sauer TANGO6T 1-6x24mm LPVO

Over the last half-decade, Low-Power Variable Optics (LPVO) have exploded in popularity. Although the ever-popular red dot and magnifier combo still remains popular and perhaps a favorite for many,...

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NEW Competition Red Dot: The CRD From Atibal Sights

When it comes to pistol competition, divisions that allow optics are where all of the action is. However, not long ago, the optics and guns they went on made it nearly impossible to afford to get into...

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Friday Night Lights: Tricked-Out Spotting Scopes

Good afternoon and welcome back to another edition of the Friday Night Lights series. Today we will show and tell about tricked-out spotting scopes. These spotting scopes have been set up for nighttime...

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TFB Review: Crimson Trace Hardline 2-7×32 BDC-Blackout

At a recent event, I had the opportunity to try out the Crimson Trace Hardline 2-7×32 scope with BDC for 300 Blackout. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to run it long-term (the event was only a...

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Leupold Delta Point Micro Review and Torture Test

James was initially not hot on the Leupold Delta Point Micro red dot optic, but he agreed to review one on his Glock 19X anyways. It’s got a weird layout and a small window, but Leupold, and many Delta...

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German Army Adopts ELCAN Specter DR 1-4X

Despite the ongoing dispute between Heckler & Koch and Haenel which has ground the Bundeswehr’s G36 replacement program to a halt the next optic to be mounted on Germany’s future service rifle has...

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POTD: Austrian Special Forces Sniper with HK417P and ZC527

In 2019 TFB were the first to discover the new Heckler & Koch HK417P model. To the best of our knowledge, this is the rifle we’re looking at in the front row. The HK417P was made for Austria and is...

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Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Precision Rifle Scopes With The Most Elevation

Zeiss has come out with a new line of long-range precision riflescopes. The Zeiss LRP S5 has some impressive features for use in long-range competition or hunting. They will come in 3-18×50 or 5-25×56....

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The All NEW 56mm Binocular From Maven: The C.4

Scouting ahead can prove valuable, especially when pursuing game. For this, binoculars are almost unmatched. Maven has been known to produce quality optics for those looking to observe at a distance....

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Meet the tM35 – Swarovski Optik’s First Thermal Imaging Clip-on and Spotter

Swarovski Optik enters the world of thermal imaging with their new model tM35. The tM35 works both as a thermal imaging handheld and clip-on device and was introduced at a recent online Press...

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Kahles Goes Thermal – HELIA TI 35 & TI 25 Thermal Imaging Spotters

In a recent online Press Conference, the Austrian optics manufacturer Kahles released their first-ever thermal imaging products. Named HELIA TI these thermal imaging devices come in either a 25 mm or a...

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Zeiss Introduces New Generation of V8 Riflescopes

With the driven hunt season just around the corner, Zeiss seems to be on fire with new releases for all sorts of hunting and sports shooting. Just a few days ago, the Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Precision Rifle...

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HANDS-ON: Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 4-16×50 BDC

During a recent trip to Texas, I got my hands on one of the new Brushline Pro series optics from Crimson Trace.  Our staff had access to a variety of these optics, and I ended up with the 4-16×50 BDC....

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UK Selects Thermis CS for Sniper In-Line Low Light System

The British Army have selected the Thermis CS thermal imaging system to fulfil their requirement for a Sniper In-Line Low Light System or SILLS. The contract was awarded following an international...

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