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BIG Freakin’ Cartridge Test 002: IMI 77gr Razor Core 5.56x45mm, 16″ and 20″...
The first round up of the Big Freakin’ Cartridge Test is IMI’s take on the Black Hill’s classic heavy precision load, Mk. 262. Branded as “77gr Razor Core”, IMI’s version sports annealed 5.56mm NATO...
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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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Sabatti Urban Sniper Rifle in USA
The Italian Firearms Group (IFG) announced it was now importing the Sabatti Urban Sniper rifle into the United States of America. According to IFG, the Sabatti Urban Sniper is a balance between extreme...
View ArticleOrigins and Early History of the USMC M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle
The USMC M27 IAR first came on the scene in late 2010 when it was issued to five deploying units that would see if the new automatic rifle was to be as viable as claimed. This video will cover some of...
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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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U.S. Approves $41.5 Million Precision Rifle Sale to Ukraine
Along with the recent defense deal that the United States is in with Ukraine over Javelin anti-tank missiles, is the news that the State Department just approved an export license for Barrett Firearms...
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Pratt & Miller Defense’s Infantry Moving Target System
Michigan based Pratt & Miller Defense recently updated their Trackless Moving Targets- Infantry variant this year for I/ITSEC 2017. The company makes 4×4 vehicles (with targets mounted on them)...
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Marawi Campaign from Filipino SOCOM Helmet Camera POV
In what some analysts are claiming as some of the most vicious urban combat in Southeast Asia since the end of hostilities in Vietnam, the Marawi campaign earned an infamous spot in Military and...
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FN America Expands FN 15 Line with MD Compliant Rifles
Maryland residents now have two additional options for AR style rifles. FN America announced the company was now offering two “state compliant” FN 15 rifles that conform to the arbitrary firearm...
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Armenian Sniper Makes 2,145 Meter Shot on Azeri Border
An Armenian social media personality who closely follows the Armenian Military side of the extremely contested eastern border with Azerbaijan recently posted a narrated video on his Facebook page of...
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Turkish Company UTS to Produce 5.56mm and 9mm AR15 Clones
UTS Defense, known for their commercial pump action 12 gauge shotguns in the United States has featured a promotional image on the Turkish website (not the U.S. one though) that shows a 5.56x45mm AR15...
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Ukrainian Military Receives First M4-WAC-47s
Ukroboronprom, the state-owned Ukrainian defence concern, has confirmed the first deliveries of its M4-WAC-47 rifle to Ukrainian troops for evaluation. The rifle, based on the M4, is chambered in...
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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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InRangeTV Announces Desert Brutality Shooting Competition
Ian and Karl of Forgotten Weapons lore have recently announced a two gun competition open to the public, based in Arizona. Desert Brutality will take place in early February is based on the theme that...
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Conflict Armament’s Report on Islamic State’s Small Arms Sources
Conflict Armament Research has released a report featuring the results of in-person findings of what the so-called Islamic State has been using in the past three years. These findings (40,000 items,...
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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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TFB Review: Trijicon Variable Combat Optic Gunsight
This is a guest post by Richard L., who is reviewing his personal VCOG. It is also Richard L.’s first guest post on TFB. We’ve reported on the VCOG when it first hit the market in 2013, and then again...
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Guest Post: Korean K2 Rifle Upgrade History (2005-2017)
Hang S. has contributed this post to TFB covering the history of the K2 rifle and various attempts at upgrading it from 2005 until today. This is Hang’s first post for TFB. Failure of XK-8 In 2003,...
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