Daiwa is releasing two new finesse-focused models to its already proven Tatula MQ line of spinning reels: the Tatula MQ LT 2500 FC and 3000XH. The Tatula MQ LT 2500 FC is built on the 1000 size Zaion V MQ body for a lighter overall weight on the “Finesse Custom” design. It focuses o...
“Cheap skills” are one of the quiet traps that catch shooters who believe they are doing the right thing simply because they occasionally show up at the range. The phrase sounds harsh, but it describes a very real phenomenon: nominal skills built quickly, casually, or without standards. The s...
FN Browning Group has completed its acquisition of Accuracy International, the designer and manufacturer of precision rifle systems. TFB's Matthew Moss reported on the deal in May , when the agreement was announced and was still subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition is now complete...
Beretta has spent its 500th anniversary year building one-offs, and TFB has already looked at one of them, the 92FS Diamond . The APX Falco is a different kind of special. There is gold on it, and a lot of hand engraving, but the most interesting thing about this pistol is a piece of engin...
Four decades of British engineering, pioneering technology, and a legacy of performance Crewkerne, England — November 3, 2026 — SHIELD Sights proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of British engineering, innovation, and contributions to the evolution of modern red dot ...
The .25 WSSM earns its place as a quarterbore that packs .25-06 Remington performance into a case nearly an inch shorter, letting you run it in a compact short action instead of a full-length rifle. Winchester claimed the cartridge would equal the velocity of the .25-06, and the factory numbers b...
The Pulsar Thermion 3 LRF XT60 is a 1280x1024 HD thermal riflescope with a built-in 1,200 m (1,312 yd) laser rangefinder. This is Pulsar’s new flagship thermal, made for hunters who want serious night capability in something that mounts, looks and handles like a classic 30 mm scope. After a...
SHIELD Sights are celebrating 40 years in business, founded in the UK back in 1986, SHIELD Sights have gained a global reputation for their sights including the SMS, RMS, AMS and new OMS line. Their early history is fascinating with the company providing designs and OEM expertise to many wel...
What makes the best rifle for deer hunting? If you’re looking for some help buying the right gun for deer season, read on for advice based on different hunting scenarios—the best rifle for whitetail deer hunting in the thick softwoods of Maine is a lot different from a deer rifle that works ...
There’s a near-bewildering assortment of high-performance shotshells on the market these days, with small-to-medium manufacturers bringing out new-and-improved hunting loads every month, it seems. What makes Apex’s new Cold Front shells different, and why would you want them? As their...