SOCOM Wants an Ultra-Light Machine Gun. What Options Do They Have?

Task&Purpose reported that US Special Operations Command is looking for a new light machine gun to replace the current special forces light machine gun, the MK 46. The MK 46 was adopted in 2003 and used extensively during the Global War on Terror by various special mission units.

By Vladimir Onokoy •

TFB Weekly Web Deals 199: Deals for August 10th, 2026

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals  199, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, ...

By Luke C. •

Concealed Carry Corner: Gun Belt Rundown

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we talked about the realities of carrying concealed. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I wanted to revisit some of the major problems an improper belt can ca...

By Matt E •

Berger Bullets Land USSOCOM M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Contract

Berger's 140-grain OTM bullets have been selected for USSOCOM's M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Special Ball Long-Range Ammunition, marking a significant contract win for the Mesa-based manufacturer. Capstone Precision Group, which owns Berger and distributes Lapua, Vihtavuori, and SK-Rimfire produ...

By Eric B •

Leupold’s New VX-Freedom Straight-Wall Riflescope

Straight-wall rifle cartridges are now legal in more states than ever, and that's opened up a problem optics makers needed to solve: bullet drop at practical hunting distances. Leupold just addressed that head-on with the VX-Freedom Straight-Wall, a 3-9x40 Duplex built entirely around ballis...

By Eric B •
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