TFB Review: Rock River National Match Upper

Rock River was once one of the top manufacturers in the AR game, but they have faded from view somewhat. One area where they still have a strong following is in the world of high-power rifle shooting. RRA is one of the very few suppliers of competition-legal service rifle components. This review ...

By Daniel Y •

Fudd Friday: The State Of The Lever-Action Union

The reason for lever-action rifles’ decline isn’t because people didn’t want them, not exactly. The problem was twofold: A lot of people who wanted lever-actions could have their desires met by rifles that were already on the market, typically at more affordable second-hand pric...

By Zac K •

Do-It-Yourself Project (DIY) – Golf Club Pick Gaff

Sometimes you don’t need a long gaff to land your fish; in those situations, reach for a shorter, handy pick gaff. A smaller gaff, about 2 to 4 ft long, is perfect for handling snapper and grouper at boatside, organizing fish boxes, or pulling your catch out at the end of the day without st...

By Eugene L. •

Duckett Updates the Crappie Slayer Rod With Cork and Longer Models

Duckett Fishing’s Crappie Slayer rod has been the company’s dedicated panfish rod for a few seasons now, and the newest version brings a new handle, two longer lengths, and a slightly lower price. The updated Crappie Slayer swaps the previous model’s EVA grip for a carbon-reinforced handle ...

By Sam.S •

Shinenyx M1 Pro Fusion Monocular Review

Editor’s note: In this article, Scott Conditt reviews the Shinenyx M1 Pro Fusion, a monocular the combines night vision and thermal technologies for advanced digital imaging in low- to no-light situations. From hunting to police work, this kind of optical technology offers incredible advant...

By Scott Conditt •

The Spartan Pocket Pod - A Bipod That Lives In Your Pocket

TFB has covered a great many bipods over the years, and a fair number of tripods and shooting sticks alongside them. The Spartan Precision Pocket Pod is probably the smallest of the lot, and certainly one of the lightest, at 150 g (0.3 lb) and 9 cm (3.5 in) tall. It is also a different animal fro...

By Eric B •

Why “Knockdown Power” Fails Every Big Game Hunter

Watch enough hunting footage and you’ll see the same two outcomes with the same cartridge. An animal shot squarely through the lungs and heart sometimes runs 30, 40, or 50 yards before it expires, and other times falls where it stood. Hunters describe loading an identical cartridge and bull...

By James Chen •

A 1920s Colorado Grizzly Hunt That Cost a Cowboy’s Life

The account comes from a cowhand who spent more than twenty years hunting big game across North America with rifle, longbow, and camera. The most dangerous moment of his life, he writes, came by accident during the late 1920s, when an aging silvertip grizzly crossed paths with a working cattle ou...

By James Chen •
« Newer Posts Older Posts »