#45-70

In this episode of TFBTV, Luke C visits Thunder Beast to see their latest suppressor offerings, which include the new FLY 45 and the ULTRA50 .50 BMG can. The FLY 45 is rated for everything up to .45-70 Govt from a 16″ barrel while the ULTRA50 turns the relentless concussion and noise from the .50 BMG round into a much more manageable 130 dB report.

No matter your age, geographic location, or mission, there is a definite utility in a quality lever action rifle. Typically a blend of blued steel and wood, a lever gun has a comfortable feel, classic lines, and a sort of historic presence that everyone can love. It inspires confidence, safety, and the ability to provide. Sure we can debate caliber selections – everything from .22LR up to .45-70 Gov’t – but a lever action rifle has maintained most of its original usefulness over the past 150+ years of common use. Today we are going to talk about the return of a classic: the Ruger Marlin 1895 Guide Gun. This is a capable rifle that can be used for hunting, backcountry protection or for just owning a little piece of America.

Federal Premium Ammunition was started by Charles L Horn on April 27th, 1922 in Anoka Minnesota. Fast forward 100 years and Federal Premium is one of the most prolific ammunition manufacturers in the United States offering a full lineup of training, self-defense, hunting, and competition ammunition to its customers. In honor of this 100-year achievement, Federal Ammunition has announced the release of their special-edition 100th Anniversary Rifle Ammo Packaging featuring throwback designs circa 1963.

It seems like almost every company claims to give a “modern twist” to a “proven design” or somesuch, but Taylor’s & Co appear to have struck gold with their TC86.

The reindeer Blitzen is one of Santa’s favorite flyers and according to the lore, the one that gives the other reindeer a boost of energy when he needs that sleigh to have a boost in speed and power. If you’re looking for a boost to your arsenal’s speed and power, then you should check out some of these great bolt-action rifles. While bolt-action rifles may not always deliver more accuracy per dollar than modern semi-auto rifles they’re still fun to shoot, are almost universally 50-state legal and don’t often run afoul of any state’s hunting restrictions for centerfire hunting. If you’re looking to do some big game hunting this winter, then bolt-action rifles will often offer you a wider variety of ammunition selection and bullet weights that are better suited to that job than what you could possibly get with a semi-auto rifle. If nothing else, a bolt-action rifle makes a great gift for carrying on the tradition of what was once the standard for a “modern military rifle” for a lot of Americans before the advent of the first semi-auto rifles.

American Bison are a big part of this country’s history and it is no surprise that a company like Henry Repeating Arms would come out with a rifle in tribute to the majestic American Bison. The new Henry American Bison Tribute Rifle “Return of a Monarch” will be chambered in .45-70 and will also come with a limited-time Free Matching Print of the engraved artwork featured on the lever-action rifle. Made in partnership with High Caliber Gifts, LTD, the extremely limited-edition rifle is available now with no extra charge for shipping in time for Christmas 2021.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Phantom 22 rimfire suppressor. Last week we took you through the multi-host SilencerCo Hybrid 46M. This week we bring it back along with the Dead Air Primal to test out some suppressed subsonic .45-70 ammunition. How quiet can we get the Henry Rifles Model X? Let’s take a look.

New this year from Henry USA is an updated version of their All-Weather lever action rifle, now featuring a side-gate loading option and an extended Picatinny rail with a fully adjustable peep sight. In this article we’ll take a closer look at the updated Henry All-Weather Picatinny Rail .45-70 Side Gate lever action rifle.

Taylor’s & Company has been in the business of importing dutifully recreated Old West firearms as well as modern designs. Taylor’s is proud to announce their latest offering the T86 Takedown Rifle as an addition to their Lifestyle Series for 2021. The TC86 will be a 16.5″ rifle chambered in .45-70 Government. Intended for “the ultimate expedition”, the new TC86 Takedown is made to be tough while maintaining a fit and finish for a classic design.

The lever action rifle modernization trend continues growing and Midwest Industries keeps releasing new products for this market. The company has expanded their line of Two Chamber Muzzle Brakes by introducing two new large bore options. While the MI’s new Large Bore Two Chamber Muzzle Brakes can be used on any firearm with a matching bore diameter and muzzle threads, these muzzle devices are primarily targeted to the mentioned market.

There are many good ways to flex on people at the range or on social media. You may choose to show off night vision equipment like TFB writer Nick, mountainous piles of suppressors like Editor-in-Chief Pete, or reveal an alarming amount of thigh meat like short shorts aficionado and town drunk TFBTV ringleader, James. A more common firearms flex, however, is simply to use nice guns. Custom Glocks? Classic. A SCAR Heavy in 6.5 Creed? Not cheap. A Barrett fifty-cal? Head-turning. But consider a bit more flashy option…

While I have always enjoyed a deep appreciation for classic lever action rifles, they have never held a home in my safe. Like many of you, my tastes and preferences have evolved over time, touching almost every facet of our industry. In recent years, suppressed personal defense weapons (PDWs) have dominated my attention – both practical and extremely satisfying to shoot – given the resources I’d own every available combination possible. However, there has always been a part of me that was drawn to a classic lever gun chambered in a big bore cartridge. So when the opportunity came to handle the new Henry loading gate lever action rifle in .45-70, I laid down my 300BLK subsonics and picked up a mixture of hardened brass and fine wood.

This spring Henry launched their new line of side-gate loading lever actions. Initially offering them in .30-30 Win, .38-55 Win, and .35 Rem. Henry have now introduced two more chamberings – the classic .45-70 and the every fun and practical .410 shotshell.

A joyful, happy man, Santa Claus – or Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas or Sinterklaas – delivers gifts to good boys and girls throughout the world. After working for 364 days straight, he loads up his sleigh with packages and parcels containing everything from basketballs to jewelry. In my calculations, based on intense population studies and deep scientific research, Santa’s sack could hold up to $50 trillion US dollars worth of presents. As the lone responsible person for millions of gifts as well as delivering happiness on Christmas morning, it is only natural that we consider that he needs to protect himself and his load from all sorts of danger.

The Springfield Trapdoor was America’s first standard issue breech-loading rifle beginning in 1873. The advantage of rifles using metallic cartridges was quickly realized, and the hinged breechblock action of the Model 1873 was chosen over competing designs because of the ease by which existing rifles could be converted. In this video we showcase a Model 1884 and do a bit of shooting.