AR Patterned

I was recently involved in a test of more than ten AR15s for hunting, including a number of brands from both Europe and the USA. To fire guns with free ammo and let others know what you think about them is always great fun, and this occasion was no exception. The testing involved both shooting in an indoor cinema and outdoors. The good thing with the cinema was that due to the low light, it was difficult to see what kind of brand and rifle I was using, to avoid any bias to a particular brand.

The sheer volume of AR-15 options can be very overwhelming for a first-time buyer, or even someone with a few ARs of their own. This guide will break down the confusing world of barrels and what features really matter. We will also talk about matching up barrel features to intended purposes.

At IWA 2025, WBP Poland unveiled its first-ever AR-15, a premium-quality rifle entirely manufactured in-house at their renowned AK factory—except for the furniture. This 100% Polish-made AR-15 is built for durability and precision, launching in .223/5.56mm with multiple configurations. With WBP’s reputation for producing high-quality AKs, their entry into the AR market is a game-changer. Will this be the next great European battle rifle? Watch for an exclusive first look!

Maine-based Hydra Weaponry has beefed up their pistol-caliber carbine game with a new 10mm option. At SHOT Show, they’re displaying their new Marck-15 Hydra 10mm H21, a new configuration of their Hydra semi-auto design.

Want a fast-shooting rifle with box magazines, pistol grip, familiar control layout and all the other features of an AR—but you live in a so-called Ban State? The Taipan X pump-action rifle is on display at SHOT Show again this year, with a big upgrade: It’s now available in .300 Blackout.

Welcome back to another TFB review. This week, I’ll be looking at the Geissele Super Duty rifle. Geissele is known for its high-quality AR15 triggers and parts but in the last few years, they have started producing complete rifle units. There are a number of high-quality options for AR15s in this price bracket so what will be different for the Geissele? Let’s take a closer look at the Geissele Super Duty rifle and see how things go.

Want an AR-style rifle with the hitting power of a .308 but you don’t want an AR-10? POF-USA has its new Light Modular Rifle (LMR) BASE Rifle for you, with weight on par with an AR-15.

The NEW H&K MR556 A4 is out today. Is this civilian version of the HK 416 worth $3929? Today’s video tackles the brand new HK MR556A4, just launched by HK USA. I’ll walk you through everything that’s new, including specs, accuracy, and my unfiltered review of this $3900 rifle. Spoiler: this MR556 is as close as you’ll get to the real HK416, but is it worth the spend? I’ll share insights from my training with the elite Czech URNA operators, my impressions on HK’s new design improvements, and what it’s like to shoot with this 'civilianized' HK416. You’ll also get my take on how it compares to other top-tier piston-driven rifles like the SIG MCX. Tell me in the comments – is the MR556A4 hot enough for you to shell out?

We’re running a bunch of images of the Turkish 3E EOS PARS Thermal Sight on a Heckler & Koch MR223. The PARS is made by 3E Elektro Optik Sistemler, and perfect for our Photo Of The Day. Some may know of this thermal sight, but very few have seen any images from the PARS sight itself. That’s about to change as you scroll down.

Attention all Cowboys! Unfortunately, it’s been a while since I handled any rifles from Stag Arms, but for our Photo Of The Day, we have some really professional images of their Wyoming 307 Limited Edition. I’d really like to see this rifle in person because I think it most likely looks even better in reality. Not only is the rifle itself special, but you also get a customized PMAG magazine as well. Apart from the Stag 15 rifle, you get a Stag 15 13.5" Slimline Handguard with a BREACH Charging Handle, an ambidextrous configurable 90-degree safety and an ALG QMS Trigger.

Have you shot the 6mm ARC yet? I have and I think it’s a great caliber and (without looking at the price per cartridge) I’d love to have one. Voila and here we have the new Batwing from Noveske Rifleworks in our Photo Of The Day.

The AR-15 is America’s favorite firearm for a reason, but sometimes, the prices can get a little out of hand. So, I searched high and low to find the best cheap AR-15.

Welcome back to another edition of our Blast From The Past. This week, I wanted to take a look at an interesting PDW that was one of the first viable PDW options on the market before 300 Blackout came onto the market. LWRC was known for making extremely reliable and accurate firearms. This PDW was one of the first to be fully ambidextrous as well so there are certainly some cool features. Let’s take a closer look at the LWRC IC PDW.

Even if a gun is sold out, never to be made again in that style, they can be highly suitable for our Photo Of The Day. In fact, it probably only makes them even more attractive for us to run. Such is the case for the Daniel Defense Limited Series “SANDSTORM”.

Patriot Ordnance Factory USA (POF-USA) has a new rifle at an affordable price point. The new P-15 BASE rifle has an MSRP of $999. It has a 16-inch barrel with a mid-length gas system and weighs in at just over six pounds.

Welcome back to another TFB review. In my last review, I took a look at the SIG Sauer MCX Spear LT and if you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. There've been a number of large framed AR10s to hit the market. Knights Armament made the absolute iconic M110 but never really offered something similar to the civilian market. There are a number of companies that make models similar to the original M110 with modern upgrades. I decided to purchase a TYPE A M110 Restomod to see what it's all about. After a year of ownership, I decided it was the right time to give my thoughts on my experiences.

Geissele Automatics has announced new barrel lengths available now on its popular line of Super Duty pistols, SBRs, and rifles. Previous versions include 10.3”, 11.5”, 14.5”, and 16”, with newcomers in 12.5” and 13.9” variants, providing granular options for shooters looking for an AR15 they can trust in a configuration that suits their preference. You know I’m going to ask you about your favorite barrel length when all is said and done, so start thinking about it now.

In this video, James Reeves from TFBTV debates with "Benny" of the Austrian Special Forces to settle a decades-old question: Do Special Forces prefer the AR-15 over the Steyr AUG? They discuss the pros and cons of each rifle, examining factors such as reliability, versatility, ergonomics, and performance in various scenarios. Benny shares his expert insights and firsthand experiences with both firearms, providing a unique perspective on this hotly contested topic.

Want an AR-pattern rifle but you also want grizzly-crushing hitting power? Or maybe you want to take a moose out at an extended range? Bear Creek Arsenal is here to meet your wildest dreams with the 7mm Magnum Huntmaster.

The history of the battlefield is littered with tales of shooters, and their rifles accomplishing monumental feats of marksmanship with their trusty standard service weapons. While a lot of these feats are often played up for morale or even entirely fabricated, some guys and their rifles truly did have a knack for being pinpoint shooters on the battlefield. Fast forward to 2002 and that concept became an entire dedicated weapons system and its own class of dedicated battlefield marksmen. I’m of course talking about the SPR concept. While the idea of being accurate at long range with a standard service rifle has been in the works for centuries, the Special Purpose Rifle or SPR is a specific type of rifle, typically chambered in 5.56, meant to fill the role of a DMR (designated marksman rifle) without the need for an entirely different cartridge just for that rifle. Today we’ll be reviewing the Munitionworks MOD J SPR - a rifle that is intended to perform at the level as the original Mk 12 SPR, but with a few modernizations that make it a better fit for 2024’s shooters.

Photo Of The Day and we have some interesting images from the Danish International Sniper Competition (DISC 24). These are from the Sniper Race Finale, which is the last event where the competitors have to cover 10 kilometers and 6 different shooting ranges. We’re looking at the Swedish Sniper Team in their M/90 camouflage pattern. What’s unusual is that they’re using the Colt Canada C20 which is not part of their normal arsenal. It could be a Danish rifle, on loan for the event? Another oddity is to use a normal mount on the C20, and Cantilever on the M10, when the other way around would make much more sense.

Bushmaster has decided to throw its hat in the ring with the release of the Bravo Zulu 11.5” 300BLK complete upper receiver assembly. With ammunition available starting at 110gr through 220gr subsonic, 300BLK has emerged over the years as a versatile cartridge, popular amongst shooters, especially in short-barreled and suppressed applications. While the entry into this cartridge comes a little late in the game, any addition from Bushmaster is always a welcome contribution.

Finally, the AR market has caught up to where it was in the 1980s! In this episode of TFBTV, Hop takes the Harrington & Richardson A2 Government Carbine down to Thunder Ranch to see how well a lightweight retro AR can hold up to high round counts and getting tossed around. We put multiple shooters behind the gun, shot it a lot, and tried several different carry handle optics. We also put a B&T suppressor on it but that was in a different video and you probably don't want to watch it again.

CMMG is expanding its Dissent lineup of rifles, pistols, and pistol-caliber carbines with the new Dissent Mk3 large frame platform in .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 8.6BLK. Sharing a familiar manual of arms with previous models, the direct impingement Dissent Mk3 incorporates CMMG ZEROED controls and trigger, free float M-LOK handguard, and a reversible non-reciprocating forward charging handle in addition to its upsized Compact Action.

There are many opportunities to watch new tips and tricks from top competitors from around the World at the IPSC Rifle World Shoots. Every now and then you see new things, also in terms of calibers and firearms designs. This article circles around an AR15 made in Sweden, by Spuhr. There are only two rifles built so far, and there is no plan (yet) to make any more.

The appalling assassination attempt on former president and current candidate Donald Trump has been dominating the news cycle. By now you have probably seen pictures and videos of that event. One of our own, Pete, wrote a very good article covering the security situation and looking at this event from the perspective of a former Secret Service agent. This article is not going to opine on those matters, but we will look at the guns and gear of the United States Secret Service (USSS) from the events of July 13th.

Retro is all the rage these days. Though flat top uppers remain the standard and are much easier to use with optics, the nostalgia factor of the classic carry handle still has a certain allure. Springfield Armory is one of the first major manufacturers to embrace that trend with the SA-16A2.

The firearms industry is always chasing the Next Big Trend, and right now, the trend in the hunting rifle world is to chase weight loss. We’ve seen lots of ultralight bolt-action rifles built for expeditions high into the mountains. Now, we have the new ADM UIC-10A Carbon Hunter as another take on the formula, with an AR-10 action mated to an ultralight carbon fiber-wrapped barrel.