Bushmaster Firearms is proud to introduce the new Bravo Zulu 350 Legend rifle. While the straight-walled 35-caliber hunting cartridge has received a mixed reception from the whole of the firearms community, many hunters in more restrictive states have learned to love it when it comes to filling their deer tags throughout the year for its combination of power and subdued recoil impulse when compared to .450 Bushmaster. The Bravo Zulu is now available from Bushmaster Firearms in the 350 Legend cartridge giving AR-15 hunters in restrictive states a new option to choose from when it comes to whitetail hunting.

ZEV Technologies has just announced their latest firearm – the ZEV Core Elite Folding AR. Designed to be used as a discreet package that still has great accuracy and reliability, the new Core Elite Folding AR will feature a lot of the same hardware that the standard Core Elite rifle does, but now with a Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter equipped with an SBA3 4-position adjustable brace.

The Springfield Armory Saint Edge ATC is an AR-15 with a monolithic lower. The price tag of the ATC is pretty high for what amounts to an AR and 4 lbs of bonus aluminum, so it better be accurate. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the Saint Edge ATC for accuracy and gives his thoughts on the platform.

Originally meant to debut at Shot Show 2021, the JP5 is a unique roller delayed blowback 9mm AR carbine. Last year JP Enterprises started taking pre-orders for the JP5 production models intending them to be released 4th quarter of 2021/early 1st of 2022. In an update video posted to YouTube, JP Enterprises President John Paul has announced that the JP5 production models will be delayed until at least July this year.

Welcome to the Photo Of The Day, an article series run by The Firearm Blog since 2014. To our knowledge, this is the most well-known place on the Internet for photos of firearms. Here we get to know the M110A1 SDMR (Squad Designated Marksman Rifle) a little better as U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the Second Battalion of the 113th Infantry Regiment train in live-fire target practice. Above you can see the soldiers using the secondary iron sights. How often do you use yours and train with them? Or do you prefer a red dot optic as secondary?

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-caliber/multi-platform suppressor. Last week we got out our pocket protectors and explored the depths of  MCX Virtus gas piston system. This week we get a look at the AB Suppressor Raptor 556 – a light, modular, and quiet rifle silencer that can be used in either reflex or muzzle mount configurations. Is the AB F-22 Raptor right for you? Let’s take a look.

Photo Of The Day and it’s time for a visit to New Zealand. Apart from the soldiers, the “star” here is the LMT MARS-L produced by Lewis Machine & Tool Company. Note the Monolithic Rail Platform. The rifle now serves as the standard service rifle of the New Zealand Army. It’s available in two different barrel lengths, but in 5.56mm only. MARS-L is an abbreviation for Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System – Light. Most have the Trijicon ACOG optic with an RMR red dot on top.

Ohio-based HM Defense have introduced their Stealth MS5, an integrally suppressed AR-15 with a patented monobloc barrel. Chambered in 5.56×45/.223, the Stealth MS5 weighs in at 7lbs 14oz (without a magazine). The rifle features HM Defense’s ‘Battle Ready’ bolt and HM Defense claims there’s no need for muzzle adaptors and no chance of baffle strikes or suppressor back off. MSRP for the Stealth MS5 is listed as $1,995.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Bushmaster Bravo Zulu carbine and takes this as an opportunity to discuss what features to look for in an AR-15. James’ first AR was a Bushmaster Patrolman’s Carbine, an early civilianized version of the military’s M4 rifle. The AR-15 and M-16 have been around since the 1960s, but even in the past 20 years, there have been vast improvements in the design and build of this rifle. James discusses those advances and tells you “what’s the deal with new Bushmaster?”

About two years ago, Hornady introduces the new 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge). 6mm ARC was designed to be a low recoil high accuracy cartridge that would still fit within the confines of the AR-15 platform. Since then, various companies have put their own dedicated offerings into the market and today the new Wilson Combat Tactical 6mm ARC rifle series has been introduced. This new rifle will come in two different configurations and feature several different camouflage patterns for each configuration.

Looking for something a bit more flashy for your next range toy? ZEV Technologies is excited to offer their latest series of rifle barrels with the new ZEV Core Elite Bronze match barrels. These new barrels will mostly feature mid-length gas systems and twist rates specifically designed for the caliber that you pick. Each of these new barrels is apparently capable of consistent sub-MOA accuracy with high-quality factory ammunition according to ZEV Tech.

Gas piston systems offer AR-15 owners a few different advantages over the traditional direct impingement systems that the AR-15 was designed with. Chief among those advantages is less heat stress on the bolt carrier group and reduced cleaning intervals. If you’re looking for a different flavor of AR-15, then you’ll be interested to hear that Bear Creek Arsenal has just released their new GPx gas piston complete upper for AR-15 rifles. This new gas piston upper features a standard 16″ parkerized M4 barrel and comes with an adjustable gas block to allow you to tune your rifle to any environmental or ammunition situation.

At the World Defense Show exhibition that was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in March of this year, there were a lot of companies that you would expect to see in the Middle Eastern defense expo. Usually, it is companies from Eastern Europe, UAE, USA, Africa, but in this case, one of the best small arms displays at the entire exhibition was showcased by a company from South Korea called SNT Motiv.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Phantom 22 rimfire suppressor. Last week we discussed the SIG SRD22X on the new SIG P322 rimfire pistol. This week we put the new SIG Sauer suppressors, including three of the latest 3D printed models through full auto testing. Can you tell a difference between them? Let’s check it out.

When you start straying away from bone stock rifles without lights and start putting things like IR illuminators, weapon lights, and switches on your gun, cable management can be absolute hell to deal with. Strike Industries has just introduced their new Link Cobra foregrip which incorporates a cable management system allowing for a more streamlined platform that should reduce the risk of your cables getting in the way or getting snagged on things they shouldn’t.

If you’re in the market for a new charging handle or fire selector then you could pick up both from RADIAN for a drastically reduced price for a limited time – that is as long as you’re okay with a few cosmetic blemishes. RADIAN is offering their RAPTOR blemished charging handles and Talon ambidextrous 45/90 safety selectors in a package deal for just $101.43. While cosmetic blemishes can be a pain to look at for those who like to keep their rifles in pristine condition, these blemished models wouldn’t look out of place on a rifle that is actually being used.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 2! If you are thinking bout starting another AR build, then having a good set of core parts is pretty essential to the process. While there are a lot of great companies out there that make great high-end parts, Aero precision has what I would consider being some of the best entry-level AR components that won’t come back to bite you once you’ve had a few range trips with your completed rifle, pistol or carbine. Today for TFB Weekly Web Deals 2, we’ll be taking a look at some great on-sale blemished items from Aero Precision. When it comes to blemished items, we’re not talking about grave oversights in terms of quality control or variances in structural tolerances but rather minor cosmetic blemishes that don’t affect performance. However, they still work fine and best of all, they should help you save a couple bucks on your next build!

When it comes to lower receivers, there are a lot of people who have an extremely narrow preference for what they consider to be an acceptable lower receiver. With higher-priced options often being a barrier to entry for a lot of people who want to try out building an AR-15 for the first time or long lead times making the build more of a pain to deal with, lower-priced options are often selected and can work just fine but lack a certain amount of personal appeal for many. That is why Unbranded AR is proud to introduce their new UAR Standard AR-15 stripped lower receiver that can be custom engraved for a small price.

If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on a genuine Armalite rifle then now is the time! Armalite has just announced the official release of their M-15 Pegasus Lower Receiver Kits which include not only the lower, but also most of the lower assembly minus the trigger. These new limited edition kits are currently available for sale on the Armalite website and shipping to your local FFL.

The new Rave PCC Trigger from RISE Armament is based on the original RISE  Rave 140 Trigger. According to the manufacturer, it’s a budget-friendly trigger upgrade that will drastically improve the reliability of your PCC. Furthermore, the Rave PCC Trigger features an enhanced hammer engineered to withstand the powerful impact of a PCC’s blowback system. Some of the other features include a crisp, clean 3.5-lb. trigger pull, single-stage with Quik-Klik reset and the trigger comes with free anti-walk pins.

Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 1! Spring has finally arrived along with all of its associated unpredictable weather but generally, springtime means it’s time to get back out on the range! This week we’re taking a look at some of our favorite online retailers including Brownells, GunMagWarehouse, and of course one of my favorites, Natchez Shooters Supplies. From these great online retailers, we’ll be looking at some guns, some ammo, and a couple of other things that should help you kick off the rust this spring and get you back into action.

Sharps Bros has released a new AR-15 lower receiver dubbed Showdown. The new Sharps Bros Showdown lower receiver has a samurai mask/facial armor themed magazine well. It joins the Jack, Warthog, Overthrow and Hellbreaker in the company’s line of lower receivers with special magwell designs.

It’s now three weeks since Vladimir Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine. We have seen the Ukrainian Armed Forces put up an impressive fight while Russia’s forces have stalled since their initial attempts at a lightning advance failed. While images of burnt-out or abandoned Russian armoured vehicles have dominated the news and social media there have been some interesting small arms seen. Everything from the newest Ukrainian AR-15s to Russia-backed separatists with Mosin-Nagants.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various guns, ammunition, gear, and sports! 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22WMR) is a very popular cartridge although maybe not quite as popular as its tiny little sibling the much-venerated .22LR. While .22WMR is great for things like extended range rimfire target shooting or varmint hunting, the cartridge has seen very little attention in the way of semi-automatic firearms outside of a few notable examples like the English-made Guncraft AR-15 or the Savage A22 Magnum rifles. A couple of weeks back Bear Creek Arsenal announced the introduction of their own offering to the field in the way of a complete .22WMR upper for the AR-15 platform. I was fortunate to receive a copy of it for testing and evaluation purposes and today on The Rimfire Report we’ll be running my copy of the BCA 22WMR upper through a series of tests to determine how well it performs as configured out of the box.

The Lead Star Arms Grunt is marketed as a duty rifle, though it comes from a competition-oriented brand. It blends some refinements from race guns with a more reserved aesthetic. And while Lead Star is a PSA brand, it does differ from their standard product line.

No, Mr. Bond! I Expect you to shoot! CMC triggers known for their excellent one-piece drop-in fire control groups, has released their new Goldfinger AR trigger, a single-stage drop-in unit with a 3.5lb trigger pull. The relatively light single-stage trigger should be a plus whether you’re competing in 3 gun, hunting, or mowing down Scaramunga’s henchmen in Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

Our Photo Of The Day articles brings together some of the most eye-catching and visually appealing images. You won’t find a lot of pictures of sunsets, flowers or touristic landmarks here, instead, the photo selection spans from soldiering, firearms, special units, snipers and the odd knife or two. Today we’re looking at the new HERA Arms CQR Gen 2.0 buttstock and front grip. I don’t guarantee, that this setup would work also for restricted states.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Bul Armory at IWA to see their AR-9, the Bul BL-9, a 9mm, Glock magazine fed AR-15 that is a match-tuned race machine.

This will be one for all of you hard-core prairie dog hunters out there. Bear Creek Arsenal has been teasing at the release of their new .22WMR AR-15 for a couple of weeks now and today is the day they’ve finally decided to offer it to the public. It seems that despite the cost of the ammunition, .22WMR is receiving a lot of attention this year along with other magnum rimfire calibers. So what are you getting out of the Bear Creek Arsenal .22WMR AR-15 Upper?

In this episode of TFBTV, Hop seeks an AR soulmate and says unkind things about the left-handed community. Spending more money on a rifle doesn’t always get you more rifle, but sometimes you don’t need more rifle, you just need better rifle.