A new piece doing the rounds claims sNETD has changed how you should compare thermal riflescopes. It has not. This is the honest Australian shooter’s guide to NETD vs sNETD — who actually makes the sensors, who distributes each brand locally, and why Pulsar’s premium price doesn’t add up.
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Head-to-Head: HugTek SXBSE vs Marlin 1894 SBL
For half the price of a stock Marlin 1894 SBL and a third of the Mad Pig Customs Edition, the HugTek SXBSE delivers the centrefire cartridge, the side-eject action and the modern tactical feature spec. Honest Australian head-to-head on the two leading tactical lever-actions in 2026.
Genuine Reason By State For Category B Firearms Licence
Six Australian states, six different sets of Category B firearms licence rules. Personal protection is never a genuine reason. NSW imposes an extra special-need hurdle. WA tore up the 1973 Act. Here is the comprehensive plain-English walk-through across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA and TAS — every recognised genuine reason, state by state.
30-30 Winchester Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
A cartridge from 1895, still dropping wild pigs in the lignum of central NSW this weekend. The .30-30 Winchester at 131 — why every Australian Cat B holder should own a lever-action chambered in it, and why the HugTek range now at Gun Bar is the smart 2026 buy from $1,250.
Head-to-Head: Pixfra Pegasus 2 Pro vs Pulsar Thermion
Pulsar is the badge a lot of hunters aspire to. So we put the Pixfra Pegasus Pro 2 LRF against the Pulsar Thermion 2 Pro — spec for spec, dollar for dollar — to see whether the premium name still earns its premium price. The answer surprised us.
Head-to-Head: Pixfra Pegasus 2 Pro vs NocPix Ace
This is the close fight. Nocpix turns up with real numbers — a closer rival than HikMicro, closer than Pulsar. So we put the Pixfra Pegasus Pro 2 LRF and the Ace side by side, spec for spec and dollar for dollar, and followed the decision all the way to the till.
Head-to-Head: Pixfra Pegasus 2 Pro vs HikMicro Stellar
Two respected thermal riflescopes, two very different price tags. Here is the honest hunter’s-eye breakdown of how the Pixfra Pegasus Pro 2 LRF stacks up against the HikMicro Stellar — on the sensor, on the rangefinder, and on the number that matters at the till.
How Seriously We Take Your Personal Data Security
At Gun Bar, we know that trust isn’t given lightly. Whether you’re storing a prized collection with us, browsing our premium gear, or simply reaching out for advice, you’re putting faith not only in our ability to safeguard your firearms, but also in our ability to protect your most personal information. For us, your data… Continue reading How Seriously We Take Your Personal Data Security
Because Trust Is Everything
In the world of firearms, trust isn’t optional — it’s everything. When you’re dealing with something as valuable and as tightly regulated as firearms, integrity should sit at the very top of the list. Unfortunately, we all know that’s not always the case. Across Australia, there are countless stories of shooters who’ve consigned their firearms… Continue reading Because Trust Is Everything
Fabarm Syren The Ultimate Ladies Shotgun
Shotguns for the Female Form: Fabarm Syren Over the past decade, there’s been plenty of chatter about gender dynamics. But when it comes to shooting, the conversation boils down to one essential factor: fit. Whether you identify as male, female, or otherwise, the only thing that truly matters is how well the shotgun suits your… Continue reading Fabarm Syren The Ultimate Ladies Shotgun