Monthly Archives: July 2015

When in Rome…

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…I couldn’t do as these Romans, as their laws aren’t very friendly to gun ownership and less friendly to carry. The US laws are no better as far as visitors are concerned. This is the main down side to foreign … Continue reading →

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Personal weapons can be quite personal.

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Back: my stock CZ SP01.  Front: friend’s custom SP01 with a trigger job and slightly less somber finish. I went to the store with CZ75SA in mind, ended up getting SP01 because it felt perfect in the hand. 75SA came … Continue reading →

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Don’t Cast Needless Shadows with Weapon-mounted Lights: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

X5L light/laser combo in practical use

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Tony

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Friend’s son.

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Fire is cool. Or hot. And awesome.

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Stills don’t do it justice.

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Girls having fun

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

 

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Orange cat named Lucy

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Read the name from the collar. Aren’t high-resolution cameras great? Oh, and this is a 50% crop.

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A case for 25ACP: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Does this round have a place in the defensive line-up?

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LAR47 carbine review: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

7.62×39 in AR15 form — an unexpectedly useful combination.

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Gun store near me looking for another employee.

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

This is from the place where I do most of my transfers and other shopping. Nice people. Full-time retail sales associate needed for Gun Shop & Shows. The store is The Gun Crew in Old Hickory, TN, a suburb of Nashville). Compensation based on … Continue reading →

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A good reason to support plural marriage

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

If I understand this correctly, a line marriage in which simultaneous death of all partners is unlikely, would defeat the current version of death tax that robs people of most of their inheritance. It would be less about endorsing an … Continue reading →

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Writer David Burkhead.

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Writer David Burkhead.

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Brownells comes through!

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I appealed on behalf of my friend Scott. About a week ago, Brownells came through on his behalf. Screwdrivers, drill and tap kit, accessories for that — all added up to being a substantial help with the preparations. Adding … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Winter in Wartime

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A Dutch WW2 movie about a family part of which helps a downed British airman, others…not so much. Well-scripted and well-acted. Plot – 9 Visuals – 7 (excellent action, good props other than people using decocked single action pistols to threaten others, … Continue reading →

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Optimizing ammunition for 9mm carbines: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Accuracy, terminal effectiveness and other factors to consider.

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The deerslayer

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Natasha demonstrates her hunting bow.

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Movie review: Secrets of War

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A Dutch WW2 movie about three kids, one a son of a collaborator, another of a resister, the third a Jewish refugee. Well-scripted and well-acted. Plot – 9 Visuals – 9 Music – 9 (adds a lot to the mood) … Continue reading →

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AF micro adjustment

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Would anyone based in Nashville or nearby be willing to show me how to adjust focus on DSLR to verify that the lenses are accurate with my specific bodies? I don’t see any obvious issues that are attributable to mis-calibration, … Continue reading →

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Fashionable lady

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Kel-Tec PLR16 with Viridian X5L light/laser on a Midwest Industries forend.

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The accuracy of polls.

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Imagine getting an anonymous phone call. The caller asks you questions along the lines of “Do you keep expensive jewelry in the house?” or “How many sex toys do you own?” Would you give an honest answer? How consider the question “Do you … Continue reading →

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