Monthly Archives: August 2016

Ethan Allen or similar Pepperbox revolvers

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know the typical powder charges and velocity for .28, .32 or .36 caliber versions?

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AR57 review: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A 5.7 Alternative For Self-defense, Varmint Hunting  

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Dawn died.

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The end came entirely too fast for Dawn. The treatment should have started a year and a half earlier… I’d like to thank all who help to make the last-ditch effort to save her. She was a very good person.

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Werndl, Chassepot or Dreyse rifles near Nashville, TN

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone have one of those rifles and be willing to let me take photos of them?

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Ari Munzner Art Show

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

My favorite fine artist will have a show on September 1 in Minneapolis. I plan to attend and recommend it highly to others. Aribert Munzner is worth meeting in person.

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Why such an emphasis on smaller and lighter guns: new on AllOutoor

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The change in demographics of gun ownership.

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Armatac CL drum review: new on GunMag Warehouse blog

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

150-round STANAG drum for rifles and light machine guns.

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Father and Daughter

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The father is John Young of Fighting Sheepdog. His daughter gets to be trained by a USMC graduate. The pistol is a S&W Victory .22, a very modular design. The little loop on the back is “halo” made by Tandemkross … Continue reading →

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Here, deer, deer!

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Remington 700 (308Win) with US Optics 3-17x scope. (Details: “It is a Bell and Carlson Tactical Medalist style 5 stock, a Krieger m10 profile 1/10 twist barrel, with a Timney 517 trigger, a Badger 20 moa rail, and a US … Continue reading →

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A scope so clear…

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

…that you can see right into the afterlife of your foes! NEMO 300WinMag rifle, US OPtics 3-17x scope. A skilled shooter with a spotter could dominate a significant stretch of landscape with this combo.

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You’ve read the order!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Has anyone been able to reach Moore Advanced Dynamics lately?

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I’ve been trying to get  ahold of Mark or Gary from M.A.D., but nobody picks up either land line or cell phone, or responds to email. Their contact form errors out. If anyone is in touch with them, please ask … Continue reading →

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