Author Archives: Oleg Volk

A suspicious child

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Tippmann M4-22 review

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Linda Carbine: new on Shooting Illustrated

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Oleg Volk

Wilkinson Arms Linda

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M+M 10x review: new in Shooting Illustrated

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Bio-political musings

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Oleg Volk

Much of the political process can be likened to auto-immune disorders: segments of the body politic hijacking the defensive organs of the society, such as police, to attack other elements of the body. In that way, a small and relatively … Continue reading →

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Differences of detail level

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Oleg Volk

I just tried comparing a full-frame 43MP Sony A7R3 and 135/1.8 Sigma lens bought for $1200 to a 16MP micro 4/3 Panasonic GM5 with an adapted FED 50/2.8 lens (E26m) obtained at a used book store for $4. Sony wins … Continue reading →

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More SHOT Show finds

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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The reader

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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The problem with socialism

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Catching up on SHOT Show news

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Firebird Targets Deliver Flash and Thunder: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Two new Keltec guns: new on Alloutdoor

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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“Long guns in the mighty .45ACP”

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Oleg Volk

Dillon Blue Press, page 79.

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Test photos of a new model.

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Catching up on movie reviews

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Der Hauptmann (The Captain) is a recent German movie about the real-life deserter who impersonated an officer and ended up building a team of psychopathic underlings for murdering (mostly) prisoners. Excellent acting, good visuals, poor special effects. The Homesman is … Continue reading →

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Vintage visions.

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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“Now is the winter of our well-wishing…”

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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New textures added to the image library for designers.

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Click for 1600px wide versions. As usual, higher resolution images are available on request.

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Portraits new and old.

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Oleg Volk

2014 photos, just edited. This week’s portraits.

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Cardboard targets and modular stands: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Cardboard targets from the steel specialists.

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