Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Aguila SSS ammunition: new on CTD Blog

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Oleg Volk
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Vintage guns with fixed sights.

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Oleg Volk

This revolver was designed with 38/200 military load in mind. Shooting it with lighter 148gr loads produces a different vertical point of impact, sometimes a horizontal offset as well.

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What rifle ammunition for fat polar fox?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Oleg Volk

“Fat polar fox” is a Russian euphemism of a euphemism of a rude expression for a persistent catastrophic situation. Things get bad and stay that way. A prudent person’s preparation list includes some weapons and training with it. Let’s say … Continue reading →

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New on Steinel blog: 45-70 staying power.

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Oleg Volk

Why did 45-70 endure when its contemporaries went away?

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Cat in repose

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Oleg Volk
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They grow up so fast

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Oleg Volk

Congratulations, Grace!

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“No civilian needs…”

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Oleg Volk

A common statement from the fans of government monopoly on force is: “no civilian needs such weapons”, with “such weapons” being whatever they are trying to ban. Let’s look at this statement more closely. The Secret Service staff are civilians. … Continue reading →

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Recent articles

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Oleg Volk
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Savage A22 rifle review: new on CheaperThanDirt

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Oleg Volk

Read the review.

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Accommodating lasers with custom holsters

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Oleg Volk

I’ve been using a Kahr P9 since 2001. Thin form, light weight of the pistol, and the excellent design of Alessi Talon Plus holster made it one of the most comfortable carry pistols I’ve ever tried. I obtained a laser … Continue reading →

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Interesting people

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Infrared snapshots

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Chapa updates

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Oleg Volk

Chapa has grown into a very people-friendly cat. He spends hours daily getting petted. Unlike Gremlin, he’s very unfond of dogs.

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Writer David Burkhead

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Oleg Volk

David’s books.

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Jester

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Felony by inaction.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Oleg Volk

The original definition of felony was “a serious crime punishable by over a year in prison”. In theory, felonies are actively committed. Prison or death are supposed to be reasonable punishments for misdeeds wilfully perpetrated. Two problems arise in practice. … Continue reading →

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Paleolithic Britain

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Oleg Volk

The recent terrorist event in the zoo previously known as Great Britain illustrated the unfortunate decline of that people. On the one hand, brave residents went after the perpetrator of violence with all available tools. On the other, the sole … Continue reading →

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Three CMMG Rifles: new on CTD Blog

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Gentleman Jack

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Oleg Volk

One of my favorite recent portraits from Dragoncon. The young lady playing this character is also a talented costume designer.

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Philosopher’s Bullet.

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Oleg Volk

Amusing myself with writing vignettes. Here’s one. Constructive criticism is welcome. ———————————————————- Philosopher’s Bullet. “We can try to fight our way out with just swords in hand and die. Sixty eight men, even in better armor than the savages, won’t get … Continue reading →

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