Category Archives: ammunition

Propellant packaging

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

This compressor packages propellant for air rifles. Some of those rifles are small and throw 10 grains at 575fps. Others, slugs up to 411 grains at 800fps. I’ve used a hand pump for my Crosman Marauder, but it cannot produce … Continue reading →

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What’s in the tin?

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Did she bring enough for everyone? A slightly exaggerated rendition of both effect and capacity, but a neat movie fragment nonetheless.

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New York Reload

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Oleg Volk

“New York Reload” describes drawing a second gun in preference to reloading the first under fire. While tshirts describing the concept are available, the practice itself isn’t. NYC remains one of the most restrictive jurisdictions in regards to carry or … Continue reading →

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Sig ammunition is pretty good.

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

It’s one of the few brand extension based on new research rather than badge engineering.  

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PKM

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Oleg Volk

PKM might have odd ergonomics, but it is a very reliable design.

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California girl in America

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Oleg Volk

In the finest tradition of Japanese anime, running a belt through the M60 gets a big smile from a 14 year old girl. She showed good competency and safety habits…especially considering that was her first time ever on a range!

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Shooting the breeze with friends

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I will post the technical review later, but for now I just want to note how much I enjoy being able to both shoot and have a conversation with my friends at the same time.

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For a fee to a good home: 22TCM

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A good friend has to sell a 5-inch double-stack Armscor 22TCM/9mm Luger barrel combo. At Bud’s, it runs $621 cash price, which is the lowest retail anywhere. He bought it with 500 rounds of 22TCM ammunition, of which 490 come … Continue reading →

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S&W .22 Victory review: TK accessories

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Making a good pistol even better.

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YHM-8900: a discreet rimfire performer: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Integrally suppressed 10-22 type rifle shows excellent results.

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Longslide .45

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A review of this Eagle XL is coming soon. In the meantime, does anyone know where I can get aftermarket sights to fit Iver Johnson brand 1911?

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“A strong oath…”

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Corroborating my results, GY6 video shows the squib and destabilization problems quite vividly in slow motion.

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Dangerously bad ammunition (now with updated video)

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I posted this video when it became clear that the problems with OATH ammunition are the result of a systematic disregard for quality control. After the first batch of 12ga squibs, they assured me it was limited to one batch … Continue reading →

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Why not both?

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I keep seeing comments along the lines of: “Instead of telling women to carry guns, teach men not to rape.” Why should the two measures be exclusive of each other? The same applies to self-defense at home: 911 on the … Continue reading →

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The .50 Caliber Glock: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Guncrafter Industries conversion uppers.

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Ballistic calculator with graph capability?

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I need to graph trajectories for various loads, ideally with several loads on one chart. Any suggestions on the best software for that?

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A quiet day in nature

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I love Tennessee Autumn…mid-November with 70*F weather. The targets we set up in the woods get populated with lead and copper, but without our ears getting a beating. This rifle is one of five SU16s built by keltec in 300 … Continue reading →

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A tribute to Charles Bronson

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The movie rather understated the effect of 7.62mm ball on humans…

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Roni “Civilian” carbine: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Pistol-carbine for self-defense and sport shooting

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A roll in the hayloft with a Czech beauty

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk

UK59 (“universal machinegun”) in 7.62x54R shows obvious ZB26/Bren features, but adds a unique cocking with the movable pistol grip. It also has the infamous shoulder thingie that goes up. My friend tells me that hay bales are actually quite good … Continue reading →

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