Home and private schooling looks better and better

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

“Common illits“, as Heinlein called them, want more of your money to continue un-educating kids.

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My new pet

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A trip to K&S World Market yielded this distinctive gentleman.

Considering his valiant stand against the cat, perhaps the crawfish should be named Leonidas. Considering that he won’t come when called anyway, naming him would be a wasted effort.

The crustacean now has an aquarium of his own.

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Galt’s Gulch invaded?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

What’s the accuracy content of this story about California land use disputes?

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Boberg XR9-S pistols finally shipping!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Arne is filling orders from the early (2008!) adopters.

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Anderson Mfg. M416

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Anderson

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Miniature panther

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Gremlin stalking through tall grass

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New varminting rig

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Coyotes are becoming a problem for a friend. To assist, we’ve put together a new rig for night varminting.

Keltec RMR30 (22WMR autoloader) with Gemtech sound suppressor (also to remove muzzle flash). Folding “iron” sights for daytime use, 4x night scope with infrared illuminator for darkness.

Lightweight PMR30 pistol that uses the same ammunition and magazines as backup.

In use photos as soon as I get a camera adapter.

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Economist John Lott

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Last week, I met John Lott for the first time in twelve years. I last saw him in  Minnesota back in 1999. His research and articulate writing have done much for the civil rights in the US.

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Striped scarf

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

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BAR and FN D (BAR with quick-change barrel)

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

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Solothurn MP35, rare 45ACP model

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

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Woe unto the varmints

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Coming soon from Keltec: 30 rounds of 22WMR, great trigger and accuracy, almost no recoil. Charging handle doesn’t reciprocate. Stock will have intermediate positions. Muzzle threaded for a suppressor or a flash hider. Very lightweight.

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BAZ45 in newbie hands

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This is one centerfire rifle I try to bring out when teaching newbies. This gas-operated 45ACP rifle feeds from “grease gun” magazines and has no more recoil than a 10-22.

Note to self: next time, cover the use of hasty sling for support

Bazooka Bros. | Primary Arms red dot | Midwest Industries (BUIS)

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Bullseye Brookie and her 6.8mm Mean Green

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

6.8mm SPC (Hornady HP shown here) is a pretty effective round. The bullet weight is twice of .223 and muzzle velocity isn’t that much lower.

6.8mm “Mean Green” with 4×32 ACOG is a nicely built rifle. It is comfortable to handle, has backup MI iron sights just in case, light/laser and a bipod. Its Magpul furniture is finished in a tastefully subdued candy apple green.

Bullseye Brookie likes her rifle. Dad had it made it just for her.

6.8mm AR15, the choice of Special Forces and 13-year old girls.

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Small arms are fun at any age

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Scoped Crickett rifle. The scope actually has mildot reticle, so a young shooter can adjust for drop of CB caps or subsonic .22LR if parents pick those to reduce the report.

And the stocks are available in many colors other than fashionable, manly pink.

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Morgan is waiting

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

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Good learning tools

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

sound suppressed guns with lasers

Teaching people to shoot is so much easier with the right tools. Lasers help spot trigger control issues, sound suppressors remove muzzle flash and reduce noise to help combat flinching.

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More about teaching new shooters

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Fifteen shots from Ruger 22/45. The pistol was customized by Albert Yang and has an awesome trigger. (Photo by Ed Levine.)

After the short-range introduction shoot, Alex got excellent coaching from Brian in the finest Appleseed tradition. One key to a good shoot seems to be good ammunition: I usually bring a mix of Eley and CCI and have yet to experience a misfire with either brand, and accuracy is quite good. No point in making the newbie think they are missing when in fact the ammo is at fault.

Though some of the guns used were sound suppressed, over half were not. So everyone wore plugs and muffs together. I also upgraded from old, scratched safety glasses to wraparound Sawfly ballistic glasses. Fortunately, they make kids size version also. We also had a couple of people put in charge of hydration, making sure that we had no heat casualties. The 10’x20′ tent I use for outdoor photography provided shade for the shooters. Range time for newbies should be safe, fun and comfortable.

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A capable new shooter at the range

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

One of the range visitors today was a new shooter. Alex started with S&W617 with CB caps, then shot suppressed Walther P22, Ruger 22/45, STI Elektra 9mm, suppressed Glock 17,  Colt (her favorite) and Para Ordnance .45s, Coonan .357.

Then she shot extensively with suppressed Keltec SU22 and Ruger 10-22, 5.56mm and 6.8mm AR15s and Keltec KSG.

Starting at the range of 5ft and ending at 25 yards, Alex achieved excellent accuracy with handguns and rifles, and showed good safety habits. And she had fun.

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Carbon fiber pen by Brian Evichin

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Skunkabilly would have approved: a carbon fiber pen with gold accents.

Pocono pens

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