Chad Enos, Keltec Shooting Team

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Earlier today, at the range…we found that Keltec RDB muzzle doesn’t bounce much at all when the rifle fires. Slow-motion video to follow.

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Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Cold Bore Accuracy vs. Small Groups

 

Toolcard by Lever Gear

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Adobe InDesign

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I have a couple of fairly simple questions about Adobe InDesign document set-up. Is anyone of my readers willing and able to assist?

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This is why Hollywood doesn’t feature armed kids in movies.

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

“Home Alone” would have been over in minutes…

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Somewhere in modern Hobbiton…

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Bilbo saw that the moment had come when he must do something. He could not get up at the brutes and he had nothing to shoot with; but looking about he saw that in this place there were many stones lying in what appeared to be a now dry little watercourse. Bilbo was a pretty fair shot with a stone, and it did not take him long to find a nice smooth egg-shaped one that fitted his hand cosily.
As a boy he used to practise throwing stones at things, until rabbits and squirrels, and even birds, got out of his way as quick as lightning if they saw him stoop; and even grownup he had still spent a deal of his time at quoits, dart-throwing, shooting at the wand, bowls, ninepins and other quiet games of the aiming and throwing sort-indeed he could do lots of things, besides blowing smoke-rings, asking riddles and cooking,
that I haven’t had time to tell you about. There is no time now. While he was picking up stones, the spider had reached Bombur, and soon he would have been dead. At that moment Bilbo threw. The stone struck the spider plunk on the head, and it dropped senseless off the tree, flop to the ground, with all its legs curled up.

Just as Roman slingers graduated from stones to ceramic and lead bullets, so would mostly likely have modern hobbits. 20ga is about the right bore for most halflings, though some of the more stout specimens rock a 12 bore.

 

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Looks like the compact camera search is over.

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The winner is Panasonic GM5 with 20/1.7 lens, carried in CCW Breakaways pants. The main challenge now is to find a reasonably priced used GM5 body that’s not bundled with a zoom lens. Any pointers?

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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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Compact camera musings

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sony NEX7 with 20mm/2.8 pancake…fits all needs except macro. Same with 30/3.5 macro fits all needs except pocketability. It would even mount the FE 55/1.8 as a short tele.

From standpoint of ergonomics, Olympus Pen F would bring articulated LCD and internal stabilization, plus the ability to use my one current 4/3 lens, but it’s nearly as big as the A7R with 1/4 of the sensor size…

Looking at true subcompacts, I am unhappy both with the small sensors (1/1.7″ or even 1″) and with the slow zoom lenses. The closest I found to a usable lens seems to be the 18.5mm prime for Nikon 1…and Nikon 1 V3 seems to have all the features I like, but there’s something about that system that’s giving me pause.

One more option: dirt-cheap used Olympus EM1 (no protected viewfinder but pocketable) with Panasonic 20/1.7 pancake lens.

UPDATE: The latest contender, Panasonic GM1 with 20mm pancake lens.

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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 at stopping bullets, so settling into one for a firing position isn’t crazy.

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Radom P64

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

New manufacture 9×18 Makarov ball — it’s curious to see “Red Army” branding on Polish made ammo, considering how poorly the current Poles think of the USSR.

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Portable generator recommendations needed

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a field-portable generator suitable for running a couple of studio flashes (without preview lights). Total current draw would be quite low. Main requirements are:

  • Quiet
  • Reliable
  • Lightweight
  • Simple in operation

Any suggestions on what to buy and what to avoid?

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PPS43

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

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“А глаза такие добрые-добрые…”

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

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Reflex suppressor

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Part of the AmTac reflex suppressor goes over the barrel, behind the muzzle. That increases volume without adding too much length to the gun. Lancer carbon fiber forend provides thermal insulation.

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Second Amendment for new arrivals

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Even though I knew of private gun ownership when I first came to the United States, there was still an emotional disconnect between seeing others own guns and realizing that my parents could. For people from even less RKBA friendly countries than the USSR, such as China, Koreas and Japan, that emotional disconnect may be even greater. So take your new immigrant friends shooting. Teach them the safety, and the tactics, and the political history behind the Second Amendment and the preexisting human right it affirms.

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Worlds Rimfire Steel Challenge 2016

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The first edits. I’ll post details and more images later.

Alexis with Volquartsen Scorpion and Leupold Deltapoint.

Another Scorpion in Chase’s hands.

Aimee’s 2245 modified by Tandemkross, with Vortex Razor.

TacSol X-Ring with another Razor.

CZ 75 Kadet.

Cole runs another Scorpion, this one with a CMore.

Matheu runs another 2245 Lite worked over by Tandemkross.

Mylee runs a “limited” 2245, without a compensator or an optic.

Allie Cat with her Scorpion.

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Compact camera considerations again…

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This topic seems to come up regularly. With my 4/3 body now in deep infrared configuration, I have no small cameras on hand. My smallest body is Sony A7R, and it’s hefty once 55mm lens is attached. It also lacks close focus.

Olympus Pen F is stabilized and can take small lenses. The size and weight saving seems not all that great, and I am not really eager to drop $1500 for it and 20/1.7 or similar.

Nikon 1 V3 is likewise a small gain in weight and size, a big loss in sensor detail and about $60 with 18.5mm (50e) lens.

I don’t like using my cell phone for photos. It’s very hard to hold steady, and the image quality isn’t great. I looked at the available options, Fuji X100T might work, again with minimal dimensional weight. I am open to suggestions. The must have features are:

  • 1″ or larger sensor
  • 35e or longer lens
  • Fast lens (1.8 for 1″ sensor or 4/3, 2.8 for APS-C)
  • Close focus (at least 1:5 magnification)
  • Ideally, a protected viewfinder
  • Ideally, would fit a pocket of my slacks or a small belt pouch

Am I seeking a unicorn, or such items actually exist?

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Armagon G12 shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A Shotgun Fit for a Rifleman

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Spotting anti-gun propaganda

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Just saw a link to an animation featuring sheriff’s kid shooting dad with a visibly unloaded Winchester rifle. The hammer on the safely carried rifle is shown in the uncocked position, followed immediately by the accidental shooting. People who are unfamiliar with lever actions would see that as an indictment of firearms, if only on a subconscious level. Be aware of this kind of sneak demonization of guns, tell others.

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Friends between Gainsville and Atlanta?

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am looking at doing part of that drive tonight. I don’t feel up to the 5 hours all at once, so would like to check if anyone half-way between the two points would like an overnight guest.

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