Tag Archives: AR15

Small features that matter

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk

AAC MPW 300BLK rifle with 2.5-10x Vortex scope. The shooter is one of OATH Ammunition employees. Ammunition: OATH subsonic 300BLK in aluminum case, supersonic in brass case. Projectiles in both are precision-machined copper. I’ve been playing a lot with machined bullets … Continue reading →

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A gift of Pure Estrogen?

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I mentioned this carbine before. You don’t have to wait until the next Valentine’s Day, either.  

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Higher capacity magazines for M&P15-22: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Spend more of your range time shooting, less loading magazines.

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Which gun for a lady?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Both vz58 and “Pure Estrogen” AR15 are light, short and have good triggers. Neither has much kick. On the other hand, the last couple of women I encountered favored M1A, SKS and FS2000…so much for trying pick shoes, handbags and … Continue reading →

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Usefulness of handheld automatic weapons.

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

When I lived in the Soviet Union, I heard people say that they didn’t need or want capitalist excesses of choices or resources. The notion that being poor but proud conferred an intellectual superiority is held by a few in … Continue reading →

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The short and the long of riot response.

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

(click on the photo for 1920px wallpaper) A carbine with a 16″ barrel, 37mm launcher for smoke or (more useful) CS gas. While the cement abutment and steel utility pole are not the ideal cover, they are likely to stop … Continue reading →

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A very upgraded M&P15-22

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

When training with a rimfire equivalent of your serious rifle, it makes sense to make it a similar as possible. In this case, Magpul furniture and sights, Geiselle trigger and Lucid HD7 sight were used. HD7 offers four reticles, from … Continue reading →

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Pure Estrogen 5.56mm rifle: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A carbine for the female shooter

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A Sub-five-pound AR-15, for When Weight Matters: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes a couple of pounds make all the difference

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LaserLyte and AR Training: new on CTD

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

For improving marksmanship and point shooting skills.

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Suppressed 300 Blackout

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Primary Weapons System Mk.1 carbine and Gemtech sound suppressor.

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New on CTD blog: AR57

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

At the range with AR57. The ammunition for this article was provided by Lucky Gunner.

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Varminting in Idaho

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

PWS Mk.1 in 300Blackout, with Gemtech can and Aimpoint T1 microdot. Good on coyotes out to about 300m.

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Rapid fire

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Steve from Shootsteel.com is running his AR. PWS FSC muzzle brake is loud but effective. The scope is Weaver 1.5-6x. I shot this rifle today as well, it worked as well off-hand as supported.

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Crosman MAR177 upper for AR-15: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Training for accuracy with a .177 pre-charged air gun.

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Random people encountered at the range

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

6.8mm LWRC upper on an HK416 lower, .308 Gemtech Sandstorm suppressor, Aimpoint sight. And another entirely random person… Tactical beard, strategic smile. 5.56mm Bushmaster, Aimpoint, Gemtech Trek suppressor. I am starting to see a pattern with the sight and can … Continue reading →

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Almost a DMR

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Eight-year-old Taylor is running his dad’s AR15 with a 3×20 scope mounted, old-school, on the carry handle.  Two and a half inch group at 50 yards isn’t a bad start for the first time he shot anything larger than a 10-22. This … Continue reading →

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Death by Chocolate

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Oleg Volk

This rifle has a name. Sweet! The color actually blends in the environment pretty well. Spotted at Condition One carbine course. Excellent training, by the way, very similar to the Swiss approach.  

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Teach the next generation.

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Gun safety, effective marksmanship, and the ethics governing the use of such skills.  

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Left-handed Rock River AR15 in use

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Works pretty well for the kind of lefties I like. Tech details.  

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