Tag Archives: scope

GSG522 gets scoped

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

When I took the 522 carbine to the range first, I had a (broken) red dot sight with it — predictably, the results didn’t look useful until I removed it and used iron sights. The gun comes with several front … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Belt and Suspenders

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Belt and Suspenders: five sighting options for a modern rifle.

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Rifleman Chris

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Chris runs Archangel Industries. He’s relaxing with a YHM suppressed .223 rifle in hand. A Nightforce 2.5-10x scope tops it, and folding iron sights provide backup. A tiny CTC laser hides under the forend. Today was another awesome day. Range … Continue reading →

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CMMG piston rifle

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This CMMG piston rifle is special to me because much of it was designed by my friend Bernie White — the same man who designed the original Desert Eagle pistol. When Bernie designs something, it usually works well because he … Continue reading →

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Just back from the range

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Leader 50 is finally in production at Micor but we played with the prototype. Nightforce 12-42×46 scope in American Defense QD mount.

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Color-matched weapons

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It seems to me that companies making pink guns for adults are missing the larger point. Sure, some women who buy guns are also into pink accessories. But many more are after color-matched weapons and that could mean black, tan, … Continue reading →

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Photo for an upcoming article

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

One of the many photos taken for a Harris Publications article about Head Down Products XPR15. Shown with Primary Arms 3x prismatic scope.

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Brookie again

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A more subdued portrait of yesterday’s Brookie.

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Question from a teenager

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Brookie’s Mean Green AR15 is in 6.8mm. She is pretty good with it.

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Bad day for the squirrels.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Marlin XT22 with Trijicon 1-4x scope. Neat rifle with great trigger. I also really like the clarity of the scope.

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A scope for a deer rifle

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Don’s Winchester 70 in .270 gets just under 1MOA with his handloads. It seemed appropriate to top it with a better scope than the scary optical contraption it had originally. Now Bambi, Bambi’s mom and all other relatives are in … Continue reading →

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I need more spare time

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I’ve had this rifle for almost three months now. I have yet to shoot it myself… Anderson Mfg. sniper rifle (20″ barrel, .223Rem) with 3.5-15x Nightforce scope and YHM BUIS.

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Adults shooting kids’ rifles

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Last weekend, I finally zeroed one of the Crickett rifles I have, the left-handed version. I zeroed it at 25m and then tried firing for effect. From prone position, I was able to hit 12ga shotgun shell hulls laid out … Continue reading →

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Who left an ACOG at my place?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Going through the side pockets of a soft case, I found a bore snake, rubber ear plugs, playing cards and an ACOG. I can’t recall who left the two cases for me to use, but I am pretty sure that … Continue reading →

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Two sighting options

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This CORE15 rifle is set up with Norden Performance 1-6x scope (designed by Ed Verdugo who also designed 1-4x GRSC scope) and Dueck Defense offset sights.

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GRSC 1-4x scope on a Bushmaster ACR

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

GRSC scope has a clever rangefinding/BDC reticle. Shown with Bobro QD mount.

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Sniper traning

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Oleg Volk

McCann MIRS rail | Sniper Pro Shop training Sniping requires good physical condition. Instructor Denny. Denny’s Remington 700 in .308. Leupold scope on MIRS mount. Firing off-hand on a moving target.

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Crusader Weaponry .308 rifles

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

My friends Joseph and George just managed to impress me with the new Broadsword .308 rifles. Nightforce | Trijicon | Battlecomp

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