Yearly Archives: 2012

So, you’d like to date my daughter…

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This young lady can fend for herself just fine, but you have to admit that the first impression made by the dad also counts. I also recommend a sensible comment by my friend Dave.

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Fence rider (nsfw)

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A good, soft saddle is essential for a comfortable ride.

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Today’s range trip.

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Grace wanted more trigger time with her laser-equipped LCR. Ended up trying that, S&W 317 and 63 rimfire revolvers, a quiet Walther P22, Kel-tec PF9-22, Star S (.32ACP quasi-1911), HK P7, Kahr P9 and the SU22 shown here. Star S … Continue reading →

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Ways to relax

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One of my friends recently wrote about her reaction to the news: “I’d take up flower-arranging to try and calm down, but I’d probably just wind up turning out lovely arrangements of dead roses and barbed wire…” I suspect that … Continue reading →

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Not coming to Dragoncon this year.

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Too much work to do at home. I will be canceling hotel reservations unless somebody wants it transferred to them instead ($180/night rate at Sheraton). I think that’s lower than their current rates.

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Single shot rifle. Double-barrel stare.

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Keltec SU16C

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Unconventional but functional. 10 more images

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Danica smiles. Again.

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Homebuilt FAL on a Coonan receiver, Magpul PRS2 stock, Burris 1.5-6×40 scope.

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The reason for Desert Eagle grips size

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Ever wondered who has hands big enough to shoot Desert Eagles comfortably? I bet he carries enough of them to do New York reloads…or at least his book characters could.

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She rocks.

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Sophie

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Anderson AR15 checks out

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Mike Branson behind the rifle. I replaced the solid forend on the Anderson Mfg. 20″ rifle with a lighter ventilated Midewest Industries part. Today, I re-zeroed the rifle with the new Primary Arms 4-14x FFP scope.  All four shooters took … Continue reading →

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Ready on the right?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Mike with AKSU74.

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Chronograph and accuracy data

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes measurements confirm what we expect. For example, S&B 115 grain ball flies at 1060fps from an HK P7PSP but speeds up to 1340fps from JRC carbine. But I had no idea that 1980s vintage .22 Short fired from the … Continue reading →

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Good weather makes range time that much better.

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Rimfire STG44. Cutts compensator doing its job well. Mike, obviously compensating for something. (Photo by Mike Branson) Full report on Savage mkII-SR, JRC 9mm, STG44, Henry .22 and others coming a little later.

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Getting ready for a big weekend.

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am planning two range days this weekend. Mostly shooting 22s, but a few larger guns are coming along. That means loading up magazines, too. How many rounds is that? Two full boxes, kindly provided by Lucky Gunner. The original … Continue reading →

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We don’t have to imagine a world without guns. Humanity already lived through it.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For those who wish to avoid gun violence in particular can always go to Burundi or Rwanda…the locals favor machetes there. Somehow, that environment doesn’t seem nearly as safe as the more firearm-friendly America. (Make-up by Tirzah Julius) A relevant … Continue reading →

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Horses for courses, or Canon vs. Nikon

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I have used a lot of Canon and Nikon cameras over the years. My Canon line-up was T60 (yuck!), Elan and 620 on the film side, followed by 30D, 10D, 5D and 5D2. I also used other people’s 1Dmk2, 1DSmk2 … Continue reading →

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When zombies come, I want her on my fire team

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The target was at about 20 yards when she fired on it. The zombie now has four more eyes-sockets in its skull. Special Delivery target | Walther P22 | TAC65 can The ear protection was against the noise made by … Continue reading →

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A model and a graphic artist

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My favorite new model posted her edit of one of the recent photos. I like it.

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21st century STEN?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Prop gun courtesy G4P, Micro T1 of Aimpoint.

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