Monthly Archives: January 2013

More snapshots from Prague

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Nice legs. A doggie date A spaniel? (Update) Apparently a dachshund.

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Location advice needed for Nashville area

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I need access to either a rock formation, or something mountainous (similar to Middle East or Afghanistan) or some urban ruin — but the catch is that I would bring rifles with me. Certain obvious locations in town are off … Continue reading →

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Photos of Tavor in Israeli use

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for documentary photos showing Tavor rifles in actual use. These have to be publishable as elements of an illustration — either in the public domain or with known, reachable authors. High resolution — 2000px and up highly … Continue reading →

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After a string of fire.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Freedom of speech in New Jersey

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

JPFO makes this target available for free download. New Jersey makes shooting at it illegal. Looks like a ready-made First Amendment legal challenge to me. Especially with the text removed, it becomes a very pure example of recognized evil — … Continue reading →

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AR15 parts for sale.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Posting these for a friend: Custom Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) 10.5″ Upper receiver with: LMT 10.5″ chrome lined 1:7 twist 5.56 Heavy Barrel LMT Complete Semi Auto Bolt Carrier Group Tactical Latch for Charging Handle Phantom Flash Hider LaRue … Continue reading →

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A strangely charismatic little rifle.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Speaking of Henry lever actions

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Comblock guns

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Back in the 1980s and 90s, comblock guns referred to weapons produced in the Warsaw Pact countries and China. Given the changes in our world since, we may soon be able to apply that term to Armalite rifles produced in … Continue reading →

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M1A Scout in a Rogue bullpup stock

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

In the two views, you can see the “belt and suspenders and then some” approach to sighting — 4-16x scope and red dot (both Vortex) plus offset Dueck iron sights, all usable without having to remove or shift anything. The … Continue reading →

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My hunting rifle and Katyn forest.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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New teeth for my model.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Wendy has appeared in two of my RKBA posters. Her daughter and husband have been in a dozen more. Now we can help her in turn and I would urge my readers to put what you can in the fund. … Continue reading →

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If you like folding stocks on AR15s, here’s another upper option

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Where flat-shooting pistols really shine

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Canadian photographer Dickson Ly

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Match accuracy in a plastic rifle?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Last year, I shot a Chiappa 15-22 at an indoor range with a 1-4x scope. At 25 yards, the bullets consistently clover-leafed. I absolutely did not expect that result from a lightweight upper on a plastic lower, especially since I … Continue reading →

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Back from SHOT show

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The 2013 show was a major success. I will be posting photos and articles from it in the next several weeks. I even managed two range trips: the first at Media Day (which was fun but extremely cold and windy) … Continue reading →

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The transparent shotgun

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Of the guns I shot at SHOT show Media Day, the competition version of MKA1919 impressed me the most. It was the most transparent clay-busting device ever — I hit 9 of 9  with it though I am a lousy … Continue reading →

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New Keltec KSG video

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Mesa Tactical | Keltec KSG

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Are presidents the new royalty?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This Secret Service White House guard with P90 submachine gun protects Obama and his family. His fully automatic weapon uses 50 round magazines.

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