Monthly Archives: May 2013

Sig552 carbine with a Trijicon scope

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The full amount of gear worn is enough to make a small 5.56mm rifle a desirable alternative to the 7.62 MBR — and this guy’s kit doesn’t even include armor!

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The mainstay of the Swiss infantry

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Recent fun and games.

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Both days featured sunshine, rain, snow and hail mixed up randomly. The outfit looks goofy but was very comfortable and practical. Schmidt-Rubin stripper clips are goofier by far. Day one featured Sig550 and P210, Day two K31 and P210, including … Continue reading →

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Steel target sweepstakes

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My friend Brad at Challenge Targets is giving away one of his neatest targets, a stake clanger. As the picture below shows, it’s very simple and robust. Takes about a minute to assemble, and only a few seconds to install … Continue reading →

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Take the Star Road

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Peter Grant’s new book Take the Star Road is now available at Amazon. I read it when it was being edited and re-read it again when making the cover design. I recommend it, especially if you like the style of … Continue reading →

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Using offset red dot sight

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just like this. Also works if the main optic gets damaged.

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Little girl and her chaperone

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Encouraging sights at the NRA convention.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The girl, at Savage Arms booth with her mother and older sister, was trying out a Stevens 512 over/under 12ga shotgun. The next generation was very much in evidence, and acquitted themselves very well.

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RFB in mid-cycle

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

No muzzle rise even while the bolt is still moving forward to chamber the next round.

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Sweet 16

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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One of the office workers at Primary Arms

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

It’s nice to work with people who understand their own products. Muffs are MSA Pro-X, same as what I use at home. Looking into switching to Tactical Hearing Protection fitted plugs, like Chris Cheng. Got a molding of my ears … Continue reading →

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Back from the NRA show.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Full report would take more time than I have, so I will start with a few photos. The same rifle with a rather nice 6x BDC scope.

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