Monthly Archives: June 2013

Calling all readers in Chicago

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A good friend needs a small service done in Flossmore neighborhood in Chicago. Would anybody near there be willing to do me a favor by helping him?

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Hating’ on the pink guns?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Pink might not be “tactical” but neither is stainless…yet nobody has argued against that since the 1980s!

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Shot placement and caliber matter. Color, not so much.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The revolver shown actually works very well.

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“You and what army?”

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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New on AllOutdoor: Don’t just sit there — shoot from other positions, too!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Read about the utility various shooting positions. If you are an Appleseed fan, please promote this post.

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Keeping cool.

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Leaping up and down creates air movement and aids ventilation. An entirely difference principle than that of the Lewis gun shroud.

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Just another cubicle dweller

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

One of the office workers at Primary Arms with a Daniel Defense MK18 kitted out with 3rd Gen Magpul 30-rounder, Primary Arms red dot and tac light.

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First focal plane option

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For people who like FFP scopes for the ability to use a rangefinding reticle at any magnification, Primary Arms makes an inexpensive 4-14x. I took a photo of this one during the NRA show but I’ve actually used one for … Continue reading →

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Personal Independence

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Obviously, providing for own safety is only one facet of independent living. Being able and willing to work, having interpersonal skills to navigate the social environment are other necessary components. Those skills, more than material inheritance, are what caring parents … Continue reading →

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Accessorizing the AK

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Furniture and magazine: Tapco Optic rail: Ultimak Co-witnessed red dot sight: Lucid M7 Load-bearing vest: High Speed Gear Active hearing protection: MSA

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Compact yet effective

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Springfield XDS with Viridian C5L light/laser

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One of my favorite people

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My cousin Zhenya, last year in Budapest. Four shades of orange.

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A matter of priorities

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Single shot Ferret 50 with, of course, a Nightforce scope. Hornady 750-grain match ammo.

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My Little Badger article is up on AllOutdoor.com

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A review of this unusual carbine.

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My buddy Scott

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just a snapshot from the last weekend.

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Lucid L5 6-24×50 scope updated

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I put a Lucid 6-24x scope on the JP SCR11 precision rifle. The scope has a well-considered bullet drop compensating reticle and so works well for precision shooting. My sole complaint with it was the abrasive feel of the turret … Continue reading →

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Updated Lucid HD7

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I keep a gen.2 Lucid HD7 on a .458SOCOM rifle. I like everything about it except for the uncapped turrets. The 3rd generation HD7 just arrived and it has capped turrets. This sight uses one AAA battery, turns on in … Continue reading →

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Please recommend a computer repairman in Nashville, TN

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

One of my main computers (PC) just stopped working. I left them room briefly, and it was off upon return. Won’t respond to the power button in any way. I’d like to have it fixed ASAP. Since it is a … Continue reading →

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The lens sees what the eye doesn’t

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I made a panoramic collage of the countryside near Biel in Switzerland. Only upon review at home did I notice an interesting detail. (Click on the preview to load the full panorama. The area of interest is marked on it.) … Continue reading →

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Traveling light…almost.

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

(Photo by Tatyana Volk) Since the weight and the bulk of the camera and lenses were a problem during my trip to the Eastern Europe the previous year, I tried to pack light for the Swiss trip. In the end, … Continue reading →

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