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

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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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
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Just another cubicle dweller

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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First focal plane option

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Anderson Mfg .223 rifle. All that for $230.

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Personal Independence

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Accessorizing the AK

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Compact yet effective

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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One of my favorite people

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Four shades of orange.

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A matter of priorities

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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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
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Lucid L5 6-24×50 scope updated

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The machined ridges have been replaced with rubber insets, equally non-slip but much easier on gloves or fingers. The scope is sharp, bright, has no visible distortion and has a very generous eyebox even at 24x.

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Updated Lucid HD7

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This sight uses one AAA battery, turns on in auto mode but has manual brightness adjustments as well. It is threaded for Killflash grid.

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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. Due to the extreme distance, it’s hard to tell the range size, but it’s most likely the … Continue reading →

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Traveling light…almost.

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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