Monthly Archives: September 2014

More photos in Shooting Illustrated

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/33161/volquartsen-custom-rugers/

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Interview with Serbian Kalibar magazine

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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My recent publications

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

About left-handed AR15s in Shooting Illustrated. Print version is more extensively illustrated. Interview with Serbian Kalibar. Print version is more extensively illustrated.

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Just a random girl from Texas

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

This charismatic wood-worker’s shop is right across from Texas Weapon Systems, and she stopped by for a few minutes. The rifle is a Polish Tantal in 5.45mm, with an Aimpoint sight, and Magpul stock, sling and magazine loop. I will be … Continue reading →

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Rifle manual of arms in a shotgun

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Firebird Precision TAC12 (differs from the current TAC12A1 only in the take-down method) with 10-round magazines and EOTech sight.

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Where in the US could I find this kind of forest?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for coniferous trees, moss, mushrooms, wild berries, something like this photo set.

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HK MP7 sound-suppressed with B&T silencer

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Oleg Volk

4.6x30mm round fires bullets in the 26-42 grain range at 2000-2400fps. Designed to penetrate soft body armor, it produces minimal felt recoil, especially when sound-suppressed. It’s quite easy to keep a 3-6 round burst on a silhouette at 100 meters. … Continue reading →

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Short-notice casting call in Austin, TX

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I need a male actor for a short video, someone who would look authoritative and confident speaking about rifles and accessories. The person who was going to work for us is suddenly unavailable.

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Battlepack

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I haven’t seen sealed battlepacks since the South African 300-rounders. Now PPU is bringing them to the US. They look pretty useful for long-term storage.

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This could have been a submachine gun or at least a short carbine…

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…but it’s only a PPS43, in the crippled “pistol” form mandated by NFA1934 regulations.  

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Canned goods…

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…for feeding your battle rifle. from Prvi Partizan

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It brings out the battle-ready beast in men!

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

While 30-30 was not the first smokeless cartridge in wide use, it was the first one for the US. It’s an indication of the correct approach to small arms that American civilians it before the Army, while in Europe it … Continue reading →

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Upgrading Marlin 336 with better sights: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Rails, ghost ring sights, optics, oh my!

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The look of pure joy

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Pretty in pink

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

It seems like every other military rifle design borrows heavily from the AR18 and AR180 design, yet very few of them were built and fewer yet adopted by institutional users.

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Low-recoil 45ACP compact

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The extra 1.5″ of barrel length and +1 round of capacity relative to other compact 45s are nice, but it’s the very low felt recoil that I like best about Boberg XR45-S. Plus, it is accurate and works with a wide … Continue reading →

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What rifle does this stock fit?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Putting pistol caliber wars into perspective.

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Today, more people take photos with cell phone cameras than with any other kind. Convenience, ubiquity and the ability to post results at once all combine to make the tiny cameras with miniscule sensors more popular than all other types … Continue reading →

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Who’s close to Madisonville, KY?

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A very close friend is moving to Madisonville for a new job. She is looking for an apartment or a house for rent and finding little that’s at all nice. Does anyone have suggestions, connections or even rental options that … Continue reading →

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Uzi

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Don’t get too excited…it’s an Uzi A semi-auto carbine with a short display-only barrel. The real thing has 16 inches of rifled pipe but only about ten inch sight radius, roughly stamped and welded receiver and a heck of a … Continue reading →

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