Monthly Archives: August 2015

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Posted on August 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The legend The reality The pistol was a gift from a friend. Thanks to the recent arrival of 7.62×25 gun food, live fire review is coming.

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Co-worker Tiffany

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

It also helps that she’s former Army and current firearm enthusiast. She understands the terminology and can set up props correctly. She’s helped me test fire a wide variety of weapons, often being the first person after the inventor or … Continue reading →

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Volquartsen solution for the left-handed.

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Savage Rascal, scoped

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Combined with “quiet ammo“, it’s a very pleasant back yard plinker. It is equipped with sling swivel studs which can also be used for a bipod.

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Drones in Nashville

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to get up to speed on doing photos of and with drones. Is anyone near Nashville willing and able to show me the basics?

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LP-E10 battery for Canon cameras

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Who of my Nashville readers has a camera that takes such a battery?

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Refresher training.

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I first took a shotgun class around 2000 with Greg Sullivan’s Defensive Edge in Minnesota. I was amazed at how much I was able to learn in a day. I’ve not done any shotgun training since. Time to remedy that … Continue reading →

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M1911 in 7.62x25mm

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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John Lewis, a great man

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Hot weather carry option

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Brenneke slugs work well

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Five shots at 25 yards, with the shotgun rested on a porch railing. The sight wasn’t fully adjusted at that point, we fixed it after this string and went to 50 yards next. 485 grain slugs at 1475fps would do a … Continue reading →

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This is why I look forward to Mondays

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

This video was made yesterday in my neighbor’s back yard. Origin 12 home. My older video about it. Another video from the same day.

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Magnified LCD hood for Canon T3?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I looked at B&H but could not find a single hood for the 2.7″ LCD. Any suggestions?

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Hogue retention holster for M1911: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Lightweight paddle/belt convertible holster.

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Oil painting filter in Photoshop CC 2015

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I need oil painting filter for a project. I have CS5 and CS2015 installed. The filter seems exclusive to CS6. Any suggestions on how to deal with this problem? Thanks!

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A well-appointed Saiga 12

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Personally, I like drums for shotguns as they don’t subject plastic shells to much spring pressure, and because this 12-rounder is the same height as a 5-round box magazine.

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ISSC SPA .22 rifle: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

ISSC SPA .22 biathlon rifle

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Our Lady of the Double Tap

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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How to Choose the Best Ammo for Your Rifle: new on LuckyGunner

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The first rifle a person owns is a lot like a first pet. The care and feeding are a mystery with numerous, often contradictory, pieces of advice proffered by well-meaning friends. Let’s go through the process of picking gun food step-by-step … Continue reading →

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A very capable lady and her gun

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The Nighthawk T4 she shoots.  

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