Yearly Archives: 2015

Don’t judge!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I don’t judge people for having one or more imaginary friends different from mine. I don’t judge them for eating or drinking something I wouldn’t touch. When they listen to strange music, watch TV shows or wear goofy outfits, I … Continue reading →

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7.62x54R proved a bit much for the eight year old girl

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A little while ago, Alexis tried SVD sniper rifle, found the recoil excessive. The slanted stock shape contributed to the problem. 6.5 Grendel, a mild cartridge with high ballistic coefficient bullets, may be the reasonable solution for her long-range use. … Continue reading →

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OD Green Kel-Tec PMR30

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A year or more ago, one of my friends lend me a brand new PMR30 for use in photos. I thought I knew who it was, but the person I asked declined any knowledge of it. I am done with … Continue reading →

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Trijicon MRO in use

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Smith & Wesson MP15-22 with cut down Plinker Tactical magazines (35 rounds down to 20, for shooting prone). The sight is Trijicon MRO provided to Alexis by the maker. I was quite impressed with it — the controls are simple … Continue reading →

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The most serious threats are not always obvious

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Terrorism gets a lot of attention. It doesn’t produce many casualties relative to the population size, and would produce even fewer if governments didn’t insist on disarming their own residents. The various government shenanigans with health care, restraints of trade … Continue reading →

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How long does it take for a cell phone to connect?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A thought exercise for the unarmed: how long does it take for a phone to connect your 911 call? I’ve seen times ranging from about three seconds to nearly fifteen. Let’s assume three seconds and being able to hit speed … Continue reading →

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Midwest Industries Light Carbine: new AllOutdoor

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Intelligent design without fanaticism.

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Be very, verrry quiet…

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…I’m hunting heffalumps. Or wabbits. Subsonic birdshot would work rather better on them.  

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Drones in Nashville, success!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Earlier, I asked how to learn all about drones. Today, I met with Snap Roll Media and it was a very friendly event. Looks like we will be striving to be mutually helpful. And my cat might gain airborne overwatch for his … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

 

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The night is young, but we have enough NVG batteries

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

YHM Black Diamond carbine, Aimpoint CompM4, ATN NVM14 night vision monocular. Quite an accurate combination

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All in a day’s fun

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis proved herself a competent gun safety instructor. The SVD 7.62×54 rifle was fun, but the optic on top is no Trijicon… And then there’s the wait to load up the SAW and get to hammering the targets…

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Do people have fun at anti-gun ranges?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

 

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Shooting, The Most Inclusive Sport: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

What other physical sports can boast the inclusiveness of shooting matches?

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Are machine guns really that hard to control?

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

So many on our side of the gun control fight have despaired of ever getting automatic weapons deregulated to pre-1934 state that they make excuses for the enemy. “Automatics are uncontrollable anyway”, they way. “A waste of ammunition”. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Amie’s “Evie Jones and the Spirit Stalker” is on sale for only 99 cents.

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

It’s a Kindle Countdown Deal, so it’s $0.99 for 3 days and $1.99 for 3 days. Annotation: As Halloween nears, the spirits will rise… Evie Jones is a lawyer, not an investigator, but when a young co-ed at her new … Continue reading →

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Wireless noise-cancelling headset recommendation needed

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a headset for the following: Talking on the phone hands-free (needs a microphone option) Listening to to music or watching movies on a plane Listening to music from desktop at home I looked at Samsung Level Over, … Continue reading →

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Who in or near Nashville has a Steyr AUG?

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I have some spare parts I’d like to give away. (Update: parts committed.)

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Competitive 10-22 shooter

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Halley, one of the Chamberlains — a family with both parents and all three kids competing in rimfire steel challenge. They all prefer open sights to optics. And the typical result of her efforts:

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“Green” bullets.

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The point of 25ACP is to allow really tiny defensive guns. Plus side, they can be hidden anywhere. Minus side, not much stopping power — the wound track is similar to a pencil being pushed through, and that if it … Continue reading →

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