Monthly Archives: September 2016

Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Looking for suggestions on a replacement Android phone — mainly interested in good battery life, similar size to S4. Other considerations are secondary.

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Better Sporting Ammunition: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Velocity Munitions 9mm.

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CZ and the Czech School of Gunmaking: new on GUNSweek

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Bren 805 and Scorpion carbines.

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Realistic Live Fire Training at Troy’s Gate: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

An innovative and effective method for learning to think under stress.

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“Peaceful” should not mean “defenseless” (in Armenian)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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My former model wants to let go of a TPD AXR bullpup

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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“No guns” postings on restaurant doors

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I would estimate that half of Nashville restaurants have no carry signs. I am curious how they can afford to turn away a substantial portion of potential customers, both those who carry and those in the same group with them? … Continue reading →

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Athena at 12

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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History you can touch

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Mini review of a micro light: new on Alloutdoor

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Ghost 130

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Sig P320

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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A prepper’s dilemma

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Product and people photography seminar in Nashville, November 12-13

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The dates have been set for the next photo technique seminar. Enrollment is limited to four students maximum (three spots are open at this time). Two courses are offered: Product photography, with emphasis on guns and blades: Saturday 12th — … Continue reading →

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OATH TSR slug accuracy

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Results: mild recoil (gas autoloading must be doing its job, given the nearly 600gr slug at 1200fps), excellent accuracy. Four shot groups at 25 yards are all less than the slug diameter in size, working out to about 2.4MOA — and … Continue reading →

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Good ammo for Sub2000

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Put your faith in 380ACP? New on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Compact 13-shot .380 from Turkey.

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New: Joshua MK5 on GunsWeek

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Oleg Volk

AR/AK/FAL features all in one rifle.

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Once an object of desire, now a functional antique

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Roses

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The home of my parents is always full of flowers.

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Fun in infrared

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I use it to record everyday details and also to make stock images for future use as low contrast backgrounds for posters.

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