Monthly Archives: September 2017

Fundraiser for a friend

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My neighbor Dustin is fighting a bitter custody battle against his ex-wife. He’s a good man, and a great father, trying to get his children out of an unsafe environment. The kids are everything to him. So I am helping … Continue reading →

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Post-ap done with more realism?

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The only obviously missing aspect is some backpack for carrying useful sundries.

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The whites of their eyes

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

6-30x FFP scope (Now without a typo)

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Desktop wallpapers

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Century Arms C39V2 with Accupoint 1-4x on a TWS railed cover, and Hailey Ordnance .30 Praetor suppressor. Kel-tec RFB 24″ with Vortex 4-16x scope, Viridian C5L laser, and Hailey Ordnance .30 Praetor suppressor. Supported on a lightweight Tango Down ACB4 … Continue reading →

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My article in Blue Press

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My article about reloading pistol caliber cartridges is out in Dillon Blue Press October issue, on page 62. For best layout, download the file and view it in “facing pages” mode.

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A good question.

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

And the answers vary from “criminal intentions” to “treason”. Or well-meaning stupidity of such magnitude as to preclude a successful election campaign…so very unlikely.

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Full Sabrina

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Girls and Boys

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

 

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Then and now

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Awesome people.

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Portrait in infrared

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Glock 19 with a flourish

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Oleg Volk

From Fighting Sheepdog. Combination Cerakote and KG Gunkote.

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KSG25 review on Shooting Illustrated

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Kel-Tec KSG-25 Shotgun

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Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A 3-round AR Magazine that Fits In Your Grip   MTR Tuckable Holster  

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Time machine of sorts

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A couple of friends came by during their honeymoon back in 2004, and this was one of the photos made. I just edited it. It’s interesting to see how people evolve…and the photos provide a reference for how they once … Continue reading →

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Corset holster in use

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Dene Adams corset holster actually works pretty well, and has mag pouches as well. And, of course, it goes great with the classic Czech iron. With modern ammo, it works fine.

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Straw hat

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Incidentally, this is the model from the cover of Gods Defense book.

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Two sides of the same person

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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On gas prices

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Typically, price of gas reflects the expected restocking costs. If a station sells gas for 2.20 but has to re-stock at 2.40, they lose money. Moreover, rising prices are generally a problem for gas stations, not a boon. Gasoline is … Continue reading →

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Propellant packaging

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

This compressor packages propellant for air rifles. Some of those rifles are small and throw 10 grains at 575fps. Others, slugs up to 411 grains at 800fps. I’ve used a hand pump for my Crosman Marauder, but it cannot produce … Continue reading →

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A new verb proposal

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

To stalingrade something: to reduce to ruins with artillery and bombs. A portmanteau of Stalingrad (in its 1943 state) and to grade (meaning to reduce slope of a surface to a minimum). Example of use: “More than a few people … Continue reading →

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