Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Make your one shot count!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Model 1836 US Army pistol. Originally a .54 caliber flintlock pistol, it was converted to percussion ignition around the Civil War.

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Retro photographer

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Of all the steampunk accessories, the one I expected the least was a Nikon FE film camera with a Vivitar 28-90 varifocal lens. In addition to looking neat, apparently this contraption allows Etienne to make photos by chemical voodoo performed … Continue reading →

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Tuxedo kitten

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Scott Noyce, the head of GMX security

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Teh cuteness, the wallpaper

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

1920x1080px wallpaper

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Affection

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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GMX 2011 portraits

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Genesis reminds me of a well-tanned Chiang Kai-shek. Dr.Horrible Chris Range, the creator of Lux & Zett comic strip Zett

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An exotic pet

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Chupacabras are not common as domestic pets. They are less personable than possums or dianefeinsteins, have less regard for personal hygiene than a typical Occupy Wallstreet idler, and tend to be aggressive. However, like every normally psychopathic species (including even … Continue reading →

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Bushmaster M17-S, new post at CTD blog

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Read about this peculiar rifle at CTD.

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The enemy is here. Roadblocks in Tennessee.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Looks like our domestic Gestapo-wannabes have arrived. Not sure how they can be dislodged short of a war. This is most disappointing, for America and for Tennessee in particular. I suspect the total push-back of the whole state population of … Continue reading →

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Italian “Armi Magazine” features Leader50

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The article about the Leader 50MBG bullpup uses several of my photographs.

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Photo for an upcoming article

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

One of the many photos taken for a Harris Publications article about Head Down Products XPR15. Shown with Primary Arms 3x prismatic scope.

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Brookie again

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A more subdued portrait of yesterday’s Brookie.

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Question from a teenager

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Brookie’s Mean Green AR15 is in 6.8mm. She is pretty good with it.

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New on CTD blog: the designer of Leader T2

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Charles St.George and his guns, part one of three. First look at several new photos, too.

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Lasers, a new post on CTD blog

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Read Lasers in Combat on CTD blog.

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Keltec KSG, a fine hunting shotgun.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Clarification, a hunting shotgun for dangerous game. A wild boar might kill you, but only zombies can turn you undead with one bite. As an additional plus, the gun can be carried easily with one hand. The other arm would … Continue reading →

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Finally watched the animation “Paths of Hate”

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I very much recommend it — amazing visuals and attention to details. Be sure to switch to high resolution before watching.

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Movie review: Angry Harvest

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Very well done film about a man who is…various shades of good, evil and mundane.The film works out much better than the sum of its parts would suggest, and the ending is very, very well handled. I recommend it. Acting:8 … Continue reading →

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Bad day for the squirrels.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Marlin XT22 with Trijicon 1-4x scope. Neat rifle with great trigger. I also really like the clarity of the scope.

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