Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Ultrasonic cleaners

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know what kind of retail stores sell ultrasonic cleaners? I’d like to buy one large enough to fit a rifle receiver, preferably locally in Nashville. Specific model recommendations would be quite welcome.

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More than one martial art

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Formal shooting competitions originated in Germany about five centuries ago. Top marksmen used wheel lock rifles with range-adjustable leaf sights. Firearm use as a martial art thus predate such traditional disciplines as Aikido and Sambo by over 400 years. Rifle … Continue reading →

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How to improve iPhone 3GS voice recognition?

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I just upgraded from 3G to 3GS. When I try to dial by voice command, I get results like “John” when I say “Matt” and “Sam Loulou” when I say “Joann Kibbledasher”. The voice recognition works right about 5% of … Continue reading →

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For sale: Sig 556 rifle

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I bought this rifle several years ago for use with M4-2000 suppressor (no blowback with it). I ended up preferring the SU16 to it and the rifle wound up being used mostly as the photo prop. It runs 100% and … Continue reading →

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Single action for the win!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Brookie sights a Coonan 357, while Alexandra squeezes the trigger on a Para Ordnance 45 and Allison racks her Para. We got wraparound Sawfly safety glasses to make sure that empties can’t enter from the side. Notice than none of … Continue reading →

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All-pink guns are much too girly.

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Guns with pink accents, on the other hand… STI Elektra 9mm Does anyone remember back in the 1980s many people thought that stainless rifles with black synthetic stocks were just not right? A “real gun” back then was blued and … Continue reading →

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Home and private schooling looks better and better

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

“Common illits“, as Heinlein called them, want more of your money to continue un-educating kids.

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My new pet

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A trip to K&S World Market yielded this distinctive gentleman. Considering his valiant stand against the cat, perhaps the crawfish should be named Leonidas. Considering that he won’t come when called anyway, naming him would be a wasted effort. The … Continue reading →

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Galt’s Gulch invaded?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

What’s the accuracy content of this story about California land use disputes?

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Boberg XR9-S pistols finally shipping!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Arne is filling orders from the early (2008!) adopters.

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Anderson Mfg. M416

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Anderson

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Miniature panther

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Gremlin stalking through tall grass

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New varminting rig

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Coyotes are becoming a problem for a friend. To assist, we’ve put together a new rig for night varminting. Keltec RMR30 (22WMR autoloader) with Gemtech sound suppressor (also to remove muzzle flash). Folding “iron” sights for daytime use, 4x night … Continue reading →

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Economist John Lott

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Last week, I met John Lott for the first time in twelve years. I last saw him in  Minnesota back in 1999. His research and articulate writing have done much for the civil rights in the US.

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Striped scarf

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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BAR and FN D (BAR with quick-change barrel)

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Solothurn MP35, rare 45ACP model

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Woe unto the varmints

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Coming soon from Keltec: 30 rounds of 22WMR, great trigger and accuracy, almost no recoil. Charging handle doesn’t reciprocate. Stock will have intermediate positions. Muzzle threaded for a suppressor or a flash hider. Very lightweight.

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BAZ45 in newbie hands

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This is one centerfire rifle I try to bring out when teaching newbies. This gas-operated 45ACP rifle feeds from “grease gun” magazines and has no more recoil than a 10-22. Bazooka Bros. | Primary Arms red dot | Midwest Industries … Continue reading →

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Bullseye Brookie and her 6.8mm Mean Green

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

6.8mm SPC (Hornady HP shown here) is a pretty effective round. The bullet weight is twice of .223 and muzzle velocity isn’t that much lower. 6.8mm “Mean Green” with 4×32 ACOG is a nicely built rifle. It is comfortable to … Continue reading →

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