Author Archives: Oleg Volk

A more purposeful shotgun user

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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The contemplation of St.Ballistica

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Just returned from Minnesota

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Caught up on time with family and friends. P64, M1941 Johnson Played with several oddball firearms, too.

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Film review: Populaire

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

An excellent modern parody of the 1950s films,  Populaire is a classic romantic comedy differentiated by excellent acting and lighting, good camera work and a cute plot. Plenty of oft-used tropes, but they work because of the parody angle. Lighting: … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I wish a happy 2015 to everyone! May you have a healthy and peaceful year — all other good things will come through your own efforts given these two conditions.

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A problem with dust on the camera sensor.

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My A7R developed a persistent piece of dust on the sensor that’s resisting dry (with Dust grabber) or wet cleaning (with Eclipse liquid and Pec pads). Short of sending it to Sony for service (slow, expensive, uncertain of the results), … Continue reading →

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Best place to make panoramic photo prints?

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a lab that can make very tall (12″x36″ or larger) pillar prints. Any suggestions? Even better if local to Minneapolis, MN and can do foam-backed prints, but plain photo paper by mail would be fine also.

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Studio space around Edina, MN?

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Earlier this week, I did photo shoots in Cannon Falls, MN. The studio was provided by a friend. Unfortunately, the drive takes almost an hour, and close to hour and a half for some of my friends. I’d like to … Continue reading →

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A good friend, then and now

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

(Early 1995) Some people don’t change at all in nearly twenty years. (Today)

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HK VP9 review: new on all4shooters

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Full review with slow-motion videos. Click on photos that show a right-facing arrow to see slide shows.

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Pure Estrogen 5.56mm rifle: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A carbine for the female shooter

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Dressing for the weather

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Oleg Volk

There’s much to be said for dressing the model for the weather. Even when it’s 50*F, adequate furriness of the outfit makes for much happier collaborators than a bikini or natural pretty skin. The rifle is a MAD33, an American-manufactured … Continue reading →

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Casting call: Apopka, Florida, Monday Dec.8

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I just had a last moment request for 3-4 article photos for a magazine. The topic is defense against home invasion. If you are available tomorrow evening, please drop me a line with a link to your profile or an … Continue reading →

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Ignorance of the law

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of the pivotal court cases restricting the rights of Americans was the 1939 US vs. Miller. It’s quite obvious from the evidence that Miller had no idea that he was breaking that specific law at the time he was … Continue reading →

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Washington State descends into legal savagery

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The foes of individual liberty have finally figured out that restrictions on adults are hard to implements, so they try to go after kids or those new to the shooting sports. The obstacles in the path of teaching gun safety … Continue reading →

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A Case for Mounting Lasers Above the Bore Line: New on AllOutdoor

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Non-standard but effective solution.

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Santa’s little helper says

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Rimfire trainers have been popular for a long time.

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

1903 Springfield trainer in .22LR

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RDB in OD Green, 17.2″ barrel

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The optic is the familiar 3x prismatic with BDC reticle. The 3x reticle is not the same as shown in the video, but the principles of use are the same.

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Accurate rifles are interesting. Accurate shooting is more so.

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

  Let’s say we have a target one second of flight time away. For 62gr .223 that would be about 650 yards. Aim, correct for drop, fire…not even close! 10mph side wind will take the center of the group more … Continue reading →

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