Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Another RDB wallpaper

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Keltec RDB with Vortex Spitfire 1x prismatic scope and AAC Mini4 suppressor.

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Suppressed RDB

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Keltec RDB with AAC Mini4 suppressor and 1x prismatic Vortex Spitfire scope.

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Keltec RDB wallpaper (1920×1080)

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

with Vortex 1-6x scope and Noveske Flaming Pig muzzle device.

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How much scope for 22wmr?

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

When I posted photos of CMR30 with a 4-16x Lucid scope, some people complained that is was too much glass. In my opinion, that depends on the size of the targets. If you are shooting varmints like prairie dogs at … Continue reading →

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Kel-Tec CMR-30 Field Report: new on CTD

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

CMR30 with Lucid 4-16 L5 scope. First range results.

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Miasto 44

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know where I could find a DVD or a video file of Miasto 44 with English subtitles?

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An excellent new web-connected gun store

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My friend Dennis Badurina, of Dragon Leatherworks fame, has just updated his store to make on-line sales. The site updates itself every 15 minutes, and is as close to live-time as they can get in inventory levels and availability. They also have an … Continue reading →

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Why aren’t most muzzle devices attached like this?

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

When I first got vz58 in .223, it arrived with an effective but loud muzzle brake. I deemed it unnecessary and wanted to replace it with a flash hider. Fortunately,  at least four different options are readily available. I got two … Continue reading →

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A windy day

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Keltec RDB, Primary Arms 1-6x scope

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38 Super as a submachine gun round?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Has US adopted 38 Super as standard pistol and SMG round right before World War 2, do you think 9mm Luger would have ever gained such high popularity? (Update: I just realized that 38 Super would have had to evolved … Continue reading →

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Yugo SKS

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The main difference between tolerating an SKS and enjoying it is a little bit of rubber over the steel buttplate. To me, SKS always had an unpleasant recoil despite the moderate cartridge…until this little addition.

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Suppressed 300 Blackout

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Primary Weapons System Mk.1 carbine and Gemtech sound suppressor.

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Quality control

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

It would be nice to have some. Of the guns I worked with this year, perhaps 40% either arrived non-functional or partly functional, or failed within fifty rounds. While that’s skewed by the high percentage of prototypes I encounter, enough … Continue reading →

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In some times and places, slaves could buy their own freedom

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

When my parents and I left the USSR in 1989, we had to pay to get rid of the Soviet citizenship. At the time, that was viewed as an outrage, rather similar to requiring slaves to buy themselves out. And, … Continue reading →

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New on CTD blog: AR57

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

At the range with AR57. The ammunition for this article was provided by Lucky Gunner.

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Guns on the rocks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Upcoming Keltec carbines in the field

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Oleg Volk

RDB CMR30

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One happy family

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Smaug, Jr

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Casting call: Cocoa, FL for November 4-9

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for models of all ages, sexes and looks for photo shoots with Kel-Tec. Familiarity with basic gun safety is required. Proficiency with firearms is definitely welcome. Please send an email to casting@olegvolk.net with an introduction, available dates … Continue reading →

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