Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Second Amendment for new arrivals

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Even though I knew of private gun ownership when I first came to the United States, there was still an emotional disconnect between seeing others own guns and realizing that my parents could. For people from even less RKBA friendly countries … Continue reading →

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Worlds Rimfire Steel Challenge 2016

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The first edits. I’ll post details and more images later. Alexis with Volquartsen Scorpion and Leupold Deltapoint. Another Scorpion in Chase’s hands. Aimee’s 2245 modified by Tandemkross, with Vortex Razor. TacSol X-Ring with another Razor. CZ 75 Kadet. Cole runs … Continue reading →

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Compact camera considerations again…

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This topic seems to come up regularly. With my 4/3 body now in deep infrared configuration, I have no small cameras on hand. My smallest body is Sony A7R, and it’s hefty once 55mm lens is attached. It also lacks … Continue reading →

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Armagon G12 shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A Shotgun Fit for a Rifleman

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Spotting anti-gun propaganda

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Just saw a link to an animation featuring sheriff’s kid shooting dad with a visibly unloaded Winchester rifle. The hammer on the safely carried rifle is shown in the uncocked position, followed immediately by the accidental shooting. People who are … Continue reading →

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Friends between Gainsville and Atlanta?

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am looking at doing part of that drive tonight. I don’t feel up to the 5 hours all at once, so would like to check if anyone half-way between the two points would like an overnight guest.

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Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Looking for suggestions on a replacement Android phone — mainly interested in good battery life, similar size to S4. Other considerations are secondary.

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Better Sporting Ammunition: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Velocity Munitions 9mm.

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CZ and the Czech School of Gunmaking: new on GUNSweek

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Bren 805 and Scorpion carbines.

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Realistic Live Fire Training at Troy’s Gate: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

An innovative and effective method for learning to think under stress.

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“Peaceful” should not mean “defenseless” (in Armenian)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

(With thanks to Hrachya H. for the translation.)

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My former model wants to let go of a TPD AXR bullpup

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This rifle has been shot very little, so she would like to find a new home for it. Asking $1500 (neither sight nor magazine are included). It does take standard AR15 magazines. If interested, let me know and I will … Continue reading →

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“No guns” postings on restaurant doors

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I would estimate that half of Nashville restaurants have no carry signs. I am curious how they can afford to turn away a substantial portion of potential customers, both those who carry and those in the same group with them? … Continue reading →

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Athena at 12

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

By 13, she’d probably be using an imperial bolter or a self-propelled Hellbore. Kids of science fiction writers tend to have esoteric tastes. The current carbine is a Chiappa .22 upper on an older Omni receiver, a lightweight but surprisingly accurate … Continue reading →

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History you can touch

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Inland M1 carbine and M1911A1.

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Mini review of a micro light: new on Alloutdoor

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Ghost 130

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Sig P320

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This photo was made for an SDI.edu course.

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A prepper’s dilemma

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

After the tour of Federal Ammunition plant in Anoka, I am convinced that fewer rounds of good ammo beat more bulk milsurp. The QC process at Federal is rather more impressive than the lack thereof that’s evident from the results … Continue reading →

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Product and people photography seminar in Nashville, November 12-13

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The dates have been set for the next photo technique seminar. Enrollment is limited to four students maximum (three spots are open at this time). Two courses are offered: Product photography, with emphasis on guns and blades: Saturday 12th — … Continue reading →

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OATH TSR slug accuracy

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The makers of TSR slug never tested it in rifled barrels, and recommended it only for smoothbore pumps or other manual action shotguns. I tried it in Winchester SX3 Cantilever deer gun. Results: mild recoil (gas autoloading must be doing its … Continue reading →

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