Author Archives: Oleg Volk

I really like vz58 in .223

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

While 7.62×39 version is cute, tiny and pretty punchy, the .223 is more of an all-around fighting rifle. Using the same barrel blank as the 7.62, the 5.56mm version is more accurate, heats up slower and has less recoil. In … Continue reading →

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Rapid fire

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Steve from Shootsteel.com is running his AR. PWS FSC muzzle brake is loud but effective. The scope is Weaver 1.5-6x. I shot this rifle today as well, it worked as well off-hand as supported.

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Paging Wilhelm Tell!

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I had a great time at the range today with several friends. More photos after I get my new computer installed on Saturday.

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Where to get a power adapter from Swedish to American outlet?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I have a Swedish visitor here and she needs to plug in her laptop. All my web searches turn out the reverse (US–>Sweden) of what I need. Suggestions, please?

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Boise get-together, Saturday 11th

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Meet old friends and make new acquaintances this Saturday at Rembrandt’s coffee house in Eagle, ID. The get-together begins at 10am and will likely go until 1pm or so.

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Crosman MAR177 upper for AR-15: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Training for accuracy with a .177 pre-charged air gun.

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Need help with coordinating a project in Boise, ID

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The location at which I was set to do photos, video and some live fire just became unavailable. Neither of my two local coordinators have been reachable in several days, so I need to come up with plan B by … Continue reading →

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Roll call: Boise, Idaho

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I will be there next week for a photo shoot with Gemtech, PWS, Lucid, Keltec and other companies. A couple of my models are coming in from California and Minnesota. I’d like to know who is in the area — … Continue reading →

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Making the decision to defend yourself.

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Imagine a mosquito landed on your arm. Would you swat it? Simple socialist logic suggests that you should let it be. After all, all biting mosquitoes are single mothers who need your blood to complete their reproductive cycle. Moreover, the … Continue reading →

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Rapid fire with ARAK21 SBR

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Slow-motion video in HD?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Now that even some cell phones offer decent quality 240fps slow motion, I’d like to see if slow-mo is available in HD resolution…for my purposes, even 720×1280 (Youtube HD) might work, though full 1920×1080 would be preferable. I tried little … Continue reading →

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Report on PPU 270Win 130gr load

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My deerslaying friend Don wrote: Finally, got around to trying the .270W PPU cartridges you gave me awhile back. They shot as good as my custom loads. I was able to group an inch @ 100 yds. I can recommend them. … Continue reading →

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Halloween comes early.

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Bullpup SKS

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A very clever and ergonomic adaptation seen at the Bullpup Conference. The stock was made by Shernic Gun Works, and the resulting contraption worked reliably with 20-round Tapco AK magazines. With the 2x pistol scope, it was quite accurate out … Continue reading →

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My P1914 is back from restoration

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I got this rifle back around 2000 for $60. It has very little wood left and kicked most viciously on firing. It was, however, quite accurate. I had a “speedlock” kits installed in it, which made it cock on opening … Continue reading →

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Tavor musings

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I have a left-hand bolt for my Tavor but had no idea how to install it. At this weekend’s Bullpup Convention at Rockcastle Shooting Center, Casey Flack from IWI had an armorer’s class on doing the conversion. It takes basic tools, … Continue reading →

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The Missing Measurement in Gun Specification: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Finding the center of balance.

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Random bullpuppery

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Flashhider with QD mount for a Yankee Hill can, Forend housing a Surefire light, and a custom 300Blackout barrel made by Paul Reaavis of Gearhead Works. Looks useful to me. Steyr AUG in 9mm, with an Aimpoint on Gearhead Works’ rail … Continue reading →

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Short and long range Israeli martial arts

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Tavor for the long range. Krav Maga for the short. I suppose the Glock would be for the medium, or when long guns would be inexpedient in confined spaces. Neat Kydex by Raven Concealment.

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Tristar Viper G2 left-hand shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Tristar Viper G2 left-hand shotgun.

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