Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Adding value right before our eyes

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Start with a thin wooden board or a piece of laminate. End with a pair of high-quality sculpted grips.   Offer a choice of colors and patterns. This is what capitalism is all about: combining “surplus” capital with time and … Continue reading →

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A professional illustration of how cameras and lenses aren’t perfect

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2014/02/why-you-cant-optically-test-your-lens-with-autofocus I noticed the same about my own equipment, which is why I use live view focusing with 300/2.8 when practical.

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Beretta CX4 Storm 9mm carbine

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Gertrude first appeared in my photos almost twelve years ago. Storm 9mm carbine has little recoil and is easy to configure for left or right hand ejection. One of my friends has an article about it coming up, I will … Continue reading →

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Visiting with friends in Knoxville

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of the kids here brought out her own rifle to show it. The girl is nine and the runt of her age group, but it turns out that the AR15 is neither too heavy nor too complicated for her … Continue reading →

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A call for photo props

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to do photos with a few items that aren’t normally available to me: Scooters, similar to Vespa Pre-1970s cars Harps, grad pianos, other substantial musical instruments Ideally, these would be available in Nashville. I should be able to … Continue reading →

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New on AllOutdoor: Factory military sporter rifles

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Then and now.

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Catching up on editing photos from Switzerland

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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The smallest dragoon

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Oleg Volk

“Dragoons ride to the scene of the battle, then fight dismounted.”

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New on AllOutdoor: Keltec PLR22 and Crickett pistols

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Two rimfire pistols compared and contrasted.

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Black lace

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Low ready

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

150 year old technology (125 if you count just the 30-30 cartridge) still works pretty well.

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Just got back from Pennsylvania

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Spent a week with Crickett Rifle company, have many new photos. They also have a very interesting new product in the works to be announced later this year, a logical extension of their expertise in precision manufacturing.

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Where 22Magnum excels.

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Oleg Volk

22WMR is hardly an efficient pistol caliber, most of the time. The exception is when it’s used with CCI Gold Dots or other loads made just for short barrels. Then it becomes usable, if not ideal, for self-defense. The plus … Continue reading →

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How to get around censored wifi at Best Western hotel?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

These retards are running some sort of “webnanny” and blocking sites I need. Any suggestions how to get around this? I will complain to the management in the morning, but I doubt it would help much. Could change hotels, I … Continue reading →

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New on Alloutdoor: Pepper Blasters

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Kimber Pepper Blasters, pyrotechnic spice projectors.

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Who borrowed range gear from me in the last couple of years?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

In the last two years, I lend a few things out that have not come back. Specifically, two sets of active hearing protection (Peltor Pro and some other, cheaper set), and a “top-break revolver” Crosman .177 air gun. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Computer update: TWO bad power switches.

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Fortunately, a competent friend figured it out and fixed the box by cannibalizing parts from my old case.

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Urgent advice needed! Desktop computer won’t turn on this morning.

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

It had worked fine for several months, now won’t even turn on. Indicator light on the external card reader was on until I flipped the power switch on the back off-on, and now that’s off also. Not sure if there’s … Continue reading →

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Hot lead is better than cold steel.

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Learn to sling it effectively. Appleseed Cameo appearance by Tech Sights.

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Another Opmod prop: a rifle bag

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Opmod rifle case comes in three lengths, from 33 inches to 43 inches (shown). It’s a basic design, pretty sturdy and decently padded to protect the rifle. Not visible in the photo is a wide shoulder strap.

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