Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Some of my favorite films are now on Youtube

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Three Seasons Free Pharaoh’s Army Free City of Life and Death is $4 and well worth it.

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Barrett M98B .338 Lapua Magnum

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

338 Lapua Magnum is a punchy round — 250gr bullet nominally leaves the muzzle at 3000fps, 300gr at 2700fps. My friends’ actual chronograph results are 2900fps with 300gr. In any case, it flies fast, flat and completely scrambles blocks of … Continue reading →

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44Mag in long guns

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Hickok45 just posted an informative video about muzzle differences from 3″ revolver to 8″ revolver to 20″ carbine. He got minimal difference between 3″ and 8″ but 33% to 50% increase from revolvers to the carbine! For the fans of … Continue reading →

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A friend of a friend

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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About that “military-style” buzzword

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Erin Palette wrote an excellent explanation of the anti-gunner’s favorite scaredy-word, “military-style”. The effort isn’t even limited to firearms — just trying carrying a sword or a sabre in Japan, England or many US states! Perhaps the only firearms that … Continue reading →

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Red dress, black rifle

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Striker 12 revolver shotgun

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Striker 12 is a fairly clever device but, at the core, it is a revolver. Revolving wheel lock carbines have been around since the early 1500s. That didn’t stop BATF from classifying it as a “destructive device” subject to registration … Continue reading →

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Seen at Coal Creek: CAR15 camo job

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Morgan

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Tomboy. Sharpshooter. Little girl who cleans up well for pictures. Morgan is 17.

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Aimpoint Hunter on a Vepr

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With a Humvee, the model doesn’t have to worry about caving in body work. Aimpoint Hunter | Vepr

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Twelve times twelve

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Another Coal Creek Saiga with a 12-round SGM magazine. I haven’t chronographed this gun, but other people’s data indicates drop of muzzle velocity from 1250fps to about 1000. Seems like a reasonable trade for the small length. Fans of longer … Continue reading →

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Another 12GA shortie

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Also seen at Coal Creek Armory, a Saiga 12 with 8″ barrel and 12-shot magazine.

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Shotgun so sweet, it’s even painted like a chocolate chip cookie

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Seen this weekend at Coal Creek Armory in Knoxville.

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Anime-grade cuteness

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This demure young lady is all concentration once on the firing line. And, once done with her course of fire, all smiles. Above, 16″ Vepr in 7.62×39. And yes, she’s only 14.

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Asking for official permission to stay alive.

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Often in home defense episodes, people ask 911 dispatchers for permission to use effective means of self-defense. “Mother, may I please, please save my life by fighting those who’d murder me?” I would guess this stems from being unsure of … Continue reading →

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Teenage girls and their loud toys

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The rifle is a 16″ Vepr in .308, set up with 20rd magazines, 1-5x scope and Magpul MOE stock on ITT hydraulic recoil buffer. Felt recoil is below that of .223, which makes it an excellent plaything for a teenage … Continue reading →

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And speaking of rooftops…

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For sight radius, length matters. Such a long barrel also gives maximum bullet velocity and least muzzle blast. The added weight is surprisingly little thanks to the relatively short forend. Both front and rear sights are adjustable for windage and … Continue reading →

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Tall and slender boomstick.

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One of the many cute and curious sights of Knoxville, TN. I can’t quite decide if SVD form is beautiful or just odd. The form of the shooter is more obviously graceful. Wolf Arms

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Trijicon SRS

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

More photos taken for G4P: a Trijicon SRS on a Bobro QD mount. The sight handles nicely — eventually, I’d like to get one for more hands-on evaluation.

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More fun than practical.

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

That’s about high heels. The carbine itself is fairly practical, especially with a red dot installed. Fire can be commenced once eye and ear protection are added.

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