Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Pocket carry solution

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

July 4 is the traditional occasion to show off BBQ guns. The rest of the summer, most people prefer to carry discreetly, and often that means wearing pocket pistols. A great variety of small revolvers and autoloaders, such as the … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Incremental Improvements of SU16

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A look at the evolution of the oldest SU16 variant, the model A.

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Akdal MKA1919

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The manual of arms for the MKA1919 is half-way between AR15 and Sig556, a lot closer than that of other autoloading shotguns.

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Bad laws and impositions on freedom.

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am not much of a legal expert, so my comments on the recent Supreme Court decision would be by analogy. US has had similar levels of idiocy before, in particular during WW2 and again during the 1970s. Remember “wage … Continue reading →

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Two movies in one day.

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I have not gone to the movies in a very long time. Today, I ended up watching two in a row. First was Brave 3D, which I very much recommend. The trailer for it did not do the movie justice. … Continue reading →

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Fun with massive firepower

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Linoge from Walls of the City brought this shotgun last month. It was a lot of fun.

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Little Sarah

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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The very adjustable SSG08

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I will be posting a practical comparison between SSG08 and SSG69 later this summer. One is adjustable but the other has the charm of simplicity. Shown here with the old version of 3.5-15×56 Nightforce scope.

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24″ RFB in use

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

4-16x Vortex scope, Gemtech Sandstorm suppressor, Magpul VFG, RSA and sling. Same but with Keltec muzzle brake instead of the suppressor, and with Viridian X5L RS on the rail. I can’t wait to get it zeroed. Federal and Hornady both … Continue reading →

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The heffalumps are in trouble…

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

And speaking of A.A.Milne — does anyone know why all the texts of “Winnie the Pooh” are gone from the Internet all of a sudden?

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Hydrating in style

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Good article on rape prevention

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

On a blog with the funniest header graphic. And he does have my position correctly pegged: rape, along with other physical crimes against another person, should be a capital offense at the attempt stage. Minor quibble: I’d estimate the number … Continue reading →

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After the safety rules, the next most important thing…

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…is to have fun.

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New on CTD blog: Why Such an Emphasis on Accuracy?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

How inherent rifle accuracy contributes to the ultimate success of an important shot.

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A sterling example of today’s youth

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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My favorite 308 rifle.

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

After 8 months, my new 7.62 suppressor tax stamp finally got approved by ATF. My RFB has been restored to the correct configuration. YHM BUIS, 1-4x illuminated scope and (not shown here) Viridian laser on the quad rail. With 4x … Continue reading →

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A petite bolt action rifle

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

AAC Micro 7 in 300BLK with Cyclone-K suppressor

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Advantage Tactical Sight update

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Installed that barrel on a 12ga 870. It points just about perfectly, just need to verify zero with slugs.

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Fathers Day range trip

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Glock 17 with Evolution 9 suppressor

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Evo9

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