Author Archives: Oleg Volk

New on CTD: Rimfire trainers

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

What can’t you do with them? Read the article.

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A shotgun named Vera

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

In shotgun we trust? (“Vera” means “faith” in Russian.) Made by Coal Creek Armory.

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Which of them is having more fun?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The guy with an advanced .308 bullpup topped with a Nightforce scope… …or the kid with a GSG522 topped with a budget Primary Arms 1-4x? PS: The kid should have been wearing safety glasses. That was fixed as soon as … Continue reading →

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Shotgun! Blast!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As you can see, both recoil energetically. The difference in muzzle flash is mainly due to the barrel length, as they were firing the same ammunition. With both guns, you get to throw lead at the target by the pound, … Continue reading →

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GSG522 gets scoped

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

When I took the 522 carbine to the range first, I had a (broken) red dot sight with it — predictably, the results didn’t look useful until I removed it and used iron sights. The gun comes with several front … Continue reading →

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A job for an accountant?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A friend just graduated from college and looking for a job in accounting, preferably in Kentucky or Tennessee. If you have any leads on such position, please let me know and I will forward the resume.

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Cats

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A friend’s cat relaxes on a guest. Gremlin is waiting out the rain.

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Kathy Jackson

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Author of Cornered Cat and editor of Concealed Carry magazine. Amazingly talented writer.

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A portrait

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Photographer/model Chryseis Dawn.

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Viridian X5L RS installed

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

In case of civil unrest, rioters would be well served to stay away from people with rings on their fingers. A single person might choose to retreat, but those who can’t maneuver due to kids would be more inclined to … Continue reading →

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For an upcoming magazine article

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Also useful for computer wallpapers.

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Cell phone solution for European travel

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This summer, I will be in Prague and Budapest for about ten days. I’d like to stay in touch with people by phone, but not sure how viable my AT&T Android phone would be there. Any suggestions on the best … Continue reading →

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Same photo, completely different look

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The image I posted last week is now on the front page of YHM site. And it looks completely different! I like what their designer has done with it.

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Ammunition expenditures

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My last range trip lasted three and a half hours. We brought three guns only and hand three people alternating on a single firing point. No rapid fire, one zeroing. Ended up shooting about a hundred rounds each of .308, … Continue reading →

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Mixing it up at the range

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Took the 308 Vepr to the range for the first time. Since I didn’t have the lowest rings available, the gun could have used a cheek rest. Even so, the nice 2.5-10x scope worked really well at 50 yards. Rain … Continue reading →

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Rimfire fun

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Keri tries out a GSG522.

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Movie review: The Flowers of War

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1410063 Storyline: 5/5 Acting: 5/5 — main and secondary characters all convincing SFX: 4/5 — impressive but a bit unrealistic at times Music: not a notable factor The film gets a lot of story-telling in a two and a quarter … Continue reading →

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Another impressive kid.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My friends excel at raising smart, personable children.

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New on CTD: Shorter!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Short shotgun gets even shorter.

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Combination guns

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

How practical are over and under rifle/shotgun combinations for hunting in the US? I am looking at the older 410/22 and newer 308/12ga or 223/20ga combos. Do game laws ever conflict with the ability to have shot and bullets available … Continue reading →

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