Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Psycho (and Psychic) Games

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Amie’s newest book is now available.

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H&K 416 Clone in .22LR: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Walther recreates the HK classic in rimfire.

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Snapshots from North Italy

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I am no early riser, so haze caused by the evaporation from Lake Como was a constant problem. Hundred fifty year old house, brand new antenna. My favorite Americans. Italian man listening to his uphill neighbor.

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Statues old and new

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

And a littler newer, a lot more crude. Not without charm though.

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Gas station coffee

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

2014, Como, Italy. A little gas station with fuel prices showing why Italians favor small cars, scooters and bicycles, or diesel-engined vehicles. At the exchange rate of the time, the price for basic unleaded was just over $9/gallon. Parking space … Continue reading →

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Idaho sky

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Orchids

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Girl’s fallen in with baaaaad company

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Just look at those rogues! And the result? She’s running hippie-blessed 5.56mm instead of the good ol’ orthodox 7.62mm like a man! Disgusting, don’t you think?

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Writer David Burkhead

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I’ve only read “Hordes of Chanakra” so far and it was a 4/5 book, definitely good enough to try his other titles.

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Lead recipient sighted.

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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She taking a dim view of something…

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I wonder what that something is.  

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Seeking recommendations for a web designer

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to separate my professional site from my personal site. Since my web design days are in the past, I’d like to work with an expert on making a new site just for my creative direction and photography work. … Continue reading →

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California girl in America

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Oleg Volk

In the finest tradition of Japanese anime, running a belt through the M60 gets a big smile from a 14 year old girl. She showed good competency and safety habits…especially considering that was her first time ever on a range!

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Sunjack 14W Solar Charger: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Energy independence while away from household power.

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Self-identification matters

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I identify as an American. My Thompson identifies as a Chicago typewriter. It’s a First Amendment matter now.

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Shooting the breeze with friends

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I will post the technical review later, but for now I just want to note how much I enjoy being able to both shoot and have a conversation with my friends at the same time.

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Anybody near Nashville able to help me test autofocus of my camera?

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My 5DSR is being inconsistent. I’d like to try adjusting it to individual lenses, but it seem that it doesn’t focus the same way twice, so there’s no baseline for adjustments. Perhaps I am doing something wrong? I can work … Continue reading →

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Making America better, one immigrant at a time

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Please read this statement from my friend Jing Zheng. In my opinion, he’s a brilliant inventor, a capable engineer and a great America in all but citizenship status. He was born in China by accident, while his commitment to our country … Continue reading →

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Last call on firearms training near Nashville

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Today, I discovered that one of the two class links in my previous posts was malformed…maybe that’s why only a couple of people signed up for the class by Monday 13. The rifle course has three students signed up, the … Continue reading →

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SHOT Show 2017 Finds: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Useful, notable and curious guns and accessories.

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