Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Rapt reader.

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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A refugee from Thanksgiving

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Blue Heron

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Pretty is as pretty does.

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Sten

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Oleg Volk

It’s all fun and games until people who didn’t want to be involved are forced to participate. Then it’s game over for the original participants.

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Possum

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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RDB17, light and compact 5.56mm rifle

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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There’s no cavalry to the rescue.

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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No war before coffee.

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Catching up on gun handling and marksmanship

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Gas and particle flow around guns shows the value of good eye protection.

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Photographer at rest

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Badass little kid

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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When 458SOCOM feels too whimpy…

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Local gunsmith knows his craft well.

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Oleg Volk

Rifles creased by David from Lebanon Gun Shop.

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Victoria and Nate

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Recent portraits

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Two new marksmen

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Oleg Volk
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Keltec KS7, a compact ambi 12ga shotgun with 7+1 capacity.

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Oleg Volk

Facebook auto-censored this post. Welcome to the culture war, part 3845xxx. All in all, not a bad run for the gear just fitted to the shooter.

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Cost-benefit analysis for protective gear

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Oleg Volk

Wearing rifle-rated body armor seems like the most obviously beneficial daily practice. In addition to stopping bullets, it also protects from bruises and abrasions. It’s such a great idea that it should be mandatory! Oh, wait…why not? Armor, even the … Continue reading →

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