Category Archives: advice requested

Industry Connections Needed.

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For various reasons, I need the following introductions: — Somebody knowledgeable about methods of credit rating agencies — Marketing folks at a general outfitting company (such as Blackhawk, 5.11 or similar) — Marketing or PR at Nikon Any assistance in … Continue reading →

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How to wake up a PC from sleep mode?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My new keyboard has a “sleep” button on it. The cat presses it regularly. Every time that happens, I have to hard reboot as the computer won’t come out of sleep mode. That isn’t the case if the sleep is … Continue reading →

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Where in Nashville Could I get a Laptop Fixed?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This morning, my Windows 7 laptop failed with blue screen. Efforts to boot it yielded “disk access error”. I have no unique data on it, just need to get it functional again. I suspect the problem may be virus-related rather … Continue reading →

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“Иной Вариант” Конюшевского

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Подскажите, где найти полную книгу в электронном формате. Я непротив купить, но заказывать на бумаге неудобно из-за особеностей доставки через океан.

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Where could I find replacement grips for a Nagant revolver?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I need a set of grips, preferably wooden, for a 1944 Nagant revolver. If you have a set for sale or an idea where I could find them, please let me know. Update: found and ordered a set. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Three questions and requests.

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to get in touch with Gary Johnson’s (LP) marketing/PR team to offer my photography services. I think the visuals on his web site and print materials can be much improved and I would be willing to provide the … Continue reading →

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2016 CAFE rules.

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I get a distinct impression that USGov is deliberately trying to make cars too expensive for the majority of the population. The so-called “clunker” destruction reduced the availability of inexpensive used vehicles. CAFE rules on fuel efficiency slated for 2016 … Continue reading →

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What kind of AK should I do with this?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I acquired from Brownells a Mako mechanical recoil-reducing stock for comparison with the hydraulic ITT version. Now I am looking for suggestions on what kind of rifle to make with it. One option would be to apply it to … Continue reading →

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Chronograph and accuracy data

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes measurements confirm what we expect. For example, S&B 115 grain ball flies at 1060fps from an HK P7PSP but speeds up to 1340fps from JRC carbine. But I had no idea that 1980s vintage .22 Short fired from the … Continue reading →

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Horses for courses, or Canon vs. Nikon

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I have used a lot of Canon and Nikon cameras over the years. My Canon line-up was T60 (yuck!), Elan and 620 on the film side, followed by 30D, 10D, 5D and 5D2. I also used other people’s 1Dmk2, 1DSmk2 … Continue reading →

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Calling all local reenactors

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

If you are a WW2 reenactor in or near Nashville, please chime in. I need help with a project requiring American and German characters.

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Opinions requested.

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I’ve had the good luck of working entirely with companies who pay promptly for work done. The sole exception was a client last year who requested and received a 30-day extension of payment before the contract was signed. The project … Continue reading →

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Cheek piece for rifle

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I need to find another stock/cheek piece rise like this OR find a stock that has that built in. Any suggestions on the brand and model?

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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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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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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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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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Microsoft mouse problem with Windows 7 (64bit)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Today, my mouse started producing double-clicks when the left (single click) button is pressed. I have two USB Microsoft IntelliMouse opticals and both are misbehaving the same. I updated the drivers and checked mouse settings, no improvement. I click once … Continue reading →

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Accommodations for the NRA Convention

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This year, I decided to go to St.Louis for the NRA Convention. I will be riding with a friend, so won’t have a vehicle while in town. Need suggestions on where to stay. While I have friends in the area, … Continue reading →

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Why would bullets from a Walther P22 keyhole?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I normally teach new shooters with a Walther P22. It’s small, light, acceptably accurate and runs fine with subsonic and standard velocity ammunition. Last weekend, all subsonic and standard velocity ammunition began keyholing quite severely. At 5ft, the spread was … Continue reading →

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