Category Archives: ammunition

Find inner peace.

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Details: Keystone 722 Youth rimfire carbine, Riton 2-7x scope with 22LR BDC reticle, Hunter HD Gold glasses for better contrast, CCI ammunition.

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Technology isn’t the devil.

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Until 1994, any teen in America could buy a 30-round magazine, in person or by mail. From 1957 to 1968, they could buy an AR15 to go with it, mail order if they so wished. After 1968, they would have … Continue reading →

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Rifles as canaries in the coal mine.

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Weapons are unique in the lineup of the items typically banned or regulated by governments. They are the only contraband that can be used to fight the enforcement of the ban on them. Neither a bottle of rum, nor a … Continue reading →

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Reducing ricochets from BBs: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Dust Devil BBs

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A blue watch face.

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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YHM8030 pistol: new won Tactical Life

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My photos with Jay’s article.

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A Magazine That’s a Clip, Too: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

HC3R clip-loaded magazine for 10-22.

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Jard J68: new in Dillon Blue Press

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Oleg Volk

J68 on page 36 of the PDF.

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SIG Spartan’s Little Brother: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Oleg Volk

.177 caliber trainer for the .45

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UTAS XTR12 shotgun

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Oleg Volk

XTR12 is essentially an AR10 in 12ga. Currently, it takes 5 or 10 round box magazines, but 15/20/25 round drums are coming. This photo is an outtake from the upcoming Small Arms Review article detailing my experience with this gun.

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Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Winchester 1886 Rifle in 45-70 and 450Marlin. HTA convertible 10-22 magazine  

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Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Oleg Volk

One tax stamp rifle that’s really short. Is the 12 Gauge the New 410?

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Flint River Armory CSA45 mark 2 is coming soon

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Oleg Volk

While at World Rimfire Challenge in Alabama, I met with the new lead designer from FRA and returned the CSA45 I had. The original, while very promising, under-delivered on accuracy. He promised a revised version and I expected to see … Continue reading →

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ETS Speedloaders: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Glock speedloader, others.

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My article in Blue Press

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My article about reloading pistol caliber cartridges is out in Dillon Blue Press October issue, on page 62. For best layout, download the file and view it in “facing pages” mode.

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KSG25 review on Shooting Illustrated

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Kel-Tec KSG-25 Shotgun

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Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A 3-round AR Magazine that Fits In Your Grip   MTR Tuckable Holster  

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Propellant packaging

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

This compressor packages propellant for air rifles. Some of those rifles are small and throw 10 grains at 575fps. Others, slugs up to 411 grains at 800fps. I’ve used a hand pump for my Crosman Marauder, but it cannot produce … Continue reading →

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What’s in the tin?

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Did she bring enough for everyone? A slightly exaggerated rendition of both effect and capacity, but a neat movie fragment nonetheless.

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New York Reload

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Oleg Volk

“New York Reload” describes drawing a second gun in preference to reloading the first under fire. While tshirts describing the concept are available, the practice itself isn’t. NYC remains one of the most restrictive jurisdictions in regards to carry or … Continue reading →

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