Category Archives: ammunition

A prepper’s dilemma

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

After the tour of Federal Ammunition plant in Anoka, I am convinced that fewer rounds of good ammo beat more bulk milsurp. The QC process at Federal is rather more impressive than the lack thereof that’s evident from the results … Continue reading →

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OATH TSR slug accuracy

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The makers of TSR slug never tested it in rifled barrels, and recommended it only for smoothbore pumps or other manual action shotguns. I tried it in Winchester SX3 Cantilever deer gun. Results: mild recoil (gas autoloading must be doing its … Continue reading →

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Good ammo for Sub2000

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sub2000 (and most 9mm rifles) seem most accurate with lighter weight bullets. Zinc alloy ball made by MI Bullet gives about 2.5MOA and rather good penetration. These use fairly fast powders, so no flash from the longer barrel. Velocity, if I recall … Continue reading →

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Put your faith in 380ACP? New on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Compact 13-shot .380 from Turkey.

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Savage 220Y rifled shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A more compact deer-slaying option.

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Expanding Slugs: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Defensive loads for 12ga.

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Umarex Luger P08 blowback pistol: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Realistic copy of the classic pistol.

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Ethan Allen or similar Pepperbox revolvers

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know the typical powder charges and velocity for .28, .32 or .36 caliber versions?

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AR57 review: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A 5.7 Alternative For Self-defense, Varmint Hunting  

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Armatac CL drum review: new on GunMag Warehouse blog

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

150-round STANAG drum for rifles and light machine guns.

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Why such emphasis on low recoil?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A lot of the shooters I deal with are slightly built, young and relatively inexperienced with firearms. When they go beyond .22, it helps to teach them on relatively quiet and low-kick guns. That’s where the 380ACP carbine comes in … Continue reading →

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Inland M1 carbines: new on Alloutdoor

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Reproductions of WW2 models and variations on the theme.

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Hi-Point C9 pistol: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Cheap or Inexpensive?

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ATI .22LR upper for Omni lower: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A semi-auto rifle that competes with bolt actions for accuracy

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Liberty 50-grain Civil Defense Ammo: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

What is the best use for that ammunition?

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Technical clarification

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Both Pennsylvania rifle and AR15 were used for hunting in advance of combative use. AR15 was sold to civilians from 1963, a year before the Army adopted it for special operations. Both were much lower in power than typical hunting or military … Continue reading →

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Training new shooters

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Four years ago, I did a photo shoot with Ariel, 16 at the time. While she was quite convincing with a variety of arms, she didn’t actually know how to use them. We decided to remedy that shortcoming. She was … Continue reading →

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Moriah Combs shoots Origin 12

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Full power slugs fired from this shotgun feel much like shooting an AK47. Low recoil and rifle-like manual of arms make it my top choice among shoothbores. Moriah Combs runs it like a pro. Today, about 1400 Brenneke slugs arrived, … Continue reading →

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Jard J67 bullpup: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A very unusual and effective 9mm carbine.

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“Civilize them with a Krag”: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Can 120 year old designs suffice for modern riot control?

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