Category Archives: ammunition

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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Single shot rifles and lying liars who lie.

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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More deadbeats?

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

On April 11, I sent an invoice to one of my client companies. On May 5, I got a text message promising payment the following week. Since then, I’ve heard nothing from anyone in that company. They are not returning … Continue reading →

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.50 caliber 1911 — new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Guncrafter Industries’ Model No. 4 50 GI

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If you shoot 5.7x28mm ammunition

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Take a look at RR Weapon Systems 5.7 loads, especially R37X (0.66″ mushrooms on the right). Loaded to full power (2680fps from 16″ AR57 barrel), accurate for the caliber (2MOA), and good terminal performer (penetrates 12″ of gel).

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Hi-Point 380ACP Carbine: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Odd specifications, good performance.

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7.62 Tokarev for hobbits

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

25NAA cartridges on the left, 32NAA on the right.

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Keystone 722 Varmint first shots

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This rifle is incredible. At 25 yards, all shots with CCI Green Tag or Aguila match land on top of each other with minimal effort on my part. I did upgrade the scope to get adjustable parallax at 25. Typically, … Continue reading →

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Luger P08 with Modern Ammunition: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Retro Carry Option  

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Self-defense Firearm Selection for a Non-Shooter: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Optimizing defensive weapon selection under specific constraints.

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Bigger is Better: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

SGM Tactical Magazines for Saiga

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An upcoming advisory on unethical conduct

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

At the end of last year, I worked for a rifle and ammo maker, They paid about 2/3 of the invoice and then stopped. I later learned they aren’t paying any of their contractors. The amounts involved aren’t large, but … Continue reading →

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OATH expanding TSR slug: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Having watched the development of this round for the past year, I am pleased to see it come to market in a highly evolved and refined form.

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Max Cavitator ammunition: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

New Load from OATH Ammunition, developed with my participation.

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Traditional American response to unbidden guests

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Oleg Volk

And don’t forget the extra ammunition!

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Intruders? Give them something to bleed about!

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Anything that gets merely scared off will keep preying on innocent people. Buckshot adjusts attitudes more reliably.

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