Category Archives: ammunition

Unexpected terminal ballistics

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A year and a half ago, I reviewed Rossi revolving 45LC carbine (also capable of chambering 410 shotshells). I wan’t all that impressed with the accuracy, the handling or the terminal ballistics. Yesterday, one of my models brought her Circuit … Continue reading →

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Update on 22TCM

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Oleg Volk

While I hope to try a 5″ pistol, a bolt action rifle and a semi-auto carbine in that caliber, I do not have them on hand yet. What I have is a 4″ 1911. I brought it to the range … Continue reading →

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G2 Ammunition Range Report: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Clarifying the brand image of a controversial ammunition maker. 

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Ballistic questions about pistol caliber carbines

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Has anyone tried 60-95 grain bullets in 9mm Luger from carbines? What kind of accuracy, external and terminal ballistics should I expect? Has anyone shot 22TCM into gelatin from a rifle? Photos? I should have a chance to test these … Continue reading →

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Speaking of rimfire ammo shortage

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Ten months ago, I compared Keltec PLR22 and Crickett. Now, rimfire ammo availability is improving but everyone has a set view that it’s unavailable…at least for the prices they’d want to pay. That tips the balance towards the omnivorous Crickett … Continue reading →

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Something the government got right

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Santa’s little helper says

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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38 Super as a submachine gun round?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Has US adopted 38 Super as standard pistol and SMG round right before World War 2, do you think 9mm Luger would have ever gained such high popularity? (Update: I just realized that 38 Super would have had to evolved … Continue reading →

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Flashy ammo

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

PMC rifle ammunition is pretty flashy to begin with. This picture shows shot three or four in a sequence of rapid fire. By then, the build-up of hot gas and unburned powder particles caused a brighter muzzle flame than before. The … Continue reading →

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Report on PPU 270Win 130gr load

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My deerslaying friend Don wrote: Finally, got around to trying the .270W PPU cartridges you gave me awhile back. They shot as good as my custom loads. I was able to group an inch @ 100 yds. I can recommend them. … Continue reading →

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My P1914 is back from restoration

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I got this rifle back around 2000 for $60. It has very little wood left and kicked most viciously on firing. It was, however, quite accurate. I had a “speedlock” kits installed in it, which made it cock on opening … Continue reading →

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Tristar Viper G2 left-hand shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Tristar Viper G2 left-hand shotgun.

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1920px wallpaper

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Smile with teeth.

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Battlepack

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I haven’t seen sealed battlepacks since the South African 300-rounders. Now PPU is bringing them to the US. They look pretty useful for long-term storage.

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Canned goods…

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…for feeding your battle rifle. from Prvi Partizan

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It brings out the battle-ready beast in men!

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

While 30-30 was not the first smokeless cartridge in wide use, it was the first one for the US. It’s an indication of the correct approach to small arms that American civilians it before the Army, while in Europe it … Continue reading →

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Upgrading Marlin 336 with better sights: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Rails, ghost ring sights, optics, oh my!

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Low-recoil 45ACP compact

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The extra 1.5″ of barrel length and +1 round of capacity relative to other compact 45s are nice, but it’s the very low felt recoil that I like best about Boberg XR45-S. Plus, it is accurate and works with a wide … Continue reading →

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Promoting Fire Discipline: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

By training or by gun design?

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