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. Considering that 9mm Luger ball penetrates … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, hunting, pistol, weapon | Tagged 1911, 22TCM | 9 Comments

Can we compromise with anti-gun activists?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Oleg Volk

While it can be used for sport shooting, the main purpose of the Crickett is hunting small game. That, in itself, is a bad thing to many of the mostly left-wing prohibitionists, as it makes individuals less dependent on government … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting, pistol, rkba, self-defense, training, weapon | Tagged 22LR, bolt action, optic | 14 Comments

A rifle for Valentine’s Day?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

See Henry site for the close-up of the receiver engraving. And yes, the sight picture she has is correct for the degree of the stock drop. The young lady in the photos is very good rifleman.

Posted in beast, hunting, rifle, weapon | Tagged 22LR, horse, lever action | 2 Comments

Primary Arms 4-14x FFP scope

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Today, I got this message: “Got a 5-pointer. You have some smoked backstrap coming soon. I really like the Primary arms scope. My eyes aren’t what they used to be. Cataracts and astigmatism makes it hard to distinguish spike bucks … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting, interesting people, rifle | Tagged bolt action, optics, scope | 1 Comment

New on AllOutdoor: Factory military sporter rifles

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Then and now.

Posted in hunting, rifle, weapon | Tagged AR15, bolt action | Comments Off

The smallest dragoon

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Posted in hunting, interesting people, rifle, weapon | Tagged 22LR, bolt action, child | 5 Comments

Just got back from Pennsylvania

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Posted in hunting, interesting people, nature, rifle | Tagged 22LR, bolt action, camouflage, girl, kid | 4 Comments

One way to handle switchable barrels.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Posted in hunting, nature, rifle | Tagged 22LR, 22WMR, bolt action | 3 Comments

Pointers on learning snipercraft

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Sniping is a lot more than just shooting straight. Read a few suggestions for the direction of study for being a sniper. In addition to my post, read this excellent blog about long-range shooting.

Posted in hunting, rifle, training, weapon | Tagged AllOutdoor, bolt action, sniper | 12 Comments

Why a CZ527 carbine

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The original 7.62×39 M43 round was made for the SKS and later AK47 rifles. Since I have a vz58 compact rifle also chambered for it, why would I want a slower bolt action carbine? It is fairly light, well balanced … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting, rifle | Tagged 7.62x39, bolt action, carbine, CZ | 23 Comments

New on AllOutdoor: Henry Arms survival kit

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Henry Arms survival kit reviewed by my friend Frank and photographed by me.

Posted in hunting, nature, tools | Tagged AllOutdoor | 2 Comments

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