Category Archives: interesting people

Trijicon MRO in use

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Smith & Wesson MP15-22 with cut down Plinker Tactical magazines (35 rounds down to 20, for shooting prone). The sight is Trijicon MRO provided to Alexis by the maker. I was quite impressed with it — the controls are simple … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

 

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All in a day’s fun

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis proved herself a competent gun safety instructor. The SVD 7.62×54 rifle was fun, but the optic on top is no Trijicon… And then there’s the wait to load up the SAW and get to hammering the targets…

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Shooting, The Most Inclusive Sport: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

What other physical sports can boast the inclusiveness of shooting matches?

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Competitive 10-22 shooter

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Halley, one of the Chamberlains — a family with both parents and all three kids competing in rimfire steel challenge. They all prefer open sights to optics. And the typical result of her efforts:

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A family that shoots together

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Oleg Volk

These three youngsters, along with their parents, are among the top competitive steel shooters in the US. I had a great time doing photos of this cohesive and accomplished family.  

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Back from Florida

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

New friends. Old friends. Warm weather, much work and even more fun. And I am glad to be home at last.

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Extra points for style

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Volquartsen Ultralite in a Magpul stock, with an Aimpoint T1.

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She’s no mechanic!

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

She may have a grease gun, but the cars she serviced catch fire more than they run…

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A few of my favorite people

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Seeing them was the other reason to attend Bulletfest.

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Just returned from 2015 Tennessee Bulletfest

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Saw old friends, met new people, tried a few guns, enjoyed the company of awesome people amid rare arms and armor.

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Dot!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

She writes On a Wing and a Whim. An awesome young lady.

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Mehul speaks seven languages

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

His wife speaks nine. I wonder how many his daughter will speak…she claims two so far.

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A very impressive kid

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Articulate, bright, positive and very charming kid — all that at age 6. My friends are raising the next generation right.

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Feeding the Savage Rascal

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Savage Rascal is one of my favorite little rifles. It’s accurate enough with iron sights, but really shines with a scope. Two things make it better. 1)Rings of appropriately low height. 2)Some way to carry spare ammunition.   And, of … Continue reading →

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Natasha

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  Somehow, I always end up with portrait, even from a figure photo shoot.

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“I am not Charlie!”

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion. And usually easier. (Robert Heinlein) When people regularly die for expressing their beliefs, free speech does not … Continue reading →

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Happy dance

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Carry solution found, Sig 225.

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.45 caliber rifles

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  45LC | 45-70Govt

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Socializing with native troops

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

She looks in dire need of humanitarian aid, ear and eye protection. A 30mm grenade launcher wouldn’t hurt, either.  

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