Category Archives: rifle

Worlds Rimfire Steel Challenge 2016

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The first edits. I’ll post details and more images later. Alexis with Volquartsen Scorpion and Leupold Deltapoint. Another Scorpion in Chase’s hands. Aimee’s 2245 modified by Tandemkross, with Vortex Razor. TacSol X-Ring with another Razor. CZ 75 Kadet. Cole runs … Continue reading →

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Spotting anti-gun propaganda

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Just saw a link to an animation featuring sheriff’s kid shooting dad with a visibly unloaded Winchester rifle. The hammer on the safely carried rifle is shown in the uncocked position, followed immediately by the accidental shooting. People who are … Continue reading →

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CZ and the Czech School of Gunmaking: new on GUNSweek

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Bren 805 and Scorpion carbines.

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My former model wants to let go of a TPD AXR bullpup

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This rifle has been shot very little, so she would like to find a new home for it. Asking $1500 (neither sight nor magazine are included). It does take standard AR15 magazines. If interested, let me know and I will … Continue reading →

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Athena at 12

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

By 13, she’d probably be using an imperial bolter or a self-propelled Hellbore. Kids of science fiction writers tend to have esoteric tastes. The current carbine is a Chiappa .22 upper on an older Omni receiver, a lightweight but surprisingly accurate … Continue reading →

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History you can touch

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Inland M1 carbine and M1911A1.

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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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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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New: Joshua MK5 on GunsWeek

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Oleg Volk

AR/AK/FAL features all in one rifle.

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Firearms Training in Nashville: highly recommended!

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Tatiana Whitlock, one of the best self-defense instructors I know, is coming to Nashville mid-September! She will be offering several courses. Carry with Confidence (pistol) Basic Carbine Tatiana is an absolutely amazing instructor, both supportive and good at guiding the learners … Continue reading →

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Quality is in the details.

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk

During a photo shoot, I snapped a few infrared images and noticed that one of the slings brought by a friend doesn’t look camouflaged anymore. It looks bright white. Through an night vision device, it would actually glow like a … Continue reading →

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The color-coordinated rifleman

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

GWACS lower, Hahn rear sight, Troy magazine, Strike Ind. forend, Kaw Valley Precision linear comp, Pro Ears muffs, Rudy Project glasses. Can’t even begin to guess who made that upper…

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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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Werndl, Chassepot or Dreyse rifles near Nashville, TN

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone have one of those rifles and be willing to let me take photos of them?

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Why such an emphasis on smaller and lighter guns: new on AllOutoor

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The change in demographics of gun ownership.

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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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Here, deer, deer!

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Remington 700 (308Win) with US Optics 3-17x scope. (Details: “It is a Bell and Carlson Tactical Medalist style 5 stock, a Krieger m10 profile 1/10 twist barrel, with a Timney 517 trigger, a Badger 20 moa rail, and a US … Continue reading →

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A scope so clear…

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

…that you can see right into the afterlife of your foes! NEMO 300WinMag rifle, US OPtics 3-17x scope. A skilled shooter with a spotter could dominate a significant stretch of landscape with this combo.

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Has anyone been able to reach Moore Advanced Dynamics lately?

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I’ve been trying to get  ahold of Mark or Gary from M.A.D., but nobody picks up either land line or cell phone, or responds to email. Their contact form errors out. If anyone is in touch with them, please ask … Continue reading →

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Custom rifles are always works in progress

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The first approach looks like this: light tapering 1:8 twist barrel, muzzle brake and charging handle by Strike Industries, ambi safety by them also. Mission First Tactical grip and stock, carbon fiber forend by Brigand Arms. Improved trigger. Lancer magazine. … Continue reading →

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