Category Archives: rifle

Hunter

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

While doing photos for Michelle DiCianni’s Gun Digest article about Rock Island 45ACP pistol, we spooked an adult doe right by my house. While the doe lumbered away slowly, the model tracked her with her index finger and said: “I … Continue reading →

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Modern and historic

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Keltec CMR30 with Primary Arms 4x prismatic scope. Springfield 1903 rinfire trainer.

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Friends in arms

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Modern Classic.

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A friend wants to become a gunsmith.

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

My friend Scott signed up for the Yavapai school of professional gunsmithing. The first challenge was the list of required materials for the first semester, which is beyond his current resources. Part of the list is the expected tools, the other is … Continue reading →

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When “Too Much Scope” Isn’t Too Much: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Lucid 6-24x and other high-magnification scopes for varminting

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TUOR Backup Rifle Sights: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Articulated backup iron sights.

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Shhh, don’t wake the baby!

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I mentioned the .22 Uzi carbine a couple of years ago. This more recent photo is alluding to the early 1970s photo of a West Bank settler.

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ARAK-21in 7.62×39: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A new 7.62×39 contender

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Cute and competent

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  Airsoft PLR16 with a stock (effectively SU16D) by Socom Gear. Since Airsoft isn’t restrivted by 1934 NFA regulations, we can try short barreled rifles for handiness and appreciate their useful qualities. Even the adult stock of the 22WMR Crickett … Continue reading →

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25rd magazine for Marlin 795: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk

25 shots on tap

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Sub2000 Mk2 review is up

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

On-line version. The print version in Western Shooting Journal has many more photos.

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When she isn’t shooting…

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…Tatiana designs 3D interactive targets for defensive training. Midwest Industries lightweight MLock compatible AR Nighthawk 870 The targets look like this. A new design will be available in the near future as well. Replacement faces are available to extend the … Continue reading →

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Cobalt Kinetics

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  I met Cobalt Kinetics crew at SHOT Show, and did a shoot with them right before the NRA Show in Nashville. Using a linear compensator on a 14.5″ carbine was my idea and it worked out very well for … Continue reading →

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New edits of old photos (nsfw)

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Back from the NRA show.

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Since the show was here in Nashville, I had clients and colleagues come in from last Tuesday through yesterday, and my work days were longs and busy. I am back, at last. The image above is a test of concept and actually … Continue reading →

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TacCom .22 Carbon Fiber AR Upper: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A Featherweight Over-Achiever.

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Another Look at the Henry AR7: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Is the survival rifle design suitable for the stated role?

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A coming 4x BDC scope

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

PWS piston rifle with the prototype Lucid 4x prismatic scope.  

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Enjoying Spring weather

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Shorter Barrels for Defensive Rifles: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

How relevant is the velocity loss to non-military use?

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