Category Archives: rifle

Tavor musings

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I have a left-hand bolt for my Tavor but had no idea how to install it. At this weekend’s Bullpup Convention at Rockcastle Shooting Center, Casey Flack from IWI had an armorer’s class on doing the conversion. It takes basic tools, … Continue reading →

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The Missing Measurement in Gun Specification: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Finding the center of balance.

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Random bullpuppery

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Flashhider with QD mount for a Yankee Hill can, Forend housing a Surefire light, and a custom 300Blackout barrel made by Paul Reaavis of Gearhead Works. Looks useful to me. Steyr AUG in 9mm, with an Aimpoint on Gearhead Works’ rail … Continue reading →

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Short and long range Israeli martial arts

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Tavor for the long range. Krav Maga for the short. I suppose the Glock would be for the medium, or when long guns would be inexpedient in confined spaces. Neat Kydex by Raven Concealment.

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My photos in Western Shooting Journal

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The article is about the inimitable Alexandria Kincaid of 3G Law.

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Random people encountered at the range

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

6.8mm LWRC upper on an HK416 lower, .308 Gemtech Sandstorm suppressor, Aimpoint sight. And another entirely random person… Tactical beard, strategic smile. 5.56mm Bushmaster, Aimpoint, Gemtech Trek suppressor. I am starting to see a pattern with the sight and can … Continue reading →

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Improving AK sights

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Norden Performance 1-6x scope on an AK with TWS rail and forend.

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More photos in Shooting Illustrated

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/33161/volquartsen-custom-rugers/

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Just a random girl from Texas

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

This charismatic wood-worker’s shop is right across from Texas Weapon Systems, and she stopped by for a few minutes. The rifle is a Polish Tantal in 5.45mm, with an Aimpoint sight, and Magpul stock, sling and magazine loop. I will be … 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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Pretty in pink

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

It seems like every other military rifle design borrows heavily from the AR18 and AR180 design, yet very few of them were built and fewer yet adopted by institutional users.

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What rifle does this stock fit?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Putting pistol caliber wars into perspective.

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Today, more people take photos with cell phone cameras than with any other kind. Convenience, ubiquity and the ability to post results at once all combine to make the tiny cameras with miniscule sensors more popular than all other types … Continue reading →

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Uzi

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Don’t get too excited…it’s an Uzi A semi-auto carbine with a short display-only barrel. The real thing has 16 inches of rifled pipe but only about ten inch sight radius, roughly stamped and welded receiver and a heck of a … Continue reading →

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I blame DDB!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Back in 1994-95, David Dyer-Bennet was the main factor behind my increased interest in RKBA. His reasoned explanation of how he saw reality were compelling. He also had the books of RA Heinlein on his side. By 1996, I looked … Continue reading →

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Nice Galil.

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Sadly, the natives of Israel can’t have it. While rifle-toting soldiers and reservists are a common sight in Israel, actually buying a modern for personal ownership is nearly impossible for their citizens. And the down side to the issued weapons … Continue reading →

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“The original owner didn’t need it anymore…”

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Let’s see how it shoots… (Don’t actually fire it without eye and ear protection!) A good deal on STG44-22: $330!  

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St. George Arms Leader 50A1: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Compact, lightweight, well-mannered 50BMG rifle

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Scoping the STG44: new on CTD blog

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Getting full accuracy from this fun plinker.

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GSG Sturmgewehr 44 in .22LR: new on CTD blog

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My experience with the updated STG44-22.

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