Category Archives: rifle

Updating the light rifle

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of my colleagues stopped by. She didn’t bring any of her own rifles, but we borrowed a couple from a mutual friend. Start with a standard light-barreled Colt 16″ AR carbine. Add a Trijicon RMR on a see-through mount. … Continue reading →

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Eye protection is very important.

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Revision safety glasses, a prop provided by a friendly rep. The rifle is a Marlin 60.

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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.

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Looking around

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

From TWS photo shoot.

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75-round handrest

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I’ve always liked these drum magazine for providing a comfortable hand rest of firing standing.

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Keltec M43 bullpup in 6.5Grendel

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

6.5Grendel is a fast, dense round with good ballistic coefficient. In the last half-dozen years it has become a lot more popular. To me, it would make more sense scoped — but people have achieved great accuracy with similar 6.5mm … Continue reading →

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More photos from my Austin visit with TWS

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Some sort of a Marlin .22 bolt action. AK74 with TWS forend and rail.

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Clearning up the confusion about Keltec RDB and M43 action type.

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk

From Keltec designer: “The original prototype was a long stroke piston (Like the SU-16), which is probably why the leaked ad said so, and why there is some confusion. But the current production RDB is a short-stroke piston operation, similar … Continue reading →

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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? For one, it’s a work of … Continue reading →

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New on All4Shooters: Keltec RDB and M43 bullpups

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Read the overview.

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Today’s snapshots

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Not quite as cold out today, so CZ527 came out to play. With iron sights, it’s a fast and handy brush carbine. With an optic, it’s set trigger allows considerable precision. Not warm enough to stay out long though… …so … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Will!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

While still sorting the many good photos that came out of the photo shoot at Will M-Four studio, I’d like to post a shout-out for Will and his site. Will’s kind invitation provided me with highly productive work day, new … Continue reading →

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Force multiplier

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A 52 year old woman, no matter now well trained, would be hard pressed to keep up with young men who make up the majority of violent criminals. Add a Glock to her hip and a .308 rifle to her … Continue reading →

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From a recent range trip

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My friend and his two nieces, 15 and 22. As people mentioned before, the other side doesn’t have nearly as much fun.

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Recent portrait of me

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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The main reason for Sub2000 carbine

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The main reason behind Sub2000 is the extended aimed range it offers while retaining compatibility with common carry pistols and compact enough storage dimensions to fit most briefcases. Effective aimed range with most pistols is under 15m, while a pistol … Continue reading →

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More portraits from liberal Austin, TX

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

(Explanation of the caption) Snapshots from my visit with TWS.

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Quick demo of Faxon upper in action

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Tomboy by day, girly girl by night

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Upgrading the PSL

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Romanian PSL is a decent way to launch 7.62x54R without punishing recoil. For a 13 year old marksman, that’s an important consideration. Sure, she’s fired 338 Lapua Mag rifles last year, but they were heavy, set up on a bipod … Continue reading →

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