Category Archives: rifle

Yugoslav M48 Mauser

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Beretta CX4 Storm 9mm carbine

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Gertrude first appeared in my photos almost twelve years ago. Storm 9mm carbine has little recoil and is easy to configure for left or right hand ejection. One of my friends has an article about it coming up, I will … Continue reading →

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Visiting with friends in Knoxville

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of the kids here brought out her own rifle to show it. The girl is nine and the runt of her age group, but it turns out that the AR15 is neither too heavy nor too complicated for her … Continue reading →

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New on AllOutdoor: Factory military sporter rifles

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Then and now.

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The smallest dragoon

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Oleg Volk

“Dragoons ride to the scene of the battle, then fight dismounted.”

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Low ready

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

150 year old technology (125 if you count just the 30-30 cartridge) still works pretty well.

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Just got back from Pennsylvania

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Spent a week with Crickett Rifle company, have many new photos. They also have a very interesting new product in the works to be announced later this year, a logical extension of their expertise in precision manufacturing.

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Hot lead is better than cold steel.

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Learn to sling it effectively. Appleseed Cameo appearance by Tech Sights.

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Appleseed

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Savage 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor in a McRees stock. Appleseed.

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One way to handle switchable barrels.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

This 455Lux rifle is in 22WMR. It also accepts a 22LR barrel — with its own sights — and appropriate magazines. Plink with cheaper ammo, bust tree rats with faster 22 Magnum. Don’t have to re-zero.

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Co-witnessing AK sights with a red dot

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Take an AK, add a TWS top cover with replacement open sights (or a peep sight), add an Aimpoint Micro (or a clone) without a base. Secure with four screws. Done! The machine top cover is  sprung to stay firmly … Continue reading →

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People in difficult situations

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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“Мочить врагов в сортире!” (“Wet-work the foes in outhouses!”)

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Standard Russian injunction illustrated. Also works outside. Similar to the rifle from the previous post, but with a folding adapter in front of a Magpul stock, Aimpoint H1 and an even brighter 700 lumen Superfire light. Same Battlecomp, folding rear … Continue reading →

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Springfield M1A

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My friend Red likes rifles.

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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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