Category Archives: rifle

About that “military-style” buzzword

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Erin Palette wrote an excellent explanation of the anti-gunner’s favorite scaredy-word, “military-style”. The effort isn’t even limited to firearms — just trying carrying a sword or a sabre in Japan, England or many US states! Perhaps the only firearms that … Continue reading →

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Red dress, black rifle

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Seen at Coal Creek: CAR15 camo job

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Morgan

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Tomboy. Sharpshooter. Little girl who cleans up well for pictures. Morgan is 17.

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Aimpoint Hunter on a Vepr

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With a Humvee, the model doesn’t have to worry about caving in body work. Aimpoint Hunter | Vepr

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Anime-grade cuteness

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This demure young lady is all concentration once on the firing line. And, once done with her course of fire, all smiles. Above, 16″ Vepr in 7.62×39. And yes, she’s only 14.

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Teenage girls and their loud toys

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The rifle is a 16″ Vepr in .308, set up with 20rd magazines, 1-5x scope and Magpul MOE stock on ITT hydraulic recoil buffer. Felt recoil is below that of .223, which makes it an excellent plaything for a teenage … Continue reading →

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And speaking of rooftops…

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For sight radius, length matters. Such a long barrel also gives maximum bullet velocity and least muzzle blast. The added weight is surprisingly little thanks to the relatively short forend. Both front and rear sights are adjustable for windage and … Continue reading →

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Tall and slender boomstick.

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One of the many cute and curious sights of Knoxville, TN. I can’t quite decide if SVD form is beautiful or just odd. The form of the shooter is more obviously graceful. Wolf Arms

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More fun than practical.

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

That’s about high heels. The carbine itself is fairly practical, especially with a red dot installed. Fire can be commenced once eye and ear protection are added.

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Be weddy, weddy quieeeet…

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…she’s hunting wabbits. I don’t think much edible rabbit would be left though — that’s 44Mag Henry would be better suited for heffalumps. In any case, this is the last time this rifle is seen with open sights — my … Continue reading →

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More about AR57

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The location of the magazine limits the scope length, making prismatic design a natural choice. CTC laser is mounted as a backup sight because I view all rifles as possible defensive tools. The barrel is fairly thick and also fluted, … Continue reading →

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Taking 5.7×28 further

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Most 5.7×28 arms are short-range defensive designs. Planned bolt actions from Savage and others did not materialize, so this essentially small game/varmint load had no platform from which to realize its full potential. I originally scoffed at the AR57 upper … Continue reading →

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New favorite rifle?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This has long been my favorite recreational rifle. With AAC Aviator suppressor on the long barrel, it’s very quiet. 4x Leupold scope allows pretty good aim from up close to about 100 yards. But it has one giant disadvantage for … Continue reading →

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Dana at the range

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A short edit of old video footage (from March) showing Dana shooting a Sub2000 carbine.

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Had she starred in “Home Alone”…

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…that film would have ended much sooner. We are used to viewing teenagers as vulnerable, but that’s in large part because adults have forbidden them defensive tools and bad laws designed to infantilize mature and immature teens are far more … Continue reading →

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A variation on the AKSU theme

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A friend just stopped by to show off his new pet, an AKSU variation in 5.56mm. Симпатичная “сучка” получилась.

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Sig551 with a twist

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Oleg Volk

He modified the 556 to look more like the Swiss military 551, with tritium night sights and a steel top rail. The resulting rifle is a little heavier than the US 551-A1 that it resembles and it uses AR-compatible magazines. … Continue reading →

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Have you ever wondered what “SSG” means?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Steyr SSG08 isn’t pretty. Like PKM and RPG7 it’s what you haul out when utility trumps aesthetics. 12-42x Nightforce scope might be a bit much for it, but it does help to see the whites of their eyes at very … Continue reading →

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Remington R5 automatic riflevideo

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The video I filmed and edited for Tactical Life is now up on Youtube.

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