Category Archives: rifle

More photos of CMMG piston rifle

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

150rd drum, multi-reticle red dot, offset backup iron sights.

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Aperture sights for AK rifle

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

While notch and post sights work reasonably well with young eyes and select-fire weapons, aperture sights are usually preferred for semi-auto rifles. In the AK world, that  includes Valemt, Galil and the new Russian AK12. Tech Sights and Texas Weapon … Continue reading →

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Pistol in a garter is silly. That’s where spare magazines go.

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

From Czechpoint photo shoot. In this instance, I’d worry more about the Gorgon stare and less about the minor firearm factors…

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On alert

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

RMR30 carbine with 3x Primary Arms illuminated scope

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AK boltface tshirt

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Like the original AR15 boltface pictogram, this one is an in-joke for those in the know. I guess it’s the firearm equivalent of a masonic lodge pin. 1791 Apparel | Vepr Hunter 308

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Two mounting options for AK types

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Forward rail, in this case from SGM Tactical. Works well for red dot sights. Side clamp-on mount with Picatinny rail on top. Better for scopes.

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The best thing about taking new shooters to the range

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Carbine shown is a Keltec SU22 carbine with AAC Prodigy suppressor and Primary Arms red dot.

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An honorable obligation

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Wedding vows are heavy on promises. Implied in them is the intent to keep the spouse safe. It’s not the promise to “protect by calling strangers to our aid” but to “cherish and protect”. The obligation is gender-neutral. A single … Continue reading →

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Dennis

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Got to see Mr. Dragon Leather on my last visit to Knoxville. Picked up a new pocket holster for PF9 with .22 conversion kit and Laserlyte laser (photos soon) — it’s so beautifully made, I wonder how I would be … Continue reading →

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Vepr Hunter .308

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This rifle is positioned to compete with rifles like Remington 750 Woodmaster. The price, the weight and the other features are fairly similar. Vepr seems like a more robust design overall.

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How my models learn to shoot

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Some of the people I photograph are not familiar with firearms. I try to remedy that, both to have more versatile models and for their benefit as well. I taught the basics to two last weekend, both times using suppressed … Continue reading →

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Various Vepr rifles

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Above, Robinson 5.45×39 conversion. All examples below are current Wolf Arms imports. .308 Vepr Hunter with an EOTech. The shooter above is 14 and handles it easily. I think this is my favorite variant, as I prefer crossbolt safety to … Continue reading →

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Gemtech Halo

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

There’s something to a suppressor that fits on any A2 flash hider.

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What short sight radius!?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

AK rifles are generally faulted for short sight radius. With Tech Sights, that’s no longer true. Their solution is a rock-solid rear aperture attached to the receiver, not to the dust cover. Dis-assembly is by removing a cross-pin. I first … Continue reading →

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The nicest wood I’ve ever seen on an RPK derivative

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One of the rifles I tried out last weekend at WPA in Knoxville. Ten-shot .308 with mild recoil. Optics or Picatinny rails mount on a left-side rail with return to zero.

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How to shoot 7.62x54R and not feel much recoil

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just back from Knoxville where I got to hang out with Sayuncle, Dennis Badurina, Evie (in the video below) and several new friends. Went to shoot with WPA. Based on the experience, I now want an ITT hydraulic stock buffer … Continue reading →

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RMR30 accuracy

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Keltec RMR30 configured as shown (Gemtech 22wmr suppressor, Magpul BUIS, Primary Arms 3x scope) fired at 30 yards yielded this group of 8 shots. The carbine was rested on my camera bag. Each grid square is 1/2″, the group is … Continue reading →

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More about Ace M4 SOCOM stock

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Above, on a fixed block, below on a folding block. Ace 1791 Apparel

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Useful AK accessories

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

1. Ace M4 SOCOM stock — better cheekweld, adjustable length of pull, very robust. 2. AK boltface tshirt by which other members of the gun tribe may know you.

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Purple isn’t just for old women anymore

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

JRC carbine in “muddy girl” pattern, 33rd Glock magazine, YHM sights, Viridian X5L light/laser. Left thumb controls the light/laser switch.

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