Category Archives: rifle

Offset backup sights

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I address similar BUIS to my precision 20″ AR15 but they were standard Yankee Hill sights on Midwest Industries 45* adapters. Dueck sights come with their own mounts and this solution is a little more streamlined. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Henry Golden Boy .22 carbine

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Tom is left-handed, so a lever action works as well for him as a dedicated left-handed bolt action. His P22 is riding in a holster by Kevin Manley on a gun belt also made by Kevin.

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vz58

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

vz58 from Czechpoint. The gun and the magazines are lighter by far than any 7.62×39 AK variant. Shown with AFG2 and Primary Arms “M3” red dot. The sight mount is see-through for the iron sights. Ribbed part of the stock … Continue reading →

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Henry Big Boy

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

In March, I had an opportunity to shoot several rounds through a Henry Big Boy in .45 Colt. I am not, ordinarily, a fan of lever actions, but that one clicked with me. Having more rifles than range time, I … Continue reading →

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Why AK-47?

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Two weeks ago, I got a note from Canada: I live in Canada where owning a firearm is not just problematic, but akin to signing a good part of your citizenship and rights away. The majority of people up here … Continue reading →

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The right degree of subtlety

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This just like one of the shirts I wore to Defcon. People in the know would recognize it, others probably wouldn’t. AR15 bolt face sticker is another such design. It allows recognition by other gunnies with minimal attention from the … Continue reading →

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Head Down XPR15 HDR

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

For a Tactical Weapons article. Head Down

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Grown-up Barbie

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Night hunters

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Keltec RMR30 with Gemtech 22WMR suppressor and ATN MK390 night scope. The infrared illuminator above the scope is turned off. Magpul backup sights for daytime use are folded out of the way. Czech vz58 Both photographed with 35/2 lens behind … Continue reading →

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Scoped Chipmunk rifle

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The 4x scope is quite decent actually has a rangefinding reticle. Chipmunk

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(Pre)Teen Rifle

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This boy is 11. He’s been shooting since age 6. During the entire photo shoot with various firearms, he’s shown excellent safety habits, better than most adults. The rifle was custom-built by Doublestar. Red dot is a PA micro. Eye … Continue reading →

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JARD .22 upper

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The charging handle is attached to the bolt carrier, so the receiver back is completely enclosed. Uses BDM magazines. The return spring is in the bolt, so a folding stock (not shown) is possible on this and also on JARD … Continue reading →

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Thompson .45 carbine

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Why settle for a can of whoopass when you can have a whole drum?

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk

45ACP light-weight carbine (T5) with 100-round drum attached. 1927 style foregrip and Cutts compensator.

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Same wall, different cats

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A few of the ways people used the same object for cover during the sniper instructor course run by Denny of SniperProShop. These represent about half the methods I’ve seen used.

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One of today’s visitors

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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GRSC 1-4x scope on a Bushmaster ACR

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

GRSC scope has a clever rangefinding/BDC reticle. Shown with Bobro QD mount.

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“Teen rifle” by Doublestar

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Standard A2 AR15 is much too long and heavy for many new shooters, especially teenagers and smaller-statured women. The wonderful modularity of AR rifles means all these problems can be addressed. I had this rifle built specifically for training newbies. … Continue reading →

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Another way to set up Keltec RFB

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

1-4x illuminated scope gives the option of shooting with both eyes open at 1x and more deliberate, precise fire at 2-2.5x. I prefer to use 4x only when firing from supported positions. Given the scarce rail space left on the … Continue reading →

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Drums that work

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

With rimmed cartridges, drum magazines work very well. Each round has a spot of its own and they only commingle in the feed column. With PPS50, the stack is barely a couple of rounds tall. Puma metal drums tend to … Continue reading →

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