Category Archives: rifle

New York Reload

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Oleg Volk

“New York Reload” describes drawing a second gun in preference to reloading the first under fire. While tshirts describing the concept are available, the practice itself isn’t. NYC remains one of the most restrictive jurisdictions in regards to carry or … Continue reading →

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California, 25 years later

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The rifle, fed with stripper clips, is actually California-legal for now. The Glock as well, with 10-round magazines. Actual defense against rioters…not so sure. Urban cops might take the side of the looters. On the plus side, it seems that … Continue reading →

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Purple Pixie Power: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Amiee Williams

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Five years apart

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Tonight. Five years ago, to the day.

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SVT40 and the evening skyline

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I’ve seen photos of Marines with SVT40 rifles, and I’ve seen them in striped shirts. Never both in the same image.

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Twisted Industries AR lower: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Rails on the Mag Well

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A modern viking

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

 

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1.5MOA AK rifle

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Century C39v2, CMC trigger and a 1-4x scope on a railed top cover add up to a super accurate AK: 1.5MOA with Federal Fusion, 1.75MOA with Red Army Standard. Pretty amazing for the platform. The rifle ended up heavy once … Continue reading →

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Pop can launcher: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Pop can launcher for AR15 and other platforms.

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Another custom rifle by Fighting Sheepdog

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Watching Jen make op cans dance at 50 yards standing is always fun. And it’s a lot easier to get correctly posed photos if the model isn’t just pretending competency. Fighting Sheepdog

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Safety rules, now in Italian

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Maximum Pink

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Zastava CZ99 rifle, a .22 rimfire bolt action advertised as a youth model. In reality, it’s more like a compact but hefty carbine for adult shooters. Pretty nice build quality. A full review is in the works.

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Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Recommended Sight Upgrades for Kel-Tec SU16   A long gun trainer for the back yard.

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Safety rules aren’t rocket surgery

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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The big and the small

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Accuracy International in .338 Lapua Magnum in the hands of a veteran…and Crickett Precision Rifle in .22LR in the hands of the next generation of marksmen.

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Umarex steps up to support Alexis

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Last March, Alexis was in a car accident and injured her right shoulder. Later November, she re-injured the collar bone on the same side. That made practice with full weight firearms impossible. Enter Umarex Morph 3x, a very lightweight convertible … Continue reading →

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The multi-faceted AR15

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Advanced but still recognizably classic 5.56x45mm AR15 by KE Arms. DSG Arms mag pouch detail. The same shooter with the new model 5.7x28mm AR57 upper on a GWACS Armory polymer lower.

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On the importance of eye protection

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The risk to the boy’s vision, above, is pretty obvious. The cock of the gunlock blocks some of the debris from reaching the right eye, but the left eye is unprotected. While blinking offers some protection to the eyeballs, our … Continue reading →

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“Because it’s fun!”

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

While many learn to shoot for practical reasons, most get into it for fun. But the entry barrier can be high, not just in regulatory and technical aspects, but in the lack of knowledge or confidence to try a potentially … Continue reading →

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About Henry Rifles: new in American Shooting Journal

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Why do most Henry owners can’t have just one.

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