Category Archives: rifle

“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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More precise sight for M1 carbine

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Detailed range review is coming soon.

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Civilized social intercourse over gunfire

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Oleg Volk

First date included a little 75 to 100 yard plinking with a custom fast-twist Volquartsen rifle. Neither of them missed much, supported further out or offhand at 50 yards. The now-discontinued Gemtech G5-22 mimicked a centerfire suppressor in size, so … Continue reading →

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H&K 416 Clone in .22LR: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Walther recreates the HK classic in rimfire.

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Writer David Burkhead

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I’ve only read “Hordes of Chanakra” so far and it was a 4/5 book, definitely good enough to try his other titles.

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Lead recipient sighted.

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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She taking a dim view of something…

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I wonder what that something is.  

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Last call on firearms training near Nashville

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Today, I discovered that one of the two class links in my previous posts was malformed…maybe that’s why only a couple of people signed up for the class by Monday 13. The rifle course has three students signed up, the … Continue reading →

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Discount on top notch training

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Carry with Confidence, Saturday 18 Basic carbine course, Sunday 19 I mentioned there classes earlier. Now, you can enroll for less: use friendsofoleg2017 discount code to save 15% off the listed prices.

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New ad for Keystone Arms

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Web-sized PDF of Kel-Tec print catalog

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Since I am very pleased with how it turned out, I am making it available for download. You will probably see familiar faces in it.

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CroMagnon Humanoid “Self-Healing” 3D Targets: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Getting closer to realism in training.

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YHM-8900: a discreet rimfire performer: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Integrally suppressed 10-22 type rifle shows excellent results.

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This is why gun ownership remains a political controversy

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Oleg Volk

All other concerns — hunting, sport, even self-defense — are secondary considerations to people who do not wish to be ruled…and to the fiends whose self-worth depends on ruling others.

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A walk in the woods does a soul good

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Office help

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Oleg Volk

One of the best things about freelancing: I get to choose who works with me.

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Top grade firearm training in Nashville, February 2017

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The awesome Tatiana Whitlock will be in Nashville February 18-19 to offer two courses. I recommend her coaching very highly — she’s an amazing shooter and no less amazing teacher, able to work with new learners or to improve already … Continue reading →

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WW2 Uhertl scope, others like it

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone in or near Nasvhille have such an item that I could photograph? I could use images of any optics older than about 1970.

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A Tennessee native in his natural environment

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

22plinkster

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