One of the most famous martial arts, karate, evolved on Japanese-occupied Okinawa. While the current sport version concentrates on the empty hand style, the original used a variety of improvised weapons. They weren’t as good as swords or spears, but … Continue reading →

Posted in interesting people, pistol, rifle, rkba, training, weapon | Tagged 308, art, Glock, M1A, martial, semi-auto | 10 Comments

Her daddy’s rifle

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Some girls run off with dad’s car keys. This one borrowed his M1A instead. She’s a junior Appleseed instructor already at age 18.

Posted in interesting people, rifle, training | Tagged 308, beard, girl, semi-auto | 6 Comments

Snapshots from 2014 Boomershoot

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Some put their rifles away once the rain got heavy enough. Others shot on, rain or shine. To our surprise, we got more targets with the mix-master AR sporting a 16″ Ruger piston upper than with .243 and .308 bolt … Continue reading →

Posted in rifle, training | Tagged 223, AR15, Boomershoot, optics | 2 Comments

Realistic Training with ID Target Systems

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

New at AllOutdoor.com

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Pockets in women’s dresses

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

This pretty dress has a major drawback: no pockets! Five rounds of .303 is good, but the magazine holds ten. Where to put additional chargers with rifle fodder… I guess the top of the dress works and isn’t much sillier … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, interesting people, rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 303 British, bolt action, dress, hat, woman | 2 Comments

The perceived inadequacy of M1 carbine

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

M1 carbine is often called the “girlfriend gun” for its compact size and low recoil. It’s as often derided for the perceived lack of stopping power. We decided to test it side by side with .223, 9×19 and 10mm Auto. … Continue reading →

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M1A’s little sister

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

We test-fired the Mini-14 and a 20″ Colt HBAR earlier. With 55gr ball, the AR15 mounting a 1-4x Trijicon Accupoint yielded 3″ groups at 100. Mini-14 shot 2″ groups with 2.5x Leupold scout scope, shown above on the M1A. So … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 223, 308, optics, semi-auto | 7 Comments

A bargain in precision rifles: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Savage Mk.II FV-SR The article has video, too.

Posted in rifle, sound suppressor, training | Tagged 22LR, AllOutdoor, bolt action, gemtech | 1 Comment

Yugo SKS

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Posted in rifle, training | Tagged 7.62x39, semi-auto | 4 Comments

Sig 553 and ACOG in Swiss use

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Posted in rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 223, optics, scope, Switzerland | 4 Comments

Tips for Easing in New Shooters: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Technical solution to challenges in safety and marksmanship training.

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Know your weapon’s trajectory: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Use the reticle for range compensation and more accurate shooting. I think this is one of my most informative articles.

Posted in ammunition, rifle, training | Tagged 45ACP, EOTech | 9 Comments

Less expensive shooting practice

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Range time consists of three major expenses: range fees, travel time and ammunition. I shoot on friends’ farms, so the fees aren’t an issue. Ammunition, that I have. I’ve been a packrat a long time, and I no longer do … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, pistol, training | Tagged .177, air gun, bolt action, CO2, Crosman, pellet | 14 Comments

Marlin 795 LTR: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Appleseed special: Liberty Training Rifle.

Posted in rifle, rkba, training | Tagged semi-auto | 2 Comments

Visiting with friends in Knoxville

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of the kids here brought out her own rifle to show it. The girl is nine and the runt of her age group, but it turns out that the AR15 is neither too heavy nor too complicated for her … Continue reading →

Posted in interesting people, pink, rifle, self-defense, training, weapon | Tagged 223, AR15, girl, optics | 18 Comments

Hot lead is better than cold steel.

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Learn to sling it effectively. Appleseed Cameo appearance by Tech Sights.

Posted in rifle, rkba, training | Tagged 7.62x39, SKS | 15 Comments

Appleseed

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Savage 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor in a McRees stock. Appleseed.

Posted in rifle, training, weapon | 3 Comments

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