Category Archives: training

My typical work day

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Taking a break between photos to try out a 300 Blackout barrel for my ARAK21. It worked well and the recoil was almost imperceptible. The optic is a Primary Arms 1-6x. (Photos by Bob Faxon)  

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Nothing but chunks!

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I was present at a Condition 1 beginning AR15 class. One of my models attended, I took photos. At the end of the class, we set up one of the 3D targets from IDTS (designed by my friend Tatiana Whitlock) … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Shooting One-Handed: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A consideration when picking your handgun

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Teach the next generation.

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Gun safety, effective marksmanship, and the ethics governing the use of such skills.  

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Gun Training During Pregnancy: New on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Safe alternatives.

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Explosives up close: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Feel the shockwaves!

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Boomershoot 2014: new at AllOutdoor

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Long-range Fun and Learning

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Forget guns, just learn karate! Right?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

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 →

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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.

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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.

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Yugo SKS

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Sig 553 and ACOG in Swiss use

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

 

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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.

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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 →

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