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Almost like cheating.

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Savage MKII-SR with Primary Arms 4-16x scope and Gemtech Alpine sound suppressor. Very much hearing safe. Finally zeroed it yesterday, with much running avoided by the use of the newly acquired spotting scope. 48x max magnification and clear optics meant … Continue reading →

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Some of my favorite films are now on Youtube

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Three Seasons Free Pharaoh’s Army Free City of Life and Death is $4 and well worth it.

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Striker 12 revolver shotgun

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Striker 12 is a fairly clever device but, at the core, it is a revolver. Revolving wheel lock carbines have been around since the early 1500s. That didn’t stop BATF from classifying it as a “destructive device” subject to registration … Continue reading →

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Trijicon SRS

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

More photos taken for G4P: a Trijicon SRS on a Bobro QD mount. The sight handles nicely — eventually, I’d like to get one for more hands-on evaluation.

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Oleg and Dixie

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(photo by Brock Townsend)

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Why I always insist on eye protection at the range

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Lucky Gunner folks tested a whole bunch of eyewear. Their results were surprising to me. That said, even the junkiest of the safety glasses would turn away gas, so wear at least something — but preferably a high-end pair.

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New on CTD: A magazine design dilemma.

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Weigh in on how rimfire magazines should be designed.

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Confirmation of effectiveness

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just got a note forwarded to me by Keltec about this web banner: “Your ad performed the best.” And the opinion of the marketing firm: “The top performing 300×250 ad is (shown above). I think the guys like the girl … Continue reading →

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Opinions requested.

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I’ve had the good luck of working entirely with companies who pay promptly for work done. The sole exception was a client last year who requested and received a 30-day extension of payment before the contract was signed. The project … Continue reading →

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Two movies in one day.

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I have not gone to the movies in a very long time. Today, I ended up watching two in a row. First was Brave 3D, which I very much recommend. The trailer for it did not do the movie justice. … Continue reading →

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Advantage Tactical Sight update

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Installed that barrel on a 12ga 870. It points just about perfectly, just need to verify zero with slugs.

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Going through the mail bag…red dot magnifier

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One thing I love about travel is that I usually come back to a whole bunch of new toys in the mail. Put these together and you get a swing-out magnifier for red dot sights. Could be useful around the … Continue reading →

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Same brand, not the same image

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

If you click to zoom in on the images, you can see comparative prices (19.5 Czech Crown = 1 USD), though local salaries are a bit lower than the US also.

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Street light styles

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Number of states vs. the degree of control.

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The number of countries in Europe in 1875 – 18 (if my count is correct). In 1914 – 23. In 2012 – 44. I wonder if the degree of state control over individuals has grown or declined. In the US, … Continue reading →

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Movie review: The Flowers of War

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1410063 Storyline: 5/5 Acting: 5/5 — main and secondary characters all convincing SFX: 4/5 — impressive but a bit unrealistic at times Music: not a notable factor The film gets a lot of story-telling in a two and a quarter … Continue reading →

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Riots vs. pogroms

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I hear quite a few worried comments about the possibility of civil unrest in the US. Looking at the precedents, I see three directions it could take: riots, pogroms and freelance criminal activity. The latter, individually perpetrated crime, is what … Continue reading →

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An excellent range day

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For once, I went to the range without a camera. With several guns to fire in a limited time and poor lighting available, I concentrated on having fun. We set up at 25 yards and played for a while. One … Continue reading →

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Keltec SU16 in use

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As I’ve mentioned before, SU16 is one of my favorite light rifles. It’s a clean-running, lightweight piston gun with good accuracy. It’s very simple, has mild recoil and can be customized extensively. SU16 works well suppressed. It’s main down side … Continue reading →

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[vacancy closed] Who wants to share a hotel room with me for the NRA Convention?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A friend transferred a reservation at the Hilton to me. It’s a 10 minute walk from the Convention. The cost of $125/night (plus applicable taxes) for April 12-15.  I reason that the proximity to the convention is worth the price. … Continue reading →

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