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Should 22Mag be taken seriously as a defensive caliber? New on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

New test results using CMR30.

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Movie review: Fury

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Definitely an impressive film. Enough to make the viewer move in the seat. Tremendously immersive, worth seeing on the big screen. Excellent lighting, good camera work, realistic weapon handling. Excellent special effects. Unfortunately, the depicted tactics were not realistic. Tiger … Continue reading →

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Quality control

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

It would be nice to have some. Of the guns I worked with this year, perhaps 40% either arrived non-functional or partly functional, or failed within fifty rounds. While that’s skewed by the high percentage of prototypes I encounter, enough … Continue reading →

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Boise get-together, Saturday 11th

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Meet old friends and make new acquaintances this Saturday at Rembrandt’s coffee house in Eagle, ID. The get-together begins at 10am and will likely go until 1pm or so.

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Roll call: Boise, Idaho

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I will be there next week for a photo shoot with Gemtech, PWS, Lucid, Keltec and other companies. A couple of my models are coming in from California and Minnesota. I’d like to know who is in the area — … Continue reading →

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Report on PPU 270Win 130gr load

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My deerslaying friend Don wrote: Finally, got around to trying the .270W PPU cartridges you gave me awhile back. They shot as good as my custom loads. I was able to group an inch @ 100 yds. I can recommend them. … Continue reading →

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My P1914 is back from restoration

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I got this rifle back around 2000 for $60. It has very little wood left and kicked most viciously on firing. It was, however, quite accurate. I had a “speedlock” kits installed in it, which made it cock on opening … Continue reading →

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Movie review: The Hundred-Foot Journey

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2980648 Acting: 9 Light and SFX: 7 (pretty but overdone) Plot: 9 (not very predictable and full of cute details) Camera work: 9 Overall: 9+ Great date movie, and just interesting in general. Immigrants, in particular, would find certain moments … Continue reading →

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Short-notice casting call in Austin, TX

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I need a male actor for a short video, someone who would look authoritative and confident speaking about rifles and accessories. The person who was going to work for us is suddenly unavailable.

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Two new articles up on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Crosman 2300S pistol. Ground Strike reactive targets.  

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My photos in use

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Quite a few of them are up on Texas Weapon Systems new web site.

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In appreciation of religious benedictions

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I can’t believe in all gods at once. If I choose the Greek pantheon, the Hindu gods would be neglected. If the Christian god, then what of the spirits the local natives used to honor? At the same time, I … Continue reading →

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K&M M17S556 bullpup article is back up on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A very good development of the M17 concept.

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TWO new articles on AllOutdoor.com

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Czechpoint vz58 carbine Linear Compensators

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And this is how we know that TSA is pure security theater

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

TSA pretends that their screening catches weapons and bombs. We know from controlled experiments that they don’t catch bombs reliably. We also know from testimonials of friends that they let things like knives and live ammunition through their scanners because … Continue reading →

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Another Opmod prop: a rifle bag

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Opmod rifle case comes in three lengths, from 33 inches to 43 inches (shown). It’s a basic design, pretty sturdy and decently padded to protect the rifle. Not visible in the photo is a wide shoulder strap.

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25th anniversary of getting out of the USSR

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Today marks 25 years since my parents got my out of there and on the way to America. I am very thankful to them for the nearly two decades of personal risk and hard work it took to get out … Continue reading →

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Snapshots of a sharp, pointy thing

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Skallywag Tactical

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Video playback problem solved.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Turns out that the 3.5mm mini plug was partially pulled out of the computer, so only one of the two stereo channels would come through. Simple!

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Domestication as an evolutionary success?

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Domesticated animals have been around for tends of millions of years. Many ant species look after aphids in exchange for sugary secretions from their six-legged flocks. Human domestication of selected species certainly assured their survival to a far greater degree … Continue reading →

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