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Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

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“А глаза такие добрые-добрые…”

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Posted in interesting people, weapon | Tagged entenching tool, spade | 4 Comments

Reflex suppressor

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Part of the AmTac reflex suppressor goes over the barrel, behind the muzzle. That increases volume without adding too much length to the gun. Lancer carbon fiber forend provides thermal insulation.

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Second Amendment for new arrivals

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Even though I knew of private gun ownership when I first came to the United States, there was still an emotional disconnect between seeing others own guns and realizing that my parents could. For people from even less RKBA friendly countries than the USSR, such as China, Koreas and Japan, that emotional disconnect may be even greater. So take your new immigrant friends shooting. Teach them the safety, and the tactics, and the political history behind the Second Amendment and the preexisting human right it affirms.

Posted in rifle, rkba, self-defense, sound suppressor, weapon | Tagged 223, AR15 | 5 Comments

Worlds Rimfire Steel Challenge 2016

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The first edits. I’ll post details and more images later.

Alexis with Volquartsen Scorpion and Leupold Deltapoint.

Another Scorpion in Chase’s hands.

Aimee’s 2245 modified by Tandemkross, with Vortex Razor.

TacSol X-Ring with another Razor.

CZ 75 Kadet.

Cole runs another Scorpion, this one with a CMore.

Matheu runs another 2245 Lite worked over by Tandemkross.

Mylee runs a “limited” 2245, without a compensator or an optic.

Allie Cat with her Scorpion.

Posted in interesting people, pistol, rifle, training | Tagged 22LR, competition, NSSF | 1 Comment

Compact camera considerations again…

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This topic seems to come up regularly. With my 4/3 body now in deep infrared configuration, I have no small cameras on hand. My smallest body is Sony A7R, and it’s hefty once 55mm lens is attached. It also lacks close focus.

Olympus Pen F is stabilized and can take small lenses. The size and weight saving seems not all that great, and I am not really eager to drop $1500 for it and 20/1.7 or similar.

Nikon 1 V3 is likewise a small gain in weight and size, a big loss in sensor detail and about $60 with 18.5mm (50e) lens.

I don’t like using my cell phone for photos. It’s very hard to hold steady, and the image quality isn’t great. I looked at the available options, Fuji X100T might work, again with minimal dimensional weight. I am open to suggestions. The must have features are:

1″ or larger sensor
35e or longer lens
Fast lens (1.8 for 1″ sensor or 4/3, 2.8 for APS-C)
Close focus (at least 1:5 magnification)
Ideally, a protected viewfinder
Ideally, would fit a pocket of my slacks or a small belt pouch

Am I seeking a unicorn, or such items actually exist?

Posted in advice requested, camera and lens | 6 Comments

Armagon G12 shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A Shotgun Fit for a Rifleman

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Spotting anti-gun propaganda

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Just saw a link to an animation featuring sheriff’s kid shooting dad with a visibly unloaded Winchester rifle. The hammer on the safely carried rifle is shown in the uncocked position, followed immediately by the accidental shooting. People who are unfamiliar with lever actions would see that as an indictment of firearms, if only on a subconscious level. Be aware of this kind of sneak demonization of guns, tell others.

Posted in rifle, rkba, weapon | Tagged propaganda | 5 Comments

Friends between Gainsville and Atlanta?

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am looking at doing part of that drive tonight. I don’t feel up to the 5 hours all at once, so would like to check if anyone half-way between the two points would like an overnight guest.

Posted in advice requested | Tagged travel | 5 Comments

Replacing Samsung Galaxy S4

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Looking for suggestions on a replacement Android phone — mainly interested in good battery life, similar size to S4. Other considerations are secondary.

Posted in advice requested | 8 Comments

Better Sporting Ammunition: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Velocity Munitions 9mm.

Posted in ammunition, pistol | Tagged 9x19, AllOutdoor, zinc | Comments Off

CZ and the Czech School of Gunmaking: new on GUNSweek

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Bren 805 and Scorpion carbines.

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged 223, 9x19, CZ, Gunsweek | 1 Comment

Realistic Live Fire Training at Troy’s Gate: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

An innovative and effective method for learning to think under stress.

Posted in rkba, self-defense, training, weapon | Tagged AllOutdoor | 1 Comment

“Peaceful” should not mean “defenseless” (in Armenian)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

(With thanks to Hrachya H. for the translation.)

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My former model wants to let go of a TPD AXR bullpup

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This rifle has been shot very little, so she would like to find a new home for it. Asking $1500 (neither sight nor magazine are included). It does take standard AR15 magazines. If interested, let me know and I will connect you to her.

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged bullpup, for sale | 1 Comment

“No guns” postings on restaurant doors

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

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I would estimate that half of Nashville restaurants have no carry signs. I am curious how they can afford to turn away a substantial portion of potential customers, both those who carry and those in the same group with them? Is business so good that 15% or so of potential business can be just driven away for ideology?

Some of the signs aren’t pictograms but rather coy text plaques along the lines of “we respect the rights of gun owners, but you aren’t welcome here.” Even if postings were not enforceable by law (which they are in TN), I wouldn’t give my business and money to bigots. I have contacted a few restaurants with emails and photos of receipts from their competitors, but they don’t seem very concerned. I am curious why. I doubt that many people pick eateries on the strength of seeing a carry prohibition, while the reverse is pretty common.

Posted in advice requested, rkba | 36 Comments

Athena at 12

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

By 13, she’d probably be using an imperial bolter or a self-propelled Hellbore. Kids of science fiction writers tend to have esoteric tastes. The current carbine is a Chiappa .22 upper on an older Omni receiver, a lightweight but surprisingly accurate configuration.