Tag Archives: 22LR

Left-handed newbies

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Last thing a new shooter needs is an additional handicap of a right-handed rifle. Crickett The same carbine works as an oversized pistol for right-handed adults. It’s good for a quarter-sized group at 25 yards.

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The best thing about taking new shooters to the range

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Carbine shown is a Keltec SU22 carbine with AAC Prodigy suppressor and Primary Arms red dot.

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Afraid of gun accidents? Train your kids!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Project Appleseed | Say Uncle (his daughter in the poster) | Henry Mini Bolt

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Why would bullets from a Walther P22 keyhole?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I normally teach new shooters with a Walther P22. It’s small, light, acceptably accurate and runs fine with subsonic and standard velocity ammunition. Last weekend, all subsonic and standard velocity ammunition began keyholing quite severely. At 5ft, the spread was … Continue reading →

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A comfortable way to learn firearm operation

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Bolt action rifle (Henry mini), CCI Quiet-22 ammunition, competent parental instruction.

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STI .22 conversion kit

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This STI conversion kit swaps instantly with the regular M1911 slide for cheap, low-recoil practice. 100 rounds of good quality .22LR cost about $6, 100 rounds of 45ACP ball closer to $40. The manual of arms differs from the standard … Continue reading →

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Another Twisted Industries rimfire conversion kit

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Twisted Industries now have a Keltec P11 conversion kit available. I am a fan. .22 conversion kits have two main purposes: reducing ammunition costs to between 10% (with 10mm Auto and similar) and 20% (in 9mm), and also easing the … Continue reading →

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Arran at the range

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Perfect range weather today: about 50*F and overcast, with no wind.

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In this case, you’d use the rifle to hold out till you can draw the pistol.

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

With the rifle being a fun .22 Henry and the pistol being a serious .45ACP. I wonder if a 45ACP lever action is possible — it would fit almost twenty rounds and have minimal report and muzzle flash even un-suppressed.

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Thumbs up for Henry

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It’s strange that such awesome rifles come from one of the crummiest states in the country. But I am quickly becoming a fan of these.

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A contemplative shooter

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Today, several of my friends went for a shooting walk out to another friend’s farm. I love being able to continue chatting without plugs or muffs being required, shooting at clays and targets of opportunity all the while.

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Substance and style

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I think the appeal of lever actions is similar to the appeal of Steampunk and Victorian/Edwardian styles — functional enough to be useful, and intricate enough to be interesting. This one is a Henry carbine with really nice wood and … Continue reading →

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Mutual support

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to Horse Quarters with friends today. Took quite a few photos of horseback riding. Also got a little marksmanship instructing done. SU22 with PA micro dot (very useful as two of three shooters today were cross-eye dominant) and AAC … Continue reading →

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Good carbine for new shooters

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Integrally suppressed 10-22 (AAC barrel) with 4x Leupold scope and 25-rd magazine. I try to start new shooters with quiet, accurate and easily operated firearms. It’s important to make the first session fun. Once trigger control and sight alignment are … Continue reading →

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Varmint control device

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Ruger 22/45 mk3 with Gemtech Alpine suppressor, Primary Arms green dot sight and Viridian C5L light/laser. This belongs to a friend. Entirely coincidentally, squirrels and other rodents around his house have a very high rate of sudden heart attacks.

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Using rimfire rifles for self-defense

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

New post up on the CTD blog: Quantity has a Quality of its Own.

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Blue

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This pair of pretty blue eyes has longer range than any battleship turret. At least she can reach South Carolina from Ohio.

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Bad day for the squirrels.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Marlin XT22 with Trijicon 1-4x scope. Neat rifle with great trigger. I also really like the clarity of the scope.

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Current work

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Two of the sixteen photos I took over the last two days for Rifle Firepower magazine.

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Annie?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Couldn’t be, Annie Oakley used a Winchester. This one is a Henry.

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