Tag Archives: 22LR

Henry “American Beauty” .22 lever action

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Functional jewelry.

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American Beauty

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…and the other one is an engraved Henry carbine.

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Higher capacity magazines for M&P15-22: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Spend more of your range time shooting, less loading magazines.

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Can we compromise with anti-gun activists?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Let’s look at one of the simplest, least powerful guns on the market, a Crickett Hunter. Manually cocked bolt action design dates back to 1820s, nearly two hundred years ago. Rimfire ammunition is uses postdates the action by only twenty … Continue reading →

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A rifle for Valentine’s Day?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Henry Firearms says: “Consider this American Beauty as a present for your lady.” A pretty good thought, in my opinion. Just make sure to include some ammunition with it. See Henry site for the close-up of the receiver engraving. And … Continue reading →

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Speaking of rimfire ammo shortage

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Ten months ago, I compared Keltec PLR22 and Crickett. Now, rimfire ammo availability is improving but everyone has a set view that it’s unavailable…at least for the prices they’d want to pay. That tips the balance towards the omnivorous Crickett … Continue reading →

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A very upgraded M&P15-22

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

When training with a rimfire equivalent of your serious rifle, it makes sense to make it a similar as possible. In this case, Magpul furniture and sights, Geiselle trigger and Lucid HD7 sight were used. HD7 offers four reticles, from … Continue reading →

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Rimfire trainers have been popular for a long time.

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

1903 Springfield trainer in .22LR

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Like training wheels for pistols

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Handguns designed to powerful AND lightweight tend to be less fun to shoot. At the same time, they are generally compact enough for teaching kids and other new shooters. So combining lightweight frames like Keltec PF9 or Ruger LC9 or … Continue reading →

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Have you shared your knowledge lately?

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Modern armies have 30 or so support staff for every fighter at the tip of the spear. The ratio of support to active fighters in the war to secure individual liberty is even more skewed. For every Alan Gura, thousands … Continue reading →

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Badger M22 Bullpup Stock for Marlin Rimfire Rifles: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Adding stability to an accurate rifle.

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Idaho newlyweds

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

   

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Henry Golden Boy

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Accurate and reliable, this rifle really grew on me…and the same thing happened to Sarah. she loves her little lever action.

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New on AllOutdoor: Gemtech GM22 Suppressor

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Maintenance-friendly design with asymmetric baffle stack.

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“The original owner didn’t need it anymore…”

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Let’s see how it shoots… (Don’t actually fire it without eye and ear protection!) A good deal on STG44-22: $330!  

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Scoping the STG44: new on CTD blog

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Getting full accuracy from this fun plinker.

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GSG Sturmgewehr 44 in .22LR: new on CTD blog

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My experience with the updated STG44-22.

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Promoting Fire Discipline: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

By training or by gun design?

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Swag for CZ fans

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The tshirt is from 1791 Apparel, the hat is from CZ-USA. The pistol is CZ75 Compact, the rifle is CZ455 Trainer.

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Crickett and friends in the news

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Mike and Charlene Meador show up in a Washington Post article about proposed restrictions on firearm advertising by Eugene Volokh.

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