Tag Archives: 308

Articles old and new

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Oleg Volk

New review on American Hunter about Traditions single shot .357 carbine. Another new article on Shooting Illustrated about bullpup stock for the Hi-Point carbine. American Shooting Journal an older article available online: Aero Precision M5E1. Aero Precision M5E1     … Continue reading →

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Desktop wallpapers

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Century Arms C39V2 with Accupoint 1-4x on a TWS railed cover, and Hailey Ordnance .30 Praetor suppressor. Kel-tec RFB 24″ with Vortex 4-16x scope, Viridian C5L laser, and Hailey Ordnance .30 Praetor suppressor. Supported on a lightweight Tango Down ACB4 … Continue reading →

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California girl in America

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Oleg Volk

In the finest tradition of Japanese anime, running a belt through the M60 gets a big smile from a 14 year old girl. She showed good competency and safety habits…especially considering that was her first time ever on a range!

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A tribute to Charles Bronson

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The movie rather understated the effect of 7.62mm ball on humans…

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Chad the Awesome

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

One reason why I love my work: cool people.

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DSA FAL HBAR

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Is that enough acronyms in a row?

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The most relaxing way to spend the election day morning

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Compact but long-range

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Desert Tech Covert .308 with 3-17x US Optics scope. Short, handy and effective up to the limit of the cartridge range. People look like this after shooting it. The person, incidentally, is a talented photographer in her own right. She … Continue reading →

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Father and daughter

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Writer David Burkhead and his daughter, illustrator Athena.  

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Utah snapshots

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Select fire 9mm carbine from JP Enterprises, with the new AmTac reflex suppressor and Vortex red dot. Desert Tech Covert .308 rifle with their suppressor and US Optics 5-25x scope. Just the combination for ringing steel at long range with ease and consistency. … Continue reading →

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Bigger is Better: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

SGM Tactical Magazines for Saiga

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Max Cavitator ammunition: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

New Load from OATH Ammunition, developed with my participation.

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Scoping the PTR91

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

So I finally got curious about the accuracy potential of the MAD 33AR and the PTR91. With iron sights, I can do OK but not well enough to make hits on smaller targets. The scope mount I got didn’t quite fit the … Continue reading →

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PTR91 wide handguard?

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Why is this young lady sad? She just found out that the slim forend shifts on firing and can pinch fingers against the receiver. Where could I find a wide forend for this PTR91?  

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If .223 is for poodle-shooting…

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…the .308 must be for hellhounds? Aero Precision 308 carbine with Viridian V300 power zoom laser illuminator and Vortex 1-6x scope.

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Coming all the way from Russia

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Maria Butina came all the way from Russia only to pose with a Russian-made Vepr .308 rifle (though modified so heavily in the US that very few of the original parts remain). TWS forend, dust cover, sight, SGM 25-round magazine, … Continue reading →

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The long and the short of it

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Same general design, two distinct roles. Both made by Moore Advanced Dynamics.

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Range snapshots of roller-locked guns

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

With one company making such guns known for rudeness and another for shoddy quality, it was nice to hang out with friendly people who make good 5.56mm, 7.62mm and 9mm roller-locked guns. By accident of lighting and timing, we can … Continue reading →

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Roll over and submit? Sure…

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Father-daughter, sniper-spotter.

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The optic is a 6-24x Lucid L5 mounted on a QD mount meant for an AR15. As a results, it sits too high but worked well enough for practicing field positions. The young lady is 15 and a three-gun competitor … Continue reading →

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