Tag Archives: 7.62×54

Ridiculous, defined

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Oleg Volk

The end result is a rifle that’s nearly useless for bayonet fighting for lack of a grip space for the support hand, and rather unpleasant to fire thanks to the underfolding stock. That stock, already uncomfortable on the lower-powered, self-loading … Continue reading →

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Two sides of the same person

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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PKM

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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SVT40

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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A roll in the hayloft with a Czech beauty

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Hard at work, as usual.

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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All in a day’s fun

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The SVD 7.62×54 rifle was fun, but the optic on top is no Trijicon…

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Brass Stacker Mosin Scout rifle: New on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Updating the military classic for practical field use I would also like to recommend an extensive video treatment of the same concept on the German side, a WW2 Mauser-based designated marksman rifle compared to the iron-sighted original.

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Salute!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Upgrading the PSL

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Romanian PSL is a decent way to launch 7.62x54R without punishing recoil. For a 13 year old marksman, that’s an important consideration. (Not firing yet. Real live fire would have featured safety glasses.) The rifle was upgraded with a TWS … Continue reading →

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Improving the PSL

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PSL aka Romak3 is a 7.62x54R AK clone. It’s a Comblock designated marksman rifle popular in the US mainly because it is far more affordable than the Soviet SVD. It usually comes with either just iron sights or a truly … Continue reading →

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1891/30 Mosin rifle

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Updated Mosin

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Girls with guns

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Most guns will do if you will

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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