Tag Archives: child

A puzzling alien.

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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“My, what big eyes you have!”

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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Small Person Blue

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Oleg Volk
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On his way to the top.

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Oleg Volk
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Badass little kid

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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A suspicious child

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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Random strangers on camera

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Oleg Volk

On my way back from Pyramyd Air Cup 2018, I took a snapshot of a young child at Columbus airport. The eye-tracking feature of my new Sony camera worked extremely well, getting the focus just right even at 2.8 fairly … Continue reading →

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Blue eyed boy

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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A familiar face in print

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Found Alexis in a Gemtech ad on the pages of American Shooting Journal:

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Hush, Daddy!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Rock found. Looking for Goliath.

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

At ten months of age, my friends’ son is already contemplating ballistic trajectories for rocks. Professor De La Paz approves.

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The main reason I like M&P pistols

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

They fit hands large and small. Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts. His hand is just a little bigger than that of the learner Sophie. Both were able to use the same M&P pistol during the class. Note, the photo below … Continue reading →

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7.62x54R proved a bit much for the eight year old girl

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A little while ago, Alexis tried SVD sniper rifle, found the recoil excessive. The slanted stock shape contributed to the problem. 6.5 Grendel, a mild cartridge with high ballistic coefficient bullets, may be the reasonable solution for her long-range use. … Continue reading →

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A very impressive kid

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Articulate, bright, positive and very charming kid — all that at age 6. My friends are raising the next generation right.

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A rifle so light, an 8 year old can run it.

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

And the same 8 year old was able to handle it unsupported as well.  I.C.E.-designed AIR15 was quite a bit handier than her own M&P15-22.

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Why have a light rifle?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

To carry the balance of the weight in ammunition, of course! Volquartsen Ultralite .22 action in Blackhawk Axiom stock. The sight is a C-More attached sideways in a custom mount. Black Dog Machine drum with 50 rounds. And a Ruger 22/45 Lite … Continue reading →

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Three pounder in a field position

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  Just the solution for a small junior shooter: Volquartsen Ultralite .22 action in Blackhawk Axiom stock. Three pound rifle with a tele-stock. The sight is a C-More attached sideways in a custom mount.

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My favorite photo of the day

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis Nicole stopped by for a photo shoot today. Gremlin took an immediate liking to her. I can see why — she’s a very impressive and multi-talented young lady.

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A child being seen but not heard

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Smith & Wesson M&P22 with a Gemtech Outback 2. Shirts from ENDO.

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The smallest dragoon

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Oleg Volk

“Dragoons ride to the scene of the battle, then fight dismounted.”

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