Tag Archives: flintlock

A good question.

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk
Posted in civil rights, interesting people, rifle, rkba, self-defense, Uncategorized, weapon | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

On the importance of eye protection

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Shooting without eye protection may be more authentic, but it’s a considerable risk. he same is true of shooting without hearing protection: blank shots aren’t very loud, but live rounds can damage hearing. Flesh-colored molded plugs won’t stand out, and … Continue reading →

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Technical clarification

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk
Posted in ammunition, rifle, weapon | Tagged , , | 21 Comments

Brown Bess and another surly wench

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Brown Bess, the movie

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Not one of Garibaldi’s boys

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Keeping powder dry

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Oleg Volk

As expected, firing flintlocks in a drizzle isn’t a very productive activity. Many misfires.

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