Tag Archives: lever action

Meeting in person after 15 years

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Oleg Volk

I met Layla through helping VCDL in 2009. It took her until 2024 to stop by with family in tow.

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Waiting for the predator.

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Certain creatures like my friend’s fowl as food. Certain friends prefer those creatures as pelts. Frontier model 22WMR with a 24″ barrel works well for the task.  

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The dreaded .512 caliber rifle

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Despite the nomenclature, 56-50 rimfire cartridge actually fires a 0.512″ diameter bullet. It was pretty potent for a rimfire, on the order of 350gr and 1200fps, about on par with 44 Magnum from a long-barreled revolver. Tubular magazine in the … Continue reading →

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Henry Long Ranger

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Lever action in .243Win (also .223 and .308). Feeds from 4-round box magazines. I saw no point in duplicating numerous .223s I already have, and .243 kicks a lot less than the other option.

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Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Winchester 1886 Rifle in 45-70 and 450Marlin. HTA convertible 10-22 magazine  

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About Henry Rifles: new in American Shooting Journal

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Why do most Henry owners can’t have just one.

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Writer David Burkhead

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I’ve only read “Hordes of Chanakra” so far and it was a 4/5 book, definitely good enough to try his other titles.

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This is why gun ownership remains a political controversy

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Oleg Volk

All other concerns — hunting, sport, even self-defense — are secondary considerations to people who do not wish to be ruled…and to the fiends whose self-worth depends on ruling others.

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A walk in the woods does a soul good

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Henry 45-70 Octagon: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A classic heavy-hitter.

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“I am disinclined to acquiesce to your request”

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Oleg Volk

45-70 puts the final period in that sentence. (Henry lever action again)  

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Not your average hipster!

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

  A serious gentleman with a classic Henry 45-70.

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.45 caliber rifles

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  45LC | 45-70Govt

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For the children? Think further out!

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Henry .357 carbine. Revolver ammunition does well in longer barrels.

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Enjoying Spring weather

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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While taking senior pictures for friends…

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…ran into this Western girl with a Henry rifle.

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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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Unexpected terminal ballistics

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A year and a half ago, I reviewed Rossi revolving 45LC carbine (also capable of chambering 410 shotshells). I wan’t all that impressed with the accuracy, the handling or the terminal ballistics. Yesterday, one of my models brought her Circuit … 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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