Tag Archives: optic

M1A Squad Scout with a nice optic.

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

M1A Squad Scout with Nightforce 2.5-10x scope: short and handy for close quarters at 2.5x and enough reach at 10x for 600-700m tagging. Click for a wallpaper sized image.

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Anderson AR15 checks out

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Mike Branson behind the rifle. I replaced the solid forend on the Anderson Mfg. 20″ rifle with a lighter ventilated Midewest Industries part. Today, I re-zeroed the rifle with the new Primary Arms 4-14x FFP scope.  All four shooters took … Continue reading →

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21st century STEN?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Prop gun courtesy G4P, Micro T1 of Aimpoint.

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Gunfire and wildflowers

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Sig 522 with AAC Prodigy suppressor and a TruGlo red dot.

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One possible fighting rifle configuration

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Friend’s Bulgarian AK with Aimpoint Hunter red dot on an Ultimak rail, Ace stock. The red dot looks big — as it should for the wide field of view — but it is very light and the rifle as shown … Continue reading →

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Aimpoint Hunter on a Vepr

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With a Humvee, the model doesn’t have to worry about caving in body work. Aimpoint Hunter | Vepr

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Teenage girls and their loud toys

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The rifle is a 16″ Vepr in .308, set up with 20rd magazines, 1-5x scope and Magpul MOE stock on ITT hydraulic recoil buffer. Felt recoil is below that of .223, which makes it an excellent plaything for a teenage … Continue reading →

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Trijicon SRS

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

More photos taken for G4P: a Trijicon SRS on a Bobro QD mount. The sight handles nicely — eventually, I’d like to get one for more hands-on evaluation.

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Going through the mail bag…red dot magnifier

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One thing I love about travel is that I usually come back to a whole bunch of new toys in the mail. Put these together and you get a swing-out magnifier for red dot sights. Could be useful around the … Continue reading →

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This gun once belonged to Mr.Rogers. Buck Rogers.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Keltec PMR30 with a flash hider and a Trijicon RMR sight.

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More photos of CMMG piston rifle

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

150rd drum, multi-reticle red dot, offset backup iron sights.

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Two mounting options for AK types

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Forward rail, in this case from SGM Tactical. Works well for red dot sights. Side clamp-on mount with Picatinny rail on top. Better for scopes.

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CMMG piston rifle

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This CMMG piston rifle is special to me because much of it was designed by my friend Bernie White — the same man who designed the original Desert Eagle pistol. When Bernie designs something, it usually works well because he … Continue reading →

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I need more spare time

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I’ve had this rifle for almost three months now. I have yet to shoot it myself… Anderson Mfg. sniper rifle (20″ barrel, .223Rem) with 3.5-15x Nightforce scope and YHM BUIS.

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Who left an ACOG at my place?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Going through the side pockets of a soft case, I found a bore snake, rubber ear plugs, playing cards and an ACOG. I can’t recall who left the two cases for me to use, but I am pretty sure that … Continue reading →

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New varminting rig

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Coyotes are becoming a problem for a friend. To assist, we’ve put together a new rig for night varminting. Keltec RMR30 (22WMR autoloader) with Gemtech sound suppressor (also to remove muzzle flash). Folding “iron” sights for daytime use, 4x night … Continue reading →

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Small arms are fun at any age

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Scoped Crickett rifle. The scope actually has mildot reticle, so a young shooter can adjust for drop of CB caps or subsonic .22LR if parents pick those to reduce the report. And the stocks are available in many colors other … Continue reading →

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A very girly gun.

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It’s not pink. It’s black and so go with every outfit. Collapsible stock, low-recoil 5.45 caliber, sensuous long-stroke gas piston operation. All it’s missing is the sling. Romanian AK74 clone with Primary Arms red dot on a Midwest Industries rail.

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Fun plinker

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Tactical Solutions .22 upper, Primary Arms 1-4x scope, Black Dog Machine “everlasting” billet magazine.

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