Tag Archives: optics

500S&W revolver with a red dot sight

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Oleg Volk

This handgun has the accuracy and power to take down a deer or goblin past 150 yards. Incidentally, my friend Andy Steinel loads a wide variety of ammunition for this caliber.

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1x Prism Scopes: new on CTD Blog

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Oleg Volk
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Sammy

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Oleg Volk

This year at SHOT show, I finally got to spend time with Sammy the actor. He punched a 500 yard target on the first shot using BDC reticle of the new PA 1-6x FFP scope. Having tried it, I can … Continue reading →

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Three new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Sig P320 pellet gun MGI Hydra switch-barrel system. Wolf Optics UM8-2 monocular

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A Better P90 Optic Mount: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A new model from Design Machine

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The whites of their eyes

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

6-30x FFP scope (Now without a typo)

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Desktop wallpapers

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Century Arms C39V2 with Accupoint 1-4x on a TWS railed cover, and Hailey Ordnance .30 Praetor suppressor. Kel-tec RFB 24″ with Vortex 4-16x scope, Viridian C5L laser, and Hailey Ordnance .30 Praetor suppressor. Supported on a lightweight Tango Down ACB4 … Continue reading →

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Full Sabrina

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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More precise sight for M1 carbine

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Detailed range review is coming soon.

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WW2 Uhertl scope, others like it

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone in or near Nasvhille have such an item that I could photograph? I could use images of any optics older than about 1970.

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Review of Riton 2-7x Scope: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

An inexpensive optic with useful features.

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A scope so clear…

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

…that you can see right into the afterlife of your foes! NEMO 300WinMag rifle, US OPtics 3-17x scope. A skilled shooter with a spotter could dominate a significant stretch of landscape with this combo.

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Custom rifles are always works in progress

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The first approach looks like this: light tapering 1:8 twist barrel, muzzle brake and charging handle by Strike Industries, ambi safety by them also. Mission First Tactical grip and stock, carbon fiber forend by Brigand Arms. Improved trigger. Lancer magazine. … Continue reading →

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Pew-pew with a PU

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Mosin with a 3.5x PU scope.

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A Solid Platform for Semi-auto Handgun Optics: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

UM Tactical pistol optic mount

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Just figured out a new way to light people

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Just two lights without reflectors set at 180 degrees to each other, and almost no post-processing is required. Kel-Tec RDB-C in 6.5 Grendel, Meopta 6-24x scope, ESS goggles.

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Her various attitudes

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Primary Arms 1-8x FFP scope: new on Shooting Illustrated

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A high end scope at a reasonable price.

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Scoping the PTR91

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

So I finally got curious about the accuracy potential of the MAD 33AR and the PTR91. With iron sights, I can do OK but not well enough to make hits on smaller targets. The scope mount I got didn’t quite fit the … 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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