Tag Archives: optics

Co-witnessing AK sights with a red dot

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Take an AK, add a TWS top cover with replacement open sights (or a peep sight), add an Aimpoint Micro (or a clone) without a base. Secure with four screws. Done! The machine top cover is  sprung to stay firmly … Continue reading →

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People in difficult situations

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Updating the light rifle

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of my colleagues stopped by. She didn’t bring any of her own rifles, but we borrowed a couple from a mutual friend. Start with a standard light-barreled Colt 16″ AR carbine. Add a Trijicon RMR on a see-through mount. … Continue reading →

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Light rifles and heavy

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This rifle combines a GWACS Armory polymer lower and a Head Down upper. It is very light, and has little recoil — so little 13 year old Grace could get away with this shooting position. She was pinging a small … Continue reading →

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Improving the PSL

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PSL aka Romak3 is a 7.62x54R AK clone. It’s a Comblock designated marksman rifle popular in the US mainly because it is far more affordable than the Soviet SVD. It usually comes with either just iron sights or a truly … Continue reading →

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Quite possibly the best deal in fixed-magnification AR optics

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This optic is designed for AR15 but works on AK with a receiver rail and cheek riser as well — or you can take off the mount and use lowerrings. Prismatic scope with BDC reticle has magnification of 2.5x and … Continue reading →

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Tavor from the October bullpup shoot

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

16.5″ black version with Meprolight red dot and Gear Head Works forend (with Primary Arms weapon light). This light is currently on sale.

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PMR30 with Burris Fast Dot

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PMR30 is a very flat-shooting pistol. A red dot sight lets the user take advantage of the extended ballistic range with better accuracy.

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CZ612HC-P with Lucid red dot

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

612HC-P | Lucid M7 A nice combination on a budget.

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MA15 and LH9mk2

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ben is carrying MA15, Vortex 4-16x and an offset Razor red dot. LH9mk2 stays close to his side with a G-Code paddle holster. Same rifle with Vortex 1-4x and a +18 magazine extension. Slap backup sights on it and it … Continue reading →

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MMC Tactical 16″ rifle

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Today, I started taking photos for MMC Armory. Their Tactical model is shown here with a 50rd X15 drum and 1-4x Vortex scope. Upgraded parts include polished fire control components, strengthened barrel profile, nickel boron treated bolt barrier group.

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A good deal in optics

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Primary Arms is coming out with an illuminated 1-6x scope with a BDC reticle for .223Rem. I tried out the prototypes and was pleasantly surprised: sharp optics, minimal distortion, very good eyebox even at 6x, and a clear rangefinding reticle. … Continue reading →

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They grow up so fast

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Years ago, I took photos of Michael Williamson‘s daughter, the actress Morrigan Sanders. In the time that passed, her AR gained better iron sights and a 1.5×24 ACOG in place of the EOTech, but stayed pretty much the same otherwise. … Continue reading →

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First focal plane option

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For people who like FFP scopes for the ability to use a rangefinding reticle at any magnification, Primary Arms makes an inexpensive 4-14x. I took a photo of this one during the NRA show but I’ve actually used one for … Continue reading →

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Accessorizing the AK

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Furniture and magazine: Tapco Optic rail: Ultimak Co-witnessed red dot sight: Lucid M7 Load-bearing vest: High Speed Gear Active hearing protection: MSA

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Lucid L5 6-24×50 scope updated

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I put a Lucid 6-24x scope on the JP SCR11 precision rifle. The scope has a well-considered bullet drop compensating reticle and so works well for precision shooting. My sole complaint with it was the abrasive feel of the turret … Continue reading →

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Updated Lucid HD7

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I keep a gen.2 Lucid HD7 on a .458SOCOM rifle. I like everything about it except for the uncapped turrets. The 3rd generation HD7 just arrived and it has capped turrets. This sight uses one AAA battery, turns on in … Continue reading →

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Sig552 carbine with a Trijicon scope

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

After a day of running around and controlling the rifle with one hand part of the time, the appeal of short carbines becomes compelling. Optics negate the reduction of the iron sight radius. Muzzle velocity does drop some but not … Continue reading →

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Using offset red dot sight

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Let’s say you are using a 1-6x scope set to 6x when you suddenly need to make a precise shot much closer. One way to do that is to turn the rifle 45* (or some lesser angle if you have … Continue reading →

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Back from the NRA show.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Full report would take more time than I have, so I will start with a few photos. Chris Cheng with IWI Tavor and Primary Arms light and soon to be released red dot. The same rifle with a rather nice … Continue reading →

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