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 →

Posted in light/laser, rifle, weapon | Tagged 223, AR15, optics, scope | 1 Comment

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.

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged 6.5Grendel, bullpup, Multicam, optics, scope | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in rifle, training | Tagged 308, optics, scope, Trijicon | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 6.5Grendel, AR15, child, girl, optics, scope | 1 Comment

Primary Arms 1-8x FFP scope: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A very impressive new optic.

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Long range on a budget: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

NCStar 3-9x compact BDC scope — a review of something affordable, for a change.

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Savage Rascal, scoped

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I’ve written about Savage Rascal before. It’s one of my favorite little rifles, tiny enough for kids but built well enough for adults to use as well. I use mine with the default peep sight and that’s good enough for … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 22LR, bolt action, optics, scope | 4 Comments

Sometimes shorter IS better: a very handy CQB package

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

This is a Spike’s Tactical 300 Blackout pistol with 8.5″ barrel. It delivers fairly impressive external ballistics, but it’s still an AR pistol and requires specific training for effective use. When a friend came by with a registered short barrel lower (also Spike’s … Continue reading →

Posted in rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 300Blackout, AR15, optics, scope, Vortex | 5 Comments

Girl with a scar

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

SCAR16S with 4x ACOG

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged 223, dress, optics, scope, semi-automatic, white | 3 Comments

A coming 4x BDC scope

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

PWS piston rifle with the prototype Lucid 4x prismatic scope.

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged 223, AR15, optics, piston, scope | 4 Comments

Primary Arms 4-14x FFP scope

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A long time ago, I acquired a Primary Arms 4-14x scope with a front focal plane reticle. Recently, a friend in his 70s needed better glass for his .270 TC Venture deer rifle, so it moved onto his gun locker. … Continue reading →

Posted in hunting, interesting people, rifle | Tagged bolt action, optics, scope | 1 Comment

Improving AK sights

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Norden Performance 1-6x scope on an AK with TWS rail and forend.

Posted in rifle | Tagged 7.62x39, AK47, optics, scope | 1 Comment

I blame DDB!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Back in 1994-95, David Dyer-Bennet was the main factor behind my increased interest in RKBA. His reasoned explanation of how he saw reality were compelling. He also had the books of RA Heinlein on his side. By 1996, I looked … Continue reading →

Posted in interesting people, rifle, rkba, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 223, bullpup, friend, optics, scope, Tavor | 3 Comments

Almost a DMR

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Eight-year-old Taylor is running his dad’s AR15 with a 3×20 scope mounted, old-school, on the carry handle. Two and a half inch group at 50 yards isn’t a bad start for the first time he shot anything larger than a 10-22. This … Continue reading →

Posted in rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 223, AR15, boy, optic, scope | 1 Comment

Father and daughter at the range

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

And an incidental illustration of Primary Arms optics in use. Illuminated 4-16x scope with a mini red dot over it (for lining up the scope with target at higher magnification, also for close-in defense). Mounted on a Superior Arms 20″ Varmint. … Continue reading →

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Sig 553 and ACOG in Swiss use

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Posted in rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 223, optics, scope, Switzerland | 4 Comments

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