Tag Archives: Switzerland

Sig 553 and ACOG in Swiss use

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

 

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Catching up on editing photos from Switzerland

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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The lens sees what the eye doesn’t

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I made a panoramic collage of the countryside near Biel in Switzerland. Only upon review at home did I notice an interesting detail. Due to the extreme distance, it’s hard to tell the range size, but it’s most likely the … Continue reading →

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Travel by muscle power

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Razor scooters are also popular.

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A bear cub in Berne

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Friends in Switzerland

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Cats of Berne

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Just in case you are hungry

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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A Swiss Spartan?

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Give up the K31? Only if the foes take all of the GP11 first, center mass. Then, the bayonet.

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Most guns will do if you will

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Ammunition production since 1863

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Personal Defense Weapon

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Keltec P32 pistol in Swiss use

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

And yes, it’s a Picatinny rail on a Schmidt-Rubin K31 carbine.

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Sig552 carbine with a Trijicon scope

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The full amount of gear worn is enough to make a small 5.56mm rifle a desirable alternative to the 7.62 MBR — and this guy’s kit doesn’t even include armor!

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The mainstay of the Swiss infantry

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Recent fun and games.

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Both days featured sunshine, rain, snow and hail mixed up randomly. The outfit looks goofy but was very comfortable and practical. Schmidt-Rubin stripper clips are goofier by far. Day one featured Sig550 and P210, Day two K31 and P210, including … Continue reading →

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