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How to shoot 7.62x54R and not feel much recoil

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just back from Knoxville where I got to hang out with Sayuncle, Dennis Badurina, Evie (in the video below) and several new friends. Went to shoot with WPA. Based on the experience, I now want an ITT hydraulic stock buffer … Continue reading →

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“Paratrooper” M1 carbine

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Got my hands on an Auto Ordnance M1 carbines in folding and standard configurations. I prefer the two-aperture flip sight because it doesn’t jump settings on recoil like the M2 ladder sight. I also like the wood better than the … Continue reading →

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Studio corner

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk

She’s watching her friend’s photo shoot with morbid fascination…

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FN57

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Color-matched weapons

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It seems to me that companies making pink guns for adults are missing the larger point. Sure, some women who buy guns are also into pink accessories. But many more are after color-matched weapons and that could mean black, tan, … Continue reading →

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White rider

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Pretty girl seen at Horse Quarters.

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Dazzle camouflage in everyday life

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Dazzle camouflage was developed for warships during WW1. Recently, I found a purse that uses the same principle. Made by Gun Tote’n Mamas, it holds a small or medium pistol in an internal holster.

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Make-up artist Tirzah

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Monsters under her bed…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…are useful for illustrating the Castle Doctrine. We don’t have to take imaginary creatures seriously, but it helps to have a plan in case real fiends show up. GCode | Beretta

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Make your one shot count!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Model 1836 US Army pistol. Originally a .54 caliber flintlock pistol, it was converted to percussion ignition around the Civil War.

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Adults shooting kids’ rifles

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Last weekend, I finally zeroed one of the Crickett rifles I have, the left-handed version. I zeroed it at 25m and then tried firing for effect. From prone position, I was able to hit 12ga shotgun shell hulls laid out … Continue reading →

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Grown-up Barbie

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Another way to set up Keltec RFB

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

1-4x illuminated scope gives the option of shooting with both eyes open at 1x and more deliberate, precise fire at 2-2.5x. I prefer to use 4x only when firing from supported positions. Given the scarce rail space left on the … Continue reading →

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Old and flabby?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A certain 37 year old woman described her appearance thus: “I have had 2 kids and my boobs sag. I have also lost the equivalent of another human when I lost 100lbs. That leaves skin that can only be fixed … Continue reading →

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Rimfire AR15

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Rifle put together by Infinite Arms (Last Vegas, NV) with CMMG, Magpul and Primary Arms components. The shooter is the mother of the little girl from my previous post.

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Keeping powder dry

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Oleg Volk

As expected, firing flintlocks in a drizzle isn’t a very productive activity. Many misfires. Last year’s visit to Boston also reminded me that Massachusetts’ gun laws have become significantly more oppressive since 1775. The much-maligned British Crown cared less about … Continue reading →

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