Yearly Archives: 2013

Mauser derivative

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This design is a 1940s variation of an 1890s design. Nothing like the scary semi-auto rifles that the US prohibitionists fear. And yet, can you imagine them being OK with you or I having this rifle without interference? Their end-game … Continue reading →

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People in love

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Oleg Volk

From a recent wedding.

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Good recoil control with M&P Shield

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A novice shooter practices with her carry pistol, M&P Shield. My impression of the Shield has been quite positive — it’s accurate, has a good trigger, low felt recoil and muzzle rise, well designed magazines. No malfunctions over about 400 … Continue reading →

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Range lizard

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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New on AllOutdoor: GSG AK47-22

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Rimfire AK trainer rifle.

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One gun, two cylinders.

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ted Nugent branded .45Colt — 260gr at 800fps. Nice short-range hunting round. The revolver is a Ruger Blackhawk with pewter grips If .45Colt is unavailable, a mild 200gr plated plinking load in 45ACP is an option. Or any other round … Continue reading →

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Eight-point rat on the hoof

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Spotted yesterday in Kentucky.

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Great leather for a non-mainstream carry gun

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Recently, two of my good friends married each other. Since I was responsible for the introduction, I took photos of the ceremony. I also wanted to come up with memorable wedding presents that would still be in use years later. … Continue reading →

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Would the mystery gift-giver please drop me a line.

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I just got a copy of The Black Riders by parcel from somewhere in Europe. Who sent it?

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Taking the fun out of flying?

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The airports have largely rebounded from the low point of 2001-2005. TSA creatures are less deliberately odious, and the quality of the cabin service is slowly creeping up again. That said, look at any 1960s or early 70s movie that … Continue reading →

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“Walls, Wire, Bars and Souls” by Peter Grant

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

“Walls, Wire, Bars and Souls” is now available at Amazon.com, in both a Kindle edition and a print (paperback) edition. I read the early version of this book about three years ago and was extremely impressed. In fact, I read … Continue reading →

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Uzi .22 rifle: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Uzi .22 rifle overview.

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Please recommend a gelato maker

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a way to make high-quality Italian style gelato at home. Would one of the roughly $300 machines sold on Amazon work for the purpose?

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Kushnapup stock for Saiga 12

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Saiga 12 shotgun in Kushnapup stock. Magazine is 10rd 2nd gen. AGP. Makes the gun shorter and, more importantly, shifts balance way back for more comfortable hold. Reloading is no harder than with standard stock because the gun can be … Continue reading →

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Social loads for 10mm Automatic: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Social loads for 10mm Automatic

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Effective night vision photography

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I’ve done night vision photography in the past. It involved carefully placing an PVS14 monocular in front of a Panasonic LX3 or Canon 5D2 with 35/2 lens and doing long exposures from a tripod. Getting alignment between the optics was … Continue reading →

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Light Barrel or Heavy on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Selecting a hunting rifle.

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Playing hard to get

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Computer self-diagnosed after another crash

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

(click on images for more detail) The power supply is new, was replaced in July.

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Coming to Dusseldorf, Germany

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I will be visiting Dusseldorf again in mid-September. If you live there and would like to connect during my trip, please let me know. I’d like to see more of the city that the brief look I had around last … Continue reading →

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