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RDB17, light and compact 5.56mm rifle

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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What rifle ammunition for fat polar fox?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Oleg Volk

“Fat polar fox” is a Russian euphemism of a euphemism of a rude expression for a persistent catastrophic situation. Things get bad and stay that way. A prudent person’s preparation list includes some weapons and training with it. Let’s say … Continue reading →

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Savage A22 rifle review: new on CheaperThanDirt

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Oleg Volk

Read the review.

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Three CMMG Rifles: new on CTD Blog

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Oleg Volk
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The dreaded .512 caliber rifle

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Despite the nomenclature, 56-50 rimfire cartridge actually fires a 0.512″ diameter bullet. It was pretty potent for a rimfire, on the order of 350gr and 1200fps, about on par with 44 Magnum from a long-barreled revolver. Tubular magazine in the … Continue reading →

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Rifles as canaries in the coal mine.

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Weapons are unique in the lineup of the items typically banned or regulated by governments. They are the only contraband that can be used to fight the enforcement of the ban on them. Neither a bottle of rum, nor a … Continue reading →

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Updating a suppressed .22 rifle.

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My AAC Cloak with 4x Leupold received functional and cosmetic upgrades. Boyd’s At-One stock and matching Cerakote by Fighting Sheepdog.

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Flapper with a Remington #6 rolling block rifle

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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YHM8900 integrally suppressed rifle

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

What to take to a quick trip with a new model to the neighbor’s farmland? Yankee Hill 8900 integrally suppressed clone of a 10-22 with a 1.5-4x Leupold scope. Ear safe with Aguila 40gr subsonics, and accurate enough for the … Continue reading →

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Lacey’s new rifle

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Lacey is a singer and a song writer. She’s now also a competitive shooter. Here’s her new rifle, built with some assistance from UM Tactical.

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1.5MOA AK rifle

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Century C39v2, CMC trigger and a 1-4x scope on a railed top cover add up to a super accurate AK: 1.5MOA with Federal Fusion, 1.75MOA with Red Army Standard. Pretty amazing for the platform. The rifle ended up heavy once … Continue reading →

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Another custom rifle by Fighting Sheepdog

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Watching Jen make op cans dance at 50 yards standing is always fun. And it’s a lot easier to get correctly posed photos if the model isn’t just pretending competency. Fighting Sheepdog

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About Henry Rifles: new in American Shooting Journal

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Why do most Henry owners can’t have just one.

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In America, even lizards are into rifles.

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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The color-coordinated rifleman

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

GWACS lower, Hahn rear sight, Troy magazine, Strike Ind. forend, Kaw Valley Precision linear comp, Pro Ears muffs, Rudy Project glasses. Can’t even begin to guess who made that upper…

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Savage 220Y rifled shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A more compact deer-slaying option.

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Werndl, Chassepot or Dreyse rifles near Nashville, TN

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone have one of those rifles and be willing to let me take photos of them?

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Custom rifles are always works in progress

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Oleg Volk

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 →

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Single shot rifles and lying liars who lie.

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Rimfire rifles, big and small

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Ruger 10-22 Takedown with NC Star Octagon 1.1-4x scope. Keystone 722 Varmint with the bundled Simmons 3-9x scope. A very extensive article on the various 722 models is coming out at American Shooting Journal this summer. Rimfire Central folks are … Continue reading →

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