Author Archives: Oleg Volk

New production ammo in 7.62×25: new on CTD blog

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Food for the Combloc surplus pistols.

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Remington 8

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Amelia from Lux and Zett comic book. Contrary to the 1967 movie depiction, Bonnie and Clyde didn’t fall to .45 caliber submachine guns but to 30-06 BAR automatic rifle and .35 Remington 8 semi-auto rifles. When going into battle, experienced … Continue reading →

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If you can’t afford a rifle…

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…you may be about to get just the receiver and add parts to it as funds become available. AR building is traditional, but the same can be done with FAL. Here’s a receiver by Coonan Arms. Legally, this is the … Continue reading →

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Handloading ammunition with other people’s hands

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

People handload ammo for two reasons, cost and performance. After loading a bunch of 38Spl and 45ACP, I gave up on that as the cost of my time was more than the savings. I don’t actually enjoy the process itself. … Continue reading →

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Very old photos (nsfw)

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

These two were taken in 2005 with a 6MP Canon 10D. Looking at the RAW files, I see that working with 5D and 5D2 images spoiled me. Making these look good was rather tough.

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Honor Harrington’s predecessor?

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Nice feature of Dieselpunk is the abundance of goggles for eye protection when shooting. Holster by Dragoleather, pistol from Czechpoint.

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Another cool holster by Dennis

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

From Dragon Leatherworks

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Fiction is not keeping up with reality

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

When John Ross wrote his seminal Unintended Consequences, people accused him of being overly dramatic. After all, ATF agents wouldn’t frame people or commit murder, right? When Matt Bracken wrote Enemies Foreign and Domestic series, most readers thought the idea … Continue reading →

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In the grass

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

An old snapshot

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Shalom, Santa!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Anna behind a veil

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Anna

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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For added Christmas cheer, American STASI is here

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Old news, but well put: TSA = STASI.

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In this case, you’d use the rifle to hold out till you can draw the pistol.

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

With the rifle being a fun .22 Henry and the pistol being a serious .45ACP. I wonder if a 45ACP lever action is possible — it would fit almost twenty rounds and have minimal report and muzzle flash even un-suppressed.

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Major Lawrence?

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Pity nobody makes the Webley these days. To me, its ergonomics are just about perfect for a revolver.

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Thumbs up for Henry

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It’s strange that such awesome rifles come from one of the crummiest states in the country. But I am quickly becoming a fan of these.

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New is well-forgotten old

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

New on CTD blog: bullpup revolvers with low bore axis…naaah, old hat!

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Anna with a Saiga

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Production RMR30 carbine arrived

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Anna doesn’t like heavy rifles. To her, even an AK clone is too heavy, so this little carbine is much more to her liking. Loaded with 30 rounds of 22wmr, it weighs 2.3kg (4.2lbs). The production version differs from the … Continue reading →

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A contemplative shooter

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Today, several of my friends went for a shooting walk out to another friend’s farm. I love being able to continue chatting without plugs or muffs being required, shooting at clays and targets of opportunity all the while.

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