Category Archives: rifle

Upgrading the PSL

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Romanian PSL is a decent way to launch 7.62x54R without punishing recoil. For a 13 year old marksman, that’s an important consideration. Sure, she’s fired 338 Lapua Mag rifles last year, but they were heavy, set up on a bipod … Continue reading →

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Photos from range day with Faxon

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I promised photos. The gun runs at about 700rpm and remains controllable. Trigger is good enough for squeezing off single rounds in auto mode, though we shot 2-4rd bursts most of the time. Beta testing showed full compatibility. And, of … Continue reading →

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Light rifles and heavy

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This rifle combines a GWACS Armory polymer lower and a Head Down upper. It is very light, and has little recoil — so little 13 year old Grace could get away with this shooting position. She was pinging a small … Continue reading →

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And a touch of steel

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The same model, a little more purposeful.

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Had much fun today

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My IP lawyer Glenn and I went shooting with Bob Faxon and his friends. (Photos by Bob Faxon) Long-stroke piston rifles were very controllable even at 700rpm. I ended up wearing one pair of gloves over another and still froze. … Continue reading →

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Jewelry for guns

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

People buy jewelry for others to make them feel better and happier. Often, jewelry indicates commitment. Replacement triggers are similar to that: they are small, somewhat expensive and make your interaction with the gun more pleasant. Apex trigger for Smith&Wesson … Continue reading →

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Her goblin-cleaver…

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

…is chambered in .35Remington.

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Improving the PSL

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PSL aka Romak3 is a 7.62x54R AK clone. It’s a Comblock designated marksman rifle popular in the US mainly because it is far more affordable than the Soviet SVD. It usually comes with either just iron sights or a truly … Continue reading →

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37mm standing in 40mm

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Another reason for TWS forend: installing 37/40mm launchers. My experience with this handguard on the .308 Vepr has been positive.

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Quite possibly the best deal in fixed-magnification AR optics

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This optic is designed for AR15 but works on AK with a receiver rail and cheek riser as well — or you can take off the mount and use lowerrings. Prismatic scope with BDC reticle has magnification of 2.5x and … Continue reading →

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Short, handy, reliable enough for 3-gun competition

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PLR16 pistol with SU16 rifle stock. Registered as a short-barreled rifle. Vortex red dot, Magpul furniture and Red Lion Precision forend complete it.

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H&K kind of girl

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Tavor from the October bullpup shoot

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

16.5″ black version with Meprolight red dot and Gear Head Works forend (with Primary Arms weapon light). This light is currently on sale.

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Any idea what this painting by Dean Cornwall shows?

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Saw it today in Orlando. Seems to show a Mauser or a 1903 used with round nose bullets, and a pistol with no rear light and hammer down, held by a man who is OK with losing an eye to … Continue reading →

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85 degrees F in sunny Cocoa, FL today

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

And I found myself wishing for more clouds for my photo shoot. Every time I come to Keltec, the most interesting variants of their guns come from the trunks and desk drawers of the employees. This one is no different, … Continue reading →

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Models needed around Cocoa, FL for this week.

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Looking for models age 20-35, men and women, who have at least some familiarity with safe handling of firearms. The projected look would be young professionals who enjoy recreational shooting and appreciate the defensive utility of firearms as well. I … Continue reading →

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Co-witnessing sights for AK47 and AK74

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

AK74 clone with TWS railed cover and co-witnessed Aimpoint and iron sights. Either v-notch (shown) or aperture sights from TWS co-witness perfectly with the low-mounted Aimpoint. Magpul CTR stock and AFG.

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Just hanging out

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

AK74 clone (Tantal) in 5.45×39, with Aimpoint on a TWS railed cover, Magpul stock.

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1891/30 Mosin rifle

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For some reason, this photo brings the images of Spanish civil war to mind. This rifle is a 122 year old design, updated in a minor way 84 years ago. This weapon and other arms like it still scare the … Continue reading →

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Updated Mosin

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

K31-style loop safety, Archangel stock, Micor flash hider. K31 safety is fairly awkward, but it’s a huge improvement on the original Mosin design. Turned-down bolt handle permits a low scope mount.

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