Category Archives: rifle

Fun foto for FAL fans

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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New on CTD: On Reliability of Drum Magazines

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

An overview of drums.

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Accuracy testing plans

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Buckhorn open sights are fine for up-close snapshooting, but I am not very good with them. For precision shooting, I would prefer a scope and 1-4x is a nice short range option. At 1x, it can be used as a … Continue reading →

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Reloading ammunition: a good hobby when it’s 106 degrees outside

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Definition of a conundrum: having a great rifle and sufficient ammunition (courtesy of Federal and Hornady) but not being willing to roast or boil at an outdoor range. Indoor ranges are an option, but the extra noise isn’t to my … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Incremental Improvements of SU16

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A look at the evolution of the oldest SU16 variant, the model A.

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Little Sarah

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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The very adjustable SSG08

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I will be posting a practical comparison between SSG08 and SSG69 later this summer. One is adjustable but the other has the charm of simplicity. Shown here with the old version of 3.5-15×56 Nightforce scope.

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24″ RFB in use

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

4-16x Vortex scope, Gemtech Sandstorm suppressor, Magpul VFG, RSA and sling. Same but with Keltec muzzle brake instead of the suppressor, and with Viridian X5L RS on the rail. I can’t wait to get it zeroed. Federal and Hornady both … Continue reading →

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The heffalumps are in trouble…

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

And speaking of A.A.Milne — does anyone know why all the texts of “Winnie the Pooh” are gone from the Internet all of a sudden?

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After the safety rules, the next most important thing…

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…is to have fun.

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New on CTD blog: Why Such an Emphasis on Accuracy?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

How inherent rifle accuracy contributes to the ultimate success of an important shot.

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A sterling example of today’s youth

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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My favorite 308 rifle.

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

After 8 months, my new 7.62 suppressor tax stamp finally got approved by ATF. My RFB has been restored to the correct configuration. YHM BUIS, 1-4x illuminated scope and (not shown here) Viridian laser on the quad rail. With 4x … Continue reading →

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A petite bolt action rifle

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

AAC Micro 7 in 300BLK with Cyclone-K suppressor

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Fathers Day range trip

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Flash hider for 10-22

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Over a decade ago, back in the AWB years, I saw a Levang “linear compensator” and wanted it in lieu of the forbidden birdcage flash hider. At the NRA show, my friend Glenn gave me this cute device. Lacking a … Continue reading →

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Something neat showed up yesterday.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Full image shortly, I wanted to scope it first.

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Loki PDW with Gemtech Halo

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For upcoming Harris Publications articles. Without the suppressor, the 10.5″ barrel had quite a spectacular muzzle flash and generated considerable concussion. Loki | Gemtech

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A special day, 23rd squared

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Today, is a special day for me, it’s the 23rd anniversary of coming to the United States. Was a pretty good day, mostly spent taking photos of Remington shotguns, tactical and sniper rifles for several magazines. Good weather, a range … Continue reading →

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Little girl’s first day at the range

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This girl and her mother were both afraid of guns. Her mother went just to learn how to unload them…ended up getting a taste for shooting, while her daughter turned into a full-bore gun nut at age eight. She started … Continue reading →

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