Tag Archives: 223

Remington R5 automatic riflevideo

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The video I filmed and edited for Tactical Life is now up on Youtube.

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Same rifle, bigger caliber

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The logic of 300BLK is simple: twice the weight of metal at the cost of slightly less flat trajectory. At 100 yards, the difference in drop is only 2″, at 200 it grows to 8″. Still within point blank for … Continue reading →

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Accurate rifles deserve good ammunition

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Now that I finally learned to shoot rifle, I am starting to appreciate the difference between bulk milsurp and better varieties. I am by no means a sniper but 2MOA ball and half-MOA match behave visibly different even at a … Continue reading →

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Another little CZ527 carbine

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This 527 Varmint carbine has a heavier barrel and turns in 0.4MOA groups with handloads. Obviously, that is with a skilled shooter behind the gun. My friend’s father is such a shooter.

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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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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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YHM Black Diamond again

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Backyard plinking with Scott

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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YHM rifle from the previous post

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Rifleman Chris

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Chris runs Archangel Industries. He’s relaxing with a YHM suppressed .223 rifle in hand. A Nightforce 2.5-10x scope tops it, and folding iron sights provide backup. A tiny CTC laser hides under the forend. Today was another awesome day. Range … Continue reading →

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Keltec SU16 in use

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As I’ve mentioned before, SU16 is one of my favorite light rifles. It’s a clean-running, lightweight piston gun with good accuracy. It’s very simple, has mild recoil and can be customized extensively. SU16 works well suppressed. It’s main down side … Continue reading →

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Don’t end up like Reginald Denny.

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

SU16D12 The rail was designed by a Kel-tec employee and is one of several made for evaluation. The carbine can be fired with one hand if necessary and runs great with the 60-round Surefire magazine. I’d probably prefer a lighter … Continue reading →

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Keltec SU16D: a weapon for tight spots

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

SU16D has either a 9″ or a 12″ barrel (shown). With a sort stock, a 60-round magazine and a red dot sight, it’s quite a rapid room-cleaner. Loud, too.

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Today’s work: Keltec SU16

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

SU16 is my current favorite 223 — enough that it is my house gun. Mine is very heavily modified with Keltec and Red Lion parts, equipped with light/laser, red dot and a sound suppressor. The full-up weight is probably 50% … Continue reading →

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A nice rifle

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Head Down/ATI rifle with Magpul furniture, Insight MRDS, Gemtech Halo and Milspec Monkey patch.

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A friend’s rifle

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Oleg Volk

YHM .308 suppressor on a .223 rifle with quick-detachable barrel (since he doesn’t own a .223 can yet), Magpul BUIS, stock and Ranger plate. Normally, he uses a CCA light foregrip, but I replaced it with Viridian C5 for my … Continue reading →

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Tavor seen at SHOT show

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Michael Kassnar of Trans World Arms holds the semi-auto Tavor. An improved version of it will be produced in the US later this year. I really like that the field-stripping yields just two major sub-assemblies without any loose small parts.

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CMMG piston rifle

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This CMMG piston rifle is special to me because much of it was designed by my friend Bernie White — the same man who designed the original Desert Eagle pistol. When Bernie designs something, it usually works well because he … Continue reading →

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Color-matched weapons

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It seems to me that companies making pink guns for adults are missing the larger point. Sure, some women who buy guns are also into pink accessories. But many more are after color-matched weapons and that could mean black, tan, … Continue reading →

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Rainier Arms rifle

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Two things are special about this rifle: AXTS receiver with all controls duplicated on left and right sides, and the Samson rail is very light and makes for an excellent balance. Rainier | Samson | Dragon Leather holster

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