Tag Archives: 7.62×54

Ridiculous, defined

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Oleg Volk

This is a 1954 Chinese type 53 (a clone of the Soviet M44 Mosin carbine). Somebody chopped the forend short, replaced the buttstock with an AKMS folding stock and a pistol grip of unknown provenance. The end result is a … Continue reading →

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Two sides of the same person

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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PKM

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Oleg Volk

PKM might have odd ergonomics, but it is a very reliable design.

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SVT40

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

This might explain why certain people prefer to riot in Oakland and Berkeley rather than in Inwood, WV. The locals would have put too much of a crimp in their style. Bonus: SVT40 photos from 2004.

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A roll in the hayloft with a Czech beauty

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk

UK59 (“universal machinegun”) in 7.62x54R shows obvious ZB26/Bren features, but adds a unique cocking with the movable pistol grip. It also has the infamous shoulder thingie that goes up. My friend tells me that hay bales are actually quite good … Continue reading →

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Hard at work, as usual.

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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All in a day’s fun

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis proved herself a competent gun safety instructor. The SVD 7.62×54 rifle was fun, but the optic on top is no Trijicon… And then there’s the wait to load up the SAW and get to hammering the targets…

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Brass Stacker Mosin Scout rifle: New on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Updating the military classic for practical field use I would also like to recommend an extensive video treatment of the same concept on the German side, a WW2 Mauser-based designated marksman rifle compared to the iron-sighted original.

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Salute!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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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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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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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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Girls with guns

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Most guns will do if you will

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Out of these three rifles, I’d have to go with the SKS by preference. SVT40 has a harsh recoil and complex disassembly, K31 has an awkward safety and the paper/foil clips have to be oriented in a specific way for … Continue reading →

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