Monthly Archives: February 2014

How to get around censored wifi at Best Western hotel?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

These retards are running some sort of “webnanny” and blocking sites I need. Any suggestions how to get around this? I will complain to the management in the morning, but I doubt it would help much. Could change hotels, I … Continue reading →

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New on Alloutdoor: Pepper Blasters

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Kimber Pepper Blasters, pyrotechnic spice projectors.

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Who borrowed range gear from me in the last couple of years?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

In the last two years, I lend a few things out that have not come back. Specifically, two sets of active hearing protection (Peltor Pro and some other, cheaper set), and a “top-break revolver” Crosman .177 air gun. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Computer update: TWO bad power switches.

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Fortunately, a competent friend figured it out and fixed the box by cannibalizing parts from my old case.

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Urgent advice needed! Desktop computer won’t turn on this morning.

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

It had worked fine for several months, now won’t even turn on. Indicator light on the external card reader was on until I flipped the power switch on the back off-on, and now that’s off also. Not sure if there’s … Continue reading →

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Hot lead is better than cold steel.

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Learn to sling it effectively. Appleseed Cameo appearance by Tech Sights.

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Another Opmod prop: a rifle bag

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Opmod rifle case comes in three lengths, from 33 inches to 43 inches (shown). It’s a basic design, pretty sturdy and decently padded to protect the rifle. Not visible in the photo is a wide shoulder strap.

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Opmod knife

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Opmod Browning knife.

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Spindrift knife from Skallywag Tactical

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Skallywag Tactical

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South Carolina update: Charleston and Savannah in early March

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My trip plans have become more concrete: flying into Charleston to meet with my parents, staying three days, then going to Savannah for three more days. Looking for suggestions on interesting places to visit in both cities, also any picturesque … Continue reading →

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A couple of old images

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Rainy day.

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25th anniversary of getting out of the USSR

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Today marks 25 years since my parents got my out of there and on the way to America. I am very thankful to them for the nearly two decades of personal risk and hard work it took to get out … Continue reading →

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Two signs of well-involved parents

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Personal firearms (and training in their use), and braces. Both give kids a cause for smiling. Remington 870 Youth 20ga in pink camo. Around here, it actually fits pretty well with faded yellowish grass.

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Appleseed

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Savage 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor in a McRees stock. Appleseed.

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Software to aid with making hatched illustrations?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know of software that can semi-automate the process of making hatched drawings from photographs?

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One way to handle switchable barrels.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

This 455Lux rifle is in 22WMR. It also accepts a 22LR barrel — with its own sights — and appropriate magazines. Plink with cheaper ammo, bust tree rats with faster 22 Magnum. Don’t have to re-zero.

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Home alone? Not quite.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The pistol is a classic CZ75B.

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Ithaca scattergun

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Ithaca 37 is an unusual design because both John Browning and John Pedersen, normally competitors, contributed to its design. It both feeds and ejects from the bottom, making it friendly to right and left handed shooters. An older home defense … Continue reading →

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Who lives where?

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Do any of my readers live in South Carolina? I may be traveling in that direction in early March. How about central Pennsylvania, late February?

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New Viridian laser for Kahr CW45 is coming

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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