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Much as I like Prague, it’s time for me to go. Will be posting more travel photos as I get them edited. I got to see many interesting sights, go to a concert, stroll through museums and meet very nice people, like this tango instructor.
Originally published at VolkStudio Blog. Please leave any comments there. The number of countries in Europe in 1875 – 18 (if my count is correct).
In 1914 – 23.
In 2012 – 44.
I wonder if the degree of state control over individuals has grown or declined. In the US, it seems to have grown in some ways (gun control) but declined in others (censorship of the press)
Originally published at VolkStudio Blog. Please leave any comments there. 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 in the middle of a huge farm in Kentucky, what’s more to ask of a job? While there got inquiries for one definite and one probable contracts to do more ads, photography and writing.
On the way home confirmed that a Tavor is coming my way in June.
Went by my local gun store and found that my re-birthday presents arrived, one for me and one for my inner child. I will post photos shortly, swamped with short deadlines right now. Mark II is a lot like my Mossberg 144 in intent but much lighter and shorter and handier, will be even better for introducing new shooters. Rascal…very nice wood and sights. And, quite amazingly for a kids rifle, an Accu-trigger! I have a feeling that will be a great deal of fun to wring out. I have several bricks of Aguila rifle match and CCI Subsonic on hand and lots more on order. Coming soon, a five-way kids rifle shoot-off between Crickett, Hanry Mini bolt, TC Hot Shot, Savage Rascal and Remington rolling block #6 from 1902!
Sat down to dinner with friends, then went back to work. It’s good to be healthy, happy, busy and surrounded by many friends. US is a better country than I hoped in 1989 and also a worse country in some ways. Despite the occasional smell of Communism and the increasingly frequent clacking of the jackboots, it’s still a good place to live.
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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 by breaking clays on the berm at 12 yards and finished by doing the same at 25. For maximum shooter comfort, we used CCI Quiet .22 ammo with the Crickett and CCI Mini-mags with the SU22.
Keltec SU22 with AAC Prodigy suppressor | Crickett
Originally published at VolkStudio Blog. Please leave any comments there. The guy with an advanced .308 bullpup topped with a Nightforce scope…
…or the kid with a GSG522 topped with a budget Primary Arms 1-4x?
PS: The kid should have been wearing safety glasses. That was fixed as soon as we noticed.
PPS: I notice that the PA scope is back in stock. $119 for a clear illuminated scope that holds recoil of 450Marlin is a pretty good deal.
Sun, May. 20th, 2012, 10:29 pm
Shotgun! Blast!
Originally published at VolkStudio Blog. Please leave any comments there.  Saiga with 8" barrel and 20rd MD drum, 1/320s exposure  KSG with 18" barrel, 1/400s exposure As you can see, both recoil energetically. The difference in muzzle flash is mainly due to the barrel length, as they were firing the same ammunition. With both guns, you get to throw lead at the target by the pound, in fact, the payload of 20 rounds of 1 1/8oz slugs adds up to nearly pound and a half!
Keltec KSG | MD Drums | Coal Creek Armory, the creators of this custom Saiga | Trijicon Reflex
A video is in the works.
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When I took the 522 carbine to the range first, I had a (broken) red dot sight with it — predictably, the results didn’t look useful until I removed it and used iron sights. The gun comes with several front sight posts (held in with a screw) but the one I had installed — a “big dot” type was not conducive to precision shooting. So I returned with a Primary Arms 1-4x scope.
I really like that scope: it’s cheap, sharp, fairly bright and holds more recoil than I am willing to experience myself. I’ve also been converting most of my rifles to Magpul type 2 slings.
For lack of a front sling loop, para cord around the sight tower had to do.
The ribbed surface is rubber and feels nice in hand. The charging handle would be a little longer.
The carbine has a good trigger. At 25 yards, I put most of a full 22-round magazine into one hole, losing my concentration on one shot. To me, this seems adequate for a plinker. Ammo: bulk Federal from 550-rd box. I did not have the time that day to re-shoot without a flinched shot. The gun runs with 30 or 40 grain ammunition equally well, and accuracy is also similar.
Originally published at VolkStudio Blog. Please leave any comments there. A friend just graduated from college and looking for a job in accounting, preferably in Kentucky or Tennessee. If you have any leads on such position, please let me know and I will forward the resume.
Wed, May. 16th, 2012, 09:51 pm
Cats
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A friend’s cat relaxes on a guest.
Gremlin is waiting out the rain.
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In case of civil unrest, rioters would be well served to stay away from people with rings on their fingers. A single person might choose to retreat, but those who can’t maneuver due to kids would be more inclined to make a stand. They won’t feel guilty about removing any perceived threats to the kids and spouse.
Originally published at VolkStudio Blog. Please leave any comments there. This summer, I will be in Prague and Budapest for about ten days. I’d like to stay in touch with people by phone, but not sure how viable my AT&T Android phone would be there. Any suggestions on the best way to have access to my standard number and voicemail while abroad?
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