About gundoc

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Age
77
About gundoc
Biography:
Over 50 years as a gunsmith, now semi-retired.
Location:
Central Otago
Interests:
Hunting, pistol shooting, collecting
Occupation:
retired

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2,333
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Last Activity
Today 11:27 AM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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4150 Likes

  1. hotbarrels
    hotbarrels liked post by gundoc On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    Work so far; new radiator and overflow tank, '74 chevy 250 cid 6 cylinder reworked to 260 horsepower, rewired, new gauges, bucket seats, centre console, CD, reversing camera, TH350 3-speed auto with...
    Liked On: 03-10-2021, 01:06 PM
  2. Brian
    Brian liked post by gundoc On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    Work so far; new radiator and overflow tank, '74 chevy 250 cid 6 cylinder reworked to 260 horsepower, rewired, new gauges, bucket seats, centre console, CD, reversing camera, TH350 3-speed auto with...
    Liked On: 03-10-2021, 12:50 PM
  3. Steve123
    Steve123 liked post by gundoc On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    Patience is a virtue! I finally fired up my fully rebuilt '46 Chevy Fleetmaster yesterday after a 2+ year effort. I was delayed by a wee health problem for a few months and then delays in getting...
    Liked On: 03-10-2021, 11:09 AM
  4. ROKTOY
    ROKTOY liked post by gundoc On thread : Self isolation gun projects
    Patience is a virtue! I finally fired up my fully rebuilt '46 Chevy Fleetmaster yesterday after a 2+ year effort. I was delayed by a wee health problem for a few months and then delays in getting...
    Liked On: 03-10-2021, 09:29 AM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : 357 mag subsonic reloading data
    Just use .38 Special loading data. It will work fine in a .357 case.
    Liked On: 29-09-2021, 12:58 PM
  6. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Stewart Island, Hunting the Interior
    The big problem hunting inland on the island used to be the risk of getting lost and walking around in circles, fortunately less of a problem these days when you carry a GPS device. The interior is a...
    Liked On: 22-09-2021, 11:54 AM
  7. 40mm
    40mm liked post by gundoc On thread : Who has built a heavy duty cast bullet trap ?
    Please see the attached side view cross-section of the design I used for many years. Put a bolt-on circular steel hatch on one end of the scroll to clean out the lead. My one is still in use after...
    Liked On: 21-09-2021, 04:33 PM
  8. Skirch
    Skirch liked post by gundoc On thread : Making a Rolling block rifle on my lathe.
    I have to admire your tenacity! That is lot of work without a milling slide, buggerizing around with packers and a dial gauge before you can make a cut! It just goes to show what can be done on a...
    Liked On: 15-09-2021, 02:51 PM
  9. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by gundoc On thread : JW15 piece of shit
    The JW15's are generally a solid bit of kit, sturdily made and shoot quite well, but the difference in individual rifles is in the quality of hand fitting and finishing which can vary from good to...
    Liked On: 08-09-2021, 12:20 PM
  10. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by gundoc On thread : 303 wadding?
    It is a card wad to keep the sticks of cordite in place during the balance of the loading process. The .303 cartridges were loaded in a very unique way because the strands of cordite can't be poured...
    Liked On: 06-09-2021, 09:57 PM
  11. Makros
    Makros liked post by gundoc On thread : 303 wadding?
    It is a card wad to keep the sticks of cordite in place during the balance of the loading process. The .303 cartridges were loaded in a very unique way because the strands of cordite can't be poured...
    Liked On: 06-09-2021, 09:37 PM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Subsonic project
    I have used Elmer Keith's favourite .44 Magnum load for years with great success. 245 grain hard cast and 22 grains of 2400, 40mm groups at 100 metres (with Leupold 4x LER) and 1500 fps from my...
    Liked On: 06-09-2021, 08:46 PM
  13. viper
    viper liked post by gundoc On thread : Size of your hunting knife?
    I normally carry two knives when hunting, both well over 30 years old and still going strong. One is my 5.5" S&W Outdoorsman which is a large, heavy drop-point that is good for skinning, legging,...
    Liked On: 06-09-2021, 11:38 AM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Size of your hunting knife?
    I normally carry two knives when hunting, both well over 30 years old and still going strong. One is my 5.5" S&W Outdoorsman which is a large, heavy drop-point that is good for skinning, legging,...
    Liked On: 05-09-2021, 10:08 PM
  15. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : How to tell the caliber of projectiles?
    Yep, standard .50 Browning.
    Liked On: 04-09-2021, 05:08 PM

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