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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0.62
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Today 11:27 AM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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4150 Likes

  1. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by gundoc On thread : How to tell the caliber of projectiles?
    Yep, standard .50 Browning.
    Liked On: 04-09-2021, 02:33 PM
  2. rugerman
    rugerman liked post by gundoc On thread : 17HMR semi auto - shorten and suppress - will it cycle reliably?
    Suppressed semi-auto .17 HMRs need more frequent cleaning to ensure reliable functioning as the back pressure from the suppressor causes more chamber fouling. .17 HMRs are notorious for chamber...
    Liked On: 31-08-2021, 06:46 PM
  3. ZQLewis
    ZQLewis liked post by gundoc On thread : 17HMR semi auto - shorten and suppress - will it cycle reliably?
    Suppressed semi-auto .17 HMRs need more frequent cleaning to ensure reliable functioning as the back pressure from the suppressor causes more chamber fouling. .17 HMRs are notorious for chamber...
    Liked On: 30-08-2021, 08:46 PM
  4. Husky1600
    Husky1600 liked post by gundoc On thread : 17HMR semi auto - shorten and suppress - will it cycle reliably?
    Suppressed semi-auto .17 HMRs need more frequent cleaning to ensure reliable functioning as the back pressure from the suppressor causes more chamber fouling. .17 HMRs are notorious for chamber...
    Liked On: 30-08-2021, 07:31 PM
  5. mudgripz
    mudgripz liked post by gundoc On thread : 17HMR semi auto - shorten and suppress - will it cycle reliably?
    Suppressed semi-auto .17 HMRs need more frequent cleaning to ensure reliable functioning as the back pressure from the suppressor causes more chamber fouling. .17 HMRs are notorious for chamber...
    Liked On: 30-08-2021, 03:38 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : .303 Tank crew carbine
    Nice work! There is something about shortened rifles that appeals to me.
    Liked On: 28-08-2021, 12:38 PM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck 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: 27-08-2021, 10:53 PM
  8. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam 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: 27-08-2021, 10:28 PM
  9. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by gundoc On thread : How to manage recoil?
    Recoil is directly proportional to the weight of the firearm versus the weight and velocity of the ejecta (powder and bullet). The effect of recoil can be mitigated by the fit of the firearm to the...
    Liked On: 27-08-2021, 08:19 PM
  10. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by gundoc On thread : Who has built a heavy duty cast bullet trap ?
    I should point out that my steel trap was designed for 10 metre indoor use in my workshop where it performed admirably, but would not be so flash out in the weather. I think Cordite's tyre and gong...
    Liked On: 27-08-2021, 08:12 PM
  11. Beaker
    Beaker liked post by gundoc On thread : Who has built a heavy duty cast bullet trap ?
    I should point out that my steel trap was designed for 10 metre indoor use in my workshop where it performed admirably, but would not be so flash out in the weather. I think Cordite's tyre and gong...
    Liked On: 27-08-2021, 07:23 PM
  12. Beaker
    Beaker 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: 27-08-2021, 07:21 PM
  13. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by gundoc On thread : L2A2?
    L2A2 was the correct military designation for the standardised 7.62x51 ball cartridge as manufactured by CAC. Some over-run cases from when CAC lost the military contract in 1965 were used to load...
    Liked On: 27-08-2021, 03:55 PM
  14. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by gundoc On thread : L2A2?
    L2A2 was the correct military designation for the standardised 7.62x51 ball cartridge as manufactured by CAC. Some over-run cases from when CAC lost the military contract in 1965 were used to load...
    Liked On: 27-08-2021, 03:43 PM
  15. johnd
    johnd liked post by gundoc On thread : L2A2?
    L2A2 was the correct military designation for the standardised 7.62x51 ball cartridge as manufactured by CAC. Some over-run cases from when CAC lost the military contract in 1965 were used to load...
    Liked On: 27-08-2021, 03:24 PM

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