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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Today 11:27 AM
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22-11-2014
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  1. kiwi303
    kiwi303 liked post by gundoc On thread : Projectile questions for the experts
    It has long been known that bullets with the centre of gravity further back are more stable and hence, more accurate. There are various ways of achieving this, probably the aluminium (or compressed...
    Liked On: 09-08-2021, 09:41 AM
  2. shooternz
    shooternz liked post by gundoc On thread : Projectile questions for the experts
    It has long been known that bullets with the centre of gravity further back are more stable and hence, more accurate. There are various ways of achieving this, probably the aluminium (or compressed...
    Liked On: 08-08-2021, 09:35 PM
  3. Jhon
    Jhon liked post by gundoc On thread : Projectile questions for the experts
    It has long been known that bullets with the centre of gravity further back are more stable and hence, more accurate. There are various ways of achieving this, probably the aluminium (or compressed...
    Liked On: 07-08-2021, 09:40 AM
  4. jamie
    jamie liked post by gundoc On thread : Historic 4-bunker near Fairlie ?
    The Fairlie Ammunition Depot was shut down in the late 1980's. I won the tender for the remaining stocks of .303 ammo (286,000 rounds, bandolier packed, CAC 1954).
    Liked On: 01-08-2021, 07:40 AM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Historic 4-bunker near Fairlie ?
    The Fairlie Ammunition Depot was shut down in the late 1980's. I won the tender for the remaining stocks of .303 ammo (286,000 rounds, bandolier packed, CAC 1954).
    Liked On: 31-07-2021, 11:10 AM
  6. Ryan
    Ryan liked post by gundoc On thread : Historic 4-bunker near Fairlie ?
    The Fairlie Ammunition Depot was shut down in the late 1980's. I won the tender for the remaining stocks of .303 ammo (286,000 rounds, bandolier packed, CAC 1954).
    Liked On: 31-07-2021, 10:36 AM
  7. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by gundoc On thread : Myth? - shorter barrel = use faster powder?
    It all depends if you want muzzle blast or velocity. Shorter barrels burn faster powders more efficiently than slower powders but the shorter barrel precludes getting optimum velocity. Long barrels...
    Liked On: 31-07-2021, 12:16 AM
  8. T.FOYE
    T.FOYE liked post by gundoc On thread : Myth? - shorter barrel = use faster powder?
    It all depends if you want muzzle blast or velocity. Shorter barrels burn faster powders more efficiently than slower powders but the shorter barrel precludes getting optimum velocity. Long barrels...
    Liked On: 30-07-2021, 11:29 AM
  9. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by gundoc On thread : Myth? - shorter barrel = use faster powder?
    It all depends if you want muzzle blast or velocity. Shorter barrels burn faster powders more efficiently than slower powders but the shorter barrel precludes getting optimum velocity. Long barrels...
    Liked On: 30-07-2021, 09:54 AM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Myth? - shorter barrel = use faster powder?
    It all depends if you want muzzle blast or velocity. Shorter barrels burn faster powders more efficiently than slower powders but the shorter barrel precludes getting optimum velocity. Long barrels...
    Liked On: 29-07-2021, 10:18 PM
  11. Phil_H
    Phil_H liked post by gundoc On thread : Myth? - shorter barrel = use faster powder?
    It all depends if you want muzzle blast or velocity. Shorter barrels burn faster powders more efficiently than slower powders but the shorter barrel precludes getting optimum velocity. Long barrels...
    Liked On: 29-07-2021, 10:08 PM
  12. Stocky
    Stocky liked post by gundoc On thread : Myth? - shorter barrel = use faster powder?
    It all depends if you want muzzle blast or velocity. Shorter barrels burn faster powders more efficiently than slower powders but the shorter barrel precludes getting optimum velocity. Long barrels...
    Liked On: 29-07-2021, 09:47 PM
  13. Ranger 888
    Ranger 888 liked post by gundoc On thread : Bullets
    'Bullet' is the correct terminology for the projectile from a small arms cartridge (ie: any calibre below 20mm). Larger calibre projectiles are called 'shells' because they frequently contain...
    Liked On: 27-07-2021, 11:43 PM
  14. 10-Ring
    10-Ring liked post by gundoc On thread : Bullets
    'Bullet' is the correct terminology for the projectile from a small arms cartridge (ie: any calibre below 20mm). Larger calibre projectiles are called 'shells' because they frequently contain...
    Liked On: 27-07-2021, 05:39 PM
  15. johnd
    johnd liked post by gundoc On thread : Closing the bolt...fire a cartridge?
    The correct sear engagement is critical to having a safe trigger. If the sear is slipping as soon as it gets striker pressure then it will generally not fire as the striker will rest on the cocking...
    Liked On: 25-07-2021, 08:46 PM

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