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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Today 10:26 AM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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4150 Likes

  1. Russian 22.
    Russian 22. liked post by gundoc On thread : LEE Enfield Carbine restoration
    There has, but not in this case. It is a restoration, rebuilding a desecration!
    Liked On: 06-12-2020, 08:55 PM
  2. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : LEE Enfield Carbine restoration
    There has, but not in this case. It is a restoration, rebuilding a desecration!
    Liked On: 05-12-2020, 02:57 PM
  3. gadgetman
    gadgetman liked post by gundoc On thread : New Hilux ad
    For Toyota ads, the Ashley pub 10 years ago on a Friday evening was a Toyota sellers dream! Sadly, pubs are almost no-go zones these days thanks to the pleasure Gestapo. My 94 3.0 TD Surf used to...
    Liked On: 01-12-2020, 01:20 PM
  4. outlander
    outlander liked post by gundoc On thread : New Hilux ad
    For Toyota ads, the Ashley pub 10 years ago on a Friday evening was a Toyota sellers dream! Sadly, pubs are almost no-go zones these days thanks to the pleasure Gestapo. My 94 3.0 TD Surf used to...
    Liked On: 26-11-2020, 10:49 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Grand piano restoration
    In those days it was fishermen, wharfies and freezing workers mainly. The smelter was not built until later. Mates and I used to row over to Tiwai in a tin dingy and shoot rabbits as it was nothing...
    Liked On: 22-11-2020, 09:42 PM
  6. Sideshow
    Sideshow liked post by gundoc On thread : What steel ammo for U/O for ducks
    It is more of a case of 'what U&O shotgun to use with steel shot' and the answer is 'bugger all!'. Most normal U&O's are simply too thin in the barrel walls, and too tight in the chokes to safely...
    Liked On: 22-11-2020, 11:26 AM
  7. stevodog
    stevodog liked post by gundoc On thread : Grand piano restoration
    In those days it was fishermen, wharfies and freezing workers mainly. The smelter was not built until later. Mates and I used to row over to Tiwai in a tin dingy and shoot rabbits as it was nothing...
    Liked On: 20-11-2020, 02:16 PM
  8. berg243
    berg243 liked post by gundoc On thread : Grand piano restoration
    My Dad used to have the New Eagle hotel in Bluff in the 1960's When 10 o'clock closing was introduced he pulled out the big U shaped bar and installed a new bar along the back wall and put in more...
    Liked On: 19-11-2020, 10:32 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Legality/proces for converting a gun to B-Cat
    Any gunsmith with a dealers licence can do the conversion legally but it would still need to go to Wellington to be approved for a B endorsement. If you do the work yourself then it still needs...
    Liked On: 17-11-2020, 09:00 PM
  10. canuck hunter
    canuck hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Strange marks on brass
    The shoulder marks are usually caused by excess lube and crud in the shoulder of the sizing die. The heavy ejector marks are a clue to the rifle that fired them, probably a 6.5x55 M42B Ljungmann...
    Liked On: 16-11-2020, 04:51 AM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Strange marks on brass
    The shoulder marks are usually caused by excess lube and crud in the shoulder of the sizing die. The heavy ejector marks are a clue to the rifle that fired them, probably a 6.5x55 M42B Ljungmann...
    Liked On: 15-11-2020, 04:34 PM
  12. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by gundoc On thread : $1000-1500 hunting setup
    The Howa is an excellent rifle and wonderful value for money. Nikko scopes are fine and I have used several and fitted hundreds. $1500 should get you the rifle and scope, some ammo and a decent...
    Liked On: 15-11-2020, 11:34 AM
  13. Feral
    Feral liked post by gundoc On thread : $1000-1500 hunting setup
    The Howa is an excellent rifle and wonderful value for money. Nikko scopes are fine and I have used several and fitted hundreds. $1500 should get you the rifle and scope, some ammo and a decent...
    Liked On: 14-11-2020, 05:52 PM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : $1000-1500 hunting setup
    The Howa is an excellent rifle and wonderful value for money. Nikko scopes are fine and I have used several and fitted hundreds. $1500 should get you the rifle and scope, some ammo and a decent...
    Liked On: 14-11-2020, 04:49 PM
  15. Mathias
    Mathias liked post by gundoc On thread : Tikka barrels questions
    A good quality reamer will cut 100 plus chambers subject to being correctly used. That is why the use of roughing reamers is required to reduce strain and wear on the finisher. Properly used, a...
    Liked On: 10-11-2020, 07:43 AM

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