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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2,244
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Today 12:09 PM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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  1. ocium
    ocium liked post by gundoc On thread : Collecting Ammo
    Join the NZ Cartridge Collectors Club, get your self a copy of 'Cartridges of the World' by Frank Barnes, tell as many of your shooting mates of your interest and you will be well on your way! Once...
    Liked On: 11-09-2019, 10:50 AM
  2. mucko
    mucko liked post by gundoc On thread : nz bush craft
    NZ Deerstalkers Assn used to run very good bushcraft weekends for junior members. Contact your local branch to see if they still do it, and if not, why not?
    Liked On: 08-09-2019, 09:15 PM
  3. 04sika
    04sika liked post by gundoc On thread : Reaming a 708
    Even if the barrel was cut back and then rechambered for 7x57 the magazine will be to short to accept the cartridges. Why you would even bother when the ballistic performance difference between the...
    Liked On: 04-09-2019, 09:02 PM
  4. nor-west
    nor-west liked post by gundoc On thread : Reaming a 708
    Even if the barrel was cut back and then rechambered for 7x57 the magazine will be to short to accept the cartridges. Why you would even bother when the ballistic performance difference between the...
    Liked On: 04-09-2019, 11:27 AM
  5. viper
    viper liked post by gundoc On thread : Reaming a 708
    Even if the barrel was cut back and then rechambered for 7x57 the magazine will be to short to accept the cartridges. Why you would even bother when the ballistic performance difference between the...
    Liked On: 04-09-2019, 11:24 AM
  6. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by gundoc On thread : Reaming a 708
    Even if the barrel was cut back and then rechambered for 7x57 the magazine will be to short to accept the cartridges. Why you would even bother when the ballistic performance difference between the...
    Liked On: 04-09-2019, 11:12 AM
  7. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by gundoc On thread : Engineering design book suggestions
    A few points to consider: Any load-bearing recessed corners should always have a radius rather than a sharp corner to reduce the possibility of stress cracks. Good steels and alloys don't cost much...
    Liked On: 21-08-2019, 09:16 PM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Winchester 1892 - can't hit the side of a barn
    There is no need to set it up in a lathe. They can be cut, squared, and crowned by hand with perfect results. Go and see my old apprentice, Zach at North Canterbury Gunsmithing in Flaxton, and he...
    Liked On: 21-08-2019, 07:26 PM
  9. Sideshow
    Sideshow liked post by gundoc On thread : Winchester 1892 - can't hit the side of a barn
    There is no need to set it up in a lathe. They can be cut, squared, and crowned by hand with perfect results. Go and see my old apprentice, Zach at North Canterbury Gunsmithing in Flaxton, and he...
    Liked On: 21-08-2019, 06:47 PM
  10. Sideshow
    Sideshow liked post by gundoc On thread : Winchester 1892 - can't hit the side of a barn
    The old 92's had a fairly thin barrel and a drop of water, snow, or mud in the muzzle could cause a bulge right at the muzzle which is very hard to see. If the barrel looks good to the eye from the...
    Liked On: 21-08-2019, 06:46 PM
  11. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : Winchester 1892 - can't hit the side of a barn
    The old 92's had a fairly thin barrel and a drop of water, snow, or mud in the muzzle could cause a bulge right at the muzzle which is very hard to see. If the barrel looks good to the eye from the...
    Liked On: 21-08-2019, 04:01 PM
  12. Danny
    Danny liked post by gundoc On thread : Engineering design book suggestions
    A few points to consider: Any load-bearing recessed corners should always have a radius rather than a sharp corner to reduce the possibility of stress cracks. Good steels and alloys don't cost much...
    Liked On: 19-08-2019, 11:36 PM
  13. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Winchester 1892 - can't hit the side of a barn
    The old 92's had a fairly thin barrel and a drop of water, snow, or mud in the muzzle could cause a bulge right at the muzzle which is very hard to see. If the barrel looks good to the eye from the...
    Liked On: 18-08-2019, 07:52 PM
  14. Mintie
    Mintie liked post by gundoc On thread : Bubba what have you done?
    You might find this photo of my Charlton of interest. 100364
    Liked On: 14-08-2019, 12:36 PM
  15. PERRISCICABA
    PERRISCICABA liked post by gundoc On thread : Primers, how flat is too flat
    The pressures are fine but you have a problem with the nose of your firing pin. The nose should be a true hemisphere and not have a step in it which can sometimes cause ruptured primers.
    Liked On: 12-08-2019, 09:02 AM

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