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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2,335
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0.62
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Today 03:26 PM
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22-11-2014
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  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : .22lr rifle sighting questions
    Only clean the barrels of .22 rifles if they have dirt, dust, snow etc. in them. The bullets have a wax coating which protects the bore and it builds up to a stable level where the rifle remains...
    Liked On: 17-06-2019, 07:28 PM
  2. Brakelie
    Brakelie liked post by gundoc On thread : .22lr rifle sighting questions
    Only clean the barrels of .22 rifles if they have dirt, dust, snow etc. in them. The bullets have a wax coating which protects the bore and it builds up to a stable level where the rifle remains...
    Liked On: 17-06-2019, 07:09 PM
  3. Sasquatch
    Sasquatch liked post by gundoc On thread : .22lr rifle sighting questions
    Only clean the barrels of .22 rifles if they have dirt, dust, snow etc. in them. The bullets have a wax coating which protects the bore and it builds up to a stable level where the rifle remains...
    Liked On: 17-06-2019, 06:27 PM
  4. Wirehunt
    Wirehunt liked post by gundoc On thread : Bubba what have you done?
    You might find this photo of my Charlton of interest. 100364
    Liked On: 17-06-2019, 06:21 PM
  5. Wirehunt
    Wirehunt liked post by gundoc On thread : Bubba what have you done?
    I have an original Charlton (the 'stick & string machine gun') in my collection. They are hand-made and fitted but when properly set up are surprisingly nice to shoot on semi-auto. Full-auto is a...
    Liked On: 17-06-2019, 06:18 PM
  6. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by gundoc On thread : .22lr rifle sighting questions
    Only clean the barrels of .22 rifles if they have dirt, dust, snow etc. in them. The bullets have a wax coating which protects the bore and it builds up to a stable level where the rifle remains...
    Liked On: 17-06-2019, 03:54 PM
  7. 223nut
    223nut liked post by gundoc On thread : central otago goats
    Just about all of the Central Otago high country properties have goats (the more rugged the better) and it just requires a personal approach to prove you are a sensible shooter. Most of the...
    Liked On: 15-06-2019, 11:28 AM
  8. Tentman
    Tentman liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    This rifle is proved for the 8x57J (.318" bore) under the German Proof Law of 1892 and before the Proof Law of 1912, and further confirmed by the British proof for the 227 grain bullet which is...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 09:10 PM
  9. Barefoot
    Barefoot liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    This rifle is proved for the 8x57J (.318" bore) under the German Proof Law of 1892 and before the Proof Law of 1912, and further confirmed by the British proof for the 227 grain bullet which is...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 08:11 PM
  10. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by gundoc On thread : Sako stock oil
    The best thing is Artists Oil (a refined linseed) which is available at any art store, Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, etc. Inexpensive and quick drying, easily buffed up to a nice sheen. I have...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 07:03 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Let's see your DIY shooting rests for longer shots in the bush
    This one is pretty solid and resulted in a dead goat at a measured 509 metres. 112849
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 06:55 PM
  12. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    The original 8x57J had a bore diameter of .318". The later (1905) 8x57JS had a bore diameter of .323". Modern 8x57 is designed for the JS .323" bore and is not considered safe for the 8x57J. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 04:56 PM
  13. Mathias
    Mathias liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    The original 8x57J had a bore diameter of .318". The later (1905) 8x57JS had a bore diameter of .323". Modern 8x57 is designed for the JS .323" bore and is not considered safe for the 8x57J. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 04:28 PM
  14. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    The original 8x57J had a bore diameter of .318". The later (1905) 8x57JS had a bore diameter of .323". Modern 8x57 is designed for the JS .323" bore and is not considered safe for the 8x57J. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 03:27 PM
  15. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by gundoc On thread : Tight Bore 8x57
    The original 8x57J had a bore diameter of .318". The later (1905) 8x57JS had a bore diameter of .323". Modern 8x57 is designed for the JS .323" bore and is not considered safe for the 8x57J. If...
    Liked On: 12-06-2019, 03:04 PM

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