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 11:10 AM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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  1. chainsaw
    chainsaw liked post by gundoc On thread : Remington accuracy
    I have seen quite a few Remingtons in recent years with the chamber misaligned with the bore. The problem is quite obvious visually when the bolt is removed and the front of the chamber examined in...
    Liked On: 13-05-2019, 10:58 AM
  2. Tech
    Tech liked post by gundoc On thread : I am in a state of utter befuddlement
    Brass dippers are the best thing for black powder. Fired cartridge cases are perfect - just trim them to the correct length to give you the desired charge, and solder on a 3" length of brass tubing...
    Liked On: 12-05-2019, 12:58 AM
  3. ebf
    ebf liked post by gundoc On thread : Offhand
    50-60 metres on rabbits, out to 150 on deer etc. Consistent offhand shooting is a technique that takes time to develop, involving stance, breathing, and trigger control. Ping-pong balls with an air...
    Liked On: 10-05-2019, 08:49 AM
  4. Josan
    Josan liked post by gundoc On thread : Offhand
    50-60 metres on rabbits, out to 150 on deer etc. Consistent offhand shooting is a technique that takes time to develop, involving stance, breathing, and trigger control. Ping-pong balls with an air...
    Liked On: 10-05-2019, 05:06 AM
  5. GWH
    GWH liked post by gundoc On thread : Old pistol, ornament or ?
    Are there any proof marks stamped on it? It appears to be a typical example of a flintlock pocket pistol with spring bayonet that were popular in England in the late 1700's to early 1800's, but it...
    Liked On: 09-05-2019, 11:19 AM
  6. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by gundoc On thread : 303 conversion to 7.62x39
    I have done a couple of the conversions over the years. The caliber change is the easy part - just set the barrel back about 16mm and recut the chamber. The bolt face, extractor, ejector, and...
    Liked On: 29-04-2019, 08:12 PM
  7. baronPolarbear
    baronPolarbear liked post by gundoc On thread : 303 conversion to 7.62x39
    I have done a couple of the conversions over the years. The caliber change is the easy part - just set the barrel back about 16mm and recut the chamber. The bolt face, extractor, ejector, and...
    Liked On: 28-04-2019, 10:29 PM
  8. Cordite
    Cordite liked post by gundoc On thread : 303 conversion to 7.62x39
    I have done a couple of the conversions over the years. The caliber change is the easy part - just set the barrel back about 16mm and recut the chamber. The bolt face, extractor, ejector, and...
    Liked On: 28-04-2019, 09:51 PM
  9. 40mm
    40mm liked post by gundoc On thread : Aviation security retards ?!
    Fired cases are completely exempt from any laws or regulations in NZ. Screw the bastards and demand compensation. Fucking Nazis!
    Liked On: 28-04-2019, 07:25 PM
  10. Nick-D
    Nick-D liked post by gundoc On thread : Where to buy a firing pin?
    Firing pins of any cylindrical design are easy to make and properly heat treat by any competent gunsmith in half an hour or less.
    Liked On: 28-04-2019, 07:01 PM
  11. Woody
    Woody 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: 26-04-2019, 08:29 PM
  12. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by gundoc On thread : Breaking in a new barrel
    Barrels do not 'wear in', they just start wearing out when you start shooting them. Just start shooting it with whatever loads you intend to use and clean it properly after each day. Incidentally,...
    Liked On: 24-04-2019, 07:15 PM
  13. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Ruger American Ranch 7.62x39
    [QUOTE=hotbarrels;826775]gundoc, do you do trigger polishing for these? Cost? It is a simple and inexpensive job for any half-decent gunsmith. It is better to get it done locally than go...
    Liked On: 24-04-2019, 05:00 PM
  14. HLS
    HLS liked post by gundoc On thread : Breaking in a new barrel
    Barrels do not 'wear in', they just start wearing out when you start shooting them. Just start shooting it with whatever loads you intend to use and clean it properly after each day. Incidentally,...
    Liked On: 23-04-2019, 05:52 PM
  15. Pete_D
    Pete_D liked post by gundoc On thread : Breaking in a new barrel
    Barrels do not 'wear in', they just start wearing out when you start shooting them. Just start shooting it with whatever loads you intend to use and clean it properly after each day. Incidentally,...
    Liked On: 23-04-2019, 04:02 PM

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