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 12:27 AM
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22-11-2014
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4150 Likes

  1. Joe_90
    Joe_90 liked post by gundoc On thread : Brand new Hatsan shotgun exploded in my face
    The gun needs to be examined and a report produced before it gets into the hands of the dealer/importer. There are potential mechanical failures that could have caused this. I have done several such...
    Liked On: 25-04-2022, 08:23 AM
  2. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by gundoc On thread : Brand new Hatsan shotgun exploded in my face
    The gun needs to be examined and a report produced before it gets into the hands of the dealer/importer. There are potential mechanical failures that could have caused this. I have done several such...
    Liked On: 25-04-2022, 06:53 AM
  3. Mintie
    Mintie liked post by gundoc On thread : Brand new Hatsan shotgun exploded in my face
    The gun needs to be examined and a report produced before it gets into the hands of the dealer/importer. There are potential mechanical failures that could have caused this. I have done several such...
    Liked On: 25-04-2022, 02:22 AM
  4. ZQLewis
    ZQLewis liked post by gundoc On thread : Brand new Hatsan shotgun exploded in my face
    The gun needs to be examined and a report produced before it gets into the hands of the dealer/importer. There are potential mechanical failures that could have caused this. I have done several such...
    Liked On: 25-04-2022, 01:32 AM
  5. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by gundoc On thread : new barrel - hard to eject rounds
    The usual cause of such problems is a rough chamber, normally caused by trying to take too large cuts. The reamer must be withdrawn , cleaned and lubed, many times, especially when getting near the...
    Liked On: 24-04-2022, 05:57 PM
  6. small_caliber
    small_caliber liked post by gundoc On thread : new barrel - hard to eject rounds
    The usual cause of such problems is a rough chamber, normally caused by trying to take too large cuts. The reamer must be withdrawn , cleaned and lubed, many times, especially when getting near the...
    Liked On: 24-04-2022, 04:08 PM
  7. Sideshow
    Sideshow liked post by gundoc On thread : new barrel - hard to eject rounds
    The usual cause of such problems is a rough chamber, normally caused by trying to take too large cuts. The reamer must be withdrawn , cleaned and lubed, many times, especially when getting near the...
    Liked On: 24-04-2022, 11:19 AM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : new barrel - hard to eject rounds
    The usual cause of such problems is a rough chamber, normally caused by trying to take too large cuts. The reamer must be withdrawn , cleaned and lubed, many times, especially when getting near the...
    Liked On: 24-04-2022, 11:08 AM
  9. caberslash
    caberslash liked post by gundoc On thread : new barrel - hard to eject rounds
    The usual cause of such problems is a rough chamber, normally caused by trying to take too large cuts. The reamer must be withdrawn , cleaned and lubed, many times, especially when getting near the...
    Liked On: 24-04-2022, 11:04 AM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : ADI book max’s
    I am running ADI Benchmark 2 with the 69 grain Sierra BTHP Match in my Tikka 20" 8" twist .223 at the maximum listed load of 23.5 grains. There are no pressure signs but it is very accurate at 0.5...
    Liked On: 19-04-2022, 08:52 PM
  11. tetawa
    tetawa liked post by gundoc On thread : ADI book max’s
    I am running ADI Benchmark 2 with the 69 grain Sierra BTHP Match in my Tikka 20" 8" twist .223 at the maximum listed load of 23.5 grains. There are no pressure signs but it is very accurate at 0.5...
    Liked On: 19-04-2022, 09:05 AM
  12. BSA270
    BSA270 liked post by gundoc On thread : All things BSA
    That was a BSA factory accessory known as a 'Range Adapter'. You attached it over the muzzle brake when you were on a shooting range to avoid discomfort to other shooters from the side blast. I...
    Liked On: 13-04-2022, 10:01 PM
  13. Gibo
    Gibo liked post by gundoc On thread : Barrels and Accuracy
    Joe90 has accurately summed it up, and Longshot's suggestion of alchemy pretty much matches my own thoughts. I have often said that successful gunsmiths are also alchemists! The ability to 'create...
    Liked On: 13-04-2022, 08:46 AM
  14. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by gundoc On thread : All things BSA
    The BSA Sportsman rifles were good and accurate but the split rear bridge meant they had to have a side mount for a scope. They were never much good as they flexed too much. I used to fit a fixed...
    Liked On: 11-04-2022, 11:44 AM
  15. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by gundoc On thread : All things BSA
    This photo is BSA relevant. This is a 10 pointer I shot in Amphitheatre Creek, Avoca, in 1976. The rifle is a BSA Hunter in .308. He had a harem of 5 hinds and I had been tracking him for most of...
    Liked On: 11-04-2022, 11:39 AM

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