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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Today 02:49 PM
Join Date
22-11-2014
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4193 Likes

  1. Kimber 7mm-08
    Kimber 7mm-08 liked post by gundoc On thread : Military marked .22lr rifle?
    The SS and double broad arrow means 'Sold out of Service'. The SPS means 'Special Precautions Scheme' which ran during WW2 when .22 and .303 rifles were impressed by the Government for Home Guard...
    Liked On: 13-04-2021, 12:26 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Shotgun Restoration ???
    It is a common type of old gun that really only has personal value to you. A sympathetic clean up is all you should be getting done. Al full polished and reblued, all-singing, all-dancing,...
    Liked On: 12-04-2021, 09:59 PM
  3. ZQLewis
    ZQLewis liked post by gundoc On thread : Shotgun Restoration ???
    It is a common type of old gun that really only has personal value to you. A sympathetic clean up is all you should be getting done. Al full polished and reblued, all-singing, all-dancing,...
    Liked On: 12-04-2021, 09:32 PM
  4. zimmer
    zimmer liked post by gundoc On thread : Shotgun Restoration ???
    It is a common type of old gun that really only has personal value to you. A sympathetic clean up is all you should be getting done. Al full polished and reblued, all-singing, all-dancing,...
    Liked On: 12-04-2021, 06:33 PM
  5. 40mm
    40mm liked post by gundoc On thread : Soot On Case Bodies
    It looks like you are using a suppressor in which case the sooting is a normal by-product caused by a higher residual bore pressure after the shot has left the barrel and is nothing to be concerned...
    Liked On: 12-04-2021, 04:19 PM
  6. Magnetite
    Magnetite liked post by gundoc On thread : Soot On Case Bodies
    It looks like you are using a suppressor in which case the sooting is a normal by-product caused by a higher residual bore pressure after the shot has left the barrel and is nothing to be concerned...
    Liked On: 12-04-2021, 11:08 AM
  7. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Soot On Case Bodies
    It looks like you are using a suppressor in which case the sooting is a normal by-product caused by a higher residual bore pressure after the shot has left the barrel and is nothing to be concerned...
    Liked On: 12-04-2021, 09:16 AM
  8. ebf
    ebf liked post by gundoc On thread : School me on muzzle threads
    The choice of threads is best selected according to the calibre so there is sufficient meat at the muzzle. The common sizes are: .22/223 - 1/2"x20 TPI (UNF) and 1/2"x28 (UNEF, AR15 etc). .243/6mm -...
    Liked On: 11-04-2021, 12:51 PM
  9. biggles301
    biggles301 liked post by gundoc On thread : 1970s police issue AOS rifle
    There was nothing inaccurate about the S&W .38's, just very poor training and operator error. The revolvers were perfectly capable of 3-4" groups at 50 metres under ideal circumstances. I have a...
    Liked On: 09-04-2021, 03:46 PM
  10. dannyb
    dannyb liked post by gundoc On thread : What are these rounds? And why
    Army field exercises which happen in remote areas quite frequently. Those blanks were fired in an old GPMG. Later events would have you finding 5.56 blanks and link fired from a C9 Minimi. "Little...
    Liked On: 06-04-2021, 07:03 PM
  11. takbok
    takbok liked post by gundoc On thread : 1970s police issue AOS rifle
    There was nothing inaccurate about the S&W .38's, just very poor training and operator error. The revolvers were perfectly capable of 3-4" groups at 50 metres under ideal circumstances. I have a...
    Liked On: 04-04-2021, 07:24 AM
  12. 40mm
    40mm liked post by gundoc On thread : 1970s police issue AOS rifle
    Yes, the .223 BRNO's were ex NZ Police and were sold in the late 70's from memory. They were sold because Police training was a hangover from the old .303 days and they never took into account the...
    Liked On: 03-04-2021, 09:01 PM
  13. XR500
    XR500 liked post by gundoc On thread : AR15 in rush hour traffic??
    Today an IPCA report cleared the Police in a recent fatal shooting after finally bringing the offender to a stop and firing 49 rifle shots (at probably no more than two car lengths) to kill him. The...
    Liked On: 24-03-2021, 01:54 PM
  14. Mr Browning
    Mr Browning liked post by gundoc On thread : AR15 in rush hour traffic??
    Today an IPCA report cleared the Police in a recent fatal shooting after finally bringing the offender to a stop and firing 49 rifle shots (at probably no more than two car lengths) to kill him. The...
    Liked On: 24-03-2021, 01:32 AM
  15. rewa
    rewa liked post by gundoc On thread : Baikal - dragging firing pin issues
    That has way too much firing pin protrusion (1.3 - 1.5mm is correct) and it needs urgent attention from a competent gunsmith. Furthermore the firing pin nose is flat when it should be a true...
    Liked On: 23-03-2021, 06:33 PM

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